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

Virginia Tadrzynski > wrote:

> 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

On Sep 21, 5:20?pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
> 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 wrote:
> 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?

"George" > wrote in message
...
> Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
>> 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

On Sep 21, 6:20?pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
> 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" > wrote

> On Sep 21, 5:20?pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
>> 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 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



"Sheldon" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> On Sep 21, 6:20?pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
>> 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
>

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>
> "rosie" > wrote
>
>> On Sep 21, 5:20?pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
>>> 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 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.

On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:20:48 -0400, "Virginia Tadrzynski"
> wrote:

>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 wrote:

> 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

"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in
:

> 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.


"hahabogus" > wrote in message
...
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in
> :
>
>> 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 wrote:
> 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 wrote:
> 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

In article >,
"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:

> 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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