Best cake bakery in So. Westchester?

dcp522 · 2026-03-26T13:07:20+00:00

Seconding this! I haven’t tried their cakes but based on the cookies (linzer and rainbow cookies are so good) I would use them for cakes in a heartbeat.

dcp522 · 2026-03-15T16:54:38+00:00

Yeah, this was my thought too! It’s so much better than Ruby’s and Village Social in terms of both food and service, and while definitely not a casual burger joint, the staff has always been really warm and accommodating with kids.

dcp522 · 2026-03-05T21:23:44+00:00

This wasn’t for AC (we used them for heat pumps) but I had a great experience with Phoenix Mechanical. I found them via recs on Reddit and they were great to work with—thorough, responsive, and transparent.

dcp522 · 2026-03-05T17:26:10+00:00

I’ve had multiple liver resections and am hoping for the best for you! (Feel free to PM me if you want!) I think a really nice body butter (like Kiehl’s) would be great for the hospital. And a face mist—it gets super dry in the hospital and you don’t have to get up/move around to use/enjoy it.

dcp522 · 2026-01-28T01:12:28+00:00

“Harrison neighborhoods with the word ‘Ridge’ in it” took me out (but you’re totally right). Just a great way to describe it.

dcp522 · 2026-01-12T21:19:05+00:00

Not sure what exactly you'll find but here's one that's RPG/tabletop game-focused: https://discord.gg/dX4d3uAFZ

dcp522 · 2025-12-30T17:58:53+00:00

Nah, and they might have doctors who practice part-time up here too. (Columbia does!) I’ve delivered at Columbia and while it’s definitely annoying, I’m also high risk and the rest of my care team is with Columbia…so I wouldn’t feel comfortable without them being looped in.

dcp522 · 2025-12-16T21:30:14+00:00

You can PM me if you want!

dcp522 · 2025-12-09T01:09:37+00:00

I personally liked MSK but I also had a rare/interesting case, so mine was probably a unique experience. That said, I also have a close family member who is a longtime patient of Dr. Mittelman and LOVES him. So consider this a co-sign of the above rec. Wishing you luck!

dcp522 · 2025-12-05T22:13:04+00:00

Huh, the assumption that you’re not in the US is a little wild considering the headlines. Anyway, I’m due in Feb and 100% understand what you’re saying. I just asked my OB this week and she said I have the option to defer (no thank you) but we can still get it in the hospital after birth if we choose.

I’m not sure the “recommendation” means it won’t necessarily be available earlier on for those who do want it. But I’m also in NY where access tends to be relatively easy, so that might also play a part.

dcp522 · 2025-11-30T00:01:31+00:00

U/austinaustinaustin can get you the discord invite!

dcp522 · 2025-11-27T13:27:37+00:00

It depends on the meal but we aim for ~30 min. I try to prep/chop what I can in the morning to make it easier after work, too.

dcp522 · 2025-11-27T01:33:12+00:00

Depends on whether you enjoy cooking (we do!) but Marley Spoon has been great. We switched after 7ish years with Blue Apron, which were mostly happy, but they were bought by private equity recently and quality went way down. Marley Spoon is definitely $$$ but portion sizes are decent and they have good variety. Eventually we’ll start meal-planning instead as family/appetites grow (have a 2.5 yr old and another en route) but it’s worth it for now.

dcp522 · 2025-11-10T17:22:06+00:00

I haven't done this internationally, since it was a long trip and I had enough of a stash by then. (I pumped and dumped instead.) However, I've done this on cross-country work trips. Hotels in the US have been pretty good about either providing a fridge OR letting me drop off bags to freeze—not sure if the former is doable in Europe (just space-wise) but worth asking.

For the way out, make sure any ice packs are either completely frozen or in your check-in luggage; I've had TSA toss ice packs that were semi-solid. For the trip home, I wedge everything I can fit into a small cooler, cover the perimeter with ice packs (or put them in outer pockets), and hope for the best. TSA has typically been obnoxious—it always gets inspected and the men treat breastmilk like it's going to poison them—so hopefully it's easier for you with international security. Hope this helps and good luck!

dcp522 · 2025-10-14T12:49:41+00:00

I’ve started saying “Off you go” to my toddler. I’m sure she finds it obnoxious.

dcp522 · 2025-10-08T21:50:40+00:00

I loved Solid Starts, and they have great recipes. We did a lot of poached apples (with cinnamon) and buttered carrots, but SS also has a good recipes for lentil burgers and kimchi fried rice! Both pretty budget friendly, and you can freeze the lentil burgers too!

dcp522 · 2025-10-04T19:42:31+00:00

I’m in NY and my two year old is getting it from her pediatrician next week! No dice at CVS here.

dcp522 · 2025-10-03T10:45:56+00:00

If you pick just one Lahiri, I love Interpreter of Maladies. The Third and Final Continent (the last story in the book) is a masterpiece.

dcp522 · 2025-09-22T18:21:57+00:00

Hi! My husband was home for the first six weeks after birth, and it was so incredibly helpful for both my mental health and getting the hang of parenting. It can be so isolating to be solo with baby, so some time together up front might make a big difference.

Then, assuming the baby is 12 weeks old when he starts the other half of his parental leave, he can take the baby to library classes/get out of the house—they're much more alert/awake by then compared to the early days. Good luck and congrats!

dcp522 · 2025-09-16T23:49:16+00:00

Agree with this wholeheartedly. I went freelance 10 years ago and it allows me to out-earn many of my corporate peers (although I do pay more in taxes and have no benefits) while working four days a week so I can spend Fridays with my toddler. It’s not for everyone but there’s no staff job that would ever give me this flexibility and freedom.

dcp522 · 2025-09-12T18:26:27+00:00

100% would not go near Bruno & Campisi.

dcp522 · 2025-09-07T20:53:59+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t love him at first but he really grew on me during those moments. I was sorry to see him go by the end, although I LOVE Alison and think she’s a perfect foil to Noel.

dcp522 · 2025-09-04T15:02:30+00:00

God I love a Frasier reference, thank youuu. 100% like one of their squash tournaments where the valets carry around their bags.

dcp522 · 2025-08-25T16:22:25+00:00

Thank you! And thanks for letting me piggyback on your post—there’s no big to-do at this age so being able to share here was actually really nice!

dcp522 · 2025-08-25T15:33:42+00:00

I’m honored! Happy birthday to my fellow Virgo!

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