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Category Archives: Blog
Easy fast Zucchini Soup which could be Gluten free without the croutons
The easiest Zucchini Soup you have ever made! Here it is in summary: Puree zucchini in broth and simmer for 10 minutes. This is gluten free without the croutons/bread unless you buy/make gluten free bread. Ingredients: 4 zucchini’s 4 cups … Continue reading
Hanging at the beach – a bit chilly with June Gloom ( Fog in the mornings in LA) but warm later – and Tracy’s Scones!
There is nothing better than hanging out at the beach with the grandkids. Lots of collaboration going on here! Love to see it! Our four grandsons playing so well…. And some yummy stuff – Tracy’s Fabulous Scones – truly amazing … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged beach, collaboration, family, grandkids, Grandma, kids playing together, playing with kids, Raising kids, socialization
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Our quarterly meeting of Larraine Segil Scholars Group in Los Angeles – amazing women!
Check out our website: www.larrainesegilscholars.com to find out more about these amazing women – from 15-55 years of age, in law, medicine, business, technology, biotech, healthcare, services, digital media, financial services, and two in high school – every time I connect … Continue reading
Such an important weekend – Memorial Day – and with a special place in my heart for my alma mater Southwestern School of Law
SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL CAMPUS HEADQUARTERS THE ART DECO FORMER BULLOCKS WILSHIRE BUILDING I am so proud to serve on the Board of Trustees of Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. This law school holds a very special place in … Continue reading
BBQ’s and Steaks – a great marinade from the Southern USA
Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade Recipe I must confess that I love meat – and so do most of our family. We like marinading meat as well as bbq’s ( who doesn’t?). This is a good recipe for any kind … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Meat, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged BBQ, fun, grandma cooking, marinade, meat, outdoor cooking, outdoors, Recipes to make with kids, Steaks, summer cooking
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Delicious Beet Soup
It is the time for fresh beets and so I could not resist making beet soup. We love it – and add small hard boiled eggs ( quail eggs) and it makes for a healthy and filling meal. Of course … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Little farm products, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Soups, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged beets, cream, cream cheese, garlic, soup, sour cream, vegetarian
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Miso Salmon – again: fish and vegetables are the perfect foods for losing weight
I love this recipe. It works for me when I am watching my weight. ( I seem to ALWAYS be watching my weight – you too?) Miso Salmon Ingredients: 1 pound wild salmon, skin-on, cut into 4 equal portions 1/4 … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Fish, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged broil, cooking with kids, Fish, healthy, mirin, miso, salmon, salt, soy, vegetables
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A new puppy – Central Asian Shepherd – to help protect our livestock from coyotes
On the Little Farm we have lost 8 cats over the past year to coyotes. Cats are essential on the farm as they keep the mice and rats away. They also scare off squirrels – all vermin that dig into … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Dogs
Tagged Central Asian Shepherd Dogs, chores, coyotes, dogs, farm, female dogs, goats, milking, predators, protectors against predators, Rescue
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Remember the cabbage soup that was supposed to make you lose weight? Here it is!
Losing weight means watching calorie intake and exercising daily – in moderation. Here is a recipe – boring but pretty good. I can take it for about three days and then I am done! Enjoy! Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup Ingredients 5 … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Little farm products, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Slow Cooker, Soups, Vegetables, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged beef broth, bell peppers, Cabbage, Cabbage fat burning soup, calories, carrots, dry onion soup, exercise, green beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes
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A grandson’s 9th birthday – By request I made two Star Wars Cakes – What a job! But worth it!
I think our nine year old grandson loved his cakes — what do you think? And here is the Darth Vader cake – with the little spears in it! And the Storm Trouper from Star Wars – with Darth Vader … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Desserts, Family, Little farm products, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children
Tagged birthday, brothers, cake, family, fun, Grandma, grandparents, grandsons, happiness, parties, togetherness
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Wonderful times with the family
We had a wonderful holiday with our family. Here are some pictures of the children of the family ( grandsons and grandnieces and grand nephews in the USA) without the family in other countries unfortunately. But we sent photos and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Gluten Free, Little farm products, Raising Children, Recipes to Make with Children, Salad, Vegetables, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged chopped salad, Cucumber, family, family at home, grand nephews, grand nieces, grandchildren, happiness, Israeli salad, Little farm, olive oil, onion, red onion, rice wine vinegar, tomatoes
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New Board, New Speech and New Recipe!
I am so honored to be appointed to a new Board – Vanir Construction Management, a global company. And recently I was also delighted to give a keynote at an event titled “The Chief Lawyer and Corporate Board” – speaking … Continue reading
The most divine minestrone soup !
We love minestrone – but this one was the best ever as we cooked it in the slow cooker. Enjoy! Crock Pot/Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup ( Low in Calories too – about 200 calories for 2 cups) Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) … Continue reading
One of our Larraine Segil Scholars was written up in the Chicago Tribune! HOORAY FOR PAULETTE PANTOJA!
We now have 13 Larraine Segil Scholars ( Our LSS Group) and one was just written up in the Chicago Tribune. WAY TO GO PAULETTE!! Congratulations to you – she created the concept for the company, developed the technology and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Women's Topics
Tagged emerging companies, entrepreneurs, Larraine Segil Scholars, startups, technology, women
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Have you ever made flour tortillas? Yes it is easier to buy them but OMG the DIFFERENCE IN TASTE!
Here is a great recipe for Flour Tortillas. The problem is that you will not be able to stop at one, or two or three….This comes from Chef John on the internet. He has some really terrific recipes. Chef John’s … Continue reading
Reading with and to children
How I love reading to our grandkids – and they love reading too! Noah needs a ”whole pile of books” before he can go to sleep ( he is four) and Jack ( who is not in the picture below) … Continue reading
We raise tilapia at our Little Farm – here is a wonderful paella our farm manager Max made for us – yum!
Tilapia is a very low fat, low calorie fish. When fresh it is truly delightful and even fresh frozen can be good. We have been raising tilapia for years now – and lately had too many in one hatchery even … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Fish, Poultry, Recipes
Tagged chicken breast, chicken thighs, elephant garlic, fish hatcheries, green peas, leeks, peppers, raising fish, rice, shrimp deveined and peeled, skinned tomatoes, Tilapia, tilapia filets, tomatoes
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New baby goat kids – so cute! And the nights after they were born were so cold that we made them little blankets ! An earlier post showed one in denim. They have quite a few changes of outfit – adorable!
Twins ( two sets) were born to two of our Alpine goats. Here is one set of twins. Are they cute or what? And they were shivering at night so we dressed them in little blankets – adorable!An earlier post … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Goats, Little farm products
Tagged cold weather, giving birth, Goat blankets, Goat kids, goats, goats giving birth, Little farm, miracles of birth, urban farming
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Tip Hero is a great site to help with cooking and baking tips! Here is a great video and recipe ! Enjoy
This is truly spectacular for those who eat meat. We do! INDIVIDUAL BEEF WELLINGTONS Serves 2 generously You’ll Need – Two 2 ½-to-3-inch-tall pieces beef tenderloin (filet mignon), about ¾ pound – 1 tablespoon vegetable oil – 3 tablespoons unsalted … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Meat, Tips
Tagged Beef Weillington, cooking for two, dijon mustard, easy, filet mignon, garlic, meat, mushrooms, onions, parsley, puff pastry, sherry, thyme, Tip Hero
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Chicken Olives Capers and the Slow Cooker
We just finished a truly delicious dinner – and here is the easy recipe for you. Chicken with Olives Capers and Couscous Ingredients 2 (14.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained 1 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 onion, … Continue reading
