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Category Archives: Family
What could be better than a birthday hug from my four grandsons! NOTHING!
I was so blessed this birthday that my grandsons spent the weekend with us – and the best present in the world was what I got – home made birthday cards – and a big group hug. What could be … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged birthday hugs, fulfillment, grandchildren, Grandma birthdays, happiness, joy, joy from family, small things, togetherness
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Segil Urban Farm Fellow Endowment – for future generations
We are so proud to have endowed an annual fellowship for an Urban Farm Fellow at the Shalom Institute and Camp in Malibu Hills. This fellowship will enable a young adult to spend the summer at the camp becoming expert in … Continue reading
Cooking Sea Bass the low calorie way
We love fish. Seabass is our favorite It is a fatty fish and so needs very little to make it taste rich and yummy. We use Pam Olive Oil Spray on the baking dish, add Lawry’s seasoning salt and a … Continue reading
Family Retreat 2016 – Such Fun – How Blessed We Are!
We had our annual family retreat at Palm Springs – so much fun – it was HOT HOT HOT (reached 130 degrees one day – felt like Egypt in summer – yes, we were there one August) but we still … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Dogs, Family, Raising Children
Tagged cousins, family week, fun with children, grandparents, love, parents, Raising kids, siblings
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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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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 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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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
Low Calorie Mash – mashed cauliflower that is! Served with smoked chicken and salad – yum!
Yes it doesn’t sound so great but it tastes amazing! Truly! Give it a try! Ingredients: 1 cauliflower 1 TBSP of Oil ( canola or olive) 1 medium sized onion 1 large garlic clove 2 -4 TBSP of non fat … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Little farm products, Poultry, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Salad, Vegetables
Tagged blender, canola oil, Cauliflower, chicken, cooking with kids, FAGE yogurt, garlic, grandma cooking, low calorie, mashed cauliflower, non fat yogurt, olive oil, onion, parsley, salt, smoked chicken
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Baby goats in denim
Our goats are kidding – seriously that is what they call it when goats have babies – and since there have been some cold nights our farm manager made them blankets – our grandkids love the idea – are they … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cheese, Family, Goats, Meat
Tagged Baby goats, domesticating animals, ewes, goat cheese, holding animals, kidding, kids, lambs, Little farm, sheep, sheep's cheese, sheep's milk, urban farming
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Tough Workouts….
My husband and dog both worked out with our trainer Mike – and were both pretty pooped after it. Guess what happened? They both fell asleep on the floor of the gym. So cute. The white mark on Goldie’s leg … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Dogs, Family
Tagged fences, Little farm, rescue dogs, stitches, trainer, training, Vets, working out
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Birthday cake – a rainbow one – ended up making 12 individual layers – whew what a job! But lots of joy
Our grandson Jonah is very particular in his tastes and he requested a 7th birthday cake in the colors of the rainbow with blue frosting and M&Ms – so I made one – and then realised that it was not … Continue reading
Persimmons are so tasty any style! They are weighing down our trees right now – and we love them! And a super family photo
Persimmons are great in fruit salad, eaten on their own, in persimmon pudding or persimmon bread. Here is a great recipe – enjoy Persimmon Pudding Ingredients Ripe persimmons enough to make two cups of pulp 3 cups of milk 1.5 … Continue reading
Beef Barley Soup – Ina Garten Style with Little Farm Modifications
My husband loves Beef Barley soup especially on a cold day. Here is a great recipe from Ina Garten – with a few modifications. Beef Barley Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon good olive oil 2 pounds beef oxtails Kosher salt and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Family, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Soups
Tagged barley, Beef barley soup, cooking with kids, one course meals, oxtail, soup, stew, winter cooking
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