Comments for Once A Month Mom http://onceamonthmom.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Healthy Vegetable Minestrone Soup by Tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/healthy-vegetable-minestrone-soup/#comment-122984 Tricia Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:44:00 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24993#comment-122984 Actually, just leave the pasta out until cooking day. Actually, just leave the pasta out until cooking day.

]]> Comment on Healthy Vegetable Minestrone Soup by Jill http://onceamonthmom.com/healthy-vegetable-minestrone-soup/#comment-122960 Jill Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:46 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24993#comment-122960 if I wanted to make this into a freezer crock pot meal All I would need to do it leave the broth and pasta out until day of cooking right? This sounds yummy if I wanted to make this into a freezer crock pot meal All I would need to do it leave the broth and pasta out until day of cooking right? This sounds yummy

]]> Comment on Get Real: Gluten Free Whole Grains by Leanna http://onceamonthmom.com/gluten-free-whole-grains/#comment-122847 Leanna Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:28:11 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=25249#comment-122847 One thing that works for me is using steel cut oats that I've rinsed THOROUGHLY before cooking. That means immersing in water, swishing, then dumping out the water 10-15 times until the water runs clear. I think it washes away any gluten dust. It's been a life saver for me. One thing that works for me is using steel cut oats that I’ve rinsed THOROUGHLY before cooking. That means immersing in water, swishing, then dumping out the water 10-15 times until the water runs clear. I think it washes away any gluten dust. It’s been a life saver for me.

]]> Comment on Gluten Free Dairy Free Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Chicken by Rogene http://onceamonthmom.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-lemon-spinach-stuffed-chicken/#comment-122845 Rogene Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:19:44 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=25323#comment-122845 Oh my, doesn't that look good! Will have to give it a try. Oh my, doesn’t that look good! Will have to give it a try.

]]> Comment on Inside Out Apple Crisp by Sara Gillman http://onceamonthmom.com/inside-out-apple-crisp/#comment-122836 Sara Gillman Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:34:05 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=25422#comment-122836 Making these right now! Hope they turn out awesome! My family is vegan and we don't come across many easy desert recipes! Making these right now! Hope they turn out awesome! My family is vegan and we don’t come across many easy desert recipes!

]]> Comment on Menu Plan Monday – Gluten Free Edition by Lara http://onceamonthmom.com/menu-plan-monday-gluten-free-edition/#comment-122814 Lara Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:11:12 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=25319#comment-122814 I just found this website a couple of days ago and I am loving it!!! Thanks!!! There are so many ways to serve the cauliflower in my house, but my daughter's favorite.... and she a 8 year old picky eater..... is shredded with a little salt and butter steamed in the microwave... It is our rice/cauliflower recipe. Delicious! I just found this website a couple of days ago and I am loving it!!! Thanks!!!
There are so many ways to serve the cauliflower in my house, but my daughter’s favorite…. and she a 8 year old picky eater….. is shredded with a little salt and butter steamed in the microwave… It is our rice/cauliflower recipe. Delicious!

]]> Comment on Get Real: Tackling the Fear of Bread Grains by Christine http://onceamonthmom.com/get-real-tackling-the-fear-of-bread-grains/#comment-122811 Christine Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:11:52 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24556#comment-122811 I'm an Accomplished Bread Baker, but I would *love* to try milling my own grains for bread. I can only imagine how much better bread must taste when you've done pretty much all the work yourself! I’m an Accomplished Bread Baker, but I would *love* to try milling my own grains for bread. I can only imagine how much better bread must taste when you’ve done pretty much all the work yourself!

]]> Comment on Get Real: Breads and Cereals by Kelly http://onceamonthmom.com/get-real-breads-and-cereals/#comment-122807 Kelly Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:54:42 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24822#comment-122807 Great job Sarah!! Stick with it! Great job Sarah!! Stick with it!

]]> Comment on Get Real: Breads and Cereals by SarahM http://onceamonthmom.com/get-real-breads-and-cereals/#comment-122802 SarahM Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:19:45 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24822#comment-122802 I DID it! I made sandwich/loaf bread! And it is soooo good! I'm so thrilled!!! After so many failed attempts, I can hardly believe I did it! But I did! Yay!!!! :D Thank you so much OAMM! And a big thank you to Jo-Lynne too! I couldn't have done it without y'all! I DID it! I made sandwich/loaf bread! And it is soooo good! I’m so thrilled!!! After so many failed attempts, I can hardly believe I did it! But I did! Yay!!!! :D Thank you so much OAMM! And a big thank you to Jo-Lynne too! I couldn’t have done it without y’all!

]]> Comment on Get Real: Gluten Free Whole Grains by Meal Planning Inspiration for a Perfectionist With Allergies | Write On, Jana! http://onceamonthmom.com/gluten-free-whole-grains/#comment-122789 Meal Planning Inspiration for a Perfectionist With Allergies | Write On, Jana! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:18:16 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=25249#comment-122789 [...] resource for realistic, family friendly menus to make in bulk and freeze. Their recent post on Gluten Free Whole Grains was really helpful and included some great [...] [...] resource for realistic, family friendly menus to make in bulk and freeze. Their recent post on Gluten Free Whole Grains was really helpful and included some great [...]

]]> Comment on Homemade Uncrustables by Kelly http://onceamonthmom.com/homemade-uncrustables/#comment-122787 Kelly Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:55:12 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24312#comment-122787 Julie you can find it on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M5J1NG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=oamm-n-kitchen-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004M5J1NG or yes sometimes in the grocery store hanging portions in the bread or cereal aisles. Julie you can find it on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M5J1NG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=oamm-n-kitchen-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004M5J1NG or yes sometimes in the grocery store hanging portions in the bread or cereal aisles.

]]> Comment on Diet November 2011 OAMM Menu (OAMC, Freezer Cooking, Bulk Cooking, Power Cooking) by Kelly http://onceamonthmom.com/diet-november-2011-oamm-menu-oamc-freezer-cooking-bulk-cooking-power-cooking/#comment-122786 Kelly Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:52:09 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=19733#comment-122786 Turkey tenderloins are usually in the Jennie-O section of the meats, but are pretty rare and can be found in more big box stores. You can always ask the butcher or manager if it's something they can get in for you. However for this recipe I would sub pork tenderloin. That is more readily available. Turkey tenderloins are usually in the Jennie-O section of the meats, but are pretty rare and can be found in more big box stores. You can always ask the butcher or manager if it’s something they can get in for you. However for this recipe I would sub pork tenderloin. That is more readily available.

]]> Comment on WHOLE FOODS February 2012 Menu by Tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/whole-foods-february-2012-oamm-menu-oamc-freezer-cooking-bulk-cooking-power-cooking/#comment-122785 Tricia Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:40:40 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=22097#comment-122785 Technically, it is possible. Feasible is another story. Our writers already spend a tremendous amount of time preparing documents each month to be usable and functioning. Most of them have great menu writing skills but that would take a large knowledge of spreadsheets and editing on our part which we don't have. It would also take an enormous amount of time. Given that the site is free, we are cautious about added time to our menus. We would love to be able to do something similar and may be able to in the future (at a cost) but we aren't to that point yet. Technically, it is possible. Feasible is another story. Our writers already spend a tremendous amount of time preparing documents each month to be usable and functioning. Most of them have great menu writing skills but that would take a large knowledge of spreadsheets and editing on our part which we don’t have. It would also take an enormous amount of time. Given that the site is free, we are cautious about added time to our menus. We would love to be able to do something similar and may be able to in the future (at a cost) but we aren’t to that point yet.

]]> Comment on Diet November 2011 OAMM Menu (OAMC, Freezer Cooking, Bulk Cooking, Power Cooking) by Tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/diet-november-2011-oamm-menu-oamc-freezer-cooking-bulk-cooking-power-cooking/#comment-122784 Tricia Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:37:34 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=19733#comment-122784 I imagine that a turkey breast would be comparable. Any readers have suggestions? I imagine that a turkey breast would be comparable. Any readers have suggestions?

]]> Comment on Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies Bags by Debra http://onceamonthmom.com/fruit-and-yogurt-smoothies-bags/#comment-122782 Debra Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:27:07 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=23674#comment-122782 You can also use ice cube trays instead of muffin tins. Just test your trays to see how much each cube holds. Mine is 1/8 c. per cube so I'd need 2 cubes per baggie. You can also use ice cube trays instead of muffin tins. Just test your trays to see how much each cube holds. Mine is 1/8 c. per cube so I’d need 2 cubes per baggie.

]]> Comment on Diet November 2011 OAMM Menu (OAMC, Freezer Cooking, Bulk Cooking, Power Cooking) by Jess http://onceamonthmom.com/diet-november-2011-oamm-menu-oamc-freezer-cooking-bulk-cooking-power-cooking/#comment-122755 Jess Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:11:09 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=19733#comment-122755 Hi, I am planning to make the cranberry-balsamic turkey tenderloin but I have been to two stores and have been unable to find turkey tenderloin (nor does anyone seem to know what I am talking about). Any suggestions for a different cut of turkey or a different meat I could substitute? Thanks! Hi, I am planning to make the cranberry-balsamic turkey tenderloin but I have been to two stores and have been unable to find turkey tenderloin (nor does anyone seem to know what I am talking about). Any suggestions for a different cut of turkey or a different meat I could substitute? Thanks!

]]> Comment on WHOLE FOODS February 2012 Menu by RachelC http://onceamonthmom.com/whole-foods-february-2012-oamm-menu-oamc-freezer-cooking-bulk-cooking-power-cooking/#comment-122754 RachelC Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:03:47 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=22097#comment-122754 I have a suggestion/question... could the grocery list and recipe cards be combined into 1 spreadsheet? That way if I wasn't going to make something that included part of the amount of chicken, I could just zero out those amounts and the chicken amount on my grocery list would automatically adjust? I'm not even sure if that's a possibility, but just something I was thinking of today. I have a suggestion/question… could the grocery list and recipe cards be combined into 1 spreadsheet? That way if I wasn’t going to make something that included part of the amount of chicken, I could just zero out those amounts and the chicken amount on my grocery list would automatically adjust? I’m not even sure if that’s a possibility, but just something I was thinking of today.

]]> Comment on Green Smoothie Bags by kim http://onceamonthmom.com/green-smoothie-bags/#comment-122749 kim Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:19:10 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=23860#comment-122749 It ends up being about 3-4 yogurt cubes depending on how precisely you measure them out. It ends up being about 3-4 yogurt cubes depending on how precisely you measure them out.

]]> Comment on Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies Bags by Freezer Meals | Thibodeau Farm http://onceamonthmom.com/fruit-and-yogurt-smoothies-bags/#comment-122740 Freezer Meals | Thibodeau Farm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:05:14 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=23674#comment-122740 [...] Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie Bags.  We got through a lot of smoothies and it’s such a pain to measure everything out.  And plus when J1 makes them himself he makes WAY too much and it gets wasted.  I’ve seen a lot of recipes out there that add sugar.  YOU DON’T NEED TO!!!!  Save yourselves the calories and add half of a very ripe banana!  Anyway, I made strawberry banana, peach mango strawberry banana, and raspberry blueberry.  So good! [...] [...] Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie Bags.  We got through a lot of smoothies and it’s such a pain to measure everything out.  And plus when J1 makes them himself he makes WAY too much and it gets wasted.  I’ve seen a lot of recipes out there that add sugar.  YOU DON’T NEED TO!!!!  Save yourselves the calories and add half of a very ripe banana!  Anyway, I made strawberry banana, peach mango strawberry banana, and raspberry blueberry.  So good! [...]

]]> Comment on Homemade Pizza Dough by Meal Plan – February | Jolly Green Mommy http://onceamonthmom.com/homemade-pizza-dough/#comment-122671 Meal Plan – February | Jolly Green Mommy Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:29:33 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=13314#comment-122671 [...] Lunches:SandwichesMacaroni and CheesePesto Pasta SaladCaprese TartChinese Chicken SaladPeanut Butter/Cream Cheese and JellyLeftovers???Dinner:Meatloaf/Veggieloaf???Burrito/Fajita Bowls ^^Salmon Fish SticksCottage Cheese Pancakes (JGD won’t be home.) or maybe something I can make aheadLasagna (either crock pot or made ahead)Chicken DrumsticksPizza [...] [...] Lunches:SandwichesMacaroni and CheesePesto Pasta SaladCaprese TartChinese Chicken SaladPeanut Butter/Cream Cheese and JellyLeftovers???Dinner:Meatloaf/Veggieloaf???Burrito/Fajita Bowls ^^Salmon Fish SticksCottage Cheese Pancakes (JGD won’t be home.) or maybe something I can make aheadLasagna (either crock pot or made ahead)Chicken DrumsticksPizza [...]

]]> Comment on Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi by Meal Plan – February | Jolly Green Mommy http://onceamonthmom.com/spinach-ricotta-gnocchi/#comment-122670 Meal Plan – February | Jolly Green Mommy Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:29:04 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=13390#comment-122670 [...] BreadBobby Dean’s Oven Fried Chicken/GardeinBeef Stew??/Mushroom Barley Soup, rolls**Fish???Spinach Ricotta GnocchiVeggie Something (depends on what we get from the Buying Club)Quinoa Spinach/Broccoli Bake (JGD will [...] [...] BreadBobby Dean’s Oven Fried Chicken/GardeinBeef Stew??/Mushroom Barley Soup, rolls**Fish???Spinach Ricotta GnocchiVeggie Something (depends on what we get from the Buying Club)Quinoa Spinach/Broccoli Bake (JGD will [...]

]]> Comment on WHOLE FOODS February 2012 Menu by Kelly http://onceamonthmom.com/whole-foods-february-2012-oamm-menu-oamc-freezer-cooking-bulk-cooking-power-cooking/#comment-122669 Kelly Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:13:21 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=22097#comment-122669 Thanks Amanda! I'm so happy you had fun, isn't it the best! Fun with friends, and food in the freezer! I can check the cards, we may have had a typo and should have put cups instead of pounds. We'll look into it! Thanks for the feedback! Thanks Amanda! I’m so happy you had fun, isn’t it the best! Fun with friends, and food in the freezer! I can check the cards, we may have had a typo and should have put cups instead of pounds. We’ll look into it! Thanks for the feedback!

]]> Comment on Diet February 2012 Menu by Tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/diet-february-2012-menu/#comment-122663 Tricia Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:03:35 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24477#comment-122663 You are more likely to have that problem if you used something other than Yukon Golds. And it can do that occasionally. If you have a hand blender it can work to blend it a bit. You are more likely to have that problem if you used something other than Yukon Golds. And it can do that occasionally. If you have a hand blender it can work to blend it a bit.

]]> Comment on Homemade Cereal Bar Cookies by Lisa S http://onceamonthmom.com/homemade-cereal-bar-cookies/#comment-122650 Lisa S Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:25:56 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24528#comment-122650 Justine's brand makes a lovely Chocolate Almond butter. We can't do protein bars or very many additives so I buy the little packets as "energy bars". I've not tried the Hazelnut but I'm sure it's yummy. Not as creamy as Nutella but I don't think you would ever notice here. http://www.justinsnutbutter.com/products.php: Ingredients: Dry Roasted Hazelnuts, Dry Roasted Almonds, Organic Evaporated Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Natural Vanilla, Sea Salt. Nutella isn't as bad as many products(though it is VERY high in sugar): INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, PALM OIL, HAZELNUTS, COCOA, SKIM MILK, REDUCED MINERALS WHEY (MILK), LECITHIN AS EMULSIFIER (SOY), VANILLIN: AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. For us, the Whey would probably be a problem (glutamates, http://stroyan.net/lisasblog/) but we're quite sensitive. Justine’s brand makes a lovely Chocolate Almond butter. We can’t do protein bars or very many additives so I buy the little packets as “energy bars”. I’ve not tried the Hazelnut but I’m sure it’s yummy. Not as creamy as Nutella but I don’t think you would ever notice here.

http://www.justinsnutbutter.com/products.php: Ingredients: Dry Roasted Hazelnuts, Dry Roasted Almonds, Organic Evaporated Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Natural Vanilla, Sea Salt.

Nutella isn’t as bad as many products(though it is VERY high in sugar): INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, PALM OIL, HAZELNUTS, COCOA, SKIM MILK, REDUCED MINERALS WHEY (MILK), LECITHIN AS EMULSIFIER (SOY), VANILLIN: AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

For us, the Whey would probably be a problem (glutamates, http://stroyan.net/lisasblog/) but we’re quite sensitive.

]]> Comment on Diet February 2012 Menu by Melanie http://onceamonthmom.com/diet-february-2012-menu/#comment-122644 Melanie Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:16:14 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=24477#comment-122644 Finished cooking everything and went ahead in cooking the loaded potato soup in the crock pot. It tastes good, but the soup has separated, or maybe the word is curled. Has anyone had this problem before? What can i do differently? Finished cooking everything and went ahead in cooking the loaded potato soup in the crock pot. It tastes good, but the soup has separated, or maybe the word is curled. Has anyone had this problem before? What can i do differently?

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