hi,

batch of brownies just came out of the oven.

cooking helps me
and
i suspect it helps others.

so,

what's cooking?

cu,
larry-b

Hi, I am a better cook than I use to be, because I started to look for things to cook that were softer. It gives more variety also. My husband is in trouble because he has gained quite a few pounds and vanity is working on him. This also kept me busy, so it is a good way to forget your troubles.I garden , vegtables and flowers.That is fun, rewarding and good exercise.Whats cooking, Apple pie, maybe Apple Dumplings, and Zuccini Bread.You can see I live in the North East and its Harvest time!

Not sure if you want to hear about this one.. the in-laws came over a couple of weeks ago, and mother-in-law was commenting on how skinny I got. Apparently she's been thinking, because she's now come up with a plan...more chicken soup for me. Now that wouldn't be a big deal, but she's decided to start raising chickens so she can give my wife live chickens to cook. Of course fresh is better, right?

Just what I need, live chickens running around the apartment. Was interesting enough the night we had shrimp for dinner....

So, in China, same as everyplace else, chicken soup cures everything. Add the right type dried used to be something alive, and it's official medicine.

Sometimes it doesn't pay to ask what's for dinner.
Bob

ok,

i started life in the North East and thus appreciate the fine apples up there this time of year (cider too).

Bob maybe a hobo with chicken soup,
however my first home as a kid was a converted chicken coop... yes a real hillbilly! food kept cold in the creek... my uncle added on to the place and raised his family... never know looking at it that chickens lived there first.

anyway the brownies made with olive oil are gone.

i'll have to make some more.
cu,
larryb

For those who are having great difficulty eating much solids - my husband thrived on yes..the "proverbial" chicken soup (the kind with the skinny noodles in it), ice cream (melted down), Rice Krispies cereal (in milk of course!), glasses of Ovaltine....and one of his favorites that actually gives him no trouble to eat is....catfish (pan fried with a little oil or butter). He LOVES that, and it is so easy for him to eat. Just thought I'd share these ideas for anyone interested. Also - another member was kind enough to share a recipe called a "Mega-Shake" which is LOADED with calories (1300 per 20 oz. serving) and might be helpful for anyone looking to gain weight or maintain the weight they are at now. If anyone is interested, please let me know - since I saved the recipe, and I'll be happy to share it.

Hi
Vegies dont do chicken soup! What do vegitarian cannibals eat? Swedes! Sorry guys. I cant tolerate much in the way of sweet things so the good bit is no chocolate, my Mom always says something good comes out of everything, but she still is eating the chocolate. Nice to meet you all see you again soon.

Gainer`s Fuel from Twin Labs........along with Jevity Plus and Gainer`s Fuel via G tube, I`ve gone from 118 lbs two years ago to 185, and still got the tube..........Packer

Hi Donna Jean,

I'd love that recipe for the 1300 calorie drink. I have a friend who is a 5 years head and neck cancer survivor, unknown primary like me, who just underwent gall bladder surgery. He is down to 90 lbs. He could sure use it. Either post on this thread or send it to me at [email protected]. If it is tasty, I'd post it. All those folks doing radiation can use it.

Helen C.
Your veggie people can make vegetable broth. One of the things that makes chicken soup so healthy is all those good carrots, onions, celery, etc. that goes into the pot. Just add more and leave out the chicken.

Eileen

Hi Eileen. Here is the recipe for the "Mega-Shake" that you requested, and for anyone else interested.

Blend Together:

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 cups ice-cream
1 TBSP. malted milk
2 TBSP Ovaltine
1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast

This provides 1300 calories per 20 oz. serving.

Thanks again to Mandi for providing this recipe back in March 2003.

I just bought a juicer for my husband and I would appreciate any recipes using vegetables and juices that can taste pretty good. His taste buds or working but he can not eat solids and I am trying to offer some healthy foods for him. His swallowing is good, it is the processing with the tongue and chewing that are difficult. He does drink alot of Ensure type products mixed milk, ice cream, protein powder, some fruits, I just want to give him a variety. I hope someday he will be able to eat better. I hate the fact he can not enjoy food but I am glad he is around, he is a treasure to me.
Becky