Hi Christine. Bob is such a great name for a cat. My Bob is a 7 year old (ish) tuxedo rescue cat. We think he was mis-treated before being kicked out to live wild for a bit. He is my "you made it through rads" gift.

Thank you for your kind words. I love to help people if I can. Plus this site has helped me so much with all of the information available, and the kindness everyone has shown me.

I shall go soup shopping tomorrow and also dig out my recpie for cauliflower soup too. I'm craving warm foods. I'm relearning how to drink warm drinks again as my throat was so sensitive.

The taste thing, OK I'll continue to try and try to stop getting frustrated. The salty taste disappeared this morning (always the way) and may it stay away.
I love the buffet idea. I'll take my husband with me as I'm sure he'll be up for seeing me eat again

I hope you're well.