Welcome to my website-I just love that you’re here!
If you’re new to me and my work, let me share with you who I am and what I do. And, if familiar with what I did, you should know that the scope of what I can offer you expanded! In addition to being a Certified Culinary Professional, I’m a Certified Life Coach and also a Kitchen Coach and Consultant. Although, at first (three decades ago), my work was focused mostly on teaching how to create and sustain the very literal type of yummy, nurturing home-life that many of us didn’t experience when young-it didn’t end there. Over the years, I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, that we can’t just cook to make all of our dreams come true. Life is big, intricate and choosing to travel the daily road to being authentically happy requires real commitment and often bravery.
Because of my own personal growth journey, combined with what I’ve learned from working with people from all walks of life (and in several capacities) I know this for sure: You don’t need to be literally locked up to be in a dark, insecure or unfulfilling place. Let me teach you how to heal old, historic wounds and get control of the quality of your inner and outer life.
I can help you to discover what you really want, what’s in your way and how to navigate the path in between. I can teach you the dynamics behind your inner dialogue so you can stop warring with yourself and with others. I can help you to embrace the effort it takes to grow and to eventually win at this daily game we call life.
In celebration of the first flurry. #woodfiredfood #whenthisnanacooks #premierefirewoodcompany #homefood #pizza
In celebration of the first flurry. #woodfiredfood #whenthisnanacooks #premierefirewoodcompany #homefood #pizza
How a home-grown garlic party gets started…❤️🙌 #whenthisnanacooks #homegrown #garlic #whenthisnanagrows
How a home-grown garlic party gets started…❤️🙌 #whenthisnanacooks #homegrown #garlic #whenthisnanagrows
I arrived home last night from California; after spending the most wonderful 4 days and 5 nights at the home of my daughter Jessie, her husband Brian and their two precious daughters, Amelie and Lucia-I can’t fully describe how amazing (almost surreal) it felt to walk in and to be immediately greeted, after a very long day of travel, by my beautiful daughter holding a platter of delicious food that she made in celebration of my arrival. And not just any food- She made a recipe of mine (Honey-baked chicken) that I would make for her and her brother and sister on every birthday, because it was one of their favorites-
My point here, is to share how the sight of her, combined with such a familiar aroma, confirmed that my wish had come true-That Jessie, now as a mother, has chosen to carry that recipe with her-not only to convey love and care to her family and friends, but also to, anytime she wants, to feel close to me and to my love for her. That’s what favorite recipes do-they keep love and connection alive. I’m so happy- and incredibly grateful. (I forgot to put in this post: The recipe for the chicken is on my site and also in my first cookbook!) #homecookingconnects
I arrived home last night from California; after spending the most wonderful 4 days and 5 nights at the home of my daughter Jessie, her husband Brian and their two precious daughters, Amelie and Lucia-I can’t fully describe how amazing (almost surreal) it felt to walk in and to be immediately greeted, after a very long day of travel, by my beautiful daughter holding a platter of delicious food that she made in celebration of my arrival. And not just any food- She made a recipe of mine (Honey-baked chicken) that I would make for her and her brother and sister on every birthday, because it was one of their favorites-
My point here, is to share how the sight of her, combined with such a familiar aroma, confirmed that my wish had come true-That Jessie, now as a mother, has chosen to carry that recipe with her-not only to convey love and care to her family and friends, but also to, anytime she wants, to feel close to me and to my love for her. That’s what favorite recipes do-they keep love and connection alive. I’m so happy- and incredibly grateful. (I forgot to put in this post: The recipe for the chicken is on my site and also in my first cookbook!) #homecookingconnects
Organic garlic, planted. See you in the spring!❤️🙏❤️🧄#whenthisnanagrows #homegrown
Do you ever walk by a room in your home and say (or think to yourself) “thank you.” I do it all the time- this is the room designated for baking and pasta making. I also often just sit here and contemplate things big and small. I love this room-it encourages me to push past who I’ve been- and also cheers me on for trying when I fall down. We all need a space that does this. #grateful #whenthisnanacooks
Do you ever walk by a room in your home and say (or think to yourself) “thank you.” I do it all the time- this is the room designated for baking and pasta making. I also often just sit here and contemplate things big and small. I love this room-it encourages me to push past who I’ve been- and also cheers me on for trying when I fall down. We all need a space that does this. #grateful #whenthisnanacooks
Happiest 5th birthday (9/21) to my sweet, darling Lulu! You are SO loved and completely luscious!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Happiest 5th birthday (9/21) to my sweet, darling Lulu! You are SO loved and completely luscious!!! ❤️❤️❤️
A lunar eclipse is a time to see what’s been hidden- to reflect, to let go, to reclaim truth. #lunareclipse #bloodmoon #personalgrowth #whenthisnanacooks #homemadebread
A lunar eclipse is a time to see what’s been hidden- to reflect, to let go, to reclaim truth. #lunareclipse #bloodmoon #personalgrowth #whenthisnanacooks #homemadebread
The Best Zucchini Bread #whenthisnanacooks #zucchinibread
Melted butter for loaf pan
260 grams all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pound shredded zucchini
2 large eggs
1/2 cup flavorless oil (safflower oil)
60 grams (1/3 cup) crème fraiche
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
223 grams light brown sugar 100 grams granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350f (convection mode). Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan with melted butter. Line the bottom of pan with parchment and grease the paper.
Whisk together flour, leavening, salt and cinnamon. Place shredded zucchini in a large bowl and add combine well with dry ingredients.
Mix eggs, oil, crème fraiche, vanilla and sugars well in a mixing bowl, then add this to the zucchini-flour mixture, combing well (use a batter whisk). Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350f 70 minutes. Turn off oven and let loaf sit, undisturbed, 5 minutes. A tester should come out clean. Remove from the oven and leave in pan, on a rack, 5 minutes. Invert, peel off paper, turn right side up. Let cool completely before wrapping to store at room temperature.
The Best Zucchini Bread #whenthisnanacooks #zucchinibread
Melted butter for loaf pan
260 grams all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pound shredded zucchini
2 large eggs
1/2 cup flavorless oil (safflower oil)
60 grams (1/3 cup) crème fraiche
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
223 grams light brown sugar 100 grams granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350f (convection mode). Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan with melted butter. Line the bottom of pan with parchment and grease the paper.
Whisk together flour, leavening, salt and cinnamon. Place shredded zucchini in a large bowl and add combine well with dry ingredients.
Mix eggs, oil, crème fraiche, vanilla and sugars well in a mixing bowl, then add this to the zucchini-flour mixture, combing well (use a batter whisk). Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350f 70 minutes. Turn off oven and let loaf sit, undisturbed, 5 minutes. A tester should come out clean. Remove from the oven and leave in pan, on a rack, 5 minutes. Invert, peel off paper, turn right side up. Let cool completely before wrapping to store at room temperature.
Internationally-respected cook, author and culinary teacher, Lauren Groveman has, with a full heart, carefully created this “virtual kitchen” in celebration of all of you who would like to savor the joys of creating a truly satisfying, homemade life. You can click here to learn a bit more about Lauren and click here to see her prepare some very potent recipes (in her own life) so that YOU can do them, too!
Over the years, Lauren has been the host of several local and national television series, including “Welcome to Lauren Groveman’s Kitchen” and also a weekly radio talk-show called “Food, Family and Home Matters,” both James Beard Award recognized. She is so proud to have worked with culinary icons, such as Julia Child, in the series Baking with Julia as well as the accompanying cookbook. Lauren loves hearing from viewers from all over the country who have seen her shows and cook from her books!
