On Aug 16, 10:54*am, Gloria P > wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
> > She likes food, she's simply gotten rather picky about it so I'm trying
> > to cater to her. *If it's eggs and spinach, it's eggs and spinach. *
>
> Saute some fresh shredded spinach and slivered onions in butter. *Form
> into a "nest" on toast and top with a poached egg. *Hollandaise or aioli
> sounds good as a topping for the whole thing.
>
> gloria p


My mom too . . . her maple cream filled chocolate request was a candy
bar called a "Nut Goody" - made in Minneapolis and kind of regional.
Must have been hereditary. When my sister was pregnant with kid #1 we
had to ship boxes of them to Pennsylvania!
Lynn in Fargo
PS: A dietician told me that if you only ate one kind of vegetable for
the rest of your life and it was broccoli, you do fine.

On Aug 16, 12:15*pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
> Lin wrote:
> > As I was reading everyone's responses I couldn't help but wonder if
> > maybe Jill's mom selects those things because that is what Jill prepares
> > best. (This was NOT a knock at you Jill -- I can't expect everything I
> > make to be enjoyed all the time, and the way I cook now is a far cry
> > from what my mom taught me).
>
> > If finances allow, take her to a restaurant that serves a wide variety
> > of "american" cuisine. You know, one of those generic, cookie-cutter
> > chain type places -- and see what she orders or what on the menu piques
> > her interest. Even the Furr's Cafeterias are good places to start. I've
> > noticed that they have revamped their image to appeal to younger folks
> > as well.
>
> > Just my .02¢ worth.
>
> > --Lin
>
> Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
> reply to you...
>
> A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
> which may fit the bill.
>
> I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
> egg part. *Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
> Sauce. *Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!
>
> --
> Jean B.
=======================================
In honor of Jill's mom you could call it a "Momelet"

Lynn in Fargo
OK now everyone together
"grooaaaaannn"

"Lynn from Fargo" > wrote
>In honor of Jill's mom you could call it a "Momelet"

>Lynn in Fargo
>OK now everyone together
>"grooaaaaannn"

Actually, I think that's pretty good!

Paul M. Cook > wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > Paul M. Cook > wrote:
> > > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> > > . ..
> > > > Paul M. Cook > wrote:
> > > > > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> > > > > . ..
> > > > > > Okay, I can only make so many cheese and bacon & egg
> > > > > > dishes. And spinach souffles. And creamed spinach. She'll
> > > > > > eat a little macaroni & cheese. Oh, and the toast, ergo
> > > > > > grilled cheese sandwiches.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cook her whatever she wants. If she wants to live on candy
> > > > > and ice cream, serve it with a big smile. It can do no harm
> > > > > now. And enjoy every day, because they won't last. If you
> > > > > keep complaining like this you'll need a therapist to deal
> > > > > with the guilt when she passes on.
> > > > > BTDT.
> > > > >
> > > > I'm sorry you had to deal with guilt. I won't feel guilty, I'm
> > > > just trying to make sure she eats nutritous food. She gets all
> > > > the ice cream she wants LOL And she actually expresses an
> > > > interest in living more than another year.
> > >
> > > At this point nutrition is not even a consideration. Don't even
> > > think of it. Just give her what she wants even if it is a
> > > handful of chocolate chips. I don't even want to go into the
> > > folly of hospice care workers obsessing over "sodium intake" for
> > > a patient that has not a week left to live.
> >
> > Sorry you had to deal with that but I'm not concerned with her
> > sodium intake or her cholesterol, either. Still, I'd like her to
> > eat something that isn't just junk. I dealt with that with my
> > father earlier this year but he was suffering from severe dementia;
> > she's not.
>
> This is not about you, OK? You don't matter because you are not
> dying. You inflicting your needs or wants at this time is wrong. This is
> not about you or what you want because that is nothing more
> than selfish control . Just let it go. This is all I am saying, if
> you don't get it you don't get it. There is simply no way what she
> eats makes any difference at this point.
> Paul

No, it's not about me. It's about trying to cook things that are good for
her, interesting and also good for her. I'm sure eggs, spinach cheese and
toast are a fine diet. Better than one gets in prison, no doubt! I'm just
trying to make things a bit more interesting.

Jill

Fred/Libby Barclay > wrote:
> Hi Jill,
>
> Since I know you have access to a Publix, have you tried their little
> spinach quiches in the deli refrigerated cases? They are two
> servings, and pretty good. It might be something easy for you.
> Also, the Nancy mini-quiches are good in the frozen section.
>
Yep, I buy the quiches and she likes those fine

> Actually, as long as she maybe gets some fruit, her diet sounds pretty
> nutritous to me......although boring for you.
>
Yeah, it's boring. I'm just trying to punch things up a bit (and getting
punched in the process!)

> My husband's aunt, who lived to be ninety-six would only eat peanut
> butter sandwiches and drink red wine during her last years. I know a
> lot of older people lose their sense of taste, have difficulty chewing
> and swallowing, etc. That can affect what they want also.
>
I went through that with my father. He ate a lot of highly spiced and also
sugary food. His taste buds were shot.

> Good luck....it sounds like she's in good hands.
>
> Libby

Thanks. I'm doing my best. Her eyes lit up when I said I bought a corned
beef brisket and cabbage. That will be dinner tomorrow. We'll see if she
eats more than a bite or two of the brisket. Hope she eats at least a small
wedge of cabbage!

Jill

Lynn from Fargo wrote:
> On Aug 16, 12:15 pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
>> Lin wrote:
>>> As I was reading everyone's responses I couldn't help but wonder if
>>> maybe Jill's mom selects those things because that is what Jill prepares
>>> best. (This was NOT a knock at you Jill -- I can't expect everything I
>>> make to be enjoyed all the time, and the way I cook now is a far cry
>>> from what my mom taught me).
>>> If finances allow, take her to a restaurant that serves a wide variety
>>> of "american" cuisine. You know, one of those generic, cookie-cutter
>>> chain type places -- and see what she orders or what on the menu piques
>>> her interest. Even the Furr's Cafeterias are good places to start. I've
>>> noticed that they have revamped their image to appeal to younger folks
>>> as well.
>>> Just my .02¢ worth.
>>> --Lin
>> Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
>> reply to you...
>>
>> A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
>> which may fit the bill.
>>
>> I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
>> egg part. Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
>> Sauce. Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
> =======================================
> In honor of Jill's mom you could call it a "Momelet"
>
> Lynn in Fargo
> OK now everyone together
> "grooaaaaannn"

Hehe. Maybe Jill could name it, if she tries it and her mom
approves.

--
Jean B.

jmcquown wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>> In article >,
>> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>
>> > I'm sorry you had to deal with guilt. I won't feel guilty, I'm
>> > just trying to make sure she eats nutritous food. She gets all the
>> > ice cream she wants LOL And she actually expresses an interest in
>> > living more than another year.
>>
>> If that's the case, can she be coaxed to eat more so she WILL live
>> more than another year? Does she take a good multi-vitamin daily?
>>
>> > Jill
>
> Multi-vitamin. I can't even get her to take her prescription meds
> anymore. She claims she's not purposely avoiding them but... um, what do
> you call spitting them out in the sink? She has a veritable treasure
> trove of r/x meds but she claims she wasn't palming them. Yeah, right.
> I don't know what to do about that.
>
> I try to cook what she wants. I try to keep her entertained. And I'm
> very tired.
>
> Jill

Caregiving can be daunting. You have to manage your own life, and you
have not felt well, yourself. You have to take care of her financial
responsibilities, attend to her medical needs and you are trying to be
creative and find new and different recipes to please your Mom. You are
killing yourself, sweetheart. Take it easy, give yourself a break - an
emotional break. Relax already. She is okay, it is you I am worried about.

Becca

Lynn from Fargo wrote:

>> Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
>> reply to you...
>>
>> A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
>> which may fit the bill.
>>
>> I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
>> egg part. Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
>> Sauce. Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
> =======================================
> In honor of Jill's mom you could call it a "Momelet"
>
> Lynn in Fargo
> OK now everyone together
> "grooaaaaannn"

A "Momelet"? Hah! Loved it.

Lin > wrote:
> Michael "Dog3" replied to Jill:
>
> > I'd let her have what she wants.
>
> As I was reading everyone's responses I couldn't help but wonder if
> maybe Jill's mom selects those things because that is what Jill
> prepares best. (This was NOT a knock at you Jill -- I can't expect
> everything I make to be enjoyed all the time, and the way I cook now
> is a far cry from what my mom taught me).
>
Excuse me? Eggs and toast are pretty simple. I'd expect even that Corey
troll can do it so to suggest that's what I do best IS a tad insulting.

> If finances allow, take her to a restaurant that serves a wide variety
> of "american" cuisine. You know, one of those generic, cookie-cutter
> chain type places -- and see what she orders or what on the menu
> piques her interest. Even the Furr's Cafeterias are good places to
> start. I've noticed that they have revamped their image to appeal to
> younger folks as well.
>
> Just my .02¢ worth.
>
> --Lin

As for taking Mom out... most days she doesn't get out of her nightgown and
robe. Forget about going out. Not that there are cookie cutter restaurant
chains here (thank Bast!). There's an Applebee's. Wouldn't take her there
if it were her last request.

Got change for a quarter?

jmcquown > wrote:

> I can't seem to get my mother to eat anything lately. Anything, that is,
> aside from eggs, cheese, spinach and toast. Not necessarily in that order
> and not necessarily combined. She does like bacon but she's shunning most
> other meats.

Make Eggs Benedict.

Also, how about spinach soup. Here is a recipe I posted recently:

Simple spinach soup. Amounts are very approximate.

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon clarified butter
2 small potatoes, peeled and sliced finely
about 2 quarts chicken stock, preferably home-made
1.7 pounds finely chopped young spinach
salt and freshly-ground black pepper
eggs, as many as needed, hard boiled (but with the yolk not quite set)
and finely chopped
lemon juice, to taste (optional)
sour cream, to taste (optional)

Fry the onion in clarified butter until golden, add the potatoes and fry
until they take up some colour. Add boiling chicken stock and cook
until the potatoes are ready. Add the spinach and cook for a couple of
minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now you can add a
splash of lemon juice if desired, that is, if you want the soup to taste
somewhat similar to sorrel soup. Whether or not you use the lemon
juice, you can choose to add a dollop of sour cream in each plate. In
any case, put a chopped egg in each plate. Simple and rather good.

Yet another idea is the Spinach, Dijon mustard and crème fraîche, from
_Beyond Nose to Tail_ by Fergus Henderson & Justin Piers Gellatly. The
Magimix mentioned can of course be replaced by any other food processor
or blender.

Victor

Spinach, Dijon Mustard and Crème Fraîche

a big bag of spinach, stalks removed, washed, then cooked down in butter
a healthy spoonful of Dijon mustard
a handful of grated hard sheep's milk cheese or Parmesan
a dollop of crème fraîche
sea salt and black pepper

This is a splendid dollop of green with a difference. All you need is a
Magimix to whizz the ingredients.

It is a as easy as whizzing all the the ingredients together, then
eating. Do not refrigerate.

It has numerous companions, meat fish or fowl, and everyone goes yum!

jmcquown wrote:

> Excuse me? Eggs and toast are pretty simple. I'd expect even that
> Corey troll can do it so to suggest that's what I do best IS a tad
> insulting.

Sorry, Jill. I really wasn't trying to insult you. Reading it back (and
removing my intended inflection) I guess what I should have said was
something like "she likes the way you prepare said items better than
other things you might cook." I wasn't meaning it to be derogatory and I
apologize for coming across that way. It might be closer to taste or
appearance in the way she taught you to cook. I know that when I have
diverged from time honored family and traditional meals, I hear about it
from them. Leftovers are a dead giveaway. They expect a certain thing
and if you get too fancy with them or change the recipe drastically, it
can fall flat. I hope I removed my foot from my mouth sufficiently for you.

> As for taking Mom out... most days she doesn't get out of her nightgown
> and robe. Forget about going out. Not that there are cookie cutter
> restaurant chains here (thank Bast!). There's an Applebee's. Wouldn't
> take her there if it were her last request.

Again. Just a suggestion to see if there is something else she might
like rather than you playing "20 Questions" with her on it. On one of
those days she might get out of the housecoat, take her to a restaurant
-- any restaurant. Let someone else wait on her -- you obviously need a
break of your own. Pay attention to her menu choices was all I was
trying to say. You might find inspiration.

Now, the fact that you would withhold a final request of Applebee's (if
that were what she wanted) I do find a bit selfish.

> Got change for a quarter?

Keep the change. I don't need it.

--Lin

Lynn from Fargo > wrote:
> On Aug 16, 12:15 pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
> > Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
> > reply to you...
> >
> > A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
> > which may fit the bill.
> >
> > I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
> > egg part. Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
> > Sauce. Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!
> >
> > --
> > Jean B.
> =======================================
> In honor of Jill's mom you could call it a "Momelet"
>
> Lynn in Fargo
> OK now everyone together
> "grooaaaaannn"


LOLOL I love it!

Lin > wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
> > Excuse me? Eggs and toast are pretty simple. I'd expect even that
> > Corey troll can do it so to suggest that's what I do best IS a tad
> > insulting.
>
> Sorry, Jill. I really wasn't trying to insult you. Reading it back
> (and removing my intended inflection) I guess what I should have said
> was something like "she likes the way you prepare said items better
> than other things you might cook." I wasn't meaning it to be derogatory
> and I apologize for coming across that way.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have had that knee-jerk reaction.

> Now, the fact that you would withhold a final request of Applebee's
> (if that were what she wanted) I do find a bit selfish.
>

It was said tongue in cheek, of course! If she wants to go to Applebee's,
great. But she wasn't real impressed when we went there for lunch after
Dad's funeral. Neither was I. I'd love it if she had any interest in going
somewhere...

Jill

Jean B. > wrote:
> Lin wrote:
> > If finances allow, take her to a restaurant that serves a wide
> > variety of "american" cuisine. You know, one of those generic,
> > cookie-cutter chain type places -- and see what she orders or what
> > on the menu piques her interest. Even the Furr's Cafeterias are
> > good places to start. I've noticed that they have revamped their
> > image to appeal to younger folks as well.
> >
> > Just my .02¢ worth.
> >
> > --Lin
>
> Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
> reply to you...
>
> A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
> which may fit the bill.
>
> I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
> egg part. Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
> Sauce. Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!

Sounds tasty to me I had a bacon, spinach & brie omelet in a diner once
that was to die for! She might enjoy something like what you made, thanks!

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
> Jean B. > wrote:
>> Lin wrote:
>> > If finances allow, take her to a restaurant that serves a wide
>> > variety of "american" cuisine. You know, one of those generic,
>> > cookie-cutter chain type places -- and see what she orders or what
>> > on the menu piques her interest. Even the Furr's Cafeterias are
>> > good places to start. I've noticed that they have revamped their
>> > image to appeal to younger folks as well.
>> >
>> > Just my .02¢ worth.
>> >
>> > --Lin
>>
>> Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
>> reply to you...
>>
>> A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
>> which may fit the bill.
>>
>> I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
>> egg part. Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
>> Sauce. Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!
>
> Sounds tasty to me I had a bacon, spinach & brie omelet in a diner
> once that was to die for! She might enjoy something like what you made,
> thanks!
>
> Jill

I love the sound of YOUR omelet--so thanks for THAT.

Would you like a recipe for potatoes with spinach?

--
Jean B.

jmcquown wrote:
> Jean B. > wrote:
>> Lin wrote:
>> > If finances allow, take her to a restaurant that serves a wide
>> > variety of "american" cuisine. You know, one of those generic,
>> > cookie-cutter chain type places -- and see what she orders or what
>> > on the menu piques her interest. Even the Furr's Cafeterias are
>> > good places to start. I've noticed that they have revamped their
>> > image to appeal to younger folks as well.
>> >
>> > Just my .02¢ worth.
>> >
>> > --Lin
>>
>> Barging in because I just thought of it, and not because it's a
>> reply to you...
>>
>> A couple of days ago, I did an experiment that I really liked, and
>> which may fit the bill.
>>
>> I made an omelet, with cooked spinach and roasted garlic in the
>> egg part. Swiss cheese inside, and topped with a bit of Bearnaise
>> Sauce. Since I made this up, perhaps I should christen it!
>
> Sounds tasty to me I had a bacon, spinach & brie omelet in a diner
> once that was to die for! She might enjoy something like what you made,
> thanks!
>
> Jill

Just as that went out... I wonder if you could do something like
saag paneer? Mild, of course. Or some other mild saag dish.

--
Jean B.

Jill wrote:

> I can't seem to get my mother to eat anything lately. Anything, that is,
> aside from eggs, cheese, spinach and toast. Not necessarily in that order
> and not necessarily combined. She does like bacon but she's shunning most
> other meats.
>
> Okay, I can only make so many cheese and bacon & egg dishes. And spinach
> souffles. And creamed spinach. She'll eat a little macaroni & cheese.
> Oh, and the toast, ergo grilled cheese sandwiches. I have yet to try
> grilled cheese with spinach but don't think I haven't thought of it! She
> doesn't want raw spinach (as in a salad). I'm running out of ideas.

Ever heard of a "tourte de blette"? It's a rather unusual quiche-like recipe
containing Swiss chard, eggs, apples, and pine nuts. You could use spinach
instead of the chard, but it's quite likely that your mother would like
chard (since she likes spinach, and the two are very similar).

Bob

On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:36:14 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>You could use spinach
>instead of the chard, but it's quite likely that your mother would like
>chard (since she likes spinach, and the two are very similar).

So I've been told, but I've never developed a taste for chard. Beet
greens, yes.... chard, no.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West