Hi all – have a friend who just had a baby in Van yesterday. The BEST gift she gave me as a new mama was an upscale food delivery service...think marinated flank steak and organic mac and cheese as opposed to frozen... (6 replies, last updated by JAbraham August 19, 2009)

i offered to help her one day. this is tricky too b/c i too have a 3 month old who can become fussy frequently. i mention all this b/c i need to be able to make something really easy. i’m also on a budget since i’m... (27 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 February 7, 2009)

I’m not a mom, but I’ve organized “feeding circles” for new moms at work and for friends. We came up with schedule where every other night someone would bring over a nutritious meal in a dishwasher... (24 replies, last updated by Tartinet December 16, 2007)

Hi there, I want to make a dinner for a new mom that she can stick in the freezer and reheat when she’s too exhausted to think about food. I can’t find a lot of recipes out there. Does anybody have a favorite frozen... (6 replies, last updated by Pat Goldberg June 8, 2004)

of milk for me to drink!!!! Little things can push a new mom over the edge (hormones are raging). Find out if it’s milk, herbal tea, juice, a favorite bottled water, etc, that is her favorite and bring a couple of big... (7 replies, last updated by Mrs. Smith October 6, 2004)

for the super-busy new mom. You can try veggie quiches with spinach, zucchini, mushrooms and mozzarella. What about grilling some chicken cutlets and packing them in a ziplock? Buy some romaine hearts, roll the washed leaves in... (26 replies, last updated by Mawrter March 10, 2009)

I don’t see where a "new mom" makes a difference. If you’re cooking a meal for a friend with kids at this time of year, it’s no sweat. Buy whatever veggies are in season in your locale, roast, chop, add to... (16 replies, last updated by Emme August 13, 2008)

Hi, I’m going to be visiting Manhattan with my 11-week-old daughter. As I’m breastfeeding, I’m looking for cafes and restaurants that won’t mind a gal feeding herself as well as her sprout. Any places come... (0 replies, last updated by raosulli February 23, 2008)

A friend just gave birth and has requested Black Chicken Stew...Apparently, it is good for new moms. Any suggestions on where I could purchase some stew or does someone have a good recipe? Thanks! j (10 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong November 1, 2006)

The new Bi-Rite Creamery had little brochures advertising their gourmet gift baskets available through the original Bi-Rite Grocery. Their website also has more information. http://www.biritemarket.com Also, Yum on Market Street... (7 replies, last updated by rworange February 5, 2007)

I’m new-ish to LA (from NYC) and my mom and dad (also from NYC) are coming out for New Years. Looking for any ideas for a fun/fairly casual night. They are early 60’s but VERY young at heart. Thanks in advance for... (0 replies, last updated by bcakers November 12, 2008)

My Mom (86) and I will be spending this coming (long) weekend in New Orleans. We will be staying at the Marriott downtown (on Canal Street), and will NOT have a car. We are not late-night partiers by any stretch of the imagination... (15 replies, last updated by asm_ny January 9, 2007)

I agree with the idea to subscribe to a magazine like Everyday Food or Cooking Light – then you will keep learning new techniques and ideas. Some small tips from a busy cook (not a mom - yet – but a busy lawyer married... (43 replies, last updated by Sra. Swanky October 29, 2009)

Nice full-fat bran muffins. Fibre good for new Moms. There’s a yummy Sour Cream Bran Muffin recipe on epicurious. (15 replies, last updated by DanielleM July 25, 2006)

a veggie or two, or at least some salsa? How old are they? My brother was the WORST about trying new things, but the year before he went to college my mom was determined to teach the guy to cook. 2 or 3 times a week she’d... (119 replies, last updated by revsharkie June 20, 2007)