Comments on: Where is the Thyme? http://www.manicmommies.com/index.php/2009/12/15/where-is-the-thyme/ Weekly podcast for moms trying to do it all... and then some! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:20:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: rae http://www.manicmommies.com/index.php/2009/12/15/where-is-the-thyme/comment-page-1/#comment-7279 rae Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:24:45 +0000 http://www.manicmommies.com/?p=3254#comment-7279 No prep crock pot recipes are my savior. Pop open, dump it, cook it. No prep crock pot recipes are my savior. Pop open, dump it, cook it.

]]> By: Karen http://www.manicmommies.com/index.php/2009/12/15/where-is-the-thyme/comment-page-1/#comment-7277 Karen Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:46:37 +0000 http://www.manicmommies.com/?p=3254#comment-7277 Here's the link to that beef stew crock pot recipe from the Meal Makeover Moms' website: http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/recipes/slow-cooker-soups/sweet-hearty-beef-stew/ Here’s the link to that beef stew crock pot recipe from the Meal Makeover Moms’ website: http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/recipes/slow-cooker-soups/sweet-hearty-beef-stew/

]]> By: Karen http://www.manicmommies.com/index.php/2009/12/15/where-is-the-thyme/comment-page-1/#comment-7275 Karen Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:33:50 +0000 http://www.manicmommies.com/?p=3254#comment-7275 Try the sweet beef stew crock pot recipe from the Meal Makeover Moms that I think was posted here on the Manic Mommies page a few weeks (months?) ago--it doesn't require ANY real prep or pre-cooking, just pop the ingredients into the crockpot and go. As a bonus, my very picky daughter loved it (what a surprise). Need to find more crock pot recipes that don't require prep! Try the sweet beef stew crock pot recipe from the Meal Makeover Moms that I think was posted here on the Manic Mommies page a few weeks (months?) ago–it doesn’t require ANY real prep or pre-cooking, just pop the ingredients into the crockpot and go. As a bonus, my very picky daughter loved it (what a surprise). Need to find more crock pot recipes that don’t require prep!

]]> By: Dren http://www.manicmommies.com/index.php/2009/12/15/where-is-the-thyme/comment-page-1/#comment-7267 Dren Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:43:35 +0000 http://www.manicmommies.com/?p=3254#comment-7267 Ha! So male. My husband *loves* to do prep stations. I can't be around to watch him cook ... or clean: so.much.mess. Really? You have to put the measured-out baking soda in a little prep bowl *before* adding it to the cookies? Really?!! Freezer meals have been my savior (make ahead, thaw out in the morning, pop in the oven/on the stove in the afternoon). I've been part of a meal swap that's been *awesome* on finding new recipes to try (yes, it's lots of work up front, but I coast the rest of the month). Would it be beyond babysitter duties to get the food baking/cooking? I'd figure if she's already there ... Ha! So male. My husband *loves* to do prep stations. I can’t be around to watch him cook … or clean: so.much.mess. Really? You have to put the measured-out baking soda in a little prep bowl *before* adding it to the cookies? Really?!!

Freezer meals have been my savior (make ahead, thaw out in the morning, pop in the oven/on the stove in the afternoon). I’ve been part of a meal swap that’s been *awesome* on finding new recipes to try (yes, it’s lots of work up front, but I coast the rest of the month). Would it be beyond babysitter duties to get the food baking/cooking? I’d figure if she’s already there …

]]> By: Tamara Gruber http://www.manicmommies.com/index.php/2009/12/15/where-is-the-thyme/comment-page-1/#comment-7261 Tamara Gruber Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:44:57 +0000 http://www.manicmommies.com/?p=3254#comment-7261 Love it! My husband was recently out of work for four months and you would think we'd be eating pretty (he has worked on this skill but only in a gourmet setting -- not an everyday cook). But no. Every SINGLE TIME he went to the grocery store for me, he called a MINIMUM of 3 times with questions. This did not make it easier, actually it was very disruptive to my day. So it went with all the stuff around the house. I'm very happy for many reasons to have him back at work. He now always gets home at 7:30 but on the nights that my daughter and I are late because of activities, I try to have one night be something fast and simple and the other be leftover or something I made ahead. When I have leftovers I tend to pop them in the freezer and use them a following week so it isn't too repetitive. The only problem is that it is really hard to match healthy with make ahead since they tend to be pastas, casseroles, etc. Love it! My husband was recently out of work for four months and you would think we’d be eating pretty (he has worked on this skill but only in a gourmet setting — not an everyday cook). But no. Every SINGLE TIME he went to the grocery store for me, he called a MINIMUM of 3 times with questions. This did not make it easier, actually it was very disruptive to my day. So it went with all the stuff around the house. I’m very happy for many reasons to have him back at work.

He now always gets home at 7:30 but on the nights that my daughter and I are late because of activities, I try to have one night be something fast and simple and the other be leftover or something I made ahead. When I have leftovers I tend to pop them in the freezer and use them a following week so it isn’t too repetitive. The only problem is that it is really hard to match healthy with make ahead since they tend to be pastas, casseroles, etc.

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