At the beginning of every semester, both the Yummies and the Mummies (and Dads) get asked what things they want to learn how to cook during the session. Invariably, the children say, “Chocolate cupcakes” (and goodness, who doesn’t want to bake those), and the adults say that they would like to learn how to make […]
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Back in April, a couple of days after we had moved into our new place, a mysterious box came in the mail for me one day. It had my new address, which even my own parents did not have yet, and two copies of a retro-red covered cookbook inside. No note. No card. Since my […]
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Fall is finally showing itself here in New York. This morning we all wanted to stay in bed, under the covers, just a little bit longer. While the days are still warm and wonderful, golden, in the mornings the chill is starting to seep in. Snuggling weather is upon us, and when it is, we […]
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One dank morning this week, the kids and I popped into Bouley Bakery for croissants and coffee. While we were there a new offering caught my eye. There were cinnamon sugar apples, arranged in the French style, half moons, this way then that. Sort of the tarte tatin without the puff pastry. Lately, since there […]
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On Saturday morning I rolled my Igloo cooler and all the Yummy Mummy accessories needed to make tomato jam at the green market on Greenwich Street. The wind and the rain were blowing sideways, and a thought came to mind: Well who will come out in this? I got my answer and how. Lots and […]
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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…