Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

[Guest guest]

Hi Jenn,

Get thick hard steal cut oats and cook them about 15 minutes, the oatmeal will be chewy and you'll enjoy it much better.

I steam brussel sprouts and cut them in half. I pour savory sauce over the top and bread crumbs and even a little parmesan and bake for 30 mins. on 350. Now that will doctor them up if you don't care for them. I didn't check but if the savory vegan sauce isn't in the recipe file let me know and I'll post it for you...........Donna Jennifer <jj_73molly wrote:

 

Thanks, Chanda. Yes, I will try them. I think I will pull the leaves apart like you recommended. I'll put it on my shopping list. I really do want to try all these veggies. I don't want my girls to not like something because I don't like it. I'll need to keep an open mind and an open tongue for it. Just kidding. I have a textured thing - I hate things with a funny texture. Troy and I talked about it the other day. I have a hard time stomaching oatmeal for breakfast. I've started trying it again, though. I read it takes 5 - 7 times for someone to like something. I know it is healthy and I love it in stuff. It is just the texture that gets me. I'm crazy, I know.

 

I'll try the brussel sprouts, thanks. Along with Donna's okra. . . I'll have to swish stuff down with some beer

 

JennPuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

 

I deleted the post today about Brussels sprouts and I forget who posted.

First of all, go easy on my beloved Brussels, they really get a bad rap, and it's not fair.

 

If you fear Brussels start out with baby Brussels.

steam them and add some butter or margarine and you will find them yummy. The smaller the more tender and good.

 

A good way to serve them if you have the time is to pull them apart leaf by leaf. Steam the leaves until tender and top with margarine or butter, and don't forget the salt and pepper.

 

hugs,

Chanda

 

 

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[Guest guest]

wow Donna that sounds good.

the brussels part not the oatmeal part. I am gonna try that! Did you post the savory sauce??

hugs,

Chanda

 

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purplepassion

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 11:32 AM

Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

 

Hi Jenn,

Get thick hard steal cut oats and cook them about 15 minutes, the oatmeal will be chewy and you'll enjoy it much better.

I steam brussel sprouts and cut them in half. I pour savory sauce over the top and bread crumbs and even a little parmesan and bake for 30 mins. on 350. Now that will doctor them up if you don't care for them. I didn't check but if the savory vegan sauce isn't in the recipe file let me know and I'll post it for you...........Donna Jennifer <jj_73molly wrote:

 

Thanks, Chanda. Yes, I will try them. I think I will pull the leaves apart like you recommended. I'll put it on my shopping list. I really do want to try all these veggies. I don't want my girls to not like something because I don't like it. I'll need to keep an open mind and an open tongue for it. Just kidding. I have a textured thing - I hate things with a funny texture. Troy and I talked about it the other day. I have a hard time stomaching oatmeal for breakfast. I've started trying it again, though. I read it takes 5 - 7 times for someone to like something. I know it is healthy and I love it in stuff. It is just the texture that gets me. I'm crazy, I know.

 

I'll try the brussel sprouts, thanks. Along with Donna's okra. . . I'll have to swish stuff down with some beer

 

JennPuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

 

I deleted the post today about Brussels sprouts and I forget who posted.

First of all, go easy on my beloved Brussels, they really get a bad rap, and it's not fair.

 

If you fear Brussels start out with baby Brussels.

steam them and add some butter or margarine and you will find them yummy. The smaller the more tender and good.

 

A good way to serve them if you have the time is to pull them apart leaf by leaf. Steam the leaves until tender and top with margarine or butter, and don't forget the salt and pepper.

 

hugs,

Chanda

 

 

for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. "We take a walk, the sun is shining down.Burns my feet as they touch the ground."Good Day Sunshine - Beatles

 

[Guest guest]

Donna

 

Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>

 

Jennpurplepassion <thelilacflower wrote:

 

Hi Jenn,

Get thick hard steal cut oats and cook them about 15 minutes, the oatmeal will be chewy and you'll enjoy it much better.

I steam brussel sprouts and cut them in half. I pour savory sauce over the top and bread crumbs and even a little parmesan and bake for 30 mins. on 350. Now that will doctor them up if you don't care for them. I didn't check but if the savory vegan sauce isn't in the recipe file let me know and I'll post it for you...........Donna Jennifer <jj_73molly wrote:

 

Thanks, Chanda. Yes, I will try them. I think I will pull the leaves apart like you recommended. I'll put it on my shopping list. I really do want to try all these veggies. I don't want my girls to not like something because I don't like it. I'll need to keep an open mind and an open tongue for it. Just kidding. I have a textured thing - I hate things with a funny texture. Troy and I talked about it the other day. I have a hard time stomaching oatmeal for breakfast. I've started trying it again, though. I read it takes 5 - 7 times for someone to like something. I know it is healthy and I love it in stuff. It is just the texture that gets me. I'm crazy, I know.

 

I'll try the brussel sprouts, thanks. Along with Donna's okra. . . I'll have to swish stuff down with some beer

 

JennPuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

 

I deleted the post today about Brussels sprouts and I forget who posted.

First of all, go easy on my beloved Brussels, they really get a bad rap, and it's not fair.

 

If you fear Brussels start out with baby Brussels.

steam them and add some butter or margarine and you will find them yummy. The smaller the more tender and good.

 

A good way to serve them if you have the time is to pull them apart leaf by leaf. Steam the leaves until tender and top with margarine or butter, and don't forget the salt and pepper.

 

hugs,

Chanda

 

 

for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. "We take a walk, the sun is shining down.Burns my feet as they touch the ground."Good Day Sunshine - Beatles

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[Guest guest]

> Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know

> that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it

> by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>

 

 

Jenn,have you tried eating the rolled oats raw? Top with

choppedfruit, some yogurt, and some nuts, and you have a great muesli.

Just another option...

 

*hugs*

Amy

[Guest guest]

I hear that!!

even the oatmeal mixed with stuff like peaches, still yuckie to me.

Hey I have an idea! how bout okra oatmeal!!

ok.. I will shut up

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" Amy " <sandpiperhiker

 

Wednesday, September 21, 2005 12:19 PM

Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal,

here's two ideas for you

 

 

>> Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know

>> that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it

>> by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>

>

>

> Jenn,have you tried eating the rolled oats raw? Top with

> choppedfruit, some yogurt, and some nuts, and you have a great muesli.

> Just another option...

>

> *hugs*

> Amy

>

 

[Guest guest]

eeewww, yuck! no offense to you okra lovers out there, but that is the one vegitable I just can't stand.PuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

I hear that!!even the oatmeal mixed with stuff like peaches, still yuckie to me.Hey I have an idea! how bout okra oatmeal!!ok.. I will shut up- "Amy" <sandpiperhikerWednesday, September 21, 2005 12:19 PM Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you>> Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know>> that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it>> by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>>>> Jenn,have you tried eating the rolled oats raw? Top with> choppedfruit, some yogurt, and some nuts, and you have a great muesli.> Just another

option...>> *hugs*> Amy>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

Kim is another one of my good simming buddies, LOL.

Brussels sprouts and okra seem to be the veggies that peeps either don't like or are afraid to try.

I love the little Brussels, but okra......ugh, but then again, I pick on okra but I have never had it cooked the way they do in the south <Bron> but then again Bron says she doesn't like it either, or did you Bron, am I wrong there?

It just is too slimy for me, and I am not picky. It's the ONLY vegetable that I don't like, but then again, I don't think I cooked it right.

I WOULD try some okra in soup I guess.

Hugs,

Chanda

 

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Kim Greetham

Wednesday, September 21, 2005 1:44 PM

Re: Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

 

eeewww, yuck! no offense to you okra lovers out there, but that is the one vegitable I just can't stand.PuterWitch <puterwitch wrote: I hear that!!even the oatmeal mixed with stuff like peaches, still yuckie to me.Hey I have an idea! how bout okra oatmeal!!ok.. I will shut up- "Amy" <sandpiperhikerWednesday, September 21, 2005 12:19 PM Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you>> Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know>> that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it>> by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>>>> Jenn,have you tried eating the rolled oats raw? Top with> choppedfruit, some yogurt, and some nuts, and you have a great muesli.> Just another option...>> *hugs*> Amy>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Chanda,

My husband and oldest daughter love it fried. I had it once and it was just too slimy for me. My mom always told me to try everything at least once. If you still don't like it, you never have to eat it again. Well, I tried it, I hated it and I will never eat it again! But I have always liked brussel sprouts. Steamed, a little bit of melted butter, salt,pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Yum!PuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

 

Hi Kim,

Kim is another one of my good simming buddies, LOL.

Brussels sprouts and okra seem to be the veggies that peeps either don't like or are afraid to try.

I love the little Brussels, but okra......ugh, but then again, I pick on okra but I have never had it cooked the way they do in the south <Bron> but then again Bron says she doesn't like it either, or did you Bron, am I wrong there?

It just is too slimy for me, and I am not picky. It's the ONLY vegetable that I don't like, but then again, I don't think I cooked it right.

I WOULD try some okra in soup I guess.

Hugs,

Chanda

 

-

Kim Greetham

Wednesday, September 21, 2005 1:44 PM

Re: Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

 

eeewww, yuck! no offense to you okra lovers out there, but that is the one vegitable I just can't stand.PuterWitch <puterwitch wrote: I hear that!!even the oatmeal mixed with stuff like peaches, still yuckie to me.Hey I have an idea! how bout okra oatmeal!!ok.. I will shut up- "Amy" <sandpiperhikerWednesday, September 21, 2005 12:19 PM Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you>> Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know>> that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it>> by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>>>> Jenn,have you tried eating the rolled oats raw? Top with> choppedfruit, some yogurt, and some nuts, and you have a great

muesli.> Just another option...>> *hugs*> Amy>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jenn:

 

I like oatmeal however I would never order it out as they make it to waterery and runny. You may want to try making it a little on the thicker side.

 

Gayle Jennifer <jj_73molly Sent: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:50:29 -0700 (PDT)Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

 

Donna

 

Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>

 

Jennpurplepassion <thelilacflower wrote:

 

Hi Jenn,

Get thick hard steal cut oats and cook them about 15 minutes, the oatmeal will be chewy and you'll enjoy it much better.

I steam brussel sprouts and cut them in half. I pour savory sauce over the top and bread crumbs and even a little parmesan and bake for 30 mins. on 350. Now that will doctor them up if you don't care for them. I didn't check but if the savory vegan sauce isn't in the recipe file let me know and I'll post it for you...........Donna Jennifer <jj_73molly wrote:

 

Thanks, Chanda. Yes, I will try them. I think I will pull the leaves apart like you recommended. I'll put it on my shopping list. I really do want to try all these veggies. I don't want my girls to not like something because I don't like it. I'll need to keep an open mind and an open tongue for it. Just kidding. I have a textured thing - I hate things with a funny texture. Troy and I talked about it the other day. I have a hard time stomaching oatmeal for breakfast. I've started trying it again, though. I read it takes 5 - 7 times for someone to like something. I know it is healthy and I love it in stuff. It is just the texture that gets me. I'm crazy, I know.

 

I'll try the brussel sprouts, thanks. Along with Donna's okra. . . I'll have to swish stuff down with some beer

 

JennPuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

 

I deleted the post today about Brussels sprouts and I forget who posted.

First of all, go easy on my beloved Brussels, they really get a bad rap, and it's not fair.

 

If you fear Brussels start out with baby Brussels.

steam them and add some butter or margarine and you will find them yummy. The smaller the more tender and good.

 

A good way to serve them if you have the time is to pull them apart leaf by leaf. Steam the leaves until tender and top with margarine or butter, and don't forget the salt and pepper.

 

hugs,

Chanda

 

 

for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. "We take a walk, the sun is shining down.Burns my feet as they touch the ground."Good Day Sunshine - Beatles

 

 

for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

 

[Guest guest]

> I like oatmeal however I would never order it out as they make it

> to waterery and runny. You may want to try making it a little on the

> thicker side.

 

 

I've also made it in the crockpot (using hulled oat groats), mixed

with brown rice and wheat berries. Maybe a combination of grains

would help the texture for you?

[Guest guest]

I always tell my kids that too. My mom rarely forced me to eat things I didn't like. I hated those lima beans, and that was ok, so now I LOVE lima beans. What I see from people who had parents who forced them to eat stuff they didn't like is that now they hate that stuff.

I know a girl who will gag if she sees spinach, just from the memories of being forced to eat it.

Blessings,

CHanda

 

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Kim Greetham

Friday, September 23, 2005 2:09 AM

Re: Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

 

Hi Chanda,

My husband and oldest daughter love it fried. I had it once and it was just too slimy for me. My mom always told me to try everything at least once. If you still don't like it, you never have to eat it again. Well, I tried it, I hated it and I will never eat it again! But I have always liked brussel sprouts. Steamed, a little bit of melted butter, salt,pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Yum!PuterWitch <puterwitch wrote:

Hi Kim,

Kim is another one of my good simming buddies, LOL.

Brussels sprouts and okra seem to be the veggies that peeps either don't like or are afraid to try.

I love the little Brussels, but okra......ugh, but then again, I pick on okra but I have never had it cooked the way they do in the south <Bron> but then again Bron says she doesn't like it either, or did you Bron, am I wrong there?

It just is too slimy for me, and I am not picky. It's the ONLY vegetable that I don't like, but then again, I don't think I cooked it right.

I WOULD try some okra in soup I guess.

Hugs,

Chanda

 

-

Kim Greetham

Wednesday, September 21, 2005 1:44 PM

Re: Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you

 

eeewww, yuck! no offense to you okra lovers out there, but that is the one vegitable I just can't stand.PuterWitch <puterwitch wrote: I hear that!!even the oatmeal mixed with stuff like peaches, still yuckie to me.Hey I have an idea! how bout okra oatmeal!!ok.. I will shut up- "Amy" <sandpiperhikerWednesday, September 21, 2005 12:19 PM Re: Jen and her brussel sprouts and oatmeal, here's two ideas for you>> Thanks for the idea of steal cut oats. That sounds better. I know>> that oatmeal is so good for you, but I just can't seem to stomach it>> by itself. Only as a crust or cookies <grin>>>> Jenn,have you tried eating the rolled oats raw? Top with> choppedfruit, some yogurt, and some nuts, and you have a great muesli.> Just another option...>> *hugs*> Amy>>>>>>>>