There were some things I was prepared for when I became a mom — diaper changes, midnight feedings, kissing boo-boos — but one thing I never could have imagined was the never-ending demand for snacks.

Keep make-ahead bites on hand for planned and unexpected drop-ins. “A Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way” by Rebekah Peppler (Chronicle Books, $29.95) (Courtesy of Chronicle ...

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These expert tips and homemade recipes (sweets included) will help satisfy every craving. These expert tips and homemade recipes (sweets included) will help satisfy every craving. Credit...Bobbi Lin ...