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Ask Roni: Feeding a Picky Kid?

roni — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:46:38 +0000

Today I'm answering a question Becca asked about feeding a picky 4 year. So you talk about your very picky husband and occasionally picky son. I will say that my husband is actually a very adventurous eater (as I have brought him to that point :). The issue is I have a VERY [...]

Sweetener Comparisons: Honey, Agave, Molasses, Sugar, Maple Syrup

roni — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:52:49 +0000

I have heard a lot about agave nectar, and have a friend who makes delicious breakfast bars with it as a sweetener. I believe it is used to replace honey, and has a lower glycemic index. I was wondering whether you have used this sweetener, and also if you could explain [...]

Ask Roni: What Camera Do I Use?

roni — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:12:29 +0000

Thought this question would be answered easier with a bit of show and tell. :) The pictures on your blog always turn out so great... what kind of camera do you have? Teneill Camera I use now ---> Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Camera I used to use --> Kodak [...]

Ask Roni: School Lunches

roni — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:05:08 +0000

Ask Roni: School Lunches

I have 2 sons, one in preschool and one will be next September. I have to pack them snacks for school and I really don't want to keep relying on processed snack food for them. What kind of snacks do you give your little boy so he can avoid the processed food trap? [...]

Ask Roni: Baked Good Temptation

roni — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:19:10 +0000

Ask Roni: Baked Good Temptation

Hi Roni -- if you feel like you've gotten a few questions from Kathleen lately, well that's because you have. ha! Lots of questions lately -- I'm in the Weight Watchers, breastfeeding, working out ZONE right now...if only my 4-month-old could be in the sleeping thru the night zone...oh well... [...]

Ask Roni: Other Weight Watchers Friendly Recipe Sites

roni — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:51:23 +0000

Ask Roni: Other Weight Watchers Friendly Recipe Sites

I was wondering if you knew of any other good web sites besides yours that includes WWP with their recipes. I never really stray from your site, but I decided that I want to loose weight but I can't afford to join Weight Watchers so I thought I would just go by a [...]

Ask Roni Questions Answered

roni — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:33:19 +0000

This week I decided to answer a few reader questions. Topics include... Messy Kitchens My Take on Tofu Tips on Experimenting in the Kitchen

Ask Roni: Cod Help!

roni — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:36:26 +0000

Ask Roni: Cod Help!

Roni, I bought some frozen cod and attempted to bake it, put Mrs Dash on it..oh my it was horrible...texture was awful and it tasted well tasteless. What can I do with this fish to make it edible? I have another [...]

How Many Attempt at Recipes Does it Take?

roni — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:20:49 +0000

Ask Roni: How Many Attempt at Recipes Does it Take?

Hi Roni, I love your site and how you put your own spin on recipes. I was wondering how long/many attempts does it usually take for you to get your recipe right? I had an idea for oatmeal made overnight in the crock pot/slow-cooker, so that my husband could have [...]

Ask Roni: Mincing Garlic

roni — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:43:06 +0000

Ask Roni: Mincing Garlic

Hello! I have been following your website and trying out some cooking recently and I have been having a blast. I never cook but I have found it to be fun! I apologize if this is a question you have already answered, but do you have a suggestion [...]

Ask Roni – Freezing Brown Rice

roni — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:14:20 +0000

Ask Roni - Freezing Brown Rice

Hi Roni, Love your blog and GreenLiteBites. This is my 1st question to you ever but there are likely to be more! I'd like to cook brown rice more often but it just takes too long when I only want to do a quick dinner. Do you [...]

Ask Roni – Stick-less Turkey Burgers?

roni — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:04:32 +0000

Any tips on cooking your Southwest Turkey Burgers so so they don't fall apart??

Hi there, I tried your turkey burgers. I love the flavor. I cooked mine is a le creuset grille pan but they totally stuck to the pan and I generously added olive oil to coat the pan. Any tips on cooking these so so they don't fall apart?? Thanks [...]

Ask Roni – Sweet vs White Potatoes

roni — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:42:14 +0000

I LOVE your site. Thanks so much. Nutritionally, what is the difference between white potatoes and sweet potatoes? I am trying to squash a family argument! ;~)

I LOVE your site. Thanks so much. Nutritionally, what is the difference between white potatoes and sweet potatoes? I am trying to squash a family argument! ;~) Funny you should ask! I just came across this write up on Cooking Light! I also know sweet potatoes rise blood sugar less then white and according [...]

Ask Roni Q&A _v02 – Video Post

roni — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:39:36 +0000

I'm at the BEACH! I recorded this before I left but it took forever to upload for some stupid reason. So here I am on, on the boardwalk with the laptop chatting with my mom and friend. I just got back from a run and I'm having a blast. I hope you guys [...]

Kids and New Foods (The Foundation)

roni — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:21:24 +0000

My son is about the age of your son. How do you get him to try new foods? I wish my child ate as well as yours. Love the site! Rene Hi Rene! What a GREAT question! This topic is near and dear to my heart as I set a goal to NOT have a picky child and I’ve been blessed with just that. I don’t know if I have all the answers as not all kids [...]

The Annoying Toddler

roni — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:18:33 +0000

Hi Ronnie I love all of what you do, but I cannot watch your videos any longer.. your son is adorable however…. can you get a babysitter… way too distracting and somewhat annoying –I’m sorry to say this…I so wish you could do your videos ALONE… thanks for understanding.. Best of luck to you. Patty, I’m sorry to say, then stop watching. My blogs are an extension of my life and [...]

Hi Ronnie I love all of what you do, but I cannot watch your videos any longer.. your son is adorable however.... can you get a babysitter... way too distracting and somewhat annoying –I’m sorry to say this...I so wish you could do your videos ALONE... thanks [...]

Ask Roni Q&A _v01 – Video Post

roni — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:20:38 +0000

This weeks video is a little bit different. I'm heading out of town friday for a couple of days and there was just no way I could squish in a cooking video before I left. Instead, I decided to do a some Q&A with questions I have received from the site. There are quite [...]

Ask Roni – Whole Wheat Flour

roni — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:27:24 +0000

Hi Roni, I am planning on making your pumpkin muffins this week, and so I was wondering…Are there general rules to follow when substituting regular flour for wheat flour in a recipe? When you swap in wheat flour, does this change the amount of baking powder, liquid, or any other ingredients in the recipe? I have family recipes for pumpkin bread and banana bread and I would love to learn how to make them healthier [...]

Hi Roni, I am planning on making your pumpkin muffins this week, and so I was wondering...Are there general rules to follow when substituting regular flour for wheat flour in a recipe? When you swap in wheat flour, does this change the amount of baking powder, liquid, or any [...]

Ask Roni Weighing Food

roni — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:19:45 +0000

I have tried searching the internets for this answer…but no dice. Do you measure food BEFORE or AFTER it is cooked? I tested this with some ground turkey, and it was 4oz pre cooking, and then it shrunk to around 3 after cooking. Thanks, Tara This is a GREAT question. I see a lot of people get confused over this. The short answer is it depends! Either works as long as you use the correct nutritional info for [...]

I have tried searching the internets for this answer...but no dice. Do you measure food BEFORE or AFTER it is cooked? I tested this with some ground turkey, and it was 4oz pre cooking, and then it shrunk to around 3 after cooking. Thanks, Tara This is a GREAT [...]

Ask Roni – Food Scales

roni — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:41:02 +0000

I’m interested in buying a food scale. What should I look for as I shop for one? -Jennifer Great question! I really can NOT live without my food scale. I’ve had many in the past but the one that I use everyday was a gift I received about 5 years ago from my mother-in-law (she always get’s the cool stuff). She got me a Salter 3001 5-Pound Elite Digital Kitchen Scale. It’s [...]

I'm interested in buying a food scale. What should I look for as I shop for one? -Jennifer Great question! I really can NOT live without my food scale. I’ve had many in the past but the one that I use everyday was a gift I received about [...]

Ask Roni – Measuring Pasta

roni — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:36:27 +0000

How do you do your pasta measurements – such as in your latest video, how much is 2 ounces? Is that 1/4 cup? -Erin Hi Erin! That’s a good question. Sometimes I forget I’m a bit of a scale freak! I always weight my pasta dry on my digital scale. You can weigh it in ounces or grams. Two ounces of dry pasta is about 57g. To be honest, I have no [...]

How do you do your pasta measurements - such as in your latest video, how much is 2 ounces? Is that 1/4 cup? -Erin Hi Erin! That’s a good question. Sometimes I forget I’m a bit of a scale freak! I always weight my pasta dry on my digital [...]

Ask Roni – Light Quiche

roni — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:01:49 +0000

Roni, I am looking for a light version of quiche to try to use up my leftover ham and asparagus from Easter. Any ideas or can you point me in the right direction? There has to be a way to make quiche a healthier dish. Michele Hi Michele! Funny you should ask that! A few months ago I accepted a challenge from my online buddy, Joyce. After mentioning I wasn’t a quiche fan, [...]

Ask Roni – Toddler Utensils

roni — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:05:29 +0000

Hey Roni, What kind of knife does your son use in your cooking videos? My 4 year old son loves to bake/cook and I want to get him one – is it just a plastic lettuce knife? Thx…love your site, Christie Hi Christie! Thanks so much for your question! The knives he uses are actually part of a set I purchased at Ikea. We LOVE them and I haven’t been able to find anything similar anywhere. Unfortunately, they aren’t available for purchase [...]

Hey Roni, What kind of knife does your son use in your cooking videos? My 4 year old son loves to bake/cook and I want to get him one - is it just a plastic lettuce knife? Thx...love your site, Christie Hi Christie! Thanks so much for your question! The knives he uses are actually part of a [...]