Michelle- Sorry you werent able to finish your last chemo, I too had low counts and had to put off chemo a couple of times, and your right they will give you the nueprin (sp) shot i had to do that 6 days in a row, i was suppose to do 7 but told them i couldnt do it because the pain got so bad. Hope your counts are back up. Did you have a feeling they were low? I ask because everytime mine were that low i knew it, my body felt so run down and just not right, I would tell hubby, i know my counts are bad i can feel it.

Carberry- Do you mind sharing your zuccini squares? That sounds good. Ok now what is the "hump" must be a east coast thing, because the "hump" on the west coast means a little different at least i think if its the same thats one hecka of a party LOL!  The floating buffett sounds fun too.

Havnt been feeling to great the last couple of days, nothing worse than having a bad cold in the summer time. Been doing a lot of sleeping and blowing my nose, and coughing. I have got to get better for tomorrows night out.

Eating left overs from yesterdays pot roast in a crock pot that had pea, carrots, and green beans. Then made twice baked potatoes- You can put it on the grill so you dont have to turn on the oven, or microwave them. I scoop out all the potatoe in a bowl and add, butter, milk, sour cream, parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese, put it bak in the skin, at this point you ccan wrap it in foil and put it on a grill or in the oven. Everything tasted good even with a cold.

WOW, Seaside. I am totally into this pizza idea. I can even make it vegetarian. I use Quorn products, has anyone else ever heard of them/used them? If yes, what's your fav Quorn recipe?

 One of mine is Greek Beans. If you'd rather eat it with actual ground meat, just substitute that for the Quorn grounds.

Lisa

www.pinkkitchen.info

Debbie - I was feeling pretty good, other than just a bit of fatigue. My red count is low despite my diligence in eating high protein, high iron foods.  Actually it was low when they tested me before the first treatment, so it may be normal for me.   I learned yesterday that there are some food pairings that help with absorption, so I'll be focusing on adding some vitamin c foods to my plate.  As for the low whites, I did have one clue.  I scraped the back of my heel on the weekend, so I put on a dab of antibiotic cream and a bandaid. Now normally it would be healed in a day or two but on Wednesday it was still red and tender.  So I was a little suspicious.  But otherwise I felt fine.  I had been extremely busy for the last week with all the lake company and got through that without any real sense of overwhelming fatigue. 

Yesterday I picked up my mom and took her to the beach.  We had lobster and clams, then sat on the beach for an hour, then we got ice cream.  It was a spectacular 75 degree day with a slight ocean breeze and perfectly blue skies.  She loved it!

Not much going on today.  I need to get a baby gift for my best friend's daughter who delivered a healthy baby girl on Tuesday after a very difficult pregnancy.  We are all relieved and I am looking forward to seeing the baby...apparently Kim plans on attending the shower with baby Madison.  I have known Kim since she was a month old (she's almost 40) and I plan on being an honorary auntie!  Everyone says her husband and mine look like brothers, so it's perfectly justified 

 Michelle

JoyceK and LuvRVing... how nice to read of your newfound friendship.  

 I've been browsing this thread.  I used to love to cook and actually cheffed at a very flexible progresive continental restuarant.. (the owner was lebanese and the original chef cooked for Jackie Onassis and Ari.. he was Spanich but trained in France.  I have 5 big eaters at my house and I really need to cook daily so I am always looking for ideas.  I am so much 'weaker' and don't really like to eat so I don't find the same joy in cooking that I used to. Fortunately my two bigeater boys (and girl) like to cook.  They'll grill, sautee or cook bacon.. the chore-y parts.

anyway, I've been loving the recipes.. So many good ones.

Apple - so glad to see you post on this thread!  I lived in Blue Springs for 17 years and when I first joined here, I saw you and have quietly followed lots of your threads.  I wish we had gotten together before I moved to NH. I know you are on a rough road and I hope your current chemo kicks some a$$.

Speaking of bacon, if you haven't tried it, be sure to get some Burger Smokehouse Pepper Bacon.  It is absolutely the best, a local Missouri product, and available in your local Price Choppers.

Hugs,

Michelle

LOL.... carberry and Debbie.... I wonder if maybe the term is a regional one.... We've always referred to Wednesday as 'hump' day and never thought a thing of it... But, now I see where that term could raise a brow or two!! Toooooo funny!



sdstarfish,



Another favorite of mine that we do quite a bit is grilled pizza using pesto for the sauce then top with chopped artichoke hearts (not marinated), sliced black olives and mozzarella..... Soooooo good!

Lisa- Your link with recipes looked good, my dad is a vegetarian so im always looking for new ideas when he comes to visit, the papaya enchiladas sound really interresting, i have seen the almond cheese here in the health food stores but was not sure if it was good or not, i'm going to try it.

Teka- See i want the only one thinking that LOL!

Michelle- When i got a little tiny paper cut on my finger while going through chemo it didnt heal for days, i was worried about an infection but it turned out ok. Your day with your mom is so sweet, i can just see you sitting there eating icecream with her on the beach,,,,what a great day!

Rushell- OMG< your stew looks amazing, so, i guess asking what the secret ingredients are is out of the question? LOL! 

Apple- Like Michelle said i followed your threads as well since i have been here, you have always gave such great advice and info, and i loved watching you play the piano, you are so amazing and talented. Have you tryed Lauries, Salsa chicken it is so easy to make and really great i think your kids might enjoy it takes no time to make too.

Carberry- Thanks for clarifying.. LOL!.. Your get togethers sound like fun! Thank-you for the recipe on your zuccini squares.

Seaside- Do you live on the west coast? I do, so i guess im just out of the loop, i never heard of hump night,,, Well, at least not the one you are all refering to,,LOL!

We went out tonght and i had the best steamer clams, the juice was great, also had raw oysters, which i dont like typically but these were tiny and i fell in love with the taste, Those were appetizers, then i had blackened Ahi with a mango Aioli, my gosh they were so good. 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Chabba- Wow really, if you ever get this way, we should hook up for lunch/dinner sometime, When you mentioned Ocean front room with fireplace made me wonder if you stayed at Chinook Winds Casino? When we first moved here a year ago, we stayed there for a month and i loved it, this place is second best to hawaii. I do hear the weather here gets really scary at times like 80-90 miles an hour winds, not looking forward to that! but so far it has been just wonderful here. Hmm i guess im the only one with out a clue here on the "Hump Day" haha! 

Hi,

Finally fresh sweet corn.   Delicious!   Enjoy last July weekend.

Rushell - your mention of summer savory reminds me that I want to make French Canadian "salted herbs" this year.  When I was a kid, my grandmother would make them and seal the jar with waxed paper.  She would send them to us in Texas, and my mom would use them to flavor soups and stews.

Check out www.saltedherbs.com     

I don't remember carrots being in my grandmother's concoction, but I'm sure it doesn't hurt it a bit.

I think these would be great added to omelets.  

Michelle

Rushnell- LOL! Thank-you for the ingredients, I'm going to make that next week, I have never heard of  summer savory, I have heard of savory but not summer are they 2 different spices? Also dont think i even have savory in my cupboard and never tried, will have to buy it so i can experiment.

Michelle- Funny we went to a American cuisine restaurant but had a hawaii singer LOL! He's great though we love him, he is blind and plays the piano bar and everyone sings around the piano bar, its so cool, i even get up and sing "Sweet lady of Waihole" Every laughs every time i get up there to sing it. We have such a great time. And we both had a mango sauce last night!

Chinook Winds, is where my hubby is F&B director, the bad thing is its only about a 3 minute drive so once in awhile when i cant sleep i go there, he knows and dosnt mind, i only have icetea and play the penny machines, but it is nice to sit there and have some time to myself. You ever get out this way, we can go win BIG together LOL!

Ducky- Cacuzza? Wow another new word for me this week! ? No calories and low fat, What is it?

It is squash.............zucchini............here it is..(use about 4/5 squash)

large frying pan

1/4 cup good oil

6 cloves garlic

1 medium onion

fresh basil.......dry if no fresh

salt pepper

1 large can of whole tomatoes............squeeze them between your fingers before adding.

2 fresh tomatoes (plum, or Jersey if they are available cut in small pieces.

heat oil, add garlic/onion.......let simmer (don't burn).................

add all tomatoes, fresh and canned.

add basil

slice squash thin slices (like a cucumber)

add squash to the pan, stir around, cover, let soften........................removed lid, and reduce the liquid but don't dry out,...............................enjoy.

duckyb1,

Yum Yum!

Sorry about the bold letters dont know how that happened! It looks as if i was really excited about my breakfast LOL!

Hey Duckie!! Good to hear from you!! Since American Idol finished, We don't seem to 'run into each other' too often!!



That squash recipe sounds fabulous!! Definitely will be making that! I had to look up cucuzza... So that's my new thing that I learned today!



Michelle,



Going to add that movie to my list.... Hoping that your white counts are rising each day!!