Mamahollioni's Kitchen

Oh my gosh, hard to see from the misty eyes. I ca...

2010-03-12T05:03:52.885-08:00

Oh my gosh, hard to see from the misty eyes. I can't fully imagine what you've gone through but I've definately had similar experiences with my son Evan. But not with eating, he hasn't slept through the night, ever. He's 14 months old. And would wake up to 10 times a night but mostly 3-5 times on average. We've tried EVERYTHING looking for a solution. And gone through Dr.s & others who wouldn't heed my concerns of reflux etc. But for some reason in this last week he's starting to make Huge improvements to sleeping at night! And I'm afraid to say that he's about to sleep through without assistance in fear that I'll jinx it but it does feel close & we couldn't be more relieved :) And ours aren't the only stories of mothers etc. who've gone through what ever the issue and dealing with critics & doubters at every turn but it certainly feels aweful, frustrating, lonely, and especially in your case, terrifying much of the time. I'm So glad that it's finally working out for your son & family & I hope that it's about that time for mine :).

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2009-12-04T10:33:56.488-08:00

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2009-11-15T07:31:37.331-08:00

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I love zucchini bread. I will have to try this. Do...

2009-11-03T17:42:10.149-08:00

I love zucchini bread. I will have to try this. Doylene

Every thing looks beautiful. I have several picky ...

2009-11-03T17:41:21.512-08:00

Every thing looks beautiful. I have several picky eater grands. Have a great week. Doylene

I love lettuce wraps! Thanks for the post!!

2009-10-31T08:08:10.125-07:00

I love lettuce wraps! Thanks for the post!!

Hello : ) Sorry, I am new to your blog. I feel a...

2009-10-27T23:22:33.439-07:00

Hello : ) Sorry, I am new to your blog. I feel a little odd about posting some random tip until I have been a regular for a while, but life is short and I have time right now and perhaps not later. (Refer to 4 1/2 year old twin girls and almost 6 year old son.)

A good friend of mine posted a link to my Facebook account about the Cucumber-Honeydew-White Chocolate Icebox Portland Pie Off contest winner, she loves pie and obviously wanted me to make it for her lol. I strolled over to your blog and I have been reading your posts about "Picky Eaters". I have a child with Autism and some SID thrown in for a fun lol. : ) He is fairly self limited in food choice, gotta agree with you, the mixing food together does NOT go over well.

That being said, some of my son's food stuff is because he is intolerant of them. Have you ever had an IGG/IGE for food sensitivities run for your son? I just thought I would drop you a note and check. A lot of regular doctors don't know about it or question the validity of the results, although with all your specialist visits perhaps you do know about it. Simple blood draw, and not horridly expensive. It is how I found out I have celiac's disease personally.(Gluten intolerance is the short and sweet explanation but read up on it, quite fascinating.)

Just thought I would mention it in case it would be of help to you and your family. My Gabriel is actually horridly sensitive to eggs, wheat and dairy. Which is over the top, but not uncommon for folk on the spectrum.

My personal experience with my own diet, that of my children & several friends have had their tests done and consequent health issues linked to their diets have made me a believer in the general accuracy of these tests. Certainly with acid reflux it would be worth it to check, perhaps aggravating a condition with something you are unaware of.

I only mention this, not to get you worked up or worried, only because I wish someone had mentioned it to me sooner personally. We run a Gluten free, Dairy free, egg free household now. My husband can easily eat these things and not be bothered while the rest of us truly benefit. Most folks certainly don't have this laundry list of things to avoid but it has been a good thing for us. Because of Gabriel's autism we also don't do any food preservatives, artificial colorings or flavors, Nitrates/nitrites or MSG.

Sounds like you cook from scratch most of the time, brava! I understand what a challenge that is and how much fun as well. : ) I have enjoyed reading your blog, sorry I cannot eat that pie though, looks way yummy. Perhaps I will just make us some cucumber/honeydew sorbet though. Lovely combination! Although now that I think about it, I might be able to swing a coconut milk custard and a nut crust for the pie... hmmm

Have a delicious day!
Hugs,
~Jenn Scott o' Forest Grove

excellent, i can't wait to try this!!

2009-09-14T14:46:39.993-07:00

excellent, i can't wait to try this!!

that looks so yummy, I don't see myself making it ...

2009-09-13T09:05:16.768-07:00

that looks so yummy, I don't see myself making it but wold love to come over for coffee the next time you do.
=)

looks delicious!

2009-09-07T17:16:40.368-07:00

looks delicious!

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2009-09-01T16:29:39.393-07:00

i am sooooo glad to see you back! love ya!

You are absolutely right!! I hadn't thought about...

2009-09-01T12:13:09.450-07:00

You are absolutely right!! I hadn't thought about the heat transfer from the food processor. Funny how I love the tips from the experts, but want to stick to my old ways:-) Great point. Thanks!

Cooking Light recipes generally have low sodium co...

2009-09-01T12:07:20.568-07:00

Cooking Light recipes generally have low sodium content--and honestly, I never really measure salt with measuring spoons. As a general rule, I pour about the size of a quarter in the palm of my hand, which is about one teaspoon, and then taste test the recipe adding a bit more if necessary. For ingredients that I do not precisely measure, like salt, I keep the amount as it is listed in the recipe. So you may be right, the sodium may be low...play with the amount, starting low and adding more if the taste is not there.

Good question about the arugula. It does have piguant flavor that many people describe as spicy or peppery and can be easily substituted for spinach or any other green if you do not prefer the taste. The little sauteing called for in this recipe will not change its taste drastically.

So glad you liked the granola!! It's a definite favorite in our house.

As a general rule, when a recipe or tips from an e...

2009-09-01T11:57:06.338-07:00

As a general rule, when a recipe or tips from an expert specify using a grater, use a grater. When a food processor, a food processor. The two are not interchangeable as some people believe. There is quite a bit of heat that is transferred to the food swirling in the food processor that you do not want transferred to your other ingredients....hence storing all ingredients in the freezer. :)

i am surprised by the low sodium content. i have h...

2009-09-01T11:04:36.959-07:00

i am surprised by the low sodium content. i have had baby arugula before and it seemed bitter, does cooking it slightly remove some of that or could i just substitute baby spinach? by the way thanks for these recipes, your granola is to die for!!

Yea! I'd love to pass some along. Saying that my...

2009-09-01T08:26:09.973-07:00

Yea! I'd love to pass some along. Saying that my family has had their fill of cucumbers this summer is putting it mildly. I never expected the two, tiny cucumber seedlings I purchased in spring to be such overachievers??

This looks awesome! I'll happily take any extra cu...

2009-08-26T08:50:25.529-07:00

This looks awesome! I'll happily take any extra cukes you have! ;)

these are amazing we just had them for dinner toni...

2009-08-05T19:01:55.169-07:00

these are amazing we just had them for dinner tonight, thanks for the recipe

Clean & Crazy: You are so sweet. Thanks for the ...

2009-08-01T09:07:58.153-07:00

Clean & Crazy: You are so sweet. Thanks for the honorable mention! Let me know how your granola turned out.

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That looks SO good!

2009-07-31T14:35:22.443-07:00

That looks SO good!

I do not cook--yet here I am reading this most int...

2009-07-30T11:58:12.995-07:00

I do not cook--yet here I am reading this most interesting blog!

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oh my gosh you are amazing, i have never had anyon...

2009-07-30T10:59:42.091-07:00

oh my gosh you are amazing, i have never had anyone explain how to make granola before, i love granola and it is so expensive. thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. i used to live there in washington and i know what you mean about the beautiful berries in season, i envy you for that but wow thanks for this so much, you will get an honorable mention or shout out from my blog for this!!