Comments on: About

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:01:48 +0000

Hey Roni! I want to THANK YOU for your website. I have used a few of your recipes, but that’s not why I’m so thankful. By reading your recipes, and seeing your ingredients, I have realized that you come up with food/meals (usually) by what’s around. You’ve really inspired me and I have been able to make multiple dishes by cleaning out the cupboard/refrigerator. In fact, I have mexican-stlye-something-or-other on the stove now!
Oh! and your weight loss is an inspiration too! I think I’m going to be at my first goal weight next Monday :]
Anyways, thank you. Keep up the good work and the pictures of your wee-one. He’s a cutie.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:10:49 +0000

Hi Roni,

I found you on youtube while looking for crock pot recipes.

I have to say you are absolutely cute and delightful.
Your philosophy on life in general is inspiring.

Good luck to you. I think you should be on tv.

Until then, I have your site bookmarked for future reference.

Thanks again for the good ideas and tips. The husband is a lucky guy.

By: Thrift Store Mama

Thrift Store Mama — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:01:40 +0000

Stumbled across your blog while looking for a tilapia recipe. I’m also a blogger with a kid born in 2005 and a super picky eater for a husband. He was the youngest of nine children and his next oldest sibling was 4 years older, so he was catered to. I love your description on your about me page of cooking for you husband – exactly the same way here – sometimes I just cook for myself and my two girls and if he doesn’t like it, then too darn bad !!! Looking forward to reading more !

By: Doug

Doug — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:40:40 +0000

I love your recipes. I made this today because I was already tired of Thanksgiving leftovers. I used Red and White quinoa to get ready for the holiday season.

Citrus Quinoa, Mixed Bean, and Blueberry Salad

1/4 cup white quinoa
1/4 cup red quinoa
1/4 cup mixed dry beans
1/4 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 cup chicken broth
juice of 1/2 orange
juice of 1 lime
Water

Re-hydrate beans by soaking beans for 12 hours. Rinse re-hydrated beans, put in sauce pan, add water to 2 inches above beans. Heat to boiling and cook for three minutes. Remove from head to finish cooking (approx. 30 minutes). When finished, drain and set aside.

Rinse quinoa well, put in sauce pan, add 1 cup chicken broth, and heat to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb broth.

Cut orange into quarters and lime in half. Microwave 2 orange quarters and both lime halves for 30 to 60 seconds. (Will be able to squeeze out more juice after microwaving.)

Cut grape tomatoes in quarters.

Rinse blueberries.

In sealable container, add quinoa, beans, curry powder, chili powder, tomatoes, and blueberries. Hand squeeze citrus pieces into mixture.

Seal container and gently tumble ingredients to mix curry, chili, and juices throughout.

Chill and serve.

Serves 8.

Note: Could add diced green, red, and yellow sweet pepper for added color and more crunch.

By: Kiley

Kiley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:14:39 +0000

Hi Roni!-
Just wanted to let you know finding your website really just changed my life! I am a huge heath freak but also a sophomore in college… and I am constantly surrounded by pizza, calories, and saturated fats! Thanks so much for creating this (btw tried your pumpkin spice bread tonight… amazing!!)
Thank you!
Kiley :)

By: Martha Boenau

Martha Boenau — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:18 +0000

I just read your story on the main page of CNN! Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss success and thanks for sharing your strategy about “what works!” I was really happy to learn that you have a blog, with recipes, and other tips. Thank you!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:51:35 +0000

Just found your site on a CNN link. What a great site! Ok, I REALLY think I have the pickiest husband (in terms of eating)… so nice to hear you have the same struggle. AND I have three young kids…and I need to drop 30+ lbs… you’re an inspiration :) Thanks~

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:52:16 +0000

Awesome website!!! I found you through a CNN article. I cannot wait to start trying your recipes. I’ve been wanting to lose weight and it seemed such an enormous task. Your site inspires me and is fun — losing weight is not such a daunting task to me now. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

By: Susan Yuen

Susan Yuen — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:56:48 +0000

Found your blog by way of the CNN article about you. Fantastic site and you are very inspiring! :)

By: Gini Lee

Gini Lee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:54 +0000

This is fabulous. Thanks so much for all your hard work I follow a G.I. diet and these recipes fit right in

Gini

By: Erin M.C.L.

Erin M.C.L. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:47:21 +0000

Just read about you about cnn and was thrilled to see that you’re from my neck of the woods. I’m a college student living with my fiance in Towson, MD (grew up in Harford County) and am currently finishing my degree at Towson U. Hoping to shed some lbs. before my wedding and want all the info I can get.

By: Julio

Julio — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:43:09 +0000

Wow, Roni I just read your story and it’s very inspirational. I hope your actions will teach people that eating right and excercising should be part of every american’s daily life. Ive never been overweight as I always have been an active person, but I still can relate to someones struggle with weight. P.S. You are one hot mom! MILF MILF MILF sorry for my language but dang WOOF WOOF WOOF