tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post4752128822539283075..comments2024-03-27T11:32:14.453+00:00Comments on Penniless Parenting: Perfect Homemade Italian DressingPenniless Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-77902476733363933402019-02-23T23:31:00.316+00:002019-02-23T23:31:00.316+00:00Are the "dried" spices listed actually g...Are the "dried" spices listed actually ground spices (basil, thyme, oregano)or do you use the dried leaves instead of ground? I assume parsley is the flakes, but confused about the others....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402425675628856075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-40299980721625552812017-03-12T21:52:54.015+00:002017-03-12T21:52:54.015+00:00Is it really better for your children to be shippi...Is it really better for your children to be shipping salt from the Himalayas and leaving such a huge carbon footprint? Adding in iodine to salt was done because children had iodine deficiencies. There is nothing wrong with table salt. Do other forms of salt have more natural minerals, yes. But don't shame someone for saying they can't afford these things. We're all doing the best we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-39057739986277469492017-02-01T23:09:21.689+00:002017-02-01T23:09:21.689+00:00I made this dressing to use as a marinade, and eve...I made this dressing to use as a marinade, and even though I usually don't like Italian dressing for salad, I really liked this one. Thanks! I am already on my second bottle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-83907677057874570472016-01-17T02:28:18.253+00:002016-01-17T02:28:18.253+00:00Has anyone tried adding a little Dijon mustard to ...Has anyone tried adding a little Dijon mustard to help emulsify? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261151595447550324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-26078783862412664572016-01-06T19:07:19.059+00:002016-01-06T19:07:19.059+00:00I put the bottle of dressing in a glass of hot wat...I put the bottle of dressing in a glass of hot water for about 5 mins - this re-liquifies the oil and clears the cloudiness it develops when it gets cold.paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016960338421955633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-54350996783605685512016-01-06T19:05:40.229+00:002016-01-06T19:05:40.229+00:00When I take the bottle out of the fridge I put it ...When I take the bottle out of the fridge I put it in a glass of hot water for about 5 mins and then shake - this usually re-liquifies the oil and clears up the cloudiness it gets from being cold.paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016960338421955633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-4695512609934496012015-12-22T05:26:35.098+00:002015-12-22T05:26:35.098+00:00This comment thread is mindblowing. I'm not po...This comment thread is mindblowing. I'm not poor now, but I've been quite poor. I guess I should feel appreciation for those poor years because now I'm someone who understands that low-income people are often already doing everything they can. Pink salt? Telling someone doing the best she can that she's POISONING herself, and her family, by making homemade salad dressing? First ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-22485076974577677872015-08-14T14:44:32.618+00:002015-08-14T14:44:32.618+00:00Mine solidified also!!! No way can I make it smoot...Mine solidified also!!! No way can I make it smooth again!!! Very disappointed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-26490802669239531882015-08-01T18:22:25.957+00:002015-08-01T18:22:25.957+00:00Fantastic! Trying to go soy free and cut back on p...Fantastic! Trying to go soy free and cut back on processed foods. My mother likes to cook with zesty Italian dressing, so I'm going to try this and see if we like it.Amandanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171971003112747208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-16260754083440672015-07-06T12:36:30.961+00:002015-07-06T12:36:30.961+00:00You ask about the affordable care act? Let me tell...You ask about the affordable care act? Let me tell ya......my husband and I have to PAY 1/3 of our check for insurance! plus a $3,000. deductible and then we have to pay 20% of all medical bills. If you have an employer that offers insurance and although they give you option to take it or not, you are forced to take it, otherwise we would be fined by our government for not having it. My sons Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-64314536530568750502015-07-02T01:55:05.679+00:002015-07-02T01:55:05.679+00:00You know, I never comment on these things, but one...You know, I never comment on these things, but one of you said you "splurge" when you take yourself to the doctor for bronchitis? Aren't you covered under the Affordable Care Act? I'm not making this political, but everything I see says that uninsured people are now covered, and have health care. My wife, and I don't have to worry about anything like that. We're veryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-55237341955787164422015-05-08T00:26:01.214+00:002015-05-08T00:26:01.214+00:00Unfortunately, I have to agree. It was terrible.Unfortunately, I have to agree. It was terrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-91376619249591919302015-04-22T23:04:55.119+00:002015-04-22T23:04:55.119+00:00I made this and stored in the refrigerator , but f...I made this and stored in the refrigerator , but free a couple of days it all clumped together and the herbs weeee at top with the rest of the water/oil at the bottom. Any thoughts , and is it supposed to be like that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-7790274127003745382015-04-03T03:40:44.215+00:002015-04-03T03:40:44.215+00:00Olive oil will harden in the fridge so I use mostl...Olive oil will harden in the fridge so I use mostly organic veggie oil with a splash of olive oil. I have read that garlic and fresh herbs can harbor bugs like botchullism and E. coli so it seems best to keep it in the fridge. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-30150142804445221442015-03-03T11:19:32.274+00:002015-03-03T11:19:32.274+00:00Yum, thanks for this, good to get a little Italian...Yum, thanks for this, good to get a little Italian fusion into my salads! Trademark Solicitorhttp://www.eip.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-19655011404605056922015-02-11T01:55:25.087+00:002015-02-11T01:55:25.087+00:00Made the dressing at the weekend and put it in the...Made the dressing at the weekend and put it in the fridge - checked it this morning and the oil has solidified at the top of the bottle - does it have to be kept in the fridge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-31070116580787137252015-02-08T00:44:53.853+00:002015-02-08T00:44:53.853+00:00I used course sea salt, dropped the thyme and suga...I used course sea salt, dropped the thyme and sugar (out of sugar, and had no thyme in the kitchen, either) but had all the other ingredients. Used Crisco olive oil and vegetable oil. Turned out fantastic. Made spaghetti noodles and used them as a base for pasta salad, with Kraft 3-cheese sprinkle cheese blend. My kids ate it up, and they do not like salad or dressing at all. So easy and cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-57310883376477352442014-12-13T15:41:52.599+00:002014-12-13T15:41:52.599+00:00Its less the iodine that is a problem, but the fac...Its less the iodine that is a problem, but the fact that it is both bleached to remove nutrients that are naturally found in salt, as well as the other ingredients. "Morton® Iodized Salt contains potassium iodide, dextrose to stabilize the iodide and calcium silicate which is an anti-caking agent. This product is fine for baking, cooking and for the table."Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-52578240102686605572014-12-13T13:51:02.869+00:002014-12-13T13:51:02.869+00:00the person that said Iodized salt is bad for you i...the person that said Iodized salt is bad for you is wrong...iodize salt has a nutrient of iodide which is to help against thyroid cancer and diseases....don't believe me...look up what people are buying to help block the radiation from the Japan nuclear power plant that blew up...Fukashima...that is something the government doesn't want you to know...so yes put iodize salt in your food!..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-70677826466896695432014-10-10T17:46:19.977+00:002014-10-10T17:46:19.977+00:00BJs Wholesale Club sells Pink Salt pretty inexpens...BJs Wholesale Club sells Pink Salt pretty inexpensively in a grinder. Mine lasted 6 months. beebeefoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-34014345462606055682014-09-20T14:16:45.775+00:002014-09-20T14:16:45.775+00:00Thank you for this recipe. We have been use recip...Thank you for this recipe. We have been use recipe for a year or so. However, lastly be been adding Mayoisne and make it a Creamy Italian. YummyKayhttps://www.lillarose.biz/bevjacquesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-59931507806450944902014-08-15T03:00:46.671+00:002014-08-15T03:00:46.671+00:00Love this recipe! I have tried it three times and ...Love this recipe! I have tried it three times and each time a bit different...I didn't care for the olive oil as much since it was heavy...I think I may have used sunflower oil or vegetable oil. Thanks for sharing it...I am so happy I found it. I don't buy anything I can make (soap, detergent, mineral make-up, creams, hair gel...) I used hemp seed oil and rice vinegar, minus the garlic MaritaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504883244625103204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-18857402460589017732014-08-11T19:01:06.229+00:002014-08-11T19:01:06.229+00:00I use the Good Seasonings cruet to measure my oil,...I use the Good Seasonings cruet to measure my oil, vinegar & water and just use that to shake all the rest of it up. There are markings right on the side of the bottle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-39306716692084694252014-08-03T18:23:32.053+00:002014-08-03T18:23:32.053+00:00Hi, thank you for the recipe, I've tried this ...Hi, thank you for the recipe, I've tried this recipe for 3 batches already and make mine into perfection (to my palate). <br />I don't use any salt, I add more portion of honey (since I like it slightly sweet), I reduce a little portion of vinegar (I use apple vinegar) and I add chopped pickle garlic to add more taste. But I don't shake it though, I just put my hand-blender on ^_^Miahttp://www.miakusumawati.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300660817354328186.post-86627870273983035062014-08-01T14:15:00.334+00:002014-08-01T14:15:00.334+00:00I made this recipe to put into pasta salad. We are...I made this recipe to put into pasta salad. We are on a very tight budget and I did not have any bottled dressing. I used extra virgin olive oil and measured everything perfectly. It tastes horrible. Sorry, but this is the worst tasting salad dressing that I have tried. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com