Comments on: Podcast 81: Napa Valley Adventures and Manic Mommies Escape

By: Cigars Online

Cigars Online — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:18:10 +0000

I wish there was a mommies get away in Houston that didn’t cost an arm and a leg! I would love to get away and just cook for a few days.. be with other adults and have a great time!
-Sylvia

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:32:09 +0000

I had so much fun meeting the two of you at the Escape! So exciting! I made the Quick Apple Sausage Quesadillas the first night I was back in Michigan (from memory!) and they were awesome. Everyone loved them. Thanks for another great recipe!

By: The Meal Makeover Moms

The Meal Makeover Moms — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:13:48 +0000

Hey Laura, the gluten-free restaurant was Pica Pica at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Fabulous! As far as grating veggies without losing a finger, Janice recently purchased white cotton gloves that she wears while grating veggies and cheese. So far, she still has all her fingertips!

By: The Meal Makeover Moms

The Meal Makeover Moms — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:52 +0000

Thanks for all your great comments.
We’re glad Adriana pointed out the great fact that at Pica Pica Maize Kitchen, everything on the menu is AOK for people with wheat/gluten allergies and sensitivities. We really loved our sandwiches made with the various corn bread options.
As for the Brussels sprouts recipe, no we don’t have it. But perhaps we can create a similar recipe some day soon.

By: The Meal Makeover Moms

The Meal Makeover Moms — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:24:42 +0000

Corinne: We’re jealous of the fact that you live near Napa! As for Chez Panisse, we suspect you’d have no problem getting into the more casual upstairs cafe. Let us know if you have any luck getting over there the next time you’re home.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:59:04 +0000

Wow, a picture of me on the blog! And you mentioned me in the show What a treat it was to see you, meet you, watch you demo a recipe in person. I am making that very recipe tonight and could not be more thrilled to be a part of this community of moms. Hooray for the Meal Makeover Moms!

By: Laura Lagano

Laura Lagano — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:28 +0000

Hi Liz & Janice,

Certainly looks like you ate a lot of awesome food. Lucky you! Do you have the recipe for the shaved Brussels sprouts? Though, I’m concerned that I’ll have bloody finger tips after grating the vegetables. Provide some tips for avoiding that.

What’s the gluten-free menu that’s mentioned above? I’m starting a gluten-free restaurant guest blogging section on my blog.

Love, Laura

By: Adriana Lopez Vermut

Adriana Lopez Vermut — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:23:05 +0000

Thank you so much for posting Pica Pica on your blog, and next to such amazing restaurants like Bottega and Chez Panise.

I wanted to let you know that everything n our menu is 100% wheat and gluten free, which is important for a lot of families looking for eat-out options for the children that have celiac disease. There is no cross-contamination risk in our kitchen. And kids love to eat the maize’wich or the arepa with cheese and ham (I have two little ones and they love it!).

Thanks again,
Adriana

By: Corinne @ Green Grapes Blog

Corinne @ Green Grapes Blog — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:08 +0000

Great Post! Those dishes look scrumptious! I am so glad you had such a great time in Napa! As a Marin County native and frequent Napa visitor (when I’m home, currently I’m a senior dietetic intern at Tufts), I just had to comment! Next time I’m home, I will aim for Chez Panisse–it used to be SO difficult to get in there! Months needed on the waiting list–maybe next time I’ll be lucky. And, I adore the Edible Schoolyard! Fresh produce and gardens is one thing I can’t get enough of in the San Francisco Bay Area. And, they’re always so creative! Finally, those quesadillas look delicious–I will try them out with my toddler cousin … he is quite the picky eater.
Best,
Corinne