Category Archives: baking

new girl

Posted on February 15, 2012 by robyn

There is a new *girl* in Andrew’s class. The only girl in his class of six. And, from what I gather, Andrew is quite taken. His teacher reports that he’s written her “I love you” notes that she brings home … Continue reading →

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red velvet cake

Posted on February 9, 2012 by robyn

First, let’s talk vegetables. I am happy to report that Isaac has been eating MANY MANY more vegetables. Part of that, is because I’ve been mastering the fine art of sneak-ery. Shredded carrots in his oatmeal. Eggplant dip (baba ghanouj) … Continue reading →

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Isaac’s food revolution

Posted on February 3, 2012 by robyn

Isaac is a hard one to feed. He is extremely picky about his food and has a very small range of things he’s willing to eat. Days go by when I can’t get one vegetable into that little belly of … Continue reading →

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tea and cupcakes

Posted on January 27, 2012 by robyn

Or maybe I should say, tea IN cupcakes. First: TEA. I heard about DavidsTea from a blog I read and Dave stumbled upon one of their shops in Manhattan and picked me up some stocking stuffers. One whiff and I … Continue reading →

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3-D Cookies

Posted on January 25, 2012 by robyn

A while ago a friend of mine sent me a cookie cutter kit that makes 3-D cookies. Ever since, Andrew has repeatedly asked if we can make “stand up cookies”. I put it off because it was the holidays and … Continue reading →

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social skills

Posted on January 18, 2012 by robyn

I read once that people that live in the margins are able to break through our cultural norms and show us greater truths from beyond ourselves. I can’t find the quote and it was better worded and sounded more academic … Continue reading →

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turtle cookies and rainy days

Posted on January 12, 2012 by robyn

- Andrew has a cough. It’s really just a cough, but it got bad enough yesterday that his teacher called me to come and get him. I kept him home today. – It was pouring rain when Andrew and I … Continue reading →

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time to be fancy

Posted on January 4, 2012 by robyn

When I have time to be fancy… I am very, very fancy. Triple Decker Chocolate Mousse Cake kinds of fancy. Just sayin’ is all. Email this post Like!4

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Posted on December 23, 2011 by robyn

Have a lovely, lovely weekend. See you next week! Email this post Like!1

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pumpkin scones

Posted on November 30, 2011 by robyn

Somehow I’ve missed pumpkin season with very little to show for it. I haven’t made my pumpkin whoopie pies or pumpkin breads or pumpkin pie and I need to act quick before pumpkin goes outta style (which by my food … Continue reading →

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