In class this week, something really beautiful was happening. The big kids were helping and guiding the littler ones. We have a class full of sibling pairs with the exception of one of our two-year-olds. That single child seems to get my children, in particular, to help her out when she needs it. While baking [...]
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In America, we have begun the slow build toward the Holidays, and our cooking class’s focus has turned to building up a bit of a repertoire of special occasion dishes. Mini-chefs can help out with feasts when they know how to make a few staples that they are excited to eat with their friends and [...]
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While we are finishing up our Halloween preparations, we need a little fortifying food to eat. Something substantial and seasonal but snacky, too. This apple pancake, assembled quickly and into the oven lickety split fits the bill. For cooking class, we used local Gala and Roma apples, not to sweet and not too tart, and [...]
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Over the weekend, I catered a Top Chef-themed birthday party for one of the neighborhood mini-chefs. To help me prep for the big party, a few friends crowded into the TYM kitchen to help. While brainstorming dishes for the party, there were a few obstacles (a la Top Chef???) on my radar. First and foremost, [...]
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Yes, more bacon. What? You didn’t think I was done with it just because I ate up a pound of it all by myself five years ago did you? Mmm, this little side is something I could eat for breakfast or lunch or dinner. The smoky, the sweet, the salty all come together so that [...]
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I'm a New York City mum of three children—Mira, 5, and Liev, 3, and our newest yummy, Baby Genevieve. 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…