So...whats for dinner?
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I will type my recipe for Swedish Apple Pie as a document so I can copy and paste here.
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Joyce- It is foggy here too. makes me want to lay in bed all day but have errands to run.
Laurie- Sometimes i take a raincheck but these people are such a riot, Diane is caucasion and 57 but George (her husband) is African american and hes 92 we met them about 6 months ago while listining to our friend brett sing, george got up to sing and the looks on everyones faces when he sang was unbelievable they always give him standing ovations, hes a great singer, he also has made a couple of movies, but he is so awesome and me and chuck really love these guys, couldnt pass up a fun night with them, we call them our "Old friends" they make us feel young LOL! Not a good sign when it gets in your lungs, as michelle says take some musinex it does help.
Apple- minestrone soup sounds really good right now, its that time of year!
Carrie- Happy birthday to your DH bil- your dinner sounds great, my dh dosnt care for dark meat either but i sneak it in now and again, more flavor!
Michelle-You made my mouth water with your descriptions of the apples, you described it like a "Fine wine" Thanks!- Good luck today with Rads, hope you are feeling good and getting some rest
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SWEDISH APPLE PIE
FILL PIE PLATE ¾ FULL OF APPLES OF YOUR CHOICE
1 TB SUGAR
1 TSP CINNAMON
MIX TOGETHER AND SPRINKLE OVER APPLES/SOMETIMES I ADD MORE
MELT ¾ CUP BUTTER 1 & ½ STICKS
1C SUGAR
1C FLOUR
1 EGG
1/2C CHOPPED NUTS OPTIONAL
POUR OVER TOP, WILL BE THICK, BUT WILL SPREAD WHILE BAKING
BAKE @ 350 FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES.0 -
deborye- That is the exact recipe I use!!!
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Deborye - that looks yummy! I will be making it this week!
Debbie - that was a mighty fine cut and paste job that I did with those apple descriptions...lol! I just eat them, not analyze them...although once I saw these descriptions and thought about the apples, I did kinda get it!
Laurie - hope the kiddies liked the chicken tenders!
My radiation oncology appointment was...long! He was running an hour late, and then he spent an hour with us. I had LOTS of questions, and really put him to the test. He wants me to have a PET/CT scan which will be scheduled for sometime during the week after next (last chemo). And he totally agreed that mine is a complicated situation and I should get a second opinion from Dana Farber. So his office will work with the local DF folks to make sure it gets scheduled. He said that I could have chest wall radiation because the mastectomy removed the tissue that had already been radiated. I asked about "splashover"... you can't tell me that those little radioactive seeds didn't leak radiation out of that balloon and into other areas of my chest cavity! I know my esophagus was affected for two weeks. And oh, let's not even talk about the chances of SEs like a 1 in 3 chance that rads will kill my thyroid. And then there is Kara Kennedy, who died a few days ago at the age of 51 after being treated for lung cancer 9 years ago. Her "heart gave out" - that is what the family said. And tonight's news reported on her death and cardiac toxicity due to chemo and radiation, and a new oncology specialty called cardioncology!!! There's more but I'll spare you, or you can read my blog later and I'll have more details there. Like the first DF oncologist told me, the radiation will be complicated.
So when we got back, we took advantage of the absolutely beautiful weather here today and took a boat ride...about 1 1/2 hours or so! It was so relaxing and there are so few boats out on the lake these days. Our little electric motor just quietly trolled the shoreline and we enjoyed every minute.
Leftovers for dinner tonight. Oh yes, we did stop for ice cream after the RO appointment. I'm not sure there will be very many more days this year as nice as today!
Michelle
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I use Splenda and less then what it calls for sugar.
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You read my mind - I will use 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar for the apples and Splenda for the topping. I love the richness of brown sugar, and that little bit will be ok.
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Michelle- that is so scary to me. I'm sooo- sorry your appointment went so long but even more sorry that you are having to try to figure all of this out. Another moment where I am left shaking my head in disbelief at what women have to endure to fight this bastard disease. (Sorry for the language.)
The chicken tenders came out awesome. I did the recipe onthe back of the Bisquick box, only I fired the tenders lightly before baking and they were yummmmmy! I always know I did a good job with dinner when my husband complains after, for at least an hour, that he ate too much! lol!! The boys each ate two and their corn which is more than they have eaten in the three days. They wouldn't even eat their grilled cheeses at lunch today. I felt so bad for them, today seemed worse than yesterday for them. I go back and forth. But they seemed on the upside of it before bedtime. A lot less coughing and being a little silly instead of laying around.
Deborye- You are a better person then I to substitute! I pour the sugar in
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yha- I didn't fire the chicken first I fried it. Duh.
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All of a sudden I thought it was a cooking show, they use that expression all the time...lol! Glad your chicken tenders were a hit.
As for the rads, the ultimate insult is that they tattoo markers all over you -yup, permanent tattoos. I think I am going to negotiate for a sharpie and tape... I have visions of about 20 tatts with all the areas he wants to blast. If I agree to all this, he can be flexible...LOL!!!
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Lauriek, that picture is scarey! I have never seen lightning damage like that before. Hope things are all fixed now.
Had a rads simulation on Monday. They gave me 5 tattoos. They told me it would look like a freckle, but it's black. Who ever heard of a black freckle? Looks more like a black head. They are doing another simulation in 2 weeks and going to put a few more tattoos on they said. I probably should have asked for sharpie and tape too.
Had flounder for dinner tonight with some broccoli and a spinach and tomato salad. Was supposed to try some mashed turnips, but they weren't cooked and had to go to back to school night, so had to throw them away. Disappointed about that. Was really looking forward to trying them. Oh, well, still have a few more to try tomorrow.
We have an apple orchard near our house too that sells really delicious pies. Our favorite is apple caramel walnut. Really good. So many varieties of apples to choose from too. Right now my favorite is the pink ladies.
Have a great night everyone!
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Michelle- 20? Holy Moly. My Mom had rads a few times and I remember her tattoos, that they were the size of a pin head- very small. But that was also, a few years ago and allof hers were on her trunk where they really, would never be exposed. Although now that I am thinking about it, she had WBR and I don't even remember those tats. Thankfully he's flexable- but still wow.
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Oh I don't know how flexible he is. But I may say, use a Sharpie or I'm outta here, he may become flexible...LOL! There is no reason for tattoos. Many places use a Sharpie, so ya know it works!
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Got my tattoos a year ago in July - 5 of them. Four have faded out, the only one I can find is the lowest, looks like a blue-gray pinprick.
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Michelle I also have tattoos 3 of them the one in the middle of my chest is so small that i cant even find it then I have them on ea side under my arms and they are low under bra line or bathing suit, no one notices them as they are tiny pin point marks. i do know they can use the perm markers though and put a peice of duo derm over them so you can shower. Good luck through this process, lots easier than chemo, just busier, as I had to go every day for 5 weeks.
That apple pie recipe sounds amazing. what is the recommended apple to use that will hold up and keep its shape and not turn to applesauce?
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Carrie - he's talking about 7 weeks, and with 4 separate areas to target including my supra-clavicle area so there would be some on my neck, I am estimating the number of tattoos. Yea, I realize I'm the only one that would notice...it's just that it's not necessary and I sure as heck don't need another permanent reminder. I guess it's the little things...
My favorite apple for cooking is definitely a Granny Smith. Just the right tart/sweet and the ability to hold its shape. Cortlands are good but are not always available. The MacIntosh/Macoun varieties are better for applesauce.
Michelle
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Michelle- You are absolutly right, sometimes it is the little things. Stick to your guns!!
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Deborye..................ditto same drug................
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Fishtastic Wednesdays have been temporarily moved to Thursdays :P Tonight is good ol steamers, baked stuffed cod/scallops, cous cous and steamed zucchini.
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Michelle, I agree, if not necessary then use option #2. I cried the day I got mine (was never given an alternative) I didnt cry because of the tattoos but the insensitivity of the rad tech, who kept telling me to "chill, its no big deal" I was lying on the table looking at the ceiling and they told me to not move, while everyone (about 5 people) were going around me marking and planning and I asked them to please tell me when they were going to actually poke me with the tattoo needle, and they didnt, and the next thing I knew I was getting stabbed right over my breast bone....hurt like hell and I cried like a baby! Maybe I was just hormonal or just plain bitchy....but wish I had taken someone with me.
Anyways...been mowing lawn all day till downpour brought me in, so tonight I think will just do BLT's. maybe a side salad.
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Michelle - I always use a combination of apples whenever I make an apple pie. I always include granny smith, then add one or two different other varieties - cortland, rome, gala, braeburn - just about any really firm baking apple. The best apple pie I ever made was made with about 4 different kinds of apples I had hanging around in my fridge. Of course, I didn't note which varieties they were, so I've never been able to duplicate that pie.
I'm just heading out for dinner with my 92 year old Dad tonight. I didn't pick anything up for dinner so we'll be at a local restaurant called Spud's. His favorite. All the waitresses know him and cater to him. One of my brothers or I is there with him at least 3 times a week. God help us if there's a new hostess who sits someone else in his usual booth. He's such a regular that when we didn't take him for about 3 weeks last winter (bad weather, he was sick) they were ready to send one of the waitresses, who knows where he lives, to the house to make sure he was ok. When my brother showed up with him they yelled at him (my brother) for not letting them know my Dad was ok.
Change of dinner plans. brother just called, Dad just finished off 1/2 of a meatball sub that was in the fridge. I'm on my own for dinner. Hmmm what do I want to eat?
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My post is gone that i typed last night!!! GRRRRRR...
Michelle- I read your blog that is so scary about all the SE that can happen down the road- I hope you do well with your rads.
Laurie-I asked in my earlier post (that dissapered) How the chx fingers are with bisquit never had them that way, will have to try them-Steamer sounds great!
Carrie-That is unexceptable to be treated that way, what is it with these radiologist who can be so cold and uncaring. Sorry you had a bad experience.
Hauntie-What a special story about your dad and the servers who care about him :-)))
Had a portablello muchroom sandwich today it was so good, brushed it with evoo and balsamic grilled it 3 minutes on each side and put it on a bun with mayo,dijon, garlic and basil, then melted some jack cheese on it.
Making mexican pizza for dinner tonight YUM!
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I had my tattoo between my tata's removed, it looked like a big blackhead when I wore a scoop or V neck shirt. One more zap and it will be gone.
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A farm stand down the street from me said mixing apples makes the best pies.
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Re: mixing apples--so did Alton Brown on Good Eats
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Mixing apples makes perfect sense; if I could muster the energy, I would go make that pie right now. Then I could eat it for breakfast tomorrow morning!!! Maybe I can convince DH to peel the apples for me...
We just got back from having dinner at Texas Roadhouse to benefit Liz Hoffman's (DaydreamerNH) team for the ACS walk in October. It was nice to meet her in person - she's been having a tough time and just got out of the hospital with lung issues.
Carrie - how insensitive of those RO techs! That is just inexcusable! I have to say that both here and in the KC area, everyone associated with RO has been kind, caring and sensitive. I called the RO earlier today to ask my question about the positive impact of radiation on my prognosis, and his nurse said that she didn't know the answer, but she would email the doctor and ask. A little while later I got a call back and she told me that he would call me by 3:30 tomorrow and if I didn't get a call, here is the number where I should call him. So far, so good. I am still suspect of his answer that he can radiate my chest wall after I've already had Mammosite...the problem is that all the info I can find indicates that a recurrence after brachytherapy happens less than 3% of the time. So how many could he have seen in good ole NH/MA???
Hauntie - that is really neat about your dad having his "booth" at a local restaurant!
Michelle
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Michelle - I was with my Dad a couple of weeks ago and as the hostess is leading us to "his booth" she noticed some other people sitting there. She looked at me in panic exclaiming "I didn't sit them there." Dad was fine with it. He's mellowed some in the last year or so. He used to get really irate and would protest out loud - "They know I come here every night. That's where I always sit...."0
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Hauntie - that is definitely a "senior citizen" thing, whether it's at the assisted living dining room, a restaurant or bingo. They have "their" places. My mom used to get upset when someone took "her" parking spot at the senior apartment complex where she lived. "Everyone knows I have parked there for 14 years!"
Michelle
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Hmmm.....will check that website out Deborye. Is that for the removal of tattoos?
Had tortellini and salad for dinner tonight. I am getting so into salads. I think they are what I make best. Had a mixed green salad with sliced mushrooms, grape tomatoes, walnuts and balsamic vinigraite. (I'm sure I butchered that spelling, but you know what I mean.) Still finishing off DD's b-day cupcakes for dessert. I thought she was going to take them into her dance class, but she didn't want to. Uggg....I hate having too many sweets around the house.
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Michelle - My dad doesn't even own a car anymore AND he has a driveway. You should hear him when someone, other than family, parks in front of the house.
Kay - I'll take one of those cupcakes off your hands
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