Some of us had enlightened parents even in the 50s, 60s and 70s. That was pretty much what I heard. My mother went one step further, however, and made me a hamburger when they had liver and onions. The only thing that was expected was that I, at least, try everything. I didn't have to eat it if I didn't like it. I think it probably helped that my mother was a great cook and I pretty much liked everything else she made (except for some vegetables, all of which I now like) and I was always complimentary of her cooking, even as a kid.

how long do you need to thaw the frozen meat before grilling? I thought it was one full day (24 hours) by putting the frozen meat into the fridge.

your guidance is appreciated - I learn so much!

depends on the size of the package....it will often thaw in about 12. But you are correct...no matter what anyone says, the safest way to defrost is in the fridge . Never on the counter.

I either leave it out on the counter for a couple hours or just microwave it at half power until thawed (though the microwave seems to always cook the edges no matter how careful I think I'm being).

thanks you two. Fun contrasts but it�s ok :-)

my child requested cheeseburgers on roll-ppang and I will probably do oven fries again although I need to add parchment paper because it�s hard to fully get food remnants off the baking pan! I had that problem with the quiche and parchment paper would have been logical. I had already used parchment paper with baking banana bread so very sad that I didn�t use that knowledge for other baking. Sad!!!!

This is dangerous. I am sure you will say you have been doing it for years but you should know there is a risk. And I would not do it especially if serving anyone with any type of compromised immune system.

Surely your kid knows how to toast an English muffin.

it�s hard because the toaster plug is far for reaching.

Takeout:

Mushroom, bacon & goat cheese soup

Pan roasted & porcini dusted chicken breast with spinach, mushroom & cauliflower risotto

Very late dinner .
I made pizza on the grill...it was too big! And absolutely delicious .
roasted tomatoes with garlic,bacon , Italian sausage , pineapple, basil , goat cheese, pepperoncini. Super crispy crust.

As it's a special day, today we'll have grilled lobster tails, lamb roast with potato gratin and steamed veggies + tomato/garlic/red onion/ginger salad, mango parfait with flans

I was brought up that I had to eat everything that was served, even if I didn't like it. The worst for me was Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower. I loved Liver as it was a different taste for meat. I wouldn't be able to leave the table until I finished my dinner. I was the same with my son until he became a teenager and was taught to cook, then my wife and I would come home from work on certain days and dinner was ready for us. Of course, since he cooked, it was always something he liked.

BTW, I find the Ore-Ida French Fries and the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese commercials so appalling. You should not have to give in or bribe your kids to eat what's healthy. If they don't want to eat the food you cooked for them than they should be sent to their room with all forms of entertainment taken from them.

I have been doing it for years and I'm aware there is a theoretical risk but it's never been an issue for me. I wouldn't do it in a commercial kitchen for that reason, but neither do I work in a restaurant. Saying it's dangerous implies a high level of concern. That may be the case for some; I am minimally concerned for my own sake in this regard. As Mr. Gfunk says, you do you.

I do ensure that I don't leave it out after it's mostly thawed, unless I'm cooking it right away. Like one of my NOLS instructors once said after eating something he'd dropped on the ground, "if it were that easy, we'd all be dead by now".

Also, when I do put something frozen in the fridge to thaw, it takes 2-3 days. I can't plan that far ahead.

My 7 year old has been fully qualified on the use of the toaster for 2+ years. She can also run her own loads of laundry, too.

very impressive! Proud parents unite :-)

last night�s supper was simpler -
cheeseburger sliders (roll-ppang) and oven fries
roasted cauliflower, with a future request for Stephanie Izard�s cauliflower
tortilla chips & avocado salsa
organic cherries
haagen daaz (chocolate) for our child�s dessert.

white popcorn - the bob�s red mill white popcorn that one of the Jens suggested. The kernels are definitely larger than the Safeway Organic model and the popcorn color is super white. I�m sure it tasted good and I didn�t have any.

So you all three had the same thing for dinner? Yay!
Just curious..does your kid eat anything beyond cheeseburgers or is this just a phase?