Comments on: January 2010 OAMM Menu, Podcast, Grocery List, Instructions and Labels

By: TRADITIONAL January 2011 OAMM Menu (OAMC, Once A Month Cooking, Freezer Cooking) from Once A Month Mom | OAMC from Once A Month Mom

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:35:41 +0000

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By: tricia

tricia — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:38:16 +0000

So glad you shared the link! I am sure others will love to see!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:33:38 +0000

I love your site. My sister in law and I had our 1st OAMM day and it was awesome. Here is a link with pictures from the day, our run down, suggestions for next time, etc.

http://codyandchelseagroves.blogspot.com/2011/01/once-month-mom-meal-planning-take-1.html

By: Kaylea

Kaylea — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:50:00 +0000

I wonder if people are partly having trouble with the chicken volume because some brands inject a lot of water and/or salt solution into their chicken breasts — the liquid would surely cook out of the meat, leaving less actual meat per purchased pound….? It’s the sort of thing one might not notice for the usual family meal size of a pound or two of chicken, but over the course of 20 lbs, it would add up. I can’t test the theory, since I am making a half batch and bought mine fresh rather than frozen….

By: tricia

tricia — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:05:02 +0000

I haven’t changed anything. I would err on the side of caution and purchase and cook some extra. And be careful, it wouldn’t be the first time an OAMM day has sent someone into labor!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:43:52 +0000

Our group (4 of us) is also doing the January menu this month. Since I will be almost 39 weeks pregnant when we cook on Saturday it should be quite interesting! I’ll let you know if a hospital trip comes on Sunday! Anyway, I noticed that a few people mentioned not having enough chicken. Have you altered the grocery list as a result of that, or is it still the same? We might err on the generous side just in case. Thanks!

By: tricia

tricia — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:09:33 +0000

This source says cactus nectar or juice. I have no idea where you get that but it is an idea.

By: Kimberly Horton

Kimberly Horton — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:00:20 +0000

We are getting ready for our 2nd month of once a month cook and are very excited. I need just a bit of help – We are using the January menu cause it looks wonderful but was wondering can you recommend a substitue for the tequila? or would it be the same to just leave it out?
Thanks

By: Mary Ann Parker

Mary Ann Parker — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:27:47 +0000

Thanks so much, Trisha! This is mine and my sister’s second time – tomorrow! I have recommended your site to many. Thank you so very much for this! We love love love it!!!

By: tricia

tricia — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:43:46 +0000

Many of the readers have reported loving them and this is an all-star menu so yes they do freeze well!

By: Mary Ann Parker

Mary Ann Parker — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:01:14 +0000

Got a question…how does the chicken salad do after freezing? It seems like the veggies and stuff would get soggy. Help!

By: tricia

tricia — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:06:46 +0000

Ha! I usually don’t ask anyone how they liked it for at least 48 hours after. Your feet need time to forget and your stomach needs time to help you with the decision. Glad you tried it and hope that you will join us in February as well!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:32:33 +0000

Holy cannoli, Batman! I am fuh-reaking exhausted after this! I see other people reference doing this pregnant and I am so impressed. For now it is only me and the hubs and I am worn out. I know it will pay off when we get home from work and don’t have to think about what to eat! I really appreciate everything that was posted on this site – it helped me with budgeting, using my stockpile, shopping and managing my time. This has been a great experience – although my feet hate you at the moment!

By: tricia

tricia — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:44:35 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions. Sorry about the chicken. So weird. I am still working on the tweaking of those equivalents. It either seems to be way to much or too little. Hmm. Again, thanks, the feedback is always most helpful to readers.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:38:24 +0000

We cooked the Jan. menu yesterday (2nd time for OAMC) I have a couple of comments/suggestions. Line the cookie sheet with foil before cooking the bacon and french toast sticks (less clean up time), we ran out of chicken as well and got a rotisserie to finish up, (we didn’t do the deconstructed chicken this time since we already had that before), somehow we had a ton of butter leftover, make sure when cooking the chicken that you save the broth to use in the recipes. We had to make more broth using a bouillon cube and worked out fine. Next time we do the quesadillas, we will make more. They are yummy! We will read the recipes more carefully next time before shopping b/c we could have left some tortillas off the list for now and bought them closer to when we eat the meals. Sorry this is so long. We really enjoyed this menu and look forward to eating the food! Thanks for all you do!

By: tricia

tricia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:46:16 +0000

Use whatever I put on the grocery list because I know that I made adjustments for whichever is on that list. The first time around everyone said there was too much rice for Chicken Wraps so you should be good either way.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:33:24 +0000

Hey Tricia! I hope this isn’t a dumb question but the Chicken Wraps call for instant rice and the Mandarin Chicken just says rice…Is it important to use instant for the wraps and regular for the Mandarin chicken?

By: Polly

Polly — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:15:22 +0000

Thanks, Susan!

I didn’t wait to roll them, I did it right away after I got them out of the oil. I’ll try waiting a minute, that will definitely help.

I did get the Kroger white corn tortillas, but I’m not sure what day they were made. I’ll be sure to check for fresh ones next time.

Thank you also, Tricia, for putting out the “all call”.

My family loooooved the taquitos, by the way.

By: tricia

tricia — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:52:15 +0000

Susan, thank you for sharing this information. Very helpful. I know near us the new Kroger’s have fresh made tortillas. Maybe one resources. Probably Whole Foods as well if you have one near you. Thanks again for sharing.

By: susan

susan — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:16:22 +0000

About the tortillas, if they are not as fresh- they tear easily. I know some stores like Target have long expiration dates but they are still not as fresh and won’t work as well. When you get tortillas that were just made the day before for instance, they are more pliable. In California there are stores that sell them hot and fresh made that morning! The oil does soften them up, so let them cool a minute or so until they aren’t too hot on your fingers, just stack a few on a plate that have been put in the oil before you roll them up.

By: cellulite lotion cream

cellulite lotion cream — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:14:45 +0000

My daughter bought a used one for my family. However I’m having some trouble and I need help.

By: ORJules

ORJules — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:42:03 +0000

I just randomly came across this website and I think it’s weird that I just asked my boyfriend how people at mexican restaurants roll their taquitos and flautas without them falling apart. The universe is telling me to find out… I’m not a mom but I am a student so I need all the frugal tips I can get too

By: tricia

tricia — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:58:43 +0000

I’m not sure about the rolling them part, any suggestions from readers? As for the tortilla part, it could be the tortillas you are using. It could also be a problem if they are cold. You may want to leave them at room temperature or even microwave them for a bit so that they are softer. Other than that, it might just be the brand. Any readers have suggestions?

By: Polly

Polly — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:48:33 +0000

Okay, this is embarassing, but I will swallow my pride and ask. I am from the South, where I should know the answer to this question, but how do I roll the corn tortillas for the taquitos without breaking them? Could it be just the brand?

Oh, and they are kind of hot to roll with my bare hands when I get them out of the oil.

Any hints would be great! Thanks!!

By: tricia

tricia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:07:49 +0000

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. These stories are what make the “work” of this blog worth it.