Lauren Groveman: Strengthening Lives through Cooking and Life Coaching

Candied Citron

Lauren — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:59:17 +0000

Contrary to what most think, citron is not the plural of all citrus fruit. Citron is actually it’s own breed and is said to be the oldest form of citrus that originated in Southeast Asia. Although citron is now grown in many more countries around the world, it’s rarely found fresh in the US and, when it is, it’s [...]

A Potato Galette (AKA an Uncle Buck Latke!)

Lauren — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:24:53 +0000

I’ve always had a major love affair with potatoes and could easily eat them every day, twice a day, for the rest of my life. So, I’m certainly not one of those that waits for Hanukkah to make, share and enjoy things like potato pancakes. Although making latkes (individual potato pancakes) is more traditional, I [...]

A great side dish with legs!

Lauren — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:55:38 +0000

Sorry I haven’t written in a bit!–I’ve been working so hard, preparing and shooting new episodes of Baking Made Easy! Since I know that many of you (like me) are busy working, shopping (and schlepping) I wanted (so much) to teach you a really delish side dish–that’s easy enough to gussy up a soothing weeknight meal and also gorgeous enough [...]

Wait! Before you throw away that turkey carcass!

Lauren — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:36:56 +0000

I woke up this morning and thought–”Oh no! I hope I’m not too late to remind you to NOT throw away your turkey carcass from Thanksgiving!” If I’ve caught you in time, I’ll try to make it quick! And, if you haven’t thought about it and are still picking the meat off the bones–today is also the day [...]

A Seedy Little Question.

Lauren — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:35:59 +0000

I’ve been asked a few times since my pumpkin blog if there is an easy way to separate the stringy pumpkin matter from the seeds (when wanting to cook the seeds). The answer is “yes” and here’s how: After halving the pumpkins and scooping out the seeds and strings, place all of it into a bowl. Then cover [...]

Shrimp Stock is BIG on Flavor!

Lauren — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:30:50 +0000

I’ve gotten so many wonderful emails about your pumpkin cooking success that I thought I would keep the ball rolling by showing you something that’s really delicious– that most never even think to do! Today, you’ll learn how to make shrimp stock; a savory, amber-colored broth made from the shells of fresh shrimp that can [...]

Baking Made Easy (with Me) is on TV! (Yay!)

Lauren — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:34:13 +0000

I’m (finally) so excited to share with you that my new television series called Baking Made Easy with Lauren launched on PBS in late-September and is now able to be seen nationally on both PBS (check local listings) and also on WE tv®, beginning Monday, October 31! Many of the recipes are in The I Love to Cook [...]

Hi Pumpkin!

Lauren — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:50:20 +0000

It’s pumpkin time again!…. So, since the holidays are just around the corner, now is a great time to get set up for those busy baking days ahead! And, since fresh sugar pumpkins are now so abundant –and since their softer texture and soothing flavor is so wonderful, I thought I would teach you how to stock your freezer with [...]

Apples in Autumn.

Lauren — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:59:04 +0000

Although leaving summer is depressing for some, each year I’m always eager to see this seasonal shift. Like how the first buds on spring-time bushes signify the promise of eventual heat, seeing firm apples either draped on bowed tree limbs, or heaped in paper bags at local farmer’s markets, nudges cooks of all levels to turn the culinary page and embrace [...]

A bread-fruit that didn’t fall far from my tree.

Lauren — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:23:18 +0000

Jon and I were coming back from our usual morning walk with Mango and as we approached our house we smelled a wood-fire burning. Now, I know, I know….most people would be more than a bit un-nerved, seeing that we were out of the house and, when we left, our grown kids were sleeping on a lazy [...]