tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post3375641987160730928..comments2024-03-26T04:19:38.862-07:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: Barney adopts a healthy new eating styleCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-73019516364654143742010-02-22T03:35:13.136-08:002010-02-22T03:35:13.136-08:00Some autistics eat by color. My brother eats thin...Some autistics eat by color. My brother eats things that are orange or white or orangy-brown--so potatoes, french fries, pizza, bananas (it's the inside that counts), carrots, Cheerios, corn flakes, bread, rolls, and breaded chicken and pork chops are in, and most other things are out. See if you can find a similar pattern and exploit it! It doesn't mean he'll eat ALL things of the proper color, but it means he's more likely to try it if it's the right color spectrum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-65659076156979149062009-11-16T18:41:39.719-08:002009-11-16T18:41:39.719-08:00The best way to avoid to much thickness is just to...The best way to avoid to much thickness is just to add some water (especially when using apples and carrots together). I usually add an 4-6 0z cup of juice and 4-8 oz of water and about 5-10 ice cubes. <br /><br />Using frozen fruit replaces the need for using ice.<br /><br />Just taste the mixture and if it isn't sweet enough add more juice. The Vita mix demonstration lady put 5 raisins in to sweeten her carrot juice. If your batch is too thick just add water and if it is too warm, add ice or frozen fruit. <br /><br />Adding watermelon to a smoothie has been my best discovery to date.Jo Anne Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993067209917883159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-16193344669169237792009-11-16T17:29:23.338-08:002009-11-16T17:29:23.338-08:00Joanne - THANK YOU!
The first vegetable I'll ...Joanne - THANK YOU!<br /><br />The first vegetable I'll try will be a carrot.<br /><br />I guess I need to 'cut' this afternoon's smoothie with more...juice.<br /><br />I had half a box of juice, 4 grapes, and 4 enormous frozen strawberries.<br /><br />No dice.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-84107906835398616652009-11-16T17:27:52.179-08:002009-11-16T17:27:52.179-08:00well, so far so good, I think
Andrew scarfed down...well, so far so good, I think<br /><br />Andrew scarfed down his smoothie this morning, then balked this afternoon. <br /><br />This afternoon's smoothie was too much of a smoothie (too much fruit, not enough juice).<br /><br />Christian and I sat him down at the kitchen table, flanking him, got him to drink a couple of tablespoons while praising him to the skies, then gave him his apple juice chaser.<br /><br />He loved the attention & that in and of itself could lead to smoothie-liking.<br /><br />We'll see.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-91150958748507491532009-11-16T08:39:50.883-08:002009-11-16T08:39:50.883-08:00Mia - You're kidding!
Vita Mixes have been ar...Mia - You're kidding!<br /><br />Vita Mixes have been around since you were a kid???<br /><br />WOW<br /><br />Fantastic idea about the cookbook. <br /><br />Thank you so much.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-84948428161552940572009-11-16T08:36:05.280-08:002009-11-16T08:36:05.280-08:00When melons are on sale in the late summer I cube ...<i>When melons are on sale in the late summer I cube them up and freeze them to add to fruit smoothies all year long. </i><br /><br />Great advice.<br /><br /><i>Carrots are pretty sweet have you tried hiding one in Andrews juice yet? Try 1/2 fuji apple and some carrots. You will have to add alot of water and juice and let it run a long time. It can get a bit "chewy" if you don't blend it with enough liquid.</i><br /><br />I'm writing this down!Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-24732041497056592422009-11-16T08:32:36.768-08:002009-11-16T08:32:36.768-08:00I had a 'nut butter' near-catastrophe yest...I had a 'nut butter' near-catastrophe yesterday!<br /><br />Engine started smoking - then Ed read a warning in the cookbook.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-40626938843286487722009-11-16T07:33:18.596-08:002009-11-16T07:33:18.596-08:00I'm sooooo envious! I have been wanting an au...I'm sooooo envious! I have been wanting an authentic Vita-Mix ever since I used to see the commercials on TV as a kid!<br /><br />Another thing you might try for your son is the cookbook, The Sneaky Chef. It teaches you how to incorporate vegetable purees (perfect, now that you have a Vita-Mix) into perfectly normal food that your kids eat anyway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202716125247172211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-35091880148881497202009-11-15T20:31:36.325-08:002009-11-15T20:31:36.325-08:00I love my Vita Mix!
When melons are on sale in th...I love my Vita Mix!<br /><br />When melons are on sale in the late summer I cube them up and freeze them to add to fruit smoothies all year long. <br /><br />Have you tried making peanut butter with it yet? I use 1/2 bag honey roasted peanuts and 1 bag of the unsalted roasted peanuts (Trader Joe's).<br /><br />Carrots are pretty sweet have you tried hiding one in Andrews juice yet? Try 1/2 fuji apple and some carrots. You will have to add alot of water and juice and let it run a long time. It can get a bit "chewy" if you don't blend it with enough liquid.Jo Anne Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993067209917883159noreply@blogger.com