Category Archives: Classical Music

Piano Recitals – love the focus! Such good brain work for children and adults! Do you play the piano?

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Two of our grandsons are learning to play the piano. It is a great family tradition — my late father Jack Wolfowitz, lost his father at the age of 14. He and his entire family were musically talented – his … Continue reading

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Jujube Jam – the most delightful fruit – and the best jam in the world

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We grow Jujubes. It is not a candy but a fruit. And the most delicious fruit – sort of between an apple and a date. And when we pit and cook it with a minimal amount of sugar it makes … Continue reading

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Kids and Music – the best combination

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Whenever we get into the car with our 6 and 4 year old grandsons in the back, if we are not playing games of “I spy” or telling stories, we are listening to Sirius Radio – Symphony Hall. Our Jack … Continue reading

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A couple of Slow Cooker Tips! Children playing the piano….cooking with kids – happy holidays!

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I do have a love affair with my slow cooker – bought both of my Little Farm assistants, Esmerelda and Blanca, one each for their Xmas presents last year and they are both hooked too! Here are a couple of tips … Continue reading

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Alice in Wonderland – Wonderful Afternoon with the Grandkids

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Just saw ALICE IN WONDERLAND, THE BALLET – with the National Ballet of Canada – – with our older grandsons, Jack and Jonah. They sat still and focused for 3 hours. Amazing. What a fabulous production! Last act was a bit long … Continue reading

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5 minute Fudge – Cooking with Kids! Add Chopin’s Polonaise in A flat major and you have a great treat!

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Cooking with kids along with GREAT classical music. Here the great Horowitz plays Polonaise Op. 53 in A flat major. My cousin John Brittan – an amazing pianist who played in South Africa with the symphony orchestra – used to … Continue reading

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Great recipe for Cheese Spinach Strata – while listening to the finale of Swan Lake – and cooking with kids

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I love eating bread and cheese – and here is a favorite recipe for both – in a STRATA – so easy to make – not low calorie certainly – and something that the children love to help me make … Continue reading

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Barbara Streisand and Il Volo Italian Singing Sensations will do a LIVE CONCERT November 9 2012 in LA!

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Do you remember growing up with Barbra Streisand’s music? I recall watching her early movie clips – her auditions, that STRONG NY Accent – and the incredible emotional voice of an angel that came from her – and always seemed … Continue reading

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Beethoven, Bread, Biscuits and Rolls – Cooking with Kids – Cheesy Bread Tricks!

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First put on some really smashing music – try Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony! WOW! Then bring in the kids and start to fill your home with yummy tastes and smells learning how to make Cheesy Breads, Biscuits, and Rolls  Making cheesy bread … Continue reading

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Reading to kids – so important – as is Cooking with Kids! With Handel’s Water Music for accompaniment!

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I love to read to my grandchildren. Above are Noah and Gabriel listening while I am reading to their big brothers. Jack taught himself to read at 4. He is reading at 2nd grade level now – at 5. I … Continue reading

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