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Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.


I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.


Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.

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Nacy, I tried the PB2 years ago when DH was recovering from surgery. I used it for frozen chocolate banana smoothies to get him some extra calories and protein. It was so good…too good.
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Golden, I bought the PB2 , with peanut and coco powder.

Looking for more alternatives for protein that is not from cheese. ( I love cheese)

So I sprinkled it on a cut up banana yesterday, gotta tell you it was actually delicious. Then I sprinkled it on a small dish of chocolate ice cream, omg that was awesome.

So far I give it a 👍. Going to get some almond milk today , try smoothies.
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nacy -have seen it but never used it. I have used Fatso - maple flavoured.

Made coconut chicken veg soup for me last night and just had some this morning. Soup is my comfort food. R got curried chicken, and carrot/cabbage fritters last night, I've found a few more things that are contributing to the sinus headaches. Been free of them for a few days now.

Going to clean out my "baking cupboard" and organize it better. Maybe I'll bake more then! R is still working on the last batch of PB cookies. He puts them with yogurt in his smoothie and says it tastes like cookies and cream.
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Do any of you use PB2, it's a peanut butter/coco protein powder, and what do you use it for, protein shakes, or other possiblitys?
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I love soup!! But I like it thick as well, hubs likes it thin. The only thin soup I like without adding saltines is cream of tomato,, I love to sip it from a mug! I love chili as well.
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Corn on the cob - I have done it in the microwave now for years. Love corn. Popcorn is a fave snack too.

Love thin soups - lots of tasty broth. R likes soup so thick it is almost a stew - throw everything into it.
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Similar to corn pudding, but less pudding like. Lol

1 can regular corn, I can cream corn, 2 eggs, lots of crushed crackers, evaporated milk, and sharp cheese.

More crackers and cheese and butter with paprika.

It was absolutely delicious.
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I still like my corn boiled in a pot better than any other method, but then when I'm having corn I'm having at least 3 cobs 🌽🌽🌽.....🌽
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Yes Nacy. Scalloped corn, creamed corn, corn pudding made with corn meal, corn fritters, fresh corn on the cob - all staples on a farm table depending on the time of year. All delicious!

cwillie, how do you prepare your corn on the cob? I had always done it in a pot on the stove like mom and GM until my SIL told me how to do it in the microwave. So much faster and easier - Yay for technology but I felt so dumb!
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You mean something similar to corn pudding Anxietynacy?.... I've made that before. Some people in my family have to have creamed corn they can spoon over their mashed potatoes so that's the way I usually serve it, but I'd rather eat my corn on the cob.
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Hey all you cookers, have you ever made scalloped corn before?

This was my first, and I gotta tell ya it was delicious
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BTW Nacy, my DD said the same thing about soup that you did! And you know what? I think I agree! With the exception of a few thick, hearty soups like split pea with ham or clam chowder or potato, they are a lot of time and work but not ever quite as satisfying as I thought they would be.
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Peasuep, I'm sure it was bittersweet, great to be with them, but glad when they are gone. you have so much going on , next time it might be best to order food. You have to start doing what is easiest for you now, you have enough on your plate!
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Who knows?! I’d really like the evening off.
I spent a lot of time yesterday baking with GD and then half of this morning cleaning up! Cooking with kids is fun but messy and uses twice the usual number of dishes.
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Sounds good, nacy.

Turkey necks and sauerkraut here. It's so easy and smells good!
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Scalpel corn, scalpel potatoes, and a cheaper piece of beef in the crockpot
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Yeah, I started drinking Gatorade aid yesterday, and today , much more energy.

Peasuep, when I was a kid I called soup pointless. I still get confused why so many people love soup. Maybe when I grow up I'll like it 😆

Anyways, my hubby needs to thank you, you were talking about desert, and I was thinking of things you could make, then I got a craving and made apple crisp.

Muchly enjoy your company!
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nacy, psue - nausea gone thankfully. I put electrolytes in my drinking water always. Crackers and toast are good. Trouble is with CFS/FM it's hard to know when the flu is over and the regular CFS/FM and allergies are back/still in operation. They feel somewhat the same. Nausea can be due to the CFS/FM.

I'm thinking the spicy chicken mole soup must be very good. Have a great visit.
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Tonight DD, GD and DM are coming for dinner. Spicy Chicken Mole’ soup and corn bread. Pacific Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato soup with cheese melted into it for GD whose little tastebuds can’t do spicy yet. I don’t know what I’m going to do about dessert……
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Golden, you must have been hit hard with that one. Does drinking something carbonated help? I know mom always gave us 7up and toast or saltines.

Nacy, I gave my kids Pedialyte and it did seem to help. When they finally asked for peanut butter on toast I knew they were on the mend.

I hope you’re both back to your peppy selves soon!
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I hear you Golden, I have not been able to get my energy back since my bug. Started drinking Gatorade yesterday, not my favorite thing to drink, but it does help. That or Pedialyte
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Supper last night was 3 small cold boiled potatoes with some butter and salt. I have been having post flu nausea - a new experience. Strangely, the potatoes went down well. They were a childhood snack.
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Peasuep, Not bad, and I'm all better, 🙂 thanks for asking
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So….how were the meatballs? And how are you?
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I'm feeling a bit better 😁, so made meatballs, will see how I feel after I eat them or if I can even eat them, but progress is made!

Bundle, just get a stomach virus, spend 2 days in the bathroom. Then you will be good to go, eating 🥧 🥧
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peaseup,

taking notes. forgot about taking xmas dinner into account.

i think my only hope is to stop eating from today till thanksgiving.

bundle of joy
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Peasuep, sence I am not burnt out anymore, I gained 10 lbs, 5 I needed, I'm hoping this stomach bug I've got going on brings the extra 5 down a bit. 😂
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Bundle,
It depends on what you’re having for Christmas dinner!
For the last 5 years I’ve ended up with 5 extra lbs. at the end of every year that absolutely, positively does not budge unless I give up dinners all together.
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🙂 it's better i prepare...

How long will it take to work off Thanksgiving dinner?
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Homemade Chicken burritos with cabbage salad and avocado. And an Elysian Night Owl pumpkin ale for dessert.
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