Comments on: Dinner with My Family #17: “Magic” Jambalaya

By: Brenna

Brenna — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:11:31 +0000

Also, nutritional yeast is a good thing to have on hand anyways for vegan recipes, as it adds a cheesy flavor.

By: Brenna

Brenna — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:07:00 +0000

This broth powder recipe from Miserly Meals might come in handy for you.

1 cup nutritional yeast
3 T onion powder
1 T garlic powder
1 T salt
1 tsp celery seed
2 T Italian seasoning
2 T dried parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. tarragon
1 tsp paprika

The author recommends putting it in a blender or food processor for a few seconds.

2 tsp of this plus 1/2 tsp salt equals the equivalent of 1 bouillon cube.

I went to my local natural food store to get the spices I didn’t have on hand. they have them in bulk, so you can buy a tablespoon or two without having to get an entire container.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:21:39 +0000

Thanks, Kai…I learned a new word. At first, I thought you misspelled it, meaning Murphy’s Law, and I was wondering how Murphy’s Law could apply to this scenario. :o)

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:43:11 +0000

I enjoy that the pictures are “picture perfect”–they look liek food real people would eat, not fake food dressed up for a cover shoot. Looks delicious to me!

By: Kai

Kai — Sun, 29 May 2011 21:26:09 +0000

#6, #8.
It’s called ‘muphry’s law’.
Look it up. I’d link to wikipedia, but then I’d be sent to moderation hell.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:51:21 +0000

Ditto @ #9. My family wouldn’t go for this either. I think Trent should write an article about how to make your kids eat anything. I am always trying to explain to my kids that you EAT to LIVE.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Sun, 29 May 2011 04:05:10 +0000

Looks good to me. Thanks for the meal ideas. ☺

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 29 May 2011 02:16:21 +0000

Lovely but my kids wouldn’t touch it. I am jelous that Trent’s children eat everything. That alone is a greatest money saver. I buy protein drinks and Pedia sure for 12 years olds chronic non eaters. $300 per week for a family of 4.

By: marta

marta — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:15:34 +0000

Evangeline: Trent earns his living through writing. People have already told him several times how to avoid the “me/I” mistake (it’s very easy, actually) but he makes this mistake consistently.

Kate: “those who critize should take time to spell check.”

Indeed!

By: Evangeline

Evangeline — Sat, 28 May 2011 13:10:33 +0000

I think we’re getting a little off-subject here. It’s a real world. There are going to be misspellings and improper use of the word ‘I’ (find me someone who doesn’t make that particular mistake) and photos are going to be imperfect. Just read the post and take away something valuable. The whole point is this is a quick, thrifty meal that is easily modified. That’s it. Grammar critics and photo experts should take it down a notch and just try the recipe!

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 28 May 2011 10:48:27 +0000

Sometimes I wonder if Trent intentionally leaves drips because it drives the critical people bonkers–it doesn’t seem to bother me so much because I know this isn’t a cooking blog and I remember how little time there is between serving and eating with hungry children.
It is well-known that those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones: in this case…#2–those who critize should take time to spell check.
I have taken to eating beans and rice almost every day–I neve thought about throwing a few nuts in with it. It’s worth a try.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 28 May 2011 02:02:04 +0000

I agree with #2 Gretchen. If you made minor adjustments, like wiping off the drips or arranging the food slightly better, to your pictures your food would look more attractive. I know this isn’t a food blog, but I think it would help make the food look more appetizing :)

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:03:48 +0000

Sounds like a great way to use up all those little bits of leftovers without feeling like you are eating leftovers. I really enjoy this recipe series, but agree that a quick wipe off of the bowl would make for a much more appetizing presentation. For both the blog and your family!

By: asrai

asrai — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:52:06 +0000

Whatever it looks like in the picture or is called, it looks like something I might like to eat, but my family wouldnt. *sigh* thanks for the share.

Omitting critism of comments.

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:34:01 +0000

Obnoxious number 2:

1. Again, “If it’s just for my kids and my wife and I, ” should be … and me.

2. Take 2 seconds to wipe off the bowl in the last shot to just improve the quality of your picutres.

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:49:27 +0000

I know this is going to be an obnoxious comment… but please please don’t call this jambalaya. Jambalaya is never wet or soup-like and it never has beans!