tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post6901262127152236546..comments2024-02-04T09:44:21.971-05:00Comments on Mountain Mama: Wanted: Chef to Cook for Ravenous Kidsjennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772053505930801670noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-76812708388860582762008-11-11T22:23:00.000-05:002008-11-11T22:23:00.000-05:00Gee I wish I could help you out with some ideas. ...Gee I wish I could help you out with some ideas. But I was raised, "No eating between meals", and while I certainly changed that with my own kids, I usually stuck with healthful foods. But then my kids were not raised with a t.v.! Yes we had a t.v. but it seems like that was for evening hours only. When someone did venture out with "I' m hungry" I always said, "Eat a carrot" or raisins, or something that was easily attainable. I recall making Rice Krispies snacks. Cookies were always Oatmeal and Raisin. To this day, my adult children HATE raisins!! <BR/><BR/> We had no microwave popcorn and if the kids wanted popcorn they had to do it the old fashioned way. And they did it themselves. Times have changed. Now that your t.v. has "died" perhaps there will be less snacking?<BR/><BR/>Hugs, LantanaLantanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830587232153239745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-84404178929435330592008-11-11T00:20:00.000-05:002008-11-11T00:20:00.000-05:00When Q was wee she had three of her little friends...When Q was wee she had three of her little friends over. Julie said, "My mom makes the best roast." <BR/><BR/> Meg said, "My mom makes the best apple pie." <BR/><BR/>Jan said, "My mom makes the best beans." <BR/><BR/>MY child said, "My mom makes the best reservations."<BR/><BR/>Everyone has a gift.lady macleodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830048414719866472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-86188706640328195532008-11-10T15:16:00.000-05:002008-11-10T15:16:00.000-05:00Did you say trail mix? Yummy! I used to make up ...Did you say trail mix? Yummy! I used to make up homemade trail mix and send it to Josh when he was deployed. Makes for a great care package!!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>LacyRazorFamilyFarms.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417905789640513832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-82940875143807954352008-11-09T22:50:00.000-05:002008-11-09T22:50:00.000-05:00Barefoot-- I make Jello once in a while. The kid...Barefoot-- I make Jello once in a while. The kids like it but the younger two won't eat it when I add fruit to it. hmph! I love mandarin oranges in Jello! yum! That's a good idea, though, making a bunch and separating into smaller containers. It's been a while since I made Jello, so looks like it is time to make some more! Thanks for the suggestion! :o)jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772053505930801670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-64454740743388104002008-11-09T20:43:00.000-05:002008-11-09T20:43:00.000-05:00I like the idea of the trail mix...lots of natural...I like the idea of the trail mix...lots of natural fats and proteins to fill up those little tummies! <BR/><BR/>I don't have too much in the way of ideas for you, though... everything I would have tried is already listed as something you have done. The only thing I do is make tons (and I mean TONS) of Jello at a time and put it in small Gladware containers for the Sprouts and the Mr. It is cheap, and gives the Sprouts a "treat" in between meals when they have snack attacks. I don't know how you would feel about all that sugar, though. You could use it to stretch your fresh fruit, though. Just add the fruit to the jello, and it would be more filling AND use less fruit at a sitting....<BR/><BR/>Sorry I couldn't be more help.barefoot gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089017268890241495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-1841169643561006862008-11-09T13:55:00.000-05:002008-11-09T13:55:00.000-05:00Summer-- I feel the same, cooking a full meal for ...Summer-- I feel the same, cooking a full meal for just me and the kids seems weird. I could and then save the leftovers for Hubby to take to work, except there is no where for him to heat it up, so there's no point in doing that. I make noodle soup a lot and add in bits of meat and vegetables, but I'M starting to get tired of noodle soup! I could eat grilled cheese everyday (yummo!) but the girls don't share my love for it (dang it!).<BR/><BR/>I saw your granola post and I was inspired by that. I'll be trying that out soon. <BR/><BR/>I don't think I've ever made boiled eggs except for when I make deviled eggs. I used to love egg sandwiches. Hmmm I may make that for one of our dinners without Hubby one night! See-- you did inspire me! :o)jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772053505930801670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6471031006553442541.post-24996199387693462202008-11-09T11:54:00.000-05:002008-11-09T11:54:00.000-05:00I sympathize with the hours your husband is at wor...I sympathize with the hours your husband is at work issue. Colin often works nights and we end up snacking for dinner rather than having a real meal...just feels odd to make a meal for just Indy and I...<BR/>I doubt I have any real fresh ideas for snacks. We don't do processed foods here either so usually it is apple slices with peanut butter or I bake Banana bread or molasses bread with butter...that is usually a hit. We do make granola with Grandma once a month or so and she has that constantly...with milk or yogurt. Also boiled eggs are a favorite and with so much protein they fill her up with very little prep on my part. Often I slice cheese sticks for her to eat with a banana or some other bite of fruit. Also we do tea a few times a day during this cooler rainy season which I think helps keep her filled up without too much food. She likes peppermint tea with honey best. <BR/>I'm sure as she gets older and more ravenous and her sister catches up and wants more too I will have to expand but for now it is working out alright...I'll probably be coming back to you with the same question in a few years! Good Luck~IndianaJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197596501737545856noreply@blogger.com