Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hi Yvonne, My name is Jean and I am caregiver to my sister Chrissie. She is on a pureed food diet and I have often wondered if the nonchew cookbook is worthwhile.Does it have a lot of ideas? It really is a test of my creativity trying to make meals that don't resemble mush. I know what you mean about meals taking so long. It seems all I do is heat and reheat. My best to you and Pete. Love, Jean & Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hi Yvonne, My name is Jean and I am caregiver to my sister Chrissie. She is on a pureed food diet and I have often wondered if the nonchew cookbook is worthwhile.Does it have a lot of ideas? It really is a test of my creativity trying to make meals that don't resemble mush. I know what you mean about meals taking so long. It seems all I do is heat and reheat. My best to you and Pete. Love, Jean & Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hi Yvonne, Yes, I would love for you to forward a couple of recipes to me. Feel free to e-mail me off list. That is interesting about having the hamburg ground twice. I had given up on hamburg because Chrissie just couldn't move it around in her mouth. I will try this. This group is so wonderful. It's all about people helping people. Thank you so much for the helpful hints. Hugs, Jean & Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hi Yvonne, Yes, I would love for you to forward a couple of recipes to me. Feel free to e-mail me off list. That is interesting about having the hamburg ground twice. I had given up on hamburg because Chrissie just couldn't move it around in her mouth. I will try this. This group is so wonderful. It's all about people helping people. Thank you so much for the helpful hints. Hugs, Jean & Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 I, too, am very interested in this book - can you put a couple of recipes on line for everyone to share? This is great - I was just getting to the point of feeling guilty about the lack of " creativity " in my cooking lately. Bob is so good about eating his vegetables, but how much steamed spinach, brocolli and asparagus spears can one eat? The twice-ground hamburger is such a good idea, as this is one meat that usually works well. We are learning - it has only been a few months (well, seven) since we've had to completely adjust our cooking, and I, too, eat what he does. Ideas with fruit would be great, also. So much he can't eat. Costco has a great jar of mangoes that go down well - I don't like to use canned fruits, but put in a blender there's not much choice (bananas and strawberries are good.) The speech pathologist is concerned that with many fruits the juice will run down his throat while he is still chewing - he's a " silent " aspirator. Thanks so much for the cookbook idea! Elaine Grimmesey grimmesey-e@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 I, too, am very interested in this book - can you put a couple of recipes on line for everyone to share? This is great - I was just getting to the point of feeling guilty about the lack of " creativity " in my cooking lately. Bob is so good about eating his vegetables, but how much steamed spinach, brocolli and asparagus spears can one eat? The twice-ground hamburger is such a good idea, as this is one meat that usually works well. We are learning - it has only been a few months (well, seven) since we've had to completely adjust our cooking, and I, too, eat what he does. Ideas with fruit would be great, also. So much he can't eat. Costco has a great jar of mangoes that go down well - I don't like to use canned fruits, but put in a blender there's not much choice (bananas and strawberries are good.) The speech pathologist is concerned that with many fruits the juice will run down his throat while he is still chewing - he's a " silent " aspirator. Thanks so much for the cookbook idea! Elaine Grimmesey grimmesey-e@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hi Elaine, My sister, too, is a silent aspirator. I was told not to give strawberries, blueberries or anything that has a seed. Did your SP tell you that? I have found some things that I am amazed that she can eat and others that I can't figure out why she can't swallow them. She loves scallops and I have tried all kinds of way to prepare them and she just can't move them around in her mouth. Maybe we can exchange some ideas, as this whole diet thing gets old pretty fast. I have been doing it for a year and a half. What is even worse, she has been eating it! Hang in there, Jean & Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hi Elaine, My sister, too, is a silent aspirator. I was told not to give strawberries, blueberries or anything that has a seed. Did your SP tell you that? I have found some things that I am amazed that she can eat and others that I can't figure out why she can't swallow them. She loves scallops and I have tried all kinds of way to prepare them and she just can't move them around in her mouth. Maybe we can exchange some ideas, as this whole diet thing gets old pretty fast. I have been doing it for a year and a half. What is even worse, she has been eating it! Hang in there, Jean & Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 That's so interesting....our ST said he could eat strawberries, but didn't mention any other type of berry that would be acceptable. Also, no rice.....unless I mash it well or have it with a sauce. Bob's half Japanese and loves his rice, and I couldn't believe what a time he had with it when I first tried it. That means no sushi, of course, either! I agree with what you said - some things they cannot eat make no sense. I'm wondering if the scallops are because of the " rubbery " consistency. I tried ham, cut very small, and Bob absolutely had the worst time with it. I think that is why ground beef (or turkey) works well - already broken down. Let me know of any great new ideas you come up with! Lasagna, etc., type of things work best - but Bob can have no added salt, either, so much watch the cheeses, sauces, etc. We're getting better at it, but could surely use some new ideas! Elaine Grimmesey Elaine Grimmesey Insurance Coordinator Student Health Service UC, Santa Barbara grimmesey-e@... 805 893-2086 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 That's so interesting....our ST said he could eat strawberries, but didn't mention any other type of berry that would be acceptable. Also, no rice.....unless I mash it well or have it with a sauce. Bob's half Japanese and loves his rice, and I couldn't believe what a time he had with it when I first tried it. That means no sushi, of course, either! I agree with what you said - some things they cannot eat make no sense. I'm wondering if the scallops are because of the " rubbery " consistency. I tried ham, cut very small, and Bob absolutely had the worst time with it. I think that is why ground beef (or turkey) works well - already broken down. Let me know of any great new ideas you come up with! Lasagna, etc., type of things work best - but Bob can have no added salt, either, so much watch the cheeses, sauces, etc. We're getting better at it, but could surely use some new ideas! Elaine Grimmesey Elaine Grimmesey Insurance Coordinator Student Health Service UC, Santa Barbara grimmesey-e@... 805 893-2086 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 i am greek anndd they make a greek orzo thttt is easy 4 me to sswwwwwallow. also, cream soups r good a carrot one ismy fav. let me know if want the rreecipe. i can also swallow egg salad (plain) avoccado, andd capers. i alsoo eaat weedgees of brie cheeeese. sophia dohm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 i am greek anndd they make a greek orzo thttt is easy 4 me to sswwwwwallow. also, cream soups r good a carrot one ismy fav. let me know if want the rreecipe. i can also swallow egg salad (plain) avoccado, andd capers. i alsoo eaat weedgees of brie cheeeese. sophia dohm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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