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So fun to see this posted here - I took Paule's class in that very kitchen this past April! I had such a wonderful day and would recommend it to anyone who would love to do a bit of food shopping and cooking a la francaise.

I made these this past weekend. They were fantastic, but to me, there was one glaring omission: espresso in the ganache. I added instant espresso powder while preparing the ganache and it made for what I think is a much richer and deeper flavor for the brownie. They're delicious - very moist and dense, though I will say I didn't taste much of the mascarpone.

Question: I looked through all of this week's favorite posts to find an answer to this question, but I couldn't find it there. (Maybe I didn't look hard enough?)

Which post does the beautiful orange and white bedding come from? Does anyone know who makes it?

Thanks!

We have this lamp and I can't say enough good things about it. One of the nicest things is that it frees up significant real estate on each of our nightstands.

Our cat took long luxuriant naps in the crib pre-baby. Once the baby arrived, the cat never set "paw" in the crib again. Two years and three months later, she still really wants nothing to do with our son. Just wait and see - It may never become an issue for you.

MamaChilanga,

As much as I want to buy in, I *do* think you're being a bit too catty. For a minute, think about how much you love your own children -- Don't forget that with very few exceptions, every parent shares that same love for his or her own kids, too, regardless of household income or socioeconomic status.

They may have help, they may do things differently than you (and I) do, but to say that their big job is "birthing" and the rest is just details is, to me, unfair.

That said, I personally definitely see the trend here in NYC. Who else could afford to live here, go private and still own an apartment, especially in Manhattan?

I highly recommend having a changing table. I know there are plenty of people out there who say they can do it on the floor or on the bed, but once your child is even remotely mobile and starts being able to roll, it is impossible to keep them in one place. Additionally, I don't know if you have back problems, but I do, and when I have to change a diaper on the floor and lean over so far - 5 or 6 times a day - my back is on fire! I strongly recommend having one! (And I love the Cariboo one shown above, if space is an issue). If you plan to get a dresser for the baby's clothes, it's very easy to find a dresser with the space for a changer on top, too - That's what we have. I figure once the kid is out of diapers, we can put storage baskets on top, and use it to keep toys and other things. Good luck!