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Author Archives: Grandma
Saying hello to a new rescue dog – Goldie – an American Staffordshire Terrier/Pointer mix – so grateful to be free of a kennel in which she spent her entire 6 years….free at last!
We are so excited to have a new member of the family – we found her in a crate ( too small for her) at Pet Smart a few Sundays ago – and a more grateful intelligent dog we have … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Dogs, Family, Philanthropy, Raising Children
Tagged dogs, family, kennels, loving animals, loving dogs, loyalty of animals, raising children, rescue dogs, senior dogs
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And finally in California it is cooling down – just a little – time for great recipes!
It has been a very long summer and I look longingly at my fall and winter clothes. Thank goodness I can wear some of them now! East coast travel is looking like lots of fun! Spent a few days in … Continue reading
The Sister Act – embarrassing but great fun – for my grand niece Natasha and her mommy Jacqueline – how we ever agreed to do this I will never know….
My sister and I agreed to do a little dance and act for Natasha ( her granddaughter and my grand niece) – and here it is. It was a big celebration – we are at the age that embarrassment is … Continue reading
Great times with family from all over the world and also with great friends
Good friends are as important and beloved family. And we are blessed to have both. We had an amazing vacation with another couple – lots of great food, wine and amazing vistas. Not crazy about the jet lag but the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Raising Children
Tagged Europe, family, grandchildren, Grandma, joy, Vacation
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Great new chicken recipe for the slow cooker – here it is!
Paprika Chicken in the Slow Cooker Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 (28 oz.) can whole plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, with 1/2 cup … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Poultry, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Slow Cooker
Tagged Chicken paprika casserole, onions, paprika, peppers, quinoa, rice, slow cooker, tomatoes
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It is the time for Pineapple Guavas at The Little Farm -what a delicious fruit! And it makes a great jam too!
Pineapple guavas are an unusual fruit which we love – and its aromatic flesh and skin make a wonderful marmalade. Just add sugar to taste to sliced pineapple guavas and simmer till it tastes right to your level of sweetness!
Posted in Blog, Family, Jams, Little farm products
Tagged delicious, jam, Pineapple guavas, sugar
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Saying goodbye to a beloved doggie friend Sunny Rottwelier – rest in peace dear one
We had to say goodbye to our dear pet and friend Sunny last week. It was heartbreaking for the whole family. We miss him so. Here is Sunny in his good days with his best buddy my husband Clive. Rest … Continue reading
Its Banana Time at The Little Farm! YAY~
We grow our own bananas – and make banana bread. I have also adapted the recipe for banana bread to make papaya bread, and persimmon bread and banana date bread and more – and we do not like nuts in … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Desserts, Family
Tagged banana bread, bananas, cooking with kids, family, fruit, Little farm, organic, produce
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Teaching the grandsons to fish – a guys weekend with grandpa’s and dad – lucky boys!
What a great weekend – camping under the stars, swimming in Lake Castaic – hot and sweaty just like the boys prefer and no mom’s grandma’s or others around! FUN! g
Posted in Blog, Family
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Wall Street Journal – starting at 8 years old……my grandson Jack…never too soon…
Last month when our grandson Jack came to visit I found him in the kitchen reading my Wall Street Journal. I asked him he if would like me to get it for him? He was very enthusiastic. And so here … Continue reading
The Larraine Segil Scholars – LSS – my passion to mentor and support the next generation of women leaders
As some of you may know, some years ago I set up endowment funds – and am so proud of the young women who are benefiting from them. They call themselves the Larraine Segil Scholars. We will be creating a dedicated … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Women's Topics
Tagged business women leaders, Larraine Segil Scholars, mentoring, scholarships, women
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Recipes for Ice Cream Cake – Carol’s best dessert – yum!
My good friend Carol makes a divine ice cream cake. It takes time which is the only little problem -but it is divine – and so – it is worth it! Enjoy! Carol’s Ice Cream Cake Ingredients: Oreo’s with cream inside – … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Desserts
Tagged chocolate ice cream, delicious, desserts, Easy recipes, family, fun, ice cream, Ice cream cake, oreo with cream, oreos cookies, vanilla ice cream
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Africa – a continent of contrasts – enjoy!
Someone sent me these photos – for those of us who come from Africa – we can appreciate the humor. To those who do not – it may seem unreal or staged – but believe me, it is real! Enjoy … Continue reading
There is nothing like the love of a dog for a child or a child for a dog
A very good friend of mine sent me this. Her 4 year old granddaughter – who still naps in the afternoon – was away with her parents for a few days – and her puppy ( about the same age … Continue reading
A great side dish for all seasons – but especially when cherry tomatoes and asparagus are plentiful
I love cherry tomatoes and this dish combines them with asparagus. Very good and fairly low calorie too! The kids were not crazy about it – but the adults loved it! Asparagus and Tomato Balsamic Side Dish Ingredients 1 pound … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Family, Little farm products, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Vegetables, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged asparagus, baking, balsamic vinegar, Cherry Tomatoes, chives, cooking with kids, garlic, grilling vegetables, olive oil, onions, side dish, tomatoes, vegetables, vegetarian
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Making Dulce De Leche Cheesecake – yum! HIGH calorie but SOOO good!
This was absolutely delicious. Truly amazing. SOOO many calories ( about 450 a slice) but so worth it. For a special occasion to be sure. I used Keebler’s ready made Shortbread Pie Crust. Short cut to be sure – and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Desserts, Family, Leftovers, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged baking with kids, brown sugar, caramel, Cheesecake, closeness, cooking with kids, cream, cream cheese, Dulce De Leche, Dulce De Leche Cheesecake, family, Grandma, happiness, love, sugar, sweetened condensed milk
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Baking with my grandsons – we made a Rainbow Cake – from a Betty Crocker Recipe ( take you back a few years?)
My middle grandson Jonah loves baking. So that is what we do when he comes to visit. This cake – although a Christmas one – took his fancy and so we made it! We found the recipe on the Betty … Continue reading
I love this Technology Hacker solution – when kids are connected and communications suffers – do this!
Someone sent me this and I love it! Try it out yourself!
Spending time with grandkids – nothing better in the whole wide world!
This week for the first time our youngest grandsons – three year old twins – came to sleepover. What a thrill for all of us! I hid little presents all over and presented them at opportune times – on arrival … Continue reading
A recent meal at Spago in Beverly Hills – truly sublime!
Here is a starter dish at Spago’s restaurant in Beverly Hills – cuisine at its best!
Posted in Art, Blog, Fruit, Meat, Other wonderful treats, Starters
Tagged 5 star restaurants, beauty in food, Beverly Hills, Cuisine, Michelin Star Restaurants, Spago, Wolfgang Puck
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