Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Howdy, I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 to 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know how it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs micro-waving. I think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the midwife and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though they have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some brown rice and freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks who do freeze frequently. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Nichole Dallas-ish Nichole Little Elm, TX The whole function of meditation is to see oneself, to accept oneself, to love oneself. Osho Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Nichole, best wishes with the birthing experience! The true birth-day of any child is a very special experience! Please let us know how it all goes. As far as freezing foods that you can take to the birthing center: pasta freezes nicely. There are two pasta recipes in our files that I think of right away that I've frozen and reheated with wonderful success. One is for my vegan lasagna (it might be called Carol's Vegan Lasagna in our files) and the other is for a cheesy macaroni dish (mac and cheese). Both use a lot of nutritional yeast, which would be really great for the B vitamins to help the nerves during the excitement of birthing. Another food that freezes well is baked beans. Prepare them in a casserole and bake them as usual. Then cool, freeze, and reheat. Delicious and not negatively affected at all by the freezing process. There should be a recipe for scalloped cabbage (which is extra delicious, by the way) in our files and it freezes great as well. I've never tried the classic 'frozen coleslaw' recipe. . .but it comes to mind as well. We'll be thinking of you, Nichole, and wishing you the best! LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Wishing you all the best and smooth sailing with your baby's birth Nicole!! Deborah Howdy, I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 to 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know how it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs micro-waving. I think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the midwife and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though they have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some brown rice and freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks who do freeze frequently. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Nichole Dallas-ish . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 I make an eggplant and spinach lasagna using the eggplant as noodles, and that freezes well. I cut the eggplant length wise into thin strips. Use a box of frozen spinach, thawed, and mixed with one block of firm tofu, soy cheese (I like the Italian blend of 3 flavors best, but the mozzarella flavor works just as well), and I love the flavor blend of all this with a Burgundy wine marinara sauce. Just layer it all like lasagna. It's been a while since I made this so I'm guessing here... 350* for 45-60 minutes. I would check it at about 30 minutes because it's been a while since I made it, so it may not take that long to bake. It's really good and I have frozen it in the past and it worked out well for me. On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > Wishing you all the best and smooth sailing with your baby's birth > Nicole!! > > Deborah > > > Howdy, > > I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could > be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best > meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 to > 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, > and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or > other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know how > it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my > favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs micro-waving. I > think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or > kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the midwife > and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though they > have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in > labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some brown > rice and > freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make > some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks > who do freeze frequently. > > Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. > > Thank you so much! > > Nichole > Dallas-ish > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Chili and soup are a couple of other good freezers. Pam On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: > > > > Howdy, > > > > I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could > > be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best > > meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 > to > > 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, > > and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or > > other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know > how > > it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my > > favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs > micro-waving. I > > think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or > > kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the > midwife > > and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though > they > > have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in > > labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some > brown > > rice and > > freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make > > some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from > folks > > who do freeze frequently. > > > > Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. > > > > Thank you so much! > > > > Nichole > > Dallas-ish > > . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sorry, I don't really have any suggestions, but I'm curious if that is a typo, or there really is something called " vice cream " . Sounds decadent. Bunnie Nichole Fausey-Khosraviani <ms_fausey wrote: I'm going to make some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks who do freeze frequently. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Nichole Dallas-ish Nichole Little Elm, TX The whole function of meditation is to see oneself, to accept oneself, to love oneself. Osho Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 it's true, 'vice cream'! a whole book of vegan icecream recipes, mostly based on cashews and coconut, as i recall. On 18 Apr 2008, at 10:21, Bunnie wrote: > Sorry, I don't really have any suggestions, but I'm curious if that is > a typo, or there really is something called " vice cream " . Sounds > decadent. > Bunnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Not a typo. It's a book that my friend got a few weeks ago. She made peppermint vice cream and chocolate vice cream. The main ingredient is cashews, and the [v]icecream is so smooth--you'd think it was commercial. Get the book. It's awesome! ) Nichole Bunnie <hmmmmnbird wrote: Sorry, I don't really have any suggestions, but I'm curious if that is a typo, or there really is something called " vice cream " . Sounds decadent. Bunnie Nichole Fausey-Khosraviani <ms_fausey wrote: I'm going to make some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks who do freeze frequently. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Nichole Dallas-ish Nichole Little Elm, TX The whole function of meditation is to see oneself, to accept oneself, to love oneself. Osho Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Yes, yes, of course. Thank you for reminding me of those. I think I'll throw in some quinoa for added protein, too. Muchas gracias, Pam! ) Nichole pdw <pdworkman wrote: Chili and soup are a couple of other good freezers. Pam On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: > > > > Howdy, > > > > I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could > > be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best > > meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 > to > > 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, > > and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or > > other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know > how > > it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my > > favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs > micro-waving. I > > think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or > > kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the > midwife > > and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though > they > > have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in > > labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some > brown > > rice and > > freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make > > some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from > folks > > who do freeze frequently. > > > > Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. > > > > Thank you so much! > > > > Nichole > > Dallas-ish > > . Nichole Little Elm, TX The whole function of meditation is to see oneself, to accept oneself, to love oneself. Osho Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thank you so much for the warm wishes, LaDonna, and for the great recipe ideas. I'm up early today and already cooking. Yay! I really appreciate your suggestions. ) Nichole Gracious Hospitality <gracioushospitality wrote: Nichole, best wishes with the birthing experience! The true birth-day of any child is a very special experience! Please let us know how it all goes. As far as freezing foods that you can take to the birthing center: pasta freezes nicely. There are two pasta recipes in our files that I think of right away that I've frozen and reheated with wonderful success. One is for my vegan lasagna (it might be called Carol's Vegan Lasagna in our files) and the other is for a cheesy macaroni dish (mac and cheese). Both use a lot of nutritional yeast, which would be really great for the B vitamins to help the nerves during the excitement of birthing. Another food that freezes well is baked beans. Prepare them in a casserole and bake them as usual. Then cool, freeze, and reheat. Delicious and not negatively affected at all by the freezing process. There should be a recipe for scalloped cabbage (which is extra delicious, by the way) in our files and it freezes great as well. I've never tried the classic 'frozen coleslaw' recipe. . .but it comes to mind as well. We'll be thinking of you, Nichole, and wishing you the best! LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thank you, Deborah. ) Nichole Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: Wishing you all the best and smooth sailing with your baby's birth Nicole!! Deborah Howdy, I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 to 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know how it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs micro-waving. I think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the midwife and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though they have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some brown rice and freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks who do freeze frequently. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Nichole Dallas-ish .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thank you so much for the suggestion, Jae. Sounds really yummy. ) Nichole Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: I make an eggplant and spinach lasagna using the eggplant as noodles, and that freezes well. I cut the eggplant length wise into thin strips. Use a box of frozen spinach, thawed, and mixed with one block of firm tofu, soy cheese (I like the Italian blend of 3 flavors best, but the mozzarella flavor works just as well), and I love the flavor blend of all this with a Burgundy wine marinara sauce. Just layer it all like lasagna. It's been a while since I made this so I'm guessing here... 350* for 45-60 minutes. I would check it at about 30 minutes because it's been a while since I made it, so it may not take that long to bake. It's really good and I have frozen it in the past and it worked out well for me. On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > Wishing you all the best and smooth sailing with your baby's birth > Nicole!! > > Deborah > > > Howdy, > > I'm preparing for my birthing experience--I'm due on the 28th, but could > be early, could be late, of course--and I'm trying to think of the best > meals to take along for my family. We may be at the birthing center for 3 to > 5 meals (maybe less). I've made one meal so far, a dahl of lentils, corn, > and spinach and I know that freezes well. I'd like to make a lasagna or > other pasta dish, but I've never frozen non-gluten pasta and don't know how > it would hold up. I know that rice noodles in my favorite soup from my > favorite Chinese restaurant don't even hold up to left-overs micro-waving. I > think I'll make some zipped up sauce with nutritional yeast, spinach or > kale, and some other things and freeze it on its own. Thing is, the midwife > and her apprentices are not used to cooking alternative foods, though they > have agreed not to cook meat--or even eat it in my presence--while I'm in > labor. Non-wheat pastas take a little extra care. I should make some brown > rice and > freeze that, too. That would be good to have on hand. I'm going to make > some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks > who do freeze frequently. > > Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. > > Thank you so much! > > Nichole > Dallas-ish > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks. I'll check into it. In the meantime, I have Coconut Bliss (made in Eugene Oregon, I don't know if it's available outside of Oregon), which is yummy, but a bit spendy. Bunnie Nichole Fausey-Khosraviani <ms_fausey wrote: Not a typo. It's a book that my friend got a few weeks ago. She made peppermint vice cream and chocolate vice cream. The main ingredient is cashews, and the [v]icecream is so smooth--you'd think it was commercial. Get the book. It's awesome! ) Nichole Bunnie wrote: Sorry, I don't really have any suggestions, but I'm curious if that is a typo, or there really is something called " vice cream " . Sounds decadent. Bunnie Nichole Fausey-Khosraviani wrote: I'm going to make some vice cream to take along. I'd really appreciate some advice from folks who do freeze frequently. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Nichole Dallas-ish Nichole Little Elm, TX The whole function of meditation is to see oneself, to accept oneself, to love oneself. Osho Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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