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Time Saving Tips & Tricks
Asked by M.P. from Wichita
on July 10, 2007
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I am a first time mom looking for time saving tips and tricks for all areas of life :) I was wondering what neat time saving things you have come up with for travel, ...
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- Hi M., I am a WAHM and a SAHM of four years now! Believe me you do have to have some kind of schedule or you do feel like you are chasing your own tail all week. I thi...
- Like Julie B, I use FlyLady.com to stay on track.
- I didn't really see much in the way of me time so I'll share mine. Normally you'll find that the evening time is when it's easiest to have me time. Take up some medita...
Seeking Tips on Once a Month Cooking
Asked by C.C. from Raleigh
on June 24, 2009
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Hello! I am interested in trying the OAMC (once a month cooking) or something like it. Maybe the 2 week cooking would work for me too but I wanted to get some feedba...
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- Hi C., I know exactly how you feel. I am a mother of a toddler and Pampered Chef Consultant. We have lots of recipes and tips on doing just this for approx. $2 per ...
- I've never done OAMC, but I do try to make double batches of stuff and freeze. I don't use a recipe book, but just make my family's favorites. Here are a couple of t...
- My sister in law used to cook every Sunday. She would cook 5 meals for the week and freeze them. Then she had dinner ready every night and nothing was in the freezer ...
I'm Soooo Tired of Cooking! Arrrrrggghhhhh!
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on June 23, 2010
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Okay just venting here, but I can't be the only one?
I am so tired of cooking every darn day.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
over and over and over again.
I can coo...
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- Just a response to let you know you're not alone. People think I'm crazy because I don't own a crock pot. Not sure I'd even use one if I had it. I just don't like...
- Yea, I feel it too. Especially the dishes part. But then I'm sure my husband often feels like that about going to work and having also to do work when he gets home. ...
- One of the better rants I've heard in awhile :) And you are not alone! Unfortunately we have to eat to live, so it's a chore that we just have to "grin & bear" :( ...
I Need Help from Cooking Mamas!
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on July 27, 2011
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I am trying to loose weight and eat healthier, but my ideas in cooking are pretty boring. So I could use some ideas of good spices or recipes to make chicken taste les...
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- Go to eatingwell.com - I think their recipes are simpler and better than Cooking Light although Cooking Light is a good source, too. I especially love Eating Well's c...
- Go to foodnetwork.com and check out Ellie Krieger, healthy food, BIG flavor, and she's cute as a button! :)
- We do fresh dill and lemon juice on salmon.....Garlic, butter, paprika, salt pepper on tilapia or cod baked in the oven....I also don't think the fish will taste good ...
Tips & Tricks for Toddler to Wear Hats
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on November 17, 2008
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Hi Mommies,
My 17 month old HATES wearing hats with a passion. With the winter months coming up, she's going to have to wear one, but I was hoping to ask if any of ...
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- Oh boy! this brings back memories of hard fought battles!! tip #1 buy a fleece hat. they are way more comfie. The knit hats are scratchy. tip #2 make sure its no...
- I have a 17th month old and he wants to do whatever mommy and daddy do. So I would start wearing a hat and say ... mommy's hat where is your hat? He may start to like ...
- Hi J.- I have a 17 mo old girl as well...we had a couple of days where she didn't want to wear a hat so I dressed her up in everything but her hat, we went outside and...
Cooking Fresh Vegetables
Asked by F.P. from Chicago
on January 29, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me some simple, healthy, yet tasty ways to cook fresh vegatables(green beans, carrots, suger snap peas, squash, zuchini, broccoli,...
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- I've found that steaming them in the microwave is quick and easy--and frozen veggies are just as healthy as fresh, since most were frozen very quickly. For green bean...
- Below is an incredible way to cook sweet potatoes and another two for zuchini. Sweet potatoes are super healthy for you and your family! My family eats all these recip...
- I like stirfrys w/olive oil,salt and onion powder, really gives it a good flavor and if you don't cook it too long(leave a little crunch)it's still halfway fresh with ...
Cooking and Baking with Coconut Oil?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on August 4, 2011
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Does anyone cook or bake with coconut oil? I'm trying to get away from my habit of cooking with olive oil (saving that for dressings, marinades and drizzling but not h...
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- Go online to Vitacost.com. I got the nutiva organic, 54 oz for under $25. $5 to ship or free shipping on over $49. It is great. I thought, "it is such a big contai...
- It is a fine substitute for butter, but remember that it is a solid fat at room temp, thus saturated. Keep your habit of using olive oil whenever possible! It is a far...
- I've used coconut oil as a one-to-one substitution for oil when baking brownies. Makes the brownies smell great and they have a slight coconut taste. Added to the choc...
"How To:" Cooking Classes?
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on October 7, 2009
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I have some expertise and talent that I would like to be able to share with others and add a bit to our household budget. I grew up in Amish country and have cooked my...
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- LOVE the idea and think your $25 fee is very reasonable. Good luck to you!
- Wish you lived in Frisco. Sounds like fun and a good price. Markets that have demonstrations are expensive. Don't know about permits - would recommend calling Dento...
- Denton County Health Dept. does not have jurisdiction over food handler permits, restaurants, food sales, etc. I'm not sure if you would need any kind of permit, but ...
Cooking Question
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on April 19, 2011
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I feel stupid that I don't know this, but I have never Roasted a Chicken before. Any tips or recipes you could share would be appreciated. Do you partially cover with ...
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- First, you need to get that chicken out of the freezer--NOW. To help defrost it quicker, you can put it it in a big bowl or pot of cold water to cover it and change t...
- It's not going to be for dinner tonight! It needs at least a day to thaw in the fridge. You can try to defrost it in water but you need to keep changing the water. ...
- Don' feel stupid...we are constant works in progress!! When I have questions regarding recipes or cooking I tend to fall back on allrecipes.com. THere are sooo ma...
First Time Cooking a Turkey - Help!
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on November 12, 2011
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Hi,
My name is M., I am 36 years old and I have never made a turkey. Help! :)
I have the following questions:
We will be having 9 adults and 4 kids. The bu...
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- I've cooked turkeys for years and 22lb is fine. Just thaw it for at least 5 days in the refrigerator. When Thanksgiving comes, get it out, take out the innards (from...
- I think 22lb is fine, you will still have leftovers too. I love the alton brown idea, too. The easy is you are not buying fresh, which I heard, I don't know, that bi...
- I suggest you buy a roaster and roast the thing! Pre heat it ... put turkey in @ 425 for an hour then 35 for 3hrs, yes 22lbs sounds right. I like to take lemon slice...
