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Recipes, Food Tips, Healthy Eating & More

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Feb 22, 2019

Some of the members of the Gratitude Discussion Group were interested in having a place to share recipes and food ideas. I’m hoping that we can use this thread as a place to have that kind of discussion. I’d love to hear your ideas for quick meals, comfort food, healthy snacks, and more.

Personally, I’ve just been through a bad reaction to one of my medications that left me with a very queasy stomach. I would love to hear ideas – or recipes – that might be used when you need to get something on your stomach, but don’t want to overdo it.

Hopefully, this thread will even be a place where we can share recipes for special treats and yummy rewards. It doesn’t always have to be healthy!

I’d love to hear from members who have been part of other discussions AND from new members who have good ideas, recipes and food tips to share. I’m excited to see who might start us off here with an awesome food suggestion!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

imallears | @imallears | Dec 30, 2020

@2011panc
Help is on the way. I read that you can freeze cooked oatmeal although I have never done this. They recommend freezing in muffin tins and then sealing the individual portions in freezer bags...heat up in microwave. No more packaged junk for you from the paste packet phantom.

Yum!
FL Mary

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MGMolly | @Erinmfs | Jan 22, 2021
In reply to @jakedduck1 "Who’s got a great recipe that takes 5 minutes, doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, little..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

Who’s got a great recipe that takes 5 minutes, doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, little clean up, can’t be fried, I’m getting tired of cereal and sandwiches any ideas???
Thanks in advance,
Jake

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I found one of your old posts from 2019, sorry if this is old news. I've discovered the Schwann's delivery service, they have many quick meals available, and deliver each week. Fast meals go into the freezer, I'm liking the roast beef selections, and the salmon frozen fillets.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jan 23, 2021
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@Erinmfs

I found one of your old posts from 2019, sorry if this is old news. I've discovered the Schwann's delivery service, they have many quick meals available, and deliver each week. Fast meals go into the freezer, I'm liking the roast beef selections, and the salmon frozen fillets.

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@Erinmfs
Oh yes Schwann’s, they have some very good meals, not that I’m all that particular. I understand their spareribs are very good and have two slabs in the freezer but have lacked the inclination to cook them. I’ve had the roasts, very good. I always try and get the things that can be cooked in the microwave for safety reasons. I did recently bite the bullet and made some stir fry using some Schwann’s steaks. It was a traumatic experience but I survived.
I have more pressing problems than food at the moment however. I’m looking for a car after I cracked mine up December 30 in Mount Shasta. I was on my way to the hospital ER when I hit a patch of ice & hit a curb. I have since been told my car was totaled because of the way my wheels were turned when I hit the curb. I loved my car. I’d like to have another one just like it but that model is no longer made. My brothers had a Lexus since 2011 and hasn’t had any repairs yet, only routine maintenance. He recommends I get a Toyota Camry or a Lexus I’m going to check out a Camry XLE later today. Anyone out there that's vehicle savvy or anyone who had good luck with a particular type of car?
Jake

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imallears | @imallears | Jan 23, 2021

@jakedduck1
Hi,
Sorry about your car. You will get a lot of different advice. Of the two models you mentioned, I would go with the Toyota...the Prius gets good dependability and fewer repair costs ratings. I have had Hondas since 2005...a Honda CRV for 12 years and gave it to my grandson who had it for a year. I got the Honda HRV.....great for one or two people and lots of trunk space...has been a reliable car for me over the years. A friend of mine who is a mechanic and owns a shop doesn’t see many for repairs. Nothing will ever beat my old 78 Dodge Dart that was my mom in laws, then mine , then both of my kids...survived nearly 20 years.
Just make sure your trunk can hold lots of ribs and chocolate in case you come across a big sale. Nothing like a new car though. Get cooking!

FL Mary

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 23, 2021
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@Erinmfs Oh yes Schwann’s, they have some very good meals, not that I’m all that particular...." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@Erinmfs
Oh yes Schwann’s, they have some very good meals, not that I’m all that particular. I understand their spareribs are very good and have two slabs in the freezer but have lacked the inclination to cook them. I’ve had the roasts, very good. I always try and get the things that can be cooked in the microwave for safety reasons. I did recently bite the bullet and made some stir fry using some Schwann’s steaks. It was a traumatic experience but I survived.
I have more pressing problems than food at the moment however. I’m looking for a car after I cracked mine up December 30 in Mount Shasta. I was on my way to the hospital ER when I hit a patch of ice & hit a curb. I have since been told my car was totaled because of the way my wheels were turned when I hit the curb. I loved my car. I’d like to have another one just like it but that model is no longer made. My brothers had a Lexus since 2011 and hasn’t had any repairs yet, only routine maintenance. He recommends I get a Toyota Camry or a Lexus I’m going to check out a Camry XLE later today. Anyone out there that's vehicle savvy or anyone who had good luck with a particular type of car?
Jake

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Oh, Jake - Ugh! So sorry about your car. I hope you are doing okay now.
I hate car shopping. I will say that I am a Toyota fan - currently a Prius, earlier a RAV-4 (now available in a hybrid) and a Sienna van. We find them reliable and comfortable. My current Prius has 65000 miles and hasn't seen the shop except for routing maintenance and a set of tires - I think in 300,000 miles with Toyota, we never had a major issue. My daughter loves her Nissan Ultima - also trouble-free for the last 4 years, and my best friend is very happy with her Honda CRV, and my brother with his HRV. There seem to be a lot of great choices out there.
What a coincidence though - I too had a crash on December 30th - my car slid into our daughter's in the icy driveway - what looked like scratches on two fenders is costing over $3000 to repair!
Sue

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 23, 2021
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@Erinmfs Oh yes Schwann’s, they have some very good meals, not that I’m all that particular...." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@Erinmfs
Oh yes Schwann’s, they have some very good meals, not that I’m all that particular. I understand their spareribs are very good and have two slabs in the freezer but have lacked the inclination to cook them. I’ve had the roasts, very good. I always try and get the things that can be cooked in the microwave for safety reasons. I did recently bite the bullet and made some stir fry using some Schwann’s steaks. It was a traumatic experience but I survived.
I have more pressing problems than food at the moment however. I’m looking for a car after I cracked mine up December 30 in Mount Shasta. I was on my way to the hospital ER when I hit a patch of ice & hit a curb. I have since been told my car was totaled because of the way my wheels were turned when I hit the curb. I loved my car. I’d like to have another one just like it but that model is no longer made. My brothers had a Lexus since 2011 and hasn’t had any repairs yet, only routine maintenance. He recommends I get a Toyota Camry or a Lexus I’m going to check out a Camry XLE later today. Anyone out there that's vehicle savvy or anyone who had good luck with a particular type of car?
Jake

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@jakedduck1 I'm sorry about your car, that can be so unsettling. I had 3 Volvos in a row totalled, none of which were my fault - I was hit the first time, my son went into a tree with the second one, and my daughter missed a stopped sign with the third one. When I went to replace the third one I switched to Toyota, I felt l was jinxed with Volvos. My husband had Toyotas before me and he put incredible mileage on them so I have to agree with @Erinmfs and @imallears, you can't go wrong with Toyota. He had 250,000 on one of his Toyotas.
I currently have a Honda CRV but I hate it for long drives, it's not comfortable. I found the same with the Camry I had after my last Volvo, but if most of your driving is short trips then that's not an issue.
Good luck with finding a car you enjoy driving. If you're looking for comfort though, the Acuras are excellent. I had a coupe for a while and loved it and my husband is currently driving an Acura.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 23, 2021
In reply to @Erinmfs "I found one of your old posts from 2019, sorry if this is old news. I've..." + (show)
@Erinmfs

I found one of your old posts from 2019, sorry if this is old news. I've discovered the Schwann's delivery service, they have many quick meals available, and deliver each week. Fast meals go into the freezer, I'm liking the roast beef selections, and the salmon frozen fillets.

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@Erinmfs That is a good idea. I haven't seen a Schwann's truck in my area for a while.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jan 23, 2021
In reply to @imallears "@jakedduck1 Hi, Sorry about your car. You will get a lot of different advice. Of the..." + (show)
@imallears

@jakedduck1
Hi,
Sorry about your car. You will get a lot of different advice. Of the two models you mentioned, I would go with the Toyota...the Prius gets good dependability and fewer repair costs ratings. I have had Hondas since 2005...a Honda CRV for 12 years and gave it to my grandson who had it for a year. I got the Honda HRV.....great for one or two people and lots of trunk space...has been a reliable car for me over the years. A friend of mine who is a mechanic and owns a shop doesn’t see many for repairs. Nothing will ever beat my old 78 Dodge Dart that was my mom in laws, then mine , then both of my kids...survived nearly 20 years.
Just make sure your trunk can hold lots of ribs and chocolate in case you come across a big sale. Nothing like a new car though. Get cooking!

FL Mary

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@imallears
“Get cooking!”
I have a better idea, since you’re the nut that loves to cook why don’t you get cooking and send me a care package. Good idea 👍 don't you think?
Jake

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jan 23, 2021
In reply to @sueinmn "Oh, Jake - Ugh! So sorry about your car. I hope you are doing okay now...." + (show)
@sueinmn

Oh, Jake - Ugh! So sorry about your car. I hope you are doing okay now.
I hate car shopping. I will say that I am a Toyota fan - currently a Prius, earlier a RAV-4 (now available in a hybrid) and a Sienna van. We find them reliable and comfortable. My current Prius has 65000 miles and hasn't seen the shop except for routing maintenance and a set of tires - I think in 300,000 miles with Toyota, we never had a major issue. My daughter loves her Nissan Ultima - also trouble-free for the last 4 years, and my best friend is very happy with her Honda CRV, and my brother with his HRV. There seem to be a lot of great choices out there.
What a coincidence though - I too had a crash on December 30th - my car slid into our daughter's in the icy driveway - what looked like scratches on two fenders is costing over $3000 to repair!
Sue

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@sueinmn
WOW!! 300,000 miles. I'll turn back to dust long before I could accomplish that feat.
Actually, what I want is a Tesla but don't want to pay for it. I'll probably buy the Camry but am a bit concerned about long-trip comfort. I go to LA & Mt Shasta occasionally both are about 300 miles. But the majority of driving is around town. I'd like a larger car though. A Lincoln would be nice but I'm leary of Ford and don't want to pay for one of those either. My friend who cooks for me is on her second Honda and no problems. Decisions, decisions
Jake

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imallears | @imallears | Jan 24, 2021
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@imallears “Get cooking!” I have a better idea, since you’re the nut that loves to cook..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@imallears
“Get cooking!”
I have a better idea, since you’re the nut that loves to cook why don’t you get cooking and send me a care package. Good idea 👍 don't you think?
Jake

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@jakedduck1
How about the best double chocolate...that’s right “double” chocolate cookies you ever tasted in your life. My son in law’s eyes rolled back in his head when he tried one. I’m in the middle of having my house painted (inside) ....bed and bath done...so color decision about the rest of the place..think I settled on one and getting a sample today. No baking til that’s over.

They say the end of the month is a good time to buy a car...and in the middle of the week...should be able to get a 2020 cheaper.
Comfort is important in a car and I found both Honda’s great, for me anyway, on long trips. The one thing I don’t like about the placement of my cup holders (in my particular model) is they are a little too far back...but I like my seat pulled up close. Trunk is not automatic...it’s the mid level Honda HRV.

Not so much in a cooking frame of mind lately...more on painting and some redecorating. However I am making meatloaf...grass fed bison...like the taste of bison......cookies in the future......yum

FL Mary

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