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Author Archives: Grandma
Wishing all those who celebrate the New Year today – a wonderful one filled with sweetness and joy
It is a very special time of year for those who celebrate tonight and this week – and I send my very best wishes to everyone – may your lives be filled with the patter of small feet and joyful … Continue reading
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Junior Chef’s need a snack!
My grandchildren assisting with cooking breakfast – they got hungry and couldn’t wait – so here they are having a quick snack of yogurt before breakfast! I think the front and the back are equally adorable. But then I am … Continue reading
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Did you see the article about Family Traditions in www.grandparents.com?
The article has had a wonderful response – lots of grandparents who have sent their own traditions – if you have a tradition you want to share – please send them to grandma@littlefarmgrandma.com. The link is http://www.grandparents.com/gp/content/expert-advice/family-matters/article/family-vacation-traditions-memories.html
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Easy Thai Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Background: We have visited the fair country of Thailand ( called the country of Smiles) – wonderful people, gorgeous scenery and amazing food. This is an easy throw together dish – Thai cooking uses salty/sweet flavors – and when traveling … Continue reading
Rockin’ Grandma’s video will go up next week on YOUTUBE and her column launches on Grandparents.com too!
Monday of next week is an exciting time! Our new video will go up on YOUTUBE and be sure to go onto www.grandparents.com to see my first monthly column too!
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Been traveling like crazy – so happy to be home now to get back to the things that matter!
Hi there again: It has been a very busy week or two, as my former life (giving keynote speeches about strategic alliances for businesses) heated up somewhat and took me to Orlando and then to Dallas in a whirlwind trip … Continue reading
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Getting interest from the UK – will be adjusting the shipping options so that global customers are well served
After emails from folks in the UK we are adjusting our shipping options to make them easier for you’all. Stay tuned! Should be up and running tomorrow ( which is already today for you!)
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It is Labor Day weekend and Rockin’ Grandma Music’s site is having a busy time!
Hi everyone – it is a gorgeous weekend and we have the grandchildren here – lots to do at the farm and of course Sam, The Broken Robot is helping us with the animals.
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Rockin’ Grandma Music is HERE!!
Our site is live! September 1 2011…a rockin’ good day – and Sam, The Broken Robot now has his voice – and he is thrilled about that. Just look at him and his friend, Lolly – dancing all morning in … Continue reading
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Cheesy Eggs
Background: My grandsons love cooking with me. Jack in particular really enjoys everything about cooking – unfortunately he doesn’t enjoy eating different things as much as he likes to cook them. So even though I can rarely get him to … Continue reading
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Risotto with Asparagus -from my cookbook MADE WITH LOVE – THE ITALIAN WAY
Risotto as taught by Lele in Radda in Chianti in Toscana ( in the above photo from top to bottom-Lele and her cousins, Mimma and Franca).
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Background: Since most children love peanut butter, this recipe for cookies is always a favorite.
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Toffee Sugar Cookies
Background: The big challenge here will be to prevent yourself from eating all of these before your company arrives! They are that good.
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Garlic Bread
Background: Bread is the staff of life and garlic is its crowning glory. Adding garlic to bread and butter and heating it makes an aroma that can make one swoon. And tastes good too!
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A Most Unusual Onion and Tomato Salad
Background: Most salads are either raw or cooked. This one is a bit of each. I love onions especially when they are cooked and caramelized. And fresh summer heirloom tomatoes are so sweet that they have their own natural sugary taste. … Continue reading
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Coleslaw with a Crunch
Background: Making Coleslaw is a snap nowadays with shredded multicolored cabbage available in the markets all ready for you to add fixin’s and dressing. This is so delicious – it could be eaten on its own as a main course … Continue reading
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Fresh Herb Dip
Background: This is absolutely delicious with fresh cilantro, garlic, peppers, onions, limes and parsley from our Little Farm ( or from your local Farmer’s Market). And this is where you can use non fat sour cream without a huge change … Continue reading
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Bean and Garlic Dip
Background: This is for a gathering of close friends – beans and garlic can be a pretty powerful combination! The dip isn’t terribly unhealthy – that is if you use low calorie mayonnaise – but it does change the taste … Continue reading
BBQ Slow Cooker Ribs
Background: You can make these as a main course ( double or triple the amounts) or as a starter. You could use Beef or Lamb Ribs if you don’t eat pork.In this recipe as in many others, I use the slow cooker- the … Continue reading
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Starters – Red Pepper Dip
Background: We grow wonderful peppers as you can see from the photo above, at The Little Farm and this is a quick and easy dip that tastes great with Pita chips (which I confess I buy from the stores, since … Continue reading
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