Sunday Dinner

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.

Some suggestions...

- Chicken soup, or avgolemono or the similar chikhirtma, or egg-drop
soup
- Mushroom broth with potatoes and barley

- Pot pie
- Risotto of some kind
- Pasta with mushroom sauce
- Meatballs (of the kind that are cooked in broth rather than fried)
with mashed potatoes

- Cranberry (or some other) fool
- Syllabub

Victor

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

ginny, I am very sorry to hear this, --your idea is good. Why not try
something like pot roast, or chicken and dumplings??

Rosie

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

I am sure there will be lots of ideas but none may be anything she
really likes. Why not ask her or her family what her favorites might be?

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Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages
of the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio
from us. I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and
her family as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and
realizes that this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with
her family. I need suggestions, as I want it to be something she will
enjoy and actually feel the love from. Since her cancer began as colon
polyps, I want to shy away from anything that may cause intestinal
distress, but other than that, the options are open. Nothing too hoity
toity, but good basic comfort food, to give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

I am sure there will be lots of ideas but none may be anything she really
likes. Why not ask her or her family what her favorites might be?

Her immediate family are with her, and I emailed her husband asking. I told
him I expected no response, but if there were any requests or things she
didn't particularly like to tell the woman who is organizing the whole meal
deal and I will take my cues from her. I haven't heard anything yet from
her, but I want to get my shopping done tomorrow so I won't have to run out
and grab on Sunday. Believe me, if I knew she wanted anything particular it
would be made. Big time.
-g

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

Gee, what can one say....

I'll take a shot in the dark... tomato soup, meat loaf/gravy, mashed,
creamed spinach... ice cream... rootbeer.

Sheldon

"rosie" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages
of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from
us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her
family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I
need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually
feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy
away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that,
the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food,
to
give....well, you know, comfort.

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ginny, I am very sorry to hear this, --your idea is good. Why not try
something like pot roast, or chicken and dumplings??

Ginny, I'm also so sorry to hear about your friend. First thing that popped
into my mind was pot roast, as well. I'd love to see a pan of lasagna,
myself, but if cheese bothers her that wouldn't be a good idea.

Let us know what you decide?

nancy

Mr. Shelton,

YOU know how to e at!

FATTY,,,, is gettin hungry

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Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages
of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from
us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her
family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I
need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually
feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy
away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that,
the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food,
to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

Gee, what can one say....

I'll take a shot in the dark... tomato soup, meat loaf/gravy, mashed,
creamed spinach... ice cream... rootbeer.

Sheldon

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Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end
stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from
us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her
family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes
that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I
need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually
feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy
away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that,
the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food,
to
give....well, you know, comfort.

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ginny, I am very sorry to hear this, --your idea is good. Why not try
something like pot roast, or chicken and dumplings??

Ginny, I'm also so sorry to hear about your friend. First thing that
popped
into my mind was pot roast, as well. I'd love to see a pan of lasagna,
myself, but if cheese bothers her that wouldn't be a good idea.

Let us know what you decide?

nancy

I was told that lasagna was on the menu for Saturday night.......thought of
that too....like minds run in the same cheese trough.

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

How kind of you to take care of your friend and her loved ones.

How would they like a Thanksgiving-style dinner? Turkey or chicken
with dressing, green beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls.

I would also think of pot roast, meat loaf, soup. Fresh bread.

Tara

Tara said:

How kind of you to take care of your friend and her loved ones.

How would they like a Thanksgiving-style dinner? Turkey or chicken
with dressing, green beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls.

I would also think of pot roast, meat loaf, soup. Fresh bread.

Tara

My heart goes out to this woman and her family, may she be free of pain
as long as possible. It is a nice opportunity for Ginny to be able to do
something for her and her family.

What a nice idea, Tara, to have a holiday type meal. To be honest, who
knows if she will be eating solid food when the holidays get here. A
holiday type dinner would be a nice treat for her and the family.

Ginny, my thoughts and prayers will be with your friend and her family.

Becca

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Quoted message said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end
stages of the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear
Pastorio from us. I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner
for her and her family as they gather around her in support. She is
cognizant and realizes that this may be her last few meals she is able
to enjoy with her family. I need suggestions, as I want it to be
something she will enjoy and actually feel the love from. Since her
cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away from anything that
may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the options are
open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort. -ginny

Pie glorious pie...easy to chew and sits well in the stomach...apple
peach cherry whatever.

--

The house of the burning beet-Alan

It'll be a sunny day in August, when the Moon will shine that night-
Elbonian Folklore

Is she partial to a particular ethnic food? In the deep south, our comfort
foods include home made mac and cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy, black
eyed peas, meat loaf, chick and dumplings, home made chicken noodle soup,
seafood gumbo, pot roast, turnip greens, cabbage, peach or apple cobbler,
etc. I realize that some of these may be hard on the tummy, but she may be
willing to take the chance to have such a good meal with friends and family.

You guys (ya'll) are really special to think of this for her. She is
blessed to have such friends. I am so sorry you are facing this. May your
loved one go in peace.

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"Virginia Tadrzynski" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end
stages of the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear
Pastorio from us. I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner
for her and her family as they gather around her in support. She is
cognizant and realizes that this may be her last few meals she is able
to enjoy with her family. I need suggestions, as I want it to be
something she will enjoy and actually feel the love from. Since her
cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away from anything that
may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the options are
open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort. -ginny

Pie glorious pie...easy to chew and sits well in the stomach...apple
peach cherry whatever.

--

The house of the burning beet-Alan

It'll be a sunny day in August, when the Moon will shine that night-
Elbonian Folklore

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

When my mother was dying of cancer many years ago,
she craved citrus fruit.

Things that say comfort to me:
roast chicken
chicken pot pie
beef stew
quiche
pot roast

gloria p

Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end
stages of the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear
Pastorio from us. I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday
dinner for her and her family as they gather around her in support.
She is cognizant and realizes that this may be her last few meals she
is able to enjoy with her family. I need suggestions, as I want it
to be something she will enjoy and actually feel the love from.
Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away from
anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort
food, to give....well, you know, comfort. -ginny

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your friend and bless you for doing this
for her and her family. I really like Tara's idea of a holiday-style meal.
Otherwise, I think meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans & rolls, or as
others have suggested, pot roast with mixed veggies & mashed potatoes.

Jill

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Virginia Tadrzynski said:

A very dear person has been sent home with hospice care in the end stages of
the same evil insideous growing cancer that took our dear Pastorio from us.
I have been given the honor of cooking Sunday dinner for her and her family
as they gather around her in support. She is cognizant and realizes that
this may be her last few meals she is able to enjoy with her family. I need
suggestions, as I want it to be something she will enjoy and actually feel
the love from. Since her cancer began as colon polyps, I want to shy away
from anything that may cause intestinal distress, but other than that, the
options are open. Nothing too hoity toity, but good basic comfort food, to
give....well, you know, comfort.
-ginny

First, find out what HER favorite foods are, then go from there.
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