Amy,

Thanks for helping me decide I needed to start posting - like you see, now I won't shut up! In answer to your post - I have mentioned to the docs about the nutrition area and they said they appreciated the input - once Dr. S was joking around and said if it was him, he would be figuring out how to pour a margarita down the darned tube! Anyway - wow, raising a 14 year old and an 18 month old - what a chore - I'm sure you'll receive many blessing while doing so though. My 20 year old is in school at Fayetteville and pretty much takes care of herself but I have a 16 and 14 year old here at home - keeps me on my toes.

Here is an easy baked fish recipe that I love-I have used both catfish and tilapia - both frozen fillets I got at Wal-Mart - I put soft-cooked broccoli and squash with this and usually some kind of slippery pasta - has become one of my comfort meals

catfish
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup melted butter

Pat fish dry. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Dip fish in melted butter and roll in crumb mixture. Arrange fish in a well-greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish. Bake at 375 about 25 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. If using the tilapia fillets, I decrease the cooking time to about 20 minutes.

I never, repeat never baked fish prior to cancer - I grew up in Arkansas - we fry fish! But I have discovered that baked fish can be delicious.

One last note - isn't Arkansas beautiful today? The rain came through last nite and today is absolutely gorgeous - finally starting to see some fall colors - I was afraid the lack of rain this year would take away some of the color, but it is starting to show. I've taken the dog on one walk already, but it is so crisp and nice out, we're going again! Take care and tell John hello from me.

Pam