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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.
Oregano is one of the only herbs that I prefer dried instead of fresh- very different taste. So this morning I harvested some and laid the branches between several shelves of my dehydrator and let it do its thing at 105f for between 2 and 5 hours- (the shelves were pretty full which makes it take longer)- I removed branches as they became sufficiently dried- then let them cool. I’m storing in plastic bags on their branches but you could remove the dried leaves and store in a covered glass jar. Always crumble dried oregano between your fingertips as you add to food, which releases its flavor. ❤️🙌. #whenthisnanacooks
Oregano is one of the only herbs that I prefer dried instead of fresh- very different taste. So this morning I harvested some and laid the branches between several shelves of my dehydrator and let it do its thing at 105f for between 2 and 5 hours- (the shelves were pretty full which makes it take longer)- I removed branches as they became sufficiently dried- then let them cool. I’m storing in plastic bags on their branches but you could remove the dried leaves and store in a covered glass jar. Always crumble dried oregano between your fingertips as you add to food, which releases its flavor. ❤️🙌. #whenthisnanacooks
In honor of the sun that’s finally shining!!🙌❤️ #whenthisnanacooks #sourdough #homefood
Daily sourdough bread. ❤️#whenthisnanacooks #homefood
#growing
The best- the best- the best. ❤️ #grateful 🙌
Love in motion. ❤️
Today marks 49 years since I officially became Lauren Groveman. We’ve been living together for almost 51 years now-What a beautiful ride this has been! Maybe not all predictable- but every minute has been incredibly blessed. Even the hardest times have, in retrospect, made us both better, more loving humans.
I did some planting in my garden this morning and it got me thinking about something I’m asked about all the time-“What’s one of the most important ingredients in a “successful“ marriage.” To me, in a word, it’s “presence.” It’s the ability to let go and allow “what is” to help guide choices that follow. Last year, we planted tomatoes at the same time as the year prior (on Mother’s day) thinking that things would be the same- but the weather turned so bitter cold, so rainy and windy-so NOT what baby tomato plants need to feel safe enough to settle in and eventually share their potential. The forecast for the next two weeks wasn’t good-I was so afraid of losing them-So, I looked at jon with an idea! I decided to go around town and buy all the bubble wrap I could find so we could literally bubble-wrap the entire tomato garden! Jon, at first, looked at me like I was crazy- but I needed him to be open because I couldn’t have done it without his help. Oh, It was a scene!! All I can say is- it worked, big time!
So, Jon and I have been meeting life together-being present to (and supportive of) who we’ve each needed to be over a half century-which, as you can imagine, has changed and evolved!
So, presence, openness and fluidity all mixed with a solid sense of humor… that has proved to be our winning recipe for a lifetime of “real life love. “
Jon-my darling-from that first glance, to that first kiss, to that first, second and third baby- to now, as grandparents- I love, love, love doing life with you! I never take for granted how beautiful you are- in every way imaginable-I’m forever grateful for every minute that we’re given to each other. Happy Anniversary, my sweet love. Thank you for the magnificent memories, for our “now”- and for the amazing flowers…). “I’m so lucky” is my mantra-I love you!❤️
Today marks 49 years since I officially became Lauren Groveman. We’ve been living together for almost 51 years now-What a beautiful ride this has been! Maybe not all predictable- but every minute has been incredibly blessed. Even the hardest times have, in retrospect, made us both better, more loving humans.
I did some planting in my garden this morning and it got me thinking about something I’m asked about all the time-“What’s one of the most important ingredients in a “successful“ marriage.” To me, in a word, it’s “presence.” It’s the ability to let go and allow “what is” to help guide choices that follow. Last year, we planted tomatoes at the same time as the year prior (on Mother’s day) thinking that things would be the same- but the weather turned so bitter cold, so rainy and windy-so NOT what baby tomato plants need to feel safe enough to settle in and eventually share their potential. The forecast for the next two weeks wasn’t good-I was so afraid of losing them-So, I looked at jon with an idea! I decided to go around town and buy all the bubble wrap I could find so we could literally bubble-wrap the entire tomato garden! Jon, at first, looked at me like I was crazy- but I needed him to be open because I couldn’t have done it without his help. Oh, It was a scene!! All I can say is- it worked, big time!
So, Jon and I have been meeting life together-being present to (and supportive of) who we’ve each needed to be over a half century-which, as you can imagine, has changed and evolved!
So, presence, openness and fluidity all mixed with a solid sense of humor… that has proved to be our winning recipe for a lifetime of “real life love. “
Jon-my darling-from that first glance, to that first kiss, to that first, second and third baby- to now, as grandparents- I love, love, love doing life with you! I never take for granted how beautiful you are- in every way imaginable-I’m forever grateful for every minute that we’re given to each other. Happy Anniversary, my sweet love. Thank you for the magnificent memories, for our “now”- and for the amazing flowers…). “I’m so lucky” is my mantra-I love you!❤️
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!
