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Category Archives: Blog
Sunny – our beloved rottweiller – please pray for him
Sunny our beloved 10 year old rottweiler is fighting for his life in an animal hospital here in Los Angeles. Please pray for him. Last Saturday he had a perforated ulcer, with peritonitis in his abdomen, and had major surgery. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Prayers and Religion
Tagged Animal health care, dogs as companions, dogs as family, hospital, pray, Recovery from Surgery, rottweiler, Sunny Dog, Vets
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Birthday Cakes from MINECRAFT for our grandson Jonah – a labor of love!
I love making birthday cakes for my grandsons – its a lot of work but so worth it to see their faces. YUM! Mine-craft is all the rage with little boys mainly – a game where they build imaginary worlds … Continue reading
Tangerine Marmalade – it’s that time of year again with abundant citrus at The Little Farm
Here is the recipe for Tangerine Marmalade – it takes a couple of days to be really good – if you have the patience!! I do – as the result is truly spectacular! Tangerine Marmalade Ingredients: 18-20 Tangerines 6 cups … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Desserts, Little farm products, Recipes
Tagged fruit, jams, maple syrup, Tangerine marmalade
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Great easy recipe – for cooking with kids! Chicken and Pretzels!
Its always fun to find a way to make boring chicken a little less boring. Here is a great and easy recipe that the kids absolutely loved! Try it and let me know how your family enjoys it? Pretzel Chicken … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Poultry, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Salad
Tagged chicken, cooking with kids, family, pretzels, recipes
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Chicken Tortilla Soup – easy and filling
Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Slow Cooker ( from All Recipes with some changes) INGREDIENTS 1 pound shredded, cooked chicken 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes,mashed 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Poultry, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Slow Cooker, Soups, Starters
Tagged All Recipes, bay leaf, Better than Bouillon, chicken broth, chicken tortilla soup, cilantro, cooking with kids, Corn, enchilada sauce, garlic, healthy eating, mashed tomatoes, onion, Recipes to make with children, shredded chicken, tomatoes, tortillas, Water
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More animal photos that make me smile – you too?
I love these photos. I am always impressed by the depth of love that animals feel for humans -both cats and dogs – horses too – perhaps I am suffering from anthropomorphism them but you can see it in these … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Raising Children
Tagged animals, anthropomorphism, cats, dogs, love of animals, pets
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Bok Choy Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup – a good way to use cooked chicken – comfort food!
Chicken Noodle Soup does seem to have medicinal qualities for me – and for many others – although I am not sure that is scientific but it sure comforts me. This recipe takes a slightly different angle on it – … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Little farm products, Poultry, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Rice, Starters
Tagged bok choy, Brown rice, chicken noodle soup, comfort food, ginger, lemon, noodles, ponzu sauce, soups, soy sauce
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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
