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Author Archives: Grandma
Stress reducing photos – just in time for 2015!
We are BIG pet lovers and have many animals on the Little Farm – the latest edition are 6 feral kittens who work for their keep catching rats and mice on the farm. In addition they are adorable. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Raising Children
Tagged cats, dogs, Funny pet pictures, humor, New Year, pets
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Making Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker – so easy and time efficient and perfect for cold winter days!
I love making dishes that last for days and this is one that does. I started this dish late in the afternoon in the slow cooker and before bed put it into the fridge then the next afternoon took it … Continue reading
Entrepreneurship and humor go together
I love being an entrepreneur. My son is one too. And my husband, in the medical field, has had to reinvent himself over and over again as healthcare has become more and more challenging and less and less rewarding ( … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Entrepreneurship
Tagged Coding, entrepreneurship, humor, passion, risk, success
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Xmas or Hannukah – the cooking with kids is so much fun!
Holiday cooking is so much fun. Here all four of our grandsons are helping me make brown butter cookies. YUMMY! And of course, the recipe for you! Enjoy! Brown Butter Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup Organic Valley Unsalted Butter 1 cup … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Desserts, Family, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged brown butter cookies, children, cooking with kids, dessert, family, Grandma, Hannukah, holidays, love, togetherness, xmas
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Birthdays are such fun – for kids and for adults
Here are our twins loving their 3rd birthday. Just before bed – one last taste of the yummy birthday cake…. And of course a favorite recipe that they love to make. Cookies of any kind! Here are some amazing cookies … Continue reading
Philanthropy – a new direction and research from Wharton
A recent study has shed some light on discrimination in the hallowed halls of academia. Researchers found that professors are less likely to mentor female and minority students. The Wharton School’s Katherine Milkman, together with Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Women's Topics
Tagged Coaching, Discrimination, mentoring, Philanthropy, scholarships, Wharton, women
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Family Time – Cooking up a Storm with the Children and Grandchildren
I love cooking as you probably realized by now – and my grandchildren love it too! They run in, give me a hug, and put on their aprons! Pulling up their chairs to the counter they are ready to roll … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Family, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged breakfast, cheese, children, cooking with kids, eggs
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So proud of our son James who became a National Finalist for Technology for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014
Just a few weeks ago our son James, as a regional winner for the Greater Los Angeles area for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for Technology, participated in the national event – and became one of FOUR NATIONAL … Continue reading
Leftover Casserole – easy when cooking with kids
Trying to create a fun dinner every night is a challenge. So as I opened the fridge and took a look I decided to put a lot of leftovers together – and it really tasted wonderful! Here it is! Ingredients: … Continue reading
An amazing wine – burgundy white wine Vire Clesse 2012
We found an amazing wine during a trip to Montreal recently. Do try it – truly incredible full bodied taste. It is 2012 Viré-Clessé Quintaine, Pierrette et Marc Guillemot-Michel – a Burgundy White Vintage 2012. I hope you can get a … Continue reading
Prime rib – cooking a roast from frozen – and South African Gem Squash!
I have never done this before. But tonight – my husband and I were home due to an unexpected cancellation and I have had a rib roast in the freezer for a while – and decided that this was the night to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Meat, Recipes, Tips
Tagged cooking for two, family, Gem Squash, Grandma, Rib Roast, romantic dinners, South Africa, Sunday nights
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A life of meaning is a life full of happiness – giving back creates a life of meaning
I consider myself blessed that my life is full of meaning – hence I am happy. This is not just my feeling. There has been significant research done on what it means to be happy. Here is a fascinating article … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Snacks, Vegetables
Tagged Candied Pumpkin Seeds, cooking with kids, grandkids, Grandma, Halloween, happiness, Meaningfulness
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Chinese Dinner – and our Chinese ‘adopted’ son Wang Xuezong – a successful entrepreneur in China
In 1987 I was fortunate to be invited by the Head of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China to Beijing to lecture on the Role of Technology in Entrepreneurial Companies. It was an amazing trip – and … Continue reading
Apologies for not posting for a month – been a VERY busy time – Cooking with kids – Banana Cream Pie – SOOO easy!
I love bananas – we grow them on the Little farm – above is our farm manager with a large bunch just last week – and I love pie. This is the easiest dessert I have ever made. Enjoy! … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Desserts, Family, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged banana cream pie, cooking with kids, desserts, family, grandma cooking, happiness, home, Jello, Kraft, Marie Callenders, Milk, pie crust, Vanilla wafers
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Chicken Nuggets – the low cal way – kids love them and so do adults! Cook them with your kids!
I love Chicken Nuggets but they are always deep fried. Here is a great tip from a Food Channel Show called Calorie Commando. http://bit.ly/LowCalRecipes Chicken Nuggets – Low Cal and Delicious: Ingredients: 3 Chicken breasts skinless and boneless cut into … Continue reading
Uses for Coca Cola – other than drinking it – amazing!
I found this link to 15 uses of Coca Cola other than drinking it and it was truly mind blowing! Take a look at it – its actually difficult to imagine that this omnipotent liquid is something that we ingest … Continue reading
Thai Slow Cooker Chicken – cooking with kids – great tastes, easy recipe!
Thailand is called the land of smiles – perhaps its because the food is so delicious! Thai cooking combines sweet and hot, sour and creamy – and a common ingredient is coconut milk, another is peanuts and of course the … Continue reading
Parmesan Broiled Tilapia – from our own fish hatcheries at The Little Farm
Parmesan Broiled Tilapia – yes we do raise our own fish at our Little Farm – just for our own use. And it tastes amazing. Fish that is fresh – as you probably know – has NO fishy smell and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Family, Fish, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Salad
Tagged cheese, cooking with kids, Fish, healthy eating, parmesan, recipes with family, Tilapia
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Broccoli Salad – divine! Easy to make with kids!
I love broccoli and so do my grandsons. This is a super recipe ( easy and fast) and can be made with lower fat Turkey bacon. The kids love to do this -especially breaking the broccoli and cauliflower florets off … Continue reading
Made a visit to the Nike Store and look what I got!
I made a visit to the Nike Store and went a little crazy – that happens when you have grandchildren and see really really cute things. Look at the adorable Noah (right) and Gabriel (left) in their new Nike Outfits … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family
Tagged grandchildren, Grandma, love of family, Nike, Nike Kids
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