Well hello, November! Our Monday here in the City is gray and calling out for soup and something for dipping and soaking up the broth. Throughout Fall, Winter, and early Spring, our chicken soup graces the table weekly. The vegetable ingredients change depending on what is available, but one thing remains the same: our beer […]
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When I was in Peru a few years ago, staying at Casa de Milagros and leading a yoga retreat there, we were able to have most of our meals made, at least in part, from the organically grown and very beautiful fruits and vegetables that Mama Kia grows in her garden. One such Peruvian jewel: […]
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Allow me to introduce you to Anchorage Alaskan ladies Mama Alison and her daughter and mini-chef, Meredith. Alison runs and owns Rise and Shine Bakery with her husband, Dan, where they bake gorgeous sourdough breads. You can see them hanging out at the Farmers Market in the warmer days, and cozying up in an Anchorage […]
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My fellow Yummy Mummy and dear friend, Sonia, in the full throes of labor on Wednesday afternoon, called in a special request. At her son’s preschool, Snack Day is like a high holy day for the kid whose turn it is to bring in the goods. She wanted to make sure that the snack new […]
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When I described that we were making “hand pies” yesterday in the beginning of class, there were quite a lot of confused faces and blank stares from the adults. As soon as we got down to business, however, the confusion melted away. “Oh, we’re making meat pies!” “Ohhhhhhhh, empanadas.” “Knishes!” Papa rellenas, calzones, […]
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I'm a New York City mum of three children—Mira, 8, Liev, 6, and our littlest Yummy, Genevieve, 2. I teach mommies, preschool kids, and grade school age children (or "Yummies" as I like to call them) how to make delicious things. Read more…