Hi, Amy C. Tell us what his favorite foods are-maybe we can adapt them into recipes he can manage and enjoy. One of the things John could easily swallow after rad tx. ended was Angel hair pasta noodles covered in a rich, slippery sauce [either cream based or tomato based] depending on his taste buds. When he made shakes, he experimented with different ice cream toppings to mix in [good additional calories} and blend in the blender. Soft Mashed potatoes and [I cheated] canned gravies are a possibility. There is alot of trial and error- we had fuzzy things in our fridge also. If his throat is sore, not much is going to go down well. I know that many people here have taken a pain med. or a mouth swish prior to eating to dull the pain of swallowing. How is his weight holding- I know his attitude is rocky at present- hope you are coping O.K. Amy in the Ozarks