tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post5835096045488272828..comments2024-03-25T02:43:49.115-05:00Comments on Karen Edmisten: What's Been Working Around Here, re: FoodKaren Edmisten http://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-40747383033276995502009-10-01T07:13:52.082-05:002009-10-01T07:13:52.082-05:00Charlotte, I think it would taste orangey and deli...Charlotte, I think it would taste orangey and delicious. :) Ambrose, more garlic is always a good thing -- I'll try it that way. Thanks! And, Melanie, I haven't looked through all four links yet, but the first one sounds very similar to what I do (when I do it.) :) In addition to the master list of entrees that I mentioned in that old post, I have a master list of side dishes, too, and then I plan the menu according to what's on sale that week, and according to our schedule, with planned leftover, sandwich nights, etc. <br /><br />This works really well for me when I actually DO it. Which is always the key. I fall out of any kind of routine in the summer, because Atticus does all the dinners, which is great for summer, and not so good for me in the fall when I have to start over. :)Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-41940049003545027452009-09-30T10:41:24.425-05:002009-09-30T10:41:24.425-05:00Karen I was looking back at your other posts on ho...Karen I was looking back at your other posts on how much you struggle with meal planning (me too!!!) and wondered if you'd seen the series of posts on meal planning by Leila Lawler. (<a href="http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/2009/01/make-dinner-every-day-and-like-it.html" rel="nofollow">1</a>, <a href="http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/2009/01/did-you-have-fun-making-menus.html" rel="nofollow">2</a>, <a href="http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/2009/01/just-in-case-you-were-wondering-what.html" rel="nofollow">3</a>, <a href="http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/2009/01/buy-low-sell-high-or-efficient-frugal.html" rel="nofollow">4</a>).<br /><br /> What I like about her approach is that it's very practical nuts and bolts, thinking of details other advice columns I've seen overlook. For example, she recommends having a database of complete menus, not just main courses. So simple and yet so brilliant.Melanie Bettinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557248434888642114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-61479244785604355082009-09-30T09:06:08.674-05:002009-09-30T09:06:08.674-05:00I do a version of that same roasted broccoli from ...I do a version of that same roasted broccoli from the Barefoot Contessa. Add some garlic to the broccoli. I use a lot and just cut the cloves in half. Instead of adding the cheese during the roasting, hold off. After 25 minutes in the oven, squeeze a lemon (or drip RealLemon) over the broccoli and garlic. Then smother in grated parm. Oh. My. Word.Jen Ambrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266036443335281767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-84912066799065932682009-09-30T08:38:50.638-05:002009-09-30T08:38:50.638-05:00Hmmmm...how do you think the chicken would taste w...Hmmmm...how do you think the chicken would taste without the rosemary, thyme or marjoram? In other words, just orange chicken.Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.com