This is a really sad day for me, but has turned out to be really productive also. First off, the fun news.
I have the most wonderful smelling batch of Spinach & Feta bread resting in the frig from Artisan Bread-5 min. a day book. I'll bake a small loaf up to try with some rustic soup tonight.
Then, in a newsletter this a.m. there was the cleverest idea that I'm thinking Trixxee (for camping) and Lorraine (for catering) could have a ball with.
Buy a tube of Pillsbury bisuits (about 6-7 oz. can) Separate the dough and place up to 4 biscuits at a time in a heated waffle iron. Cooks in 2 to 3 minutes. At first, I thought what a great thing for the trailer trips, without the fuss of making waffle batter (and I love a yeast waffle batter which is even more time consuming)
the little can we had had 5 biscuits in it and it was a perfect amount 2 1/2 for each of us for 'dinner.'
And, Lorraine, I got to thinking of neat appetizers or a Sunday brunch item like top with a crab melt goop. So many ways to go with these little goodies.
Now, the sad part of the day. I've mentioned over the past years going to Everett the 3rd Wed. of the month to take my Aunt Marjean shopping and out to lunch. She is one of the ballsiest women I've ever met, and she has survived 6 bouts of cancer which the drs. have never been able to figure out how. But, this time, she has another cancer and has internal bleeding - and they can only make her comfortable from now on. My 4 cousins, 1 sister and I are just devestated because she has always been such a large part of our lives. And, my special bond with her - I was born on her 18 b'day.
Got a call from her nurse this a.m. that she is refusing to eat, the food is too salty, doesn't taste good, etc. So, the nurse asked if I would bring her her favorite homemade chicken gravy and mashed potatoes and any desserts that I have been making for her to get her motivated.
She loves Hilo Haupia Squares that I've made for her with a crust, but today I just made the filling and topped with some toasted coconut and 'nilla cookie crumbs. I added chocolate to a part of the batch, her favorite, and we tested it today. Boy is it tasty!!
I realize I'm really rambling here. Tomorrow we're going over and we think we'll be able to move her to a nursing home then or Friday. Don't know how long we have with her, but I wish you could have all known her - she is such a foodie and she would have really fit in here.
if anyone is still reading, thank you.
I have the most wonderful smelling batch of Spinach & Feta bread resting in the frig from Artisan Bread-5 min. a day book. I'll bake a small loaf up to try with some rustic soup tonight.
Then, in a newsletter this a.m. there was the cleverest idea that I'm thinking Trixxee (for camping) and Lorraine (for catering) could have a ball with.
Buy a tube of Pillsbury bisuits (about 6-7 oz. can) Separate the dough and place up to 4 biscuits at a time in a heated waffle iron. Cooks in 2 to 3 minutes. At first, I thought what a great thing for the trailer trips, without the fuss of making waffle batter (and I love a yeast waffle batter which is even more time consuming)
the little can we had had 5 biscuits in it and it was a perfect amount 2 1/2 for each of us for 'dinner.'
And, Lorraine, I got to thinking of neat appetizers or a Sunday brunch item like top with a crab melt goop. So many ways to go with these little goodies.
Now, the sad part of the day. I've mentioned over the past years going to Everett the 3rd Wed. of the month to take my Aunt Marjean shopping and out to lunch. She is one of the ballsiest women I've ever met, and she has survived 6 bouts of cancer which the drs. have never been able to figure out how. But, this time, she has another cancer and has internal bleeding - and they can only make her comfortable from now on. My 4 cousins, 1 sister and I are just devestated because she has always been such a large part of our lives. And, my special bond with her - I was born on her 18 b'day.
Got a call from her nurse this a.m. that she is refusing to eat, the food is too salty, doesn't taste good, etc. So, the nurse asked if I would bring her her favorite homemade chicken gravy and mashed potatoes and any desserts that I have been making for her to get her motivated.
She loves Hilo Haupia Squares that I've made for her with a crust, but today I just made the filling and topped with some toasted coconut and 'nilla cookie crumbs. I added chocolate to a part of the batch, her favorite, and we tested it today. Boy is it tasty!!
I realize I'm really rambling here. Tomorrow we're going over and we think we'll be able to move her to a nursing home then or Friday. Don't know how long we have with her, but I wish you could have all known her - she is such a foodie and she would have really fit in here.
if anyone is still reading, thank you.
Retired and having fun writing cookbooks, tasting wine and sharing recipes with all my friends.
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