Getting Started: Once a Month Cooking with SNAP Benefits
On November 28, 2011 by Tricia
Freezer meals can be a substantial benefit for your family while on food assistance, offering quality homemade meals at a lower cost than perhaps expected.
Meal Plan Monday: Holiday Leftovers Edition
On November 28, 2011 by Tricia
So, we’re trying to create a few fresh ways to reuse our mock turkey, cranberries and even a few leftover sweet potatoes.
Group Meal Swap
On November 25, 2011 by Tricia
You have seen all the Get Started posts this far, and you are loving the idea of having your freezer stocked with meals for your busy family, but what if you just don’t have time for a huge cooking day, or don’t even like to cook? Group OAMC might be the answer for you!
How I Once a Month Cook: Angela
On November 24, 2011 by Tricia
I started freezer cooking back in college to save money. Here I am, a husband, three kids and 18 years later and still freezer cooking. How and what I put in the freezer has really changed over the years!
How to Make Minced Garlic {KitchenAid Hand Blender Review}
On November 22, 2011 by Tricia
How to mince fresh garlic for yourself and store. Includes a review of the KitchenAid Hand Blender.
Using A Foodsaver for Freezing
On November 22, 2011 by Erin Fullam
Come see how the Foodsaver system can help you save time and money with freezer cooking!
Calling All Once A Month Mom Blogs!
On November 21, 2011 by Tricia
Do you have a blog of any kind? We would LOVE to know what it is and where it is!
How to Thaw Frozen Meals
On November 21, 2011 by Tricia
Thawing meals can be one of the hardest things to time when you are preparing Once A Month Mom meals. Failing to take the meal out of the freezer in enough time to thaw properly before cooking can lead to dinner FAIL. Use these thawing times and methods to help you stay on track.
Once A Month Cooking in a Medium/Large kitchen
On November 20, 2011 by Erin Fullam
You’ve seen a cooking day in a small kitchen, come learn a few tips for a cooking day in a medium to large kitchen!
Calling 2012 Test Kitchens!
On November 19, 2011 by Erin Fullam
As you learned yesterday, we use test kitchens to test out each and every one of our menus. And no, I am not sending these menus to Good Housekeeping for their review! We use readers as test cooks because after…
The Life of a Once A Month Meals Meal Plan
On November 18, 2011 by Tricia
Ever wonder how long it takes us to make a monthly menu? Whether we test it or not? Whether you can trust the quantities you see? This post will walk you through the timeline for creating Once A Month Meals menus.
How I Once a Month Cook: Jimmie
On November 18, 2011 by Tricia
Jimmie shares how she began once a month cooking and trying out our various menus to find what fit her needs best and made freezer cooking work for her.
How I Once a Month Cook: Melissa
On November 17, 2011 by Tricia
Do I cook only once a month? I love to cook and bake, so I couldn’t limit myself to just one day a month. At the same time I love to have freezer meals to fall back on for those busy nights after work or when I’m too tired to cook and the kids are starving!
First Foods for Babies
On November 17, 2011 by Tricia
From cereals to fruit and vegetable purees, there really is no need to rely on prepackaged foods for your baby. Here are some great first food recipes to try for introducing solids to your baby.
How I Once A Month Cook: Lisa
On November 16, 2011 by Tricia
Curious on how I OAMM? Welcome to my kitchen, sit down, grab a cup of coffee and take a peek at the reasons and ways that I do my cooking!