tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post4631430364736787813..comments2024-01-22T00:39:34.849-08:00Comments on melissa shook: The Problem of Eatingmelissashookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398008713376655570noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-14281199241689627562010-04-04T16:28:22.307-07:002010-04-04T16:28:22.307-07:00Melissa, I just came over to say thank you for you...Melissa, I just came over to say thank you for your comment on my blog. But having now read a few of your recent posts and found out a little of what you've been going through I must say I do hope you continue to make progress. I also had an illness that made eating difficult and lost a huge amount of weight, but after an operation at Christmas I am fine now, as far as I can see. Food is so fundamental to our lives, not just because we need it to live, that when one can't eat everything else becomes trying too. Very impressed with how much reading you are doing.Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-71829973580477041382010-04-04T11:23:13.112-07:002010-04-04T11:23:13.112-07:00The smoothies are so easy and nourishing. I would...The smoothies are so easy and nourishing. I would make them with 2 bananas. If it's OK for you to have vegetable oil, you can add a tablespoon of canola oil. It will build you up and provide calories.<br /><br />Happy slurping!<br /><br />xoMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039776441665375475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-24668343965570895302010-04-04T08:34:10.633-07:002010-04-04T08:34:10.633-07:00P.S. Please check with your dietitian to make sure...P.S. Please check with your dietitian to make sure this is all within the guidelines of your diet.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-80636364352030901202010-04-04T08:32:15.383-07:002010-04-04T08:32:15.383-07:00Hello Melissa,
I took a tofu recipe from my favor...Hello Melissa,<br /><br />I took a tofu recipe from my favorite vegetarian cookbook and modified it to isolate the fibrous ingredients. I have not tested this, so forgive me if this is unworkable.<br /><br /><b>Tofu in Coconut Sauce with Ginger and Lemongrass</b><br />Modified Deborah Madison recipe<br /><br />1 1-pound package Chinese-style firm tofu, drained<br />3 tablespoons peanut oil<br />8 shallots, thinly sliced or 1 small white onion<br />Salt and freshly milled white pepper<br />1 bunch cilantro<br />1 “toe” fresh ginger, bruised<br />1 stalk lemongrass, bruised<br />1 jalapeño chile, seeded and bruised<br />1 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk plus water to make 2 cups<br />3 pieces galangal, optional<br />1 teaspoon soy sauce, preferably mushroom soy<br /><br />Drain the tofu, then dice it into ½-inch cubes. <br /><br />Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet, add shallots, and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add ginger, lemongrass, jalapeño and galangal. Season with a few pinches salt, then add half the cilantro. Remove from the heat and set aside. <br /><br />Heat a wok, add the remaining oil and swirl around the sides. When hot, add the coconut milk. Place solids from the skillet mixture into a cheesecloth and tie into a beggar’s purse with cooking twine. Scrape any liquid and brown particles into the coconut milk and drop in the cheesecloth beggar’s purse. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, add the tofu, and simmer gently until heated through and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the soy, season with pepper.<br /><br />Good luck!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-16194957973183981972010-04-04T06:47:49.984-07:002010-04-04T06:47:49.984-07:00thank you, dear hearts...
smoothies sound good...I...thank you, dear hearts...<br />smoothies sound good...I tried lactaid, but right now my mind is set against it...but that's a great idea...melissashookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398008713376655570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-63045928369592885012010-04-04T06:21:32.172-07:002010-04-04T06:21:32.172-07:00Melissa, dear:
I hope today will be better.
xo
M...Melissa, dear:<br /><br />I hope today will be better.<br /><br />xo<br />Mim<br /><br />Can you drink lactose-free milk? "Lactaid" I think it's called, and other brands, which you can find at Whole Foods? Also smoothies made with bananas and soy milk and honey.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039776441665375475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205011361740478772.post-47553635591368549552010-04-04T00:15:18.228-07:002010-04-04T00:15:18.228-07:00I read this post last night, Melissa, but was too ...I read this post last night, Melissa, but was too tired to comment then and a bit too overwhelmed I think in considering your awful struggles to eat. <br /><br />It's such s reversal of the problem that so many others have, the desire to eat too much.<br /><br />I think the idea of you fading away is dreadul, you of the wonderful mind and perfect turn of phrase. <br /><br />So I send you my best wishes and hope that you get your appetite back as soon as possible.<br /><br />Lord knows you've got to eat to be able to write.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.com