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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.
Seared salmon and a salad-bar for dinner. This is not fancy- it’s “I’m glad to be home” food. About the salmon: I ask for “ organic, center-cut, skinned, salmon fillet”. For dinner, 8 ounces per person- 6 oz for lunch. To season: Salt, pepper. About cooking: this is important! Sear the top (presentation side) well! Everyone at the table- regardless of whether they eat their salmon rare, medium rare, medium or well-done- the first side cooked (presentation side) must be uniform and beautiful!. The rest of the cooking, after turning the fillets, is about the particular individual preferences of those at the table. Anyway, the real point of this post is to share how simple a very memorable meal of “salad and stuff” can be. “Stuff” is to be determined by you. What you see at the market, what you feel like eating (the protein) and sharing (who will be at the table). Tonight is just a delicious example. I’m so happy to be home. #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking #saladmeals #happytobehome
Seared salmon and a salad-bar for dinner. This is not fancy- it’s “I’m glad to be home” food. About the salmon: I ask for “ organic, center-cut, skinned, salmon fillet”. For dinner, 8 ounces per person- 6 oz for lunch. To season: Salt, pepper. About cooking: this is important! Sear the top (presentation side) well! Everyone at the table- regardless of whether they eat their salmon rare, medium rare, medium or well-done- the first side cooked (presentation side) must be uniform and beautiful!. The rest of the cooking, after turning the fillets, is about the particular individual preferences of those at the table. Anyway, the real point of this post is to share how simple a very memorable meal of “salad and stuff” can be. “Stuff” is to be determined by you. What you see at the market, what you feel like eating (the protein) and sharing (who will be at the table). Tonight is just a delicious example. I’m so happy to be home. #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking #saladmeals #happytobehome
Here’s why you should always (I mean always) make more creamy mashed potatoes than you can eat at one meal. Refrigerate leftovers-then scoop, dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper, roll in beaten eggs, roll again in dried breadcrumbs mixed with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pan fry in hot avocado oil. Drain. Clean up. Reheat at 375f on a rack over a baking sheet. You won’t be sorry.❤️ #whenthisnanacooks #potatoes #leftovers #mashedpotatoes #homecooking
Here’s why you should always (I mean always) make more creamy mashed potatoes than you can eat at one meal. Refrigerate leftovers-then scoop, dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper, roll in beaten eggs, roll again in dried breadcrumbs mixed with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pan fry in hot avocado oil. Drain. Clean up. Reheat at 375f on a rack over a baking sheet. You won’t be sorry.❤️ #whenthisnanacooks #potatoes #leftovers #mashedpotatoes #homecooking
I rarely cook or bake without music- I usually listen to classical piano but today it was music from the 60s- So, so fun!… ❤️ #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking #cookingtomusic #ravioli
I rarely cook or bake without music- I usually listen to classical piano but today it was music from the 60s- So, so fun!… ❤️ #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking #cookingtomusic #ravioli
Sautéed pumpkin seeds. Everyone loves these! Heat a skillet with some fat of choice (I like butter for the richest flavor but extra virgin olive oil is also fine-it’s less perishable and also nondairy.) Cook the seeds, over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until they go from green to golden. As the seeds color, lower the heat to maintain control- When done, drain on paper towel- transfer to a bowl, stir in some salt- let cool and the store in the fridge. I like to rewarm the seeds in the microwave for 30 seconds before serving. Enjoy. #whenthisnanacooks #toastednuts #easyanddelicious #homecooking
Sautéed pumpkin seeds. Everyone loves these! Heat a skillet with some fat of choice (I like butter for the richest flavor but extra virgin olive oil is also fine-it’s less perishable and also nondairy.) Cook the seeds, over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until they go from green to golden. As the seeds color, lower the heat to maintain control- When done, drain on paper towel- transfer to a bowl, stir in some salt- let cool and the store in the fridge. I like to rewarm the seeds in the microwave for 30 seconds before serving. Enjoy. #whenthisnanacooks #toastednuts #easyanddelicious #homecooking
Cooking and baking are not just about recipes. The process is about individual and accumulated experiences-And, especially when we are raising children-cooking (mealtime) is so much more than just about what happens when a family is literally eating- The kitchen, as a place-and cooking, as a vehicle, builds incredible sense memory- of both good and not such good things, depending. I grew up in a not so great environment for fostering what my life has been about trying my very best to correct. Moments like these are such a precious gift to me. #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking #homecooking #healing
Cooking and baking are not just about recipes. The process is about individual and accumulated experiences-And, especially when we are raising children-cooking (mealtime) is so much more than just about what happens when a family is literally eating- The kitchen, as a place-and cooking, as a vehicle, builds incredible sense memory- of both good and not such good things, depending. I grew up in a not so great environment for fostering what my life has been about trying my very best to correct. Moments like these are such a precious gift to me. #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking #homecooking #healing
#whenthisnanacooks #fruitandchocolate #chocolatedippedfruit
April 17, 1977
48 years ago, today, things between us became legal but we were as solid as gold way before that day. How we became “us” is a long, beautiful and quite mystical journey that will someday be told fully- but it began way back when I, a little girl of only 10 years(4th grade), saw a blonde boy in a navy varsity jacket walking down the hall in elementary school. It was recess and i was standing in the doorway when it happened. This boy walked past the doorway and he literally lit up! As he continued to walk, his back to me now, I saw a golden arc extend from one shoulder over his head and onto his other shoulder- I was locked in position-literally unable to move my feet! When the teacher eventually barked my name to “sit down! the spell was interrupted- but never broken. Later that day, in the playground, I remember asking someone for his name (he was 3 1/2 years older than me and had come to visit a girl in the 6th grade). After learning his name, still shaken from the sight of him, I said to myself “I will be with him, Jon Groveman, someday.” It took 5 more years (I was 15) before we would actually meet- but I never forgot him. Then, in a situation that was too incredible to be happenstance, our next chapter began.
Anyway- here we are, 48 years married (living together 50!) and through all the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, I can honestly say that I love you more today than ever-I don’t just love you- I love who I am in your eyes. I am so grateful to have been blessed with having you as my life/love partner. Happy Anniversary, to my life’s greatest gift. ❤️😘❤️ #love
April 17, 1977
48 years ago, today, things between us became legal but we were as solid as gold way before that day. How we became “us” is a long, beautiful and quite mystical journey that will someday be told fully- but it began way back when I, a little girl of only 10 years(4th grade), saw a blonde boy in a navy varsity jacket walking down the hall in elementary school. It was recess and i was standing in the doorway when it happened. This boy walked past the doorway and he literally lit up! As he continued to walk, his back to me now, I saw a golden arc extend from one shoulder over his head and onto his other shoulder- I was locked in position-literally unable to move my feet! When the teacher eventually barked my name to “sit down! the spell was interrupted- but never broken. Later that day, in the playground, I remember asking someone for his name (he was 3 1/2 years older than me and had come to visit a girl in the 6th grade). After learning his name, still shaken from the sight of him, I said to myself “I will be with him, Jon Groveman, someday.” It took 5 more years (I was 15) before we would actually meet- but I never forgot him. Then, in a situation that was too incredible to be happenstance, our next chapter began.
Anyway- here we are, 48 years married (living together 50!) and through all the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, I can honestly say that I love you more today than ever-I don’t just love you- I love who I am in your eyes. I am so grateful to have been blessed with having you as my life/love partner. Happy Anniversary, to my life’s greatest gift. ❤️😘❤️ #love
Here’s how I get evenly shaped burgers-whether for tonight’s dinner or for the freezer. #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking
Here’s how I get evenly shaped burgers-whether for tonight’s dinner or for the freezer. #whenthisnanacooks #homecooking
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!
