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About Lauren

Meet Lauren, a devoted wife and mother, internationally-renowned cook, lifestyle advisor and  teacher. She has carefully and lovingly created this "virtual kitchen" in celebration of all of you who wish you could gather your family around a thoughtfully-prepared home cooked meal regularly -- and make it a priority -- but don't know where to begin.  

Kitchen Management : Knowledge is POWER! Food Matters A-Z

Understanding how and why things happen in the kitchen (culinary cause-and-effect), and becoming more knowledgeable about your ingredients will quickly enable you to become more confident, less tentative and thus, more creative.  Check out our Food Matters A-Z section.

 

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Lauren’s Apron for Real Life™
Designed for the way you live, and the way you really cook! As one who cooks and bakes all the time, Lauren found herself frustrated with certain kitchen tools, especially aprons, and finally set out to create her own.Secure your eyeglasses, carry your iPod, stash your cell phone, tuck your kitchen towels, and button on your oven mitts and you’ll still have room for toting around your Blackberry, your cordless phone and a note pad and pencil to take those phone messages! And if you’ve ever been reluctant to wear an apron while entertaining for fear of mussing your hair taking it on and off, you’ll love the button closure (with button holes that are barely visible!) on the neck strap which makes for a perfect “do” and a perfect you. With an adjustable neck strap and extra long waist ties, this truly efficient apron will fit just about anyone.

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Cooking for a Delicious Life Videos & DVDs
If you’ve ever wished that you could have your own personal cooking coach who would teach you the “hows” and “whys” of real home cooking, then you’re going to love this remarkable new video series ...

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The 'I Love to Cook' Book
If you’re looking to bring the real joy of cooking and shared family meals into the you’re busy life, you’ll love The I Love to Cook Book! Filled with delicious recipes, gorgeous, full-color photography and plenty of nurturing instruction, this is the ultimate guide to exceptional home cooking.

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Lauren's Featured Recipes


It’s Spring! Puree of Asparagus Soup, With Roasted Pepper Coulis

Asparagus SoupIf you love asparagus, this soup is just delicious and, when served with a mixed green salad that’s lightly dressed with a perky-tasting vinaigrette, it makes a fabulous lunch or a casual supper. I suggest using homemade stock, which is basically salt-free and, irrespective of the type, always has so much more flavor than the canned version.

Pan-Seared & Oven Roasted... Herb & Garlic Scented, Double-Rib Lamb Chops

Herb & Garlic Scented, Double-Rib Lamb ChopsYou won’t find lamb chops better than these. Thick, with a very dark exterior, a rosy-red interior and a savory flavor that leaves nothing to be desired.  This recipe illustrates perfectly the concept of how uncomplicated food can provide a big dining experience.

Orange-Scented Currant Scones

Me and Daughter Julie As far as my family and friends are concerned, this recipe produces scones that are unsurpassed. The biscuit mix has been specifically designed to make scones that are lighter than most with a very tender, slightly cake-like crumb. If you use my timing strategy at the end of this recipe, you’ll see that making scones is truly a snap!

Live, Learn & Share (Lauren's Blog)

Life Lessons: When a great cookie goes bad.

An elegant lunch, for one, at home on a weekend (and I?m worth it!)

A backward turn on an upward path (and a yummy reprieve).

I?ll take veal parm (or anything ?parm?), any day, over fru-fru food!

What do home cooks really need from Food-TV? (Less commiserating and voyeurism and more educating, please!)

Godliness Revealed, at Home.

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Videos

Video Library

Marble CakeMarbled Pound Cake
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Best Barbecue SauceThe Best Barbecue Sauce
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Excerpts from Lauren’s James Beard Award-Winning Radio Program on WVOX. Click Here

Recipe Sections (more coming soon)