Veggies and dip, slaw.

yes I like the peaches too but forget the veggies [2008-05-08]
you CAN add them to your kid's food for added vitamins. I might just start buying carrots and adding them to my kid's Chef Boyardee!

We can our veggies every year...sm [2008-04-26]
We go out to the countrysideto U-Pick veggie fields. Last year picked lots of tomatoes for 20 cents a pound. Also picked or bought eggplant, peppers, pears, apples, peaches. We canned the tomatoes andfruits; froze the peppers, and ate the eggplant (not sure how to preserve those yet). We also freeze snap peas from the garden and some other stuff. Whoa, I sound like a little country Cathy, don Anyway, hopefully this helps support the farms/farmers and keeps their land away from developers. Off my soap box now.

I have always grown veggies - sm [2008-04-18]
And this year it looks like doing so will really pay off! I mean, for a few dollars I can get enough plants to cover my 100 sq feet of raised beds and really make a dent in the cost of produce, which we eat a lot of. Happy gardening!

Veggies and dip, slaw. [2008-01-17]
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Forgot the veggies - sm [2007-11-28]
BirdsEye mixed veggies too. Scoop about 1/2 cup out of the package and pop in the microwave while the chicken is grilling. I buy the big bag of mixed veggies and a bag of boneless chicken tenders. I grill up a bunch of the chicken, then cut it into bite size pieces when it has cooled. I use freezer containers (I think Rubbermade) and mix the veggies and chicken together, then fill the containers, pop it in the freezer for when I want a single serving, like for lunch. When I want to use them, I add about 1 tsp of water, put the lid back on loosely and zap it for about 1.5 minutes. Easy Peasy

Get weaning food at PetStore, use a syringe, feed the formula, cooked veggies SM [2007-11-27]
I looked on Google and got totally carried away reading about the lovebirds. One thing, if your birds are hand-fed they will be much better pets, will allow you to handle them when they are grown. If you have no dogs or cats, you might even let them have a birdie playground on top of the cage, but that's for somebody who has really worked with the little guys since Day One of life. Have Fun! Wise.MT

I think we expect that kids won't like veggies, and .... [2007-11-16]
I think that generally, in this country we do a very bad job of cooking vegetables. And, I think that we just generally expect that kids don't like vegetables. I grew up eating a Mediterranean diet. My grandparents and most of my neighbors were Italian immigrants. We lived in a part of NJ where you could grow just about anything. We had lots of fresh vegetables, lots of fish, and my grandmother made all of her pasta by hand with a combination of white flour and semolina. I don't think any vegetable was cooked longer than a minute or two, and there were always piles of vegetables at every meal. It was just part of the diet. I have a Korean foster son, and he enjoys things like smoked squid legs and seaweed. It's just the normal diet for his culture. Kids in other countries eat all sorts of things that Americans consider ghastly. So, really, I think it's more just our culture. Americans tend to give kids more bland, smooth foods for a longer time, and then later, the fast food, high-sugar, high-fat culture kicks in. It's just so bad for all of us. I remember thinking that roasted peppers were the best thing in the world, and I clearly remember eating them for lunch when I was too young to go to school. I don't think you'd find too many American parents who'd consider roasted peppers toddler food! LOL That's my theory, anyway.

The spinach dip in a hollowed bread? Veggies and dip? Sweet [2007-10-19]
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Pork chops, mashed taters, and roasted veggies [2007-10-08]
Hubby wants lots of meat!

Fried round steak, mashed. pot, chinese cole slaw, biscuits and pumpkin pies. nm [2007-10-08]

I go along with the veggies and dip. Skip the crax [2007-10-04]
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Try some herb teas and seltzer with lemon or lime to drink. Veggies & hummus [2007-09-04]
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My ChiChi mix eats fruits & veggies all day! Peppers, peaches, hummus, [2007-09-03]
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This vegan agrees! Veggies and no animal products are the way to go! nm [2007-08-15]
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Brown rice w/roasted veggies and feta, pork chops for the meat eaters. nm [2007-07-23]
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roasted veggies and sauteed tofu with wild rice, and salad. nm [2007-05-01]
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Asparagus and/or peas with mint are nice side veggies. Have everyone bring a dessert [2007-03-23]
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I read that a lack of vitamin D and boron can [2008-11-23]
cause psoriasis. The article said that a lot of vegetarians don It is because vegetarians eat food high in boron and vitamin D, i.e., veggies, fruit, etc, and the soild the veggies are grown in is high in these nutrients. There was a post on here about helping psoriasis so I thought I would throw that in! Hope it helps.

Hamburger soup and sausage soup [2008-11-19]
Pretend youhamburger and beef broth in place of water. For the sausage soup,brown a pound of sliced SMOKED sausage, add some water and scrap the bottom of the pan. Add your veggiesand chicken or vegetable broth(the harder it I usually use frozen mixed veggies and just add a few potatoes if I feel like it or if Isimmer for 30 minutes. I make large batches and freeze all but enough for a meal. You can season with your favorite seasons. I usually use garlic and pepper and a bit of cumin to make them smokier.

It's actually something like a second job to get the bill that low. [2008-11-18]
I spend a lot of time studying sales and clipping coupons (doubled and sometimes tripled in our area). And I use bonus cards and shop at places like Aldisauce I just use olive oil, salt and pepper, GOOD cheese, maybe a little bit of chopped ham or dried sausage as a flavoring. Add some sauteed spinach or escarole, a little salad from whatever veggies looked good at the market. Add some beans to the salad to boost the protein, and we're eating very fine! I also haven't bought canned soup in .... probably ever. I save up chicken carcasses or buy the backs to make stock. I also make veggie stock and buy beef soup bones and make my own beef broth. The home-made stocks make all the difference when cooking from scratch. I keep the grocery bills low by planning my shopping expeditions and cooking from scratch. It depends on how far you want to go with it. I love to cook. It's a creative outlet for me, so I find it relaxing. Someone else may not, in which case, buying convenience foods would lower their stress level and would be worth the extra expense.

Live in Oregon, just DH and me, spend about 400 a month... [2008-11-18]
give or take including cat supplies. Costco every 4 to 5 weeks. Love really good bread, yogurt, real half and half for my coffee and fresh fruit and veggies no matter what the cost. Eat out on an average of 4 times a week, lunch or dinner on our days off, not fast food (Ugh). Cook everything from scratch, no boxes or cans here, except for pasta. I donat least twice a week. I have only seen a spike in dairy and bread products, but I won if I'm eating it, I want it to taste good and not be loaded with preservatives, etc. I'd rather spend 2.98 a pound for really good apples instead of 98 cents a pound for mealy ones. I'm Italian, so food is a religion for me and it better be good!

Here is mine...sm [2008-11-17]
It is Souper easy (I know, groan!). Chicken, beef or veggie stock (not broth), frozen veggies depending on mood, quite a bit of garlic and onion,frozen tortellini, and maybe some bits of meat (usually not),and herbs depending onthe other ingredientsbeing used. Amount depends on how many people are being fed. This is good for using up leftover veggies, chicken and beef, too.

What I 'used' to do [2008-11-14]
They had a store in my area where you could buy canned goods without labels by the case. That was nice. The store is no longer there. If there is astore that have off-brand names, buy there. For example,I bought 16 ounces of extra virgin olive oil from Italy for $4.99. There is also a store in my area that have name brands but they are close to expiration. I haven't been there yet, but you can buy Hamburger Helper at 4 for $5 every day. Buy store brands instead of national brands. When there is sale, buy more than one and use coupons whenever possible. Two other stores have sales where you can buy items 10 for $10. Examples of the items are Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes, canned tomatoes, tuna, pasta, Pregoor Hunts spaghetti sauce, ketchup, etc.I stock up then. Canned and dehydrated items are good items to stock up on, as are canned meats (good for casseroles). Butter and cheese is a bit tough to store. They say you can freeze butter without much of a problem, and I tested cheese, but it crumbles when it thaws. If you have a farmer's market in your area, buy tomatoes and freeze them. They're good for casseroles and soups. Peppers and onions freeze okay for the same reason. I don't like frozen green beans, but they freeze well, as does corn. Root veggies keep well in a cool, dry place for a few months. A book I have said you can keep them for a few months if you put them in a box andcover withsawdust (I haven' t tried this). They supposedly also keep well in the ground itself if you cover with large bales of hay. If you live in a city, that could be a problem.

My daughter has a Russian Tortoise [2008-10-31]
We think it's a she, but her name is Kaos. My daughter's had her for about 5 years. She's not very big and lives in an aquariam. She's a land tortoise so no water except to drink. She eats dark green veggies and fruit. They live to be 75 years old so after we're all gone, she'll still be kicking. LOL.

I have 2. [2008-10-30]
It's funny that this question is asked. The other day I was running out to the store to grab eggs and wondered why I did that instead of just asking one of the neighbors. Growing up my mom borrowed from the neighbors all the time but I have never really thought of it. I usually just send the hubs out. I know 2 of them wouldn't mind though. We swap veggies and other garden items during the summer and I bake them cookies, cobblers, and things from time to time just because they are nice.

That is encouraging [2008-10-28]
I am having a hard time fitting in fruits and vegetables and eating more popcorn, there frozen meals, etc. I am afraid that the lack of eating the fresh fruits and veggies will keep me from losing. I will Google that 3fatchicks. Thanks!

First rule: Know your prices. sm [2008-10-23]
Second rule: Then again, it won't save you any money to drive all around unless you are making substantial purchases. If just one item is a little higher at Wal-Mart or the grocery store where you already are shopping, might as well go ahead and get it then. I shop first at the Dollar Store. Love Top Job and can't always find it anywhere else. Also, those old timey remedies include vinegar, cheapest and proven to kill as many germs as alcohol and bleach. Back in the day, I remember the ladies starting out the wringer washer (yes, I am that old) with the whites, then running those out to the side and reusing the water. I have actually wished a few times I had a wringer washer, especially after a hurricane. Then they started rinsing the clothes using the same water as long as they could for the rest of the stuff. Make a list and stick to it, no impulse buying, take your coupons, maybe include a small cooler or thermal bag in your vehicle especially in the summer. Check out the new lightbulbs, LEDlight that is almost always on. From what I understand, there is no real saving if you just turn it on to get something, then turn it right back off. I had motion detection lights outside, but had to unplug it, too much breeze here on the coast and the trees constantly set them off. Almost choked on that light bill. Some economist on TV was saying to shop the perimeters of the store and avoid the center aisles, this for both money and health reasons. See something really cute and not too expensive at wal-mart? Started telling myself I bet I could get 50cents for that in a garage sale in 6 months. Not doing the impulse buying will save a small fortune; it really adds up. Don't look at the stuff while you are checking out, either. Check out America's Test Kitchen, not long ago they had a program on making your own pizza in 30 minutes. If you have kids, that can save you a fortune, that is about the most expensive thing out there. my grandmother made the most wonderful soup - from a soup bone and leftovers. She never threw away leftover veggies; they went into the freezer in little bags until needed. That is another thing, cut back on the meat and up the veggies. I do splurge on some things. I usually have canned chicken ready for cheater pot pie and frozen pie crusts. All 3 of my daughter-in-laws use that recipe now, great with leftover chicken or turkey, another thing to be frozen when left over. If you do eat out, make it during the day when prices are down. maybe I gave you one or two things anyway. Good luck.

i REFUSE to let mine eat in the cafeteria [2008-09-03]
I don't pack fruits and veggies per se, but I do give them sandwiches and low calorie snacks. I gained weight during my tween years and I suspect it had something to do with school lunches as my grandmother worked in the cafeteria and frequently brought home left overs. She used to bring home TUBS of pb and J mixtures and we would literally eat it out of the tub with a spoon. I believe my kids eathing whole wheat sandwiches and chips are more nutritious than the slop they serve!!

maybe where you live but here's a sample of ours [2008-09-03]
my son's school lunches: Hamburger Helper Tuna Salad Broccoli Corn Nuggets Fried Okra Garlic Bread Fruit the next day Catfish Fillet Hamburgers French Fries Green Beans Rice Mixed Veggies Hushpuppies Green Salad Fruit Pudding

While you are googling, check out some sm [2008-08-21]
Boy Scout sites. They usually have some favorite camp meals and recipes that are relatively easy and quick because most of the cooking is done by boys 11 to 18 years old. Here are a couple of my troop's favorites: Foil Packet Dinner Any kind of meat or fish Any kind of vegetables but be sure to use some high-water content veggies such as onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, squash, etc. A dash or two of soy sauce or Worchestershire sauce. Aluminum foil Camp fire First, lay flat a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place choice of meat in the center of it. Salt and pepper or season to taste. Cover this with thin slices of a variety of veggies and then add a dash of sauce. Fold up butcher style making sure to seal all seams but leave enough room for the steam that will build up. Cook on hot coals (not directly in the fire) for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the meat until meat is done. Fish will take less time and hamburger meat will take longer. Some possible combinations: Hamburger with salt and pepper or seasoned salt, bell pepper, onions, potatoes, carrots, and green beans with Worchestershire sauce. White fish with lemon pepper seasoning, onions, potatoes and green beans (probably would not need any kind of sauce as this is all high water content). Ham, canned or thinly sliced fresh sweet potatoes, pineapple slices and soy sauce (no salt needed for this one as the soy sauce and ham will be salty). Dutch-Oven Peach Cobbler 1 box yellow cake mix 1 large can sliced peaches with juice 1 stick oleo or butter. Aluminum foil. Large dutch oven Line Dutch oven with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Dump the peaches in the oven. Dump the cake mix on top of the peaches and distribute evenly. Slice oleo or butter up in small pieces and dot over the top of the cake mix. Cover and cook on Coleman stove or on VERY hot coals near the fire for about 45 minutes. Knock DH and kids away from the fire as they begin to inhale the wonderful aroma! Hope this helps some.

Thank you - sm [2008-08-18]
Hopefully I will be able to continue with this for awhile. Have a few newer low-carb foods that are helping a lot, i.e. low-carb lavash bread from Walmart and something called the miracle noodle which I plan to order today and see what that is all about. I have at least another 25 pounds to go and even when I reach my goal I plan on low carbing it with these new foods and others like them. I eat a log of veggies, salads with spritzer dressings, grilled chicken, angus beef patties from Sams, and occasionally some grilled salmon. I make protein soy milk smoothies for my breakfast. So far, so good.

I strictly followed this plan for a few years - [2008-08-18]
I alsohad some of the issues you are having. Make sure you are drinking LOTS (and then some more) of water (not soda, tea, etc., and counting that as water). You may also want to begin watching your fat content if you are not already. I am now where I follow a mostly chicken for protein eating plan, no refined foods or sugar,and tons of veggies. I only had 20 pounds to lose originally and did it more because I was literally addicted to carbs and knew I could feel better, which I do now. Best wishes for your continued success!

I like to eat--doesn't matter if I'm hungry or not. [2008-07-25]
During high school, I lost about 30 pounds eating only 1 salad a day and Special K cereal for breakfast. I ran about 5 miles a day and was able to lose 30 pounds in 30 days. It was a complete turnaround for me. I gained self-esteem. I kept the weight off until I went to college. Of course, in college, I started to revert to my old eating habits and didn I had settled to a comfortable 180 pounds (which wasn After the birth of my first child, I weighed in at about 220. When he turned 1, I tried some sort of diet pill (probably had ephedra in it) and lost down to 170. I felt wonderful. I kept that off until 3 years later when I had my second child. I lost some of the baby weight, but not all of it. Two years later, I had my third child. I weighed about 230 pounds and really wanted to lose. I tried Stacker with ephedra and lost like 40 pounds in 6 weeks. I felt wonderful. I kept that off for 2 years. At that point, I started Effexor and the weight just slowly crept up on me. I won Now, I I I've tried most of the ephedra products, phenteramine prescribed by my doc, Nutri-System (but only for 2 weeks - the food was yuck!). I I know from past experience that diet pills only work for so long, but I really think that if I could just get in the groove, I I like to exercise. I only work about 4 hours a day, so I have the time. I just can I especially love to eat late at night when watching TV. I can do so good all day long and then 10 o My other problem is that I The only veggies I really like are corn, potatoes, and green beans. The starchy ones. I like fruit, but it I get tired of eating chicken and I I I love junk food - chips, candy bars, nachos, cookies. I eat when I Okay, I know I Is there a good appetite suppressant? I These are the ones I Leptovox, Fenphedra, Proactol. Anyone try any of these and did you see results? I know I have to eat healthier and exercise. I

I have a vegetarian pepper quesadilla recipe [2008-07-18]
That's SUPER delicious. Here it goes: green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper 1 each 1 medium white onion 1 tsp. cumin to taste 1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt pepper each or to taste 1/2 tsp. lime juice (optional) 1 bag of fiesta blend of cheese or mexican blend. 6-8 medium tortillas Cut all bell peppers and onion into strips and saute all items over medium heat in a skillet. Add cumin, salt pepper. Spoon sauted veggies into tortillas - on one-half of tortilla only. Add cheese on top of veggies. Close tortilla and heat in a clean preheated skillet over medium-hot heat. When lightly browned, turn over. They should look slightly crispy and light brown. Cut into thirds.

What I do a lot and is super easy [2008-07-18]
Is just take a bag of frozen vegetables, usually whatever I have. Broccoli/caul/carrots, broc/caul... or those new steam in the bag veggies. I just cook up some kind of whole wheat pasta, whatever I have, and then throw it together with the veggies. Sometimes I add some kind of pasta sauce or even just sprinkle with parmesan. If it's one of those packages of veggies that's already seasoned, that's really good too. I don't feel like pasta, I'll use rice instead. Quick and easy and you don't feel deprived because of all those veggies.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved pet [2008-07-02]
That was so sad to hear your story. The worse part of it was that your beloved pet died and I feel such sympathy for you and what you must be going through. What has this country become when so many people are sue happy. DH and I have talked about wanting to start a business growing veggies and raising talapia fish to sell but I said in today's day and age there is no way I will sell anything anyone eats as there are too many people out there waiting to creat a law suit. Makes me ashamed to live in a country with so many scam artists out there trying to make a quick buck. You know what, whether your dog bit her or a bone scratched her, there were no marks or anything. If her foot was mangled or something I could understand but please - give me a break. I'm glad for you it wasn't any worse (money wise), but am deeply saddened you lost such a wonderful pet. I still grieve for my cats (and they died 8 years ago). I hope things get better for you and hope that person will get her comeuppance.

I may try a veggie garden this year too. [2008-04-07]
in the past i have not had time to keep up with one but i think i will this year while working at home for MQ. maybe you have tried everything for your garden eaters, don't know but I have heard you can sprinkle black pepper all over the garden and it will keep a lot of animals out bc they do not like the smell. you have to reapply with rain but it might be worth a try. i normally have flowers galore! but i may do some veggies this year as you said they are getting SO expensive in the stores. i have had great luck with barrel gardens in the past and they look really nice on a patio.

I have a cooking question sm [2008-03-26]
I just made a big pot of soup and I had to add carrots. When I got mycarrots out of the fridge they were a bit frozen. I keep them in the vegetable bin and every now and then some of the things in my fridge will freeze. Doesn It is a side by side. Anyway, I went ahead and used the carrots and now that the soup is done the carrots are still tough. All the other veggies cooked just fine. I have made this soup before and this hasn Should I just toss the rest of the carrots. I had planned on using them in with a pot roast tomorrow but don Anyone suggestions on this one? Thanks!

Hope I got the right idea from your [2008-03-26]
post and was thinking maybe the carrots could have been defrosted a bit before throwing into the pot? Ifrozen packaged presliced carrots in stew before and have had success; that is, they were tender when the stew was done. Anyway, I always cook the carrots (frozen or not) for a period of time then add the rest of the veggies later when making stew. Don just my experience.

use frozen carrots in soups/stews/roast [2008-03-26]
I always use frozen carrots and celery and onions in my soups, stews, roasts, gravy, etc. You can either thaw them in the fridge (probably the upper part of yours) or in the microwave before throwing into the pot...otherwise start them at the beginnig of the recipe so they have a chance to get a head start over everything else and thaw that way. freezing veggies is a great way to 'use' them before they go bad. we don't eat a whole bundle of carrots or celery before the go bad so when i know they are getting close i chop them all up and freeze them. same with bananas for banana bread and the fixings for salsa. :)

I like to try freezing different things, too, [2008-03-26]
and like you, I dongood. A couple of times, I have thawed ground meat then changed my mind about cooking it for dinner, so I just cook it until the pink is gone, cool it in the 'frig, then refreeze it, as I know it's not safe to refreeze thawed meat. I've even frozen tomatoes from the garden (don't get a big crop to be able to can them, plus I'm lazy when it comes to canning...)knowing that (I've read) they'll only be good for use in sauces and stews upon thawing - but, hey, why not?

favorite diet tips? [2008-02-26]
Mine is putting sauces on vegetables according to cravings. My son mentioned he had ribs for lunch today and that made me want some so badly I went and put BBQ sauce on my veggies w/ rice!!!