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Whole Grain Pasta
Asked by J.W. from Pueblo
on December 5, 2008
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I have been cooking with whole grain pasta for a few weeks now and am having trouble. It seems when I cook it according to the package directions, it is too "al dente"...
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- Hi J., I didn't see anyone mention this, but, whole grain pasta will always be a little "harder" than traditional pastas. Just like whole grain breads are. You will g...
- I usually wait until the water is to a rumbling boil and then put the pasta in.I turn the the heat down just a bit,but to where it's still boiling and let it cook a mi...
- Try Barilla brand ( we use their marinanra too!). My picky nephews that won't eat ww pasta, had no clue. I have had success using the Safeway O brand and we like it....
Something Easy to Learn How to Cook
Asked by K.N. from Houston
on January 5, 2009
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My parents never taught me how to cook and now I'm married with a 1 yr old son. I know I need to start cooking but I'm scared of something catching on fire or me burni...
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- casseroles are the easy one's or soups. King ranch is good. corn tortillas torn into bite size pieces and put into casserole dish. dampen with a small amount of bro...
- Hi K. ~ Let me suggest a wonderful cookbook for you. Rachel Ray's "Thirty Minute Meals"! Not only are the meals fast, but they are easy, nutritious, and you can say ...
- an easy recipe cook 1 pound of ground beef seasoned with a Teaspoon of cumin get some soft tortillas get some refried beans lettuce tomtomes onions salsa a...
How Do I Make Home Made Food for My 8 Month Old?
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on May 1, 2007
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I've been making the fruit and veggie purees, but now I was wondering if it was time to try some new things.
Would appreciate any input on when to introduce meats an...
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- wholesomebabyfood.com is a great website. They have printable charts that list what food baby can eat and at what age. They also have recipes and directions on how to ...
- LLL has a good book on this. It has lots of good recipes. I also have Annabel Karmel's book and liked that, too. My son eats ANYTHING because I made him a lot of ho...
- I have made all the baby food for all 4 of my kids. I think it made the transition to real food easier and I have NO picky eaters! I freeze fruits and veggies in ice ...
What Do You Use to Wash Your Dishes?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on September 27, 2011
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My dish rags will stink after a few days and the sponge after a while looks gross and I remember hearing about the germs a sponge will hold. So I am curious as to what...
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- I was raised by the cloth and still use the cloth. Have about 20 clean ones in the drawer at all times ready for the daily battle.
- We use a sponge. Antibacterial 409 for kitchen clean-up with paper towels and we spray it on boards and knives after cutting mainly chicken until they go in the dishaw...
- I had the same problem with our dish rags (even after bleaching them). So, now I use a sponge scrubber that you can put the dish soap into the handle for washing dish...
Seeking Moms Who Can Share Tips for How They Slow down for Woman's Day
Asked by C.F. from New York
on April 1, 2007
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Hi guys - I'm writing a story for WD called 20 Ways to Slow Down. Do you have any special ways you "put the brakes on?" My deadline is Thursday. Thanks! C.
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- With a 3yo, 2yo, and 8 mo, my days are always busy; but sometimes the hectic nature of having such little ones and trying to keep the house organized can be overwhelmi...
- I lock the bathroom door, fill the tub with a hot bubble bath, light a couple of candles, turn on a radio with some soft music, and just lie back and relax for a bit. ...
- C., I am a full time working mom with one child in daycare and one in my belly. I designate a day during a week for myself. My husband picks up our 18-month boy fro...
Baby Food
Asked by L.N. from Benton Harbor
on July 20, 2007
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Hi Moms~
Do any of you make your own baby food? I hate buying it, I feel like I could give my baby so much more nutrition if I could feed him fresh foods, but I've n...
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- Hi L., my son used to love squash and sweet potatoes so I'd buy a bunch, bake them until they were ultra soft (this also sweetens them up, so no added ingredients), th...
- i make my daughters food and it is so easy. she likes peas, green beans, zucchini, broccoli, sweet potatoes, avacado, banana, pears, apples, blueberries, etc. i just ...
- Just a word of caution, if you are trying to remove all chemicals from your childs foods, beware of where you get your veggies. Just because you buy from a farmers ma...
Suggestions Requested for Making Healthy Baby Food
Asked by A.S. from Nashville
on March 5, 2007
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Hi! Thanks for reading this. My daughter is eating rice cereal and loving it. Soon she'll be moving onto other foods. I'm excited about preparing and storing my own ba...
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- Hello A., I'm new to the group but I'd like to share my experiences with you. I did have a friend spend 3-4 months preparing seperate meals for their youngun'. She q...
- ok so you won't want my advice because I think you should take the everyday food you eat and feed her with it...I have always done that and with my very first one who ...
- A., It's true that making your own baby food is a healthy, affordable way to feed your baby. I make a lot of my own fruits and veggies and all of my own cereal. If you...
Becoming a SAHM
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on May 13, 2011
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Hello, everyone!
I recently learned that my position at work will be terminated. I have been wanting to be at SAHM for a while, as I have three young children, so I...
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- I am a stay at home mom, and have been since my first was born. It will be a transition for you!!! It was hard going form full time work to full time home. We live ...
- I highly recommend ECFE classes. I live in the east metro so we've always had memberships to the Zoo, Science Museum and Children's Museum. I see you are in Waconia ...
- I am a stay at home mom, and have been since my first was born. It will be a transition for you!!! It was hard going form full time work to full time home. We live ...
Seeking Advice Re: Transitioning a 10-Month-old to Solid Foods
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2008
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My 10-month-old is learning to enjoy solid foods. I would like to start feeding him table food (as opposed to jar food) for dinner. Unfortunately, I am a busy workin...
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- buy a rice/veggie steamer and a large grill (like a George foreman). You can come home, throw some veggies (carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, zucchini, yellow squash, et...
- Just another tip -- watch the sodium content on table and pre-prepared food. They can do damage to their little livers. Make sure they're drinking a lot of water (not ...
- When I made the switch with my 11 month old a couple of months ago I would give him what I made for the rest of my family. I would just cut it up into small pieces or...
Moving Tips for toddlers....Looking for Advice to Calm Their Nerves
Asked by K.K. from Des Moines
on May 7, 2008
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For the past two weeks we have been packing, cleaning and getting ready to move into our new home. The stress has gotten to my children even though they have packed t...
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- We moved 500 miles 1 year ago with a then 29 mo old daughter. We talked about it alot and I also got a book or two on it. We talked lots about the new house...even t...
- My Dad was in the Army while I was growing up and so my family moved a lot. I remember reading this book called Sad Day Glad Day, it is very old so I don't know if it...
- I have a two and four year old. I think that all the stress you are feeling because of the big move is felt by them. It is a stressfull time, but in order to keep th...
