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Gluten Free Meatloaf
Asked by S.B. from Kansas City
on February 20, 2010
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I have a friend with a severe gluten allergy, and I want to have a small gathering including her, but usually for this I make a meatloaf. Does anyone have a gluten fre...
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- Another thought is a Gyro meatloaf... I've used this recipe from time to time... you can sub the beef for turkey... or there are also chicken gyros recipes out there. ...
- If she has a severe gluten allergy you may not be able to cook for her anyway. Some people can not use the same utensils, pots, pans, dishes that have been used for c...
- First of all, you are AWESOME! It is so nice to hear that someone is trying to accommodate a gluten allergy, that doesn't have one themselves. :) I am GF as well and...
C-section Information
Asked by A.R. from Springfield
on January 10, 2007
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I juat recently found out that I am pregnant with twins. My doctor said there is a 75% chance of C-section. I am scared. I already have 4 daughters, all delivered natu...
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- First off, congratulations! I have twin boys who are now two years old! I know just how you are feeling. My daughter was such an easy pregnancy and birth, and the i...
- I have had 4 C~Sections and all went fine. As long as you don't get too worked up over it and you put your trust in your doctor's everything should go smooth. I will t...
- it's perfectly natural to be freaked out by the news of a c-section but don't be worried! I've had two so I know what they're like. It really isn't so bad at all I mea...
Baking: Help with Quick Breads
Asked by V.R. from Sacramento
on November 11, 2008
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I have been having the darndest time with making quick breads lately. We've been in this house a year now & every loaf of bread I have made ends up looking beautiful r...
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- All of the advice you've received so far sounds good. I would like to add, that without realizing it, I had greased the pan inconsistantly... and if you keep your "gr...
- If you haven't changed the flour you are using (some have less gluten and don't form the bonds to give the bread structure) it could be a few things that are likely ei...
- Hi V., I have had problems in the past. I found out that if you buy new baking soda, powder, flour, it makes a difference. I thought that stuff could last forever. ...
What's for Dinner? Help!
Asked by K.J. from Dayton
on August 6, 2008
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Hello,
We are kind of in a dinner rut. I'm having a hard time finding things that my 4 year old and my 18 month old will both eat that adults can enjoy too. It se...
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- Great question K.! I stole some of the recipe ideas below, I love to try out new things. I'm a big fan of cooking a lot over the weekend then only having to reheat d...
- K.: I am in the same boat with my 9 month old. Below is a recipe that is super easy. I'm not sure if you're trying to limit sodium exposure (If so, you can leave ...
- I have a cookbook called 6 Ingrediants or Less and 6 Ing. or Less Cooking Light and Healthy. They have a bunch of great recipes in there and its 6 ingr. or less. For...
Know of Any Great Low Cholesterol, Low Fat Cookbooks?
Asked by L.Y. from Minneapolis
on February 21, 2008
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My dad has high cholesterol and I would like to get him a easy to read and use cookbook for him. The problem I am running into is finding cookbooks with recipes that c...
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- Hi Linda, It's more important to know which foods to eat and contrary to what we hear every day on tv about cholesterol lowering drugs, etc.. we need good fat in ou...
- I don't know of any cookbooks off the top of my head but I have a few suggestions: 1. Really cut down on the dairy products except for skim cottage cheese, the har...
- The American Heart Assoc. has some great ones. The one I have is the quick and easy cookbook. Many are delicious! You may want to check them out.
Bridal Shower for Friend Already Has a Child and Living Together
Asked by D.M. from Minneapolis
on April 6, 2010
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I am throwing a shower for a friend who already lives with her fiance and they have a child together.
Soo I don't want to throw her a shower where people bring her li...
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- She probably has everything she needs since they've been living together and have a child. If someone still wants to throw a shower, the recipe/kitchen idea. As ...
- My Aunts had a shower for a church member and did a holiday theme. The gifts were to be items that could be used to decorate the house for different holidays or seaso...
- The "funnest" shower I have been to recently was a "spa" themed shower. We had someone from Sister Rosalind's come and do chair massages for the bride to be and guest...
Dinner Time Stresses Me Out!!!
Asked by B.L. from Portland
on September 10, 2008
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I hate dinnertime! My mom was a total "Betty Crocker." She put 4 course meals on the table every night for our family of six, and I can barely pull it off for three. I...
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- Hah! I know how you feel sometimes. And btw my niece has the same ureter thing--strange. Here's what me and my husband do: We make pretty much the same meals every wee...
- Okay B. now you need to realize that you can't do it all. Even if you don't work you still need help. When you are in the kitchen when your husband comes home, make it...
- Honey.... Relax! You have 2 very small children, nothing is ever going to go as planned. If you stop trying to imagine how dinner will go, you won't be disappointed....
Looking for Cheap Meal Ideas!
Asked by T.D. from Richmond
on March 11, 2008
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We are really tight on money and will be for probably the rest of the year. I am looking for ways to help our budget when it comes to food. Any recipes that are fru...
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- The Kraft Foods Catalog has some brilliant recipes and ideas for making really good, healthy, inexpensive meals. It's free to subscribe and you get a quarterly catalo...
- T., I know how it feels to be tight on money. have did it with allot of or rather lack of money at tough times. Having three under 5 in roughly 2 years makes ...
- Hello T., I understand completely how difficult it can be trying to meet a tight budget. I took the time a couple of months back to read a book called The Tightwad...
Need Some Quick Make Ahead/freezer Meals for Activity Nights
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on August 27, 2009
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This is the first year we have our daughter in organized evening activities. For the next 2 months it will be 2 nights a week, but then drop to 1. While I'm always a f...
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- Thank you N. for posting this question, I'm getting ideas too. I also make for 2 nights with my dinners. It might not be that we eat the 2nd dinner that same week, b...
- This may not be your idea for back to back dinner but as a busy mom you can hopefully appreciate this quick and easy recipe to have on hand. I get the turkey breakf...
- During the school year the crockpot becomes my best friend. I also plan out my menus for a month at time - that way I can make sure I have what I need for each meal. ...
My Son Wants Me 24/7
Asked by H.M. from Stockton
on February 19, 2008
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I desperately need advice! My 3 year old son constantly wants to be with me. If i leave the room for a moment he starts to scream and run after me crying to hold my ha...
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- As far as the sleeping goes, could you try having him help you make a special bed on the floor in your room next to your bed? As for the day time demands, how about...
- Hi H., My daughter goes through times of needing more attention and she lets me know that by acting out or screaming & being clinging. That is a cue to me that I nee...
- It sounds like you are really busy, and your son may be feeling a lack of real connection to you. I find that when I give my daughter my full attention, even if it is...
