Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hi everyone.. I am finally feeling a bit better so my husband brought my computer to the hospital. On Tuesday for lunch after a severe lapse in judgment I ate asparagus and I usually cut most of the fibrous stem off but this time I left a little too much on (interestingly I ate asparagus on the plane to Israel too- so maybe it was a bowel obstruction after all? Not sure how the affects the Pancreas?) Anyway, so Tuesday afternoon I started feel awful to the point I ended up in the ER. There is such panic here over swine flu that I was ignored in the ER until I screamed in pain and I fell off of my chair and laid on the ground (pretty gross to do in an ER or in a hospital in general) Anyway, I'm on IV Steroids, Flagyl, Cipro and Liquids and a fellow SCD'ers (through the net- how amazing is that?!?!) brought me fresh chicken soup and juice. So, I am allowed to eat that today and teh chicken from the soup will be pureed in the blendtec. When I am able to graduate to soft foods hoping I won't vomit the soup. I drank water today and it stayed down Woohoo!! I have been through this enough to know I will be ok. Yesterday, I was scared though because I was having so much pain every time I moved my right leg I whimpered and screamed and severe nausea plauged me.. It was absolutely excrutiating. Pain management was difficult due to LDN- but I got Toradol IV which is an NSAID which is not good for IBD but narcotics are contraindicated with LDN and also cause consitpation. I had no bowel sounds and was not passing gas or pooping which makes the situation worse. By day two after the IV's I started to poop and felt miraculously better. They were thinking of moving the surgery to Friday but because I have snapped out of it I don't need to do that. My surgeon would like me to get %100 healthy from the Flu that I had last week and also regain some vein health as my veins are a mess from 2 days in the hospital. They may need to do a central line for the surgery and hospital stay- I'd rather try and avoid that. If I would have to do surgery on Friday- I would of done it. The upside of all of this is all of my docs, including the anesthesiologist, pain management and any questions I have about teh surgery can all be done during my hospital stay face to face. So that's great and cuts my anxiety. I hope to go home tomorrow but they may want me to stay longer. I just know myself by now. I know I needed to go to the hospital and could not ride it out at home. Thankfully I came as I was in terrible shape. They may keep me here longer- I may leave AMA so I can have all of my foods etc.. What are really manageable soft foods? I was having second thoughts about the surgery- boy did this strengthen my convictions about doing it. I cannot live like this anymore. It is just too much and I work so hard at getting well. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hi Jodi, Again, you do wonders to put things in perspective for me! Here I was feeling sorry for myself because I have a little die-off fever, while you're in the ER and in severe pain! It really helps me to not wallow in self-pity when I hear about what others have to go through. I'm glad you're feeling well enough to write some emails, but I still doubt you're feeling great! I'm sure we all wish there was something we could do to make you better. Just hang in there, and know that prayers are with you!AlyssaHi everyone..I am finally feeling a bit better so my husband brought my computer to the hospital.On Tuesday for lunch after a severe lapse in judgment I ate asparagus and I usually cut most of the fibrous stem off but this time I left a little too much on (interestingly I ate asparagus on the plane to Israel too- so maybe it was a bowel obstruction after all? Not sure how the affects the Pancreas?)Anyway, so Tuesday afternoon I started feel awful to the point I ended up in the ER. There is such panic here over swine flu that I was ignored in the ER until I screamed in pain and I fell off of my chair and laid on the ground (pretty gross to do in an ER or in a hospital in general)Anyway, I'm on IV Steroids, Flagyl, Cipro and Liquids and a fellow SCD'ers (through the net- how amazing is that?!?!) brought me fresh chicken soup and juice. So, I am allowed to eat that today and teh chicken from the soup will be pureed in the blendtec. When I am able to graduate to soft foods hoping I won't vomit the soup. I drank water today and it stayed down Woohoo!! I have been through this enough to know I will be ok. Yesterday, I was scared though because I was having so much pain every time I moved my right leg I whimpered and screamed and severe nausea plauged me.. It was absolutely excrutiating. Pain management was difficult due to LDN- but I got Toradol IV which is an NSAID which is not good for IBD but narcotics are contraindicated with LDN and also cause consitpation. I had no bowel sounds and was not passing gas or pooping which makes the situation worse. By day two after the IV's I started to poop and felt miraculously better.They were thinking of moving the surgery to Friday but because I have snapped out of it I don't need to do that. My surgeon would like me to get %100 healthy from the Flu that I had last week and also regain some vein health as my veins are a mess from 2 days in the hospital.They may need to do a central line for the surgery and hospital stay- I'd rather try and avoid that. If I would have to do surgery on Friday- I would of done it.The upside of all of this is all of my docs, including the anesthesiologist, pain management and any questions I have about teh surgery can all be done during my hospital stay face to face. So that's great and cuts my anxiety. I hope to go home tomorrow but they may want me to stay longer. I just know myself by now. I know I needed to go to the hospital and could not ride it out at home. Thankfully I came as I was in terrible shape. They may keep me here longer- I may leave AMA so I can have all of my foods etc..What are really manageable soft foods?I was having second thoughts about the surgery- boy did this strengthen my convictions about doing it. I cannot live like this anymore. It is just too much and I work so hard at getting well.Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hi Jodi, Again, you do wonders to put things in perspective for me! Here I was feeling sorry for myself because I have a little die-off fever, while you're in the ER and in severe pain! It really helps me to not wallow in self-pity when I hear about what others have to go through. I'm glad you're feeling well enough to write some emails, but I still doubt you're feeling great! I'm sure we all wish there was something we could do to make you better. Just hang in there, and know that prayers are with you!AlyssaHi everyone..I am finally feeling a bit better so my husband brought my computer to the hospital.On Tuesday for lunch after a severe lapse in judgment I ate asparagus and I usually cut most of the fibrous stem off but this time I left a little too much on (interestingly I ate asparagus on the plane to Israel too- so maybe it was a bowel obstruction after all? Not sure how the affects the Pancreas?)Anyway, so Tuesday afternoon I started feel awful to the point I ended up in the ER. There is such panic here over swine flu that I was ignored in the ER until I screamed in pain and I fell off of my chair and laid on the ground (pretty gross to do in an ER or in a hospital in general)Anyway, I'm on IV Steroids, Flagyl, Cipro and Liquids and a fellow SCD'ers (through the net- how amazing is that?!?!) brought me fresh chicken soup and juice. So, I am allowed to eat that today and teh chicken from the soup will be pureed in the blendtec. When I am able to graduate to soft foods hoping I won't vomit the soup. I drank water today and it stayed down Woohoo!! I have been through this enough to know I will be ok. Yesterday, I was scared though because I was having so much pain every time I moved my right leg I whimpered and screamed and severe nausea plauged me.. It was absolutely excrutiating. Pain management was difficult due to LDN- but I got Toradol IV which is an NSAID which is not good for IBD but narcotics are contraindicated with LDN and also cause consitpation. I had no bowel sounds and was not passing gas or pooping which makes the situation worse. By day two after the IV's I started to poop and felt miraculously better.They were thinking of moving the surgery to Friday but because I have snapped out of it I don't need to do that. My surgeon would like me to get %100 healthy from the Flu that I had last week and also regain some vein health as my veins are a mess from 2 days in the hospital.They may need to do a central line for the surgery and hospital stay- I'd rather try and avoid that. If I would have to do surgery on Friday- I would of done it.The upside of all of this is all of my docs, including the anesthesiologist, pain management and any questions I have about teh surgery can all be done during my hospital stay face to face. So that's great and cuts my anxiety. I hope to go home tomorrow but they may want me to stay longer. I just know myself by now. I know I needed to go to the hospital and could not ride it out at home. Thankfully I came as I was in terrible shape. They may keep me here longer- I may leave AMA so I can have all of my foods etc..What are really manageable soft foods?I was having second thoughts about the surgery- boy did this strengthen my convictions about doing it. I cannot live like this anymore. It is just too much and I work so hard at getting well.Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Jodi- I wish you a speedy recovery!! PJ > > Hi everyone.. > > I am finally feeling a bit better so my husband brought my computer to the hospital. > > On Tuesday for lunch after a severe lapse in judgment I ate asparagus and I usually cut most of the fibrous stem off but this time I left a little too much on (interestingly I ate asparagus on the plane to Israel too- so maybe it was a bowel obstruction after all? Not sure how the affects the Pancreas?) > > Anyway, so Tuesday afternoon I started feel awful to the point I ended up in the ER. There is such panic here over swine flu that I was ignored in the ER until I screamed in pain and I fell off of my chair and laid on the ground (pretty gross to do in an ER or in a hospital in general) > > Anyway, I'm on IV Steroids, Flagyl, Cipro and Liquids and a fellow SCD'ers (through the net- how amazing is that?!?!) brought me fresh chicken soup and juice. So, I am allowed to eat that today and teh chicken from the soup will be pureed in the blendtec. When I am able to graduate to soft foods hoping I won't vomit the soup. I drank water today and it stayed down Woohoo!! I have been through this enough to know I will be ok. Yesterday, I was scared though because I was having so much pain every time I moved my right leg I whimpered and screamed and severe nausea plauged me.. It was absolutely excrutiating. Pain management was difficult due to LDN- but I got Toradol IV which is an NSAID which is not good for IBD but narcotics are contraindicated with LDN and also cause consitpation. I had no bowel sounds and was not passing gas or pooping which makes the situation worse. By day two after the IV's I started to poop and felt miraculously better. > > They were thinking of moving the surgery to Friday but because I have snapped out of it I don't need to do that. My surgeon would like me to get %100 healthy from the Flu that I had last week and also regain some vein health as my veins are a mess from 2 days in the hospital. > They may need to do a central line for the surgery and hospital stay- I'd rather try and avoid that. If I would have to do surgery on Friday- I would of done it. > > The upside of all of this is all of my docs, including the anesthesiologist, pain management and any questions I have about teh surgery can all be done during my hospital stay face to face. So that's great and cuts my anxiety. > > I hope to go home tomorrow but they may want me to stay longer. I just know myself by now. I know I needed to go to the hospital and could not ride it out at home. Thankfully I came as I was in terrible shape. They may keep me here longer- I may leave AMA so I can have all of my foods etc.. > > What are really manageable soft foods? > > I was having second thoughts about the surgery- boy did this strengthen my convictions about doing it. I cannot live like this anymore. It is just too much and I work so hard at getting well. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 wondering where you were - so sorry to hear!! aren't there monosacchride IV's mentioned in BTVC book that let kids heal to avoid using the gut - or am I nuts?? entirely possible - well I pray you'll be out soon and on the mend -eileen > > Hi everyone.. > > I am finally feeling a bit better so my husband brought my computer to the hospital. > > On Tuesday for lunch after a severe lapse in judgment I ate asparagus and I usually cut most of the fibrous stem off but this time I left a little too much on (interestingly I ate asparagus on the plane to Israel too- so maybe it was a bowel obstruction after all? Not sure how the affects the Pancreas?) > > Anyway, so Tuesday afternoon I started feel awful to the point I ended up in the ER. There is such panic here over swine flu that I was ignored in the ER until I screamed in pain and I fell off of my chair and laid on the ground (pretty gross to do in an ER or in a hospital in general) > > Anyway, I'm on IV Steroids, Flagyl, Cipro and Liquids and a fellow SCD'ers (through the net- how amazing is that?!?!) brought me fresh chicken soup and juice. So, I am allowed to eat that today and teh chicken from the soup will be pureed in the blendtec. When I am able to graduate to soft foods hoping I won't vomit the soup. I drank water today and it stayed down Woohoo!! I have been through this enough to know I will be ok. Yesterday, I was scared though because I was having so much pain every time I moved my right leg I whimpered and screamed and severe nausea plauged me.. It was absolutely excrutiating. Pain management was difficult due to LDN- but I got Toradol IV which is an NSAID which is not good for IBD but narcotics are contraindicated with LDN and also cause consitpation. I had no bowel sounds and was not passing gas or pooping which makes the situation worse. By day two after the IV's I started to poop and felt miraculously better. > > They were thinking of moving the surgery to Friday but because I have snapped out of it I don't need to do that. My surgeon would like me to get %100 healthy from the Flu that I had last week and also regain some vein health as my veins are a mess from 2 days in the hospital. > They may need to do a central line for the surgery and hospital stay- I'd rather try and avoid that. If I would have to do surgery on Friday- I would of done it. > > The upside of all of this is all of my docs, including the anesthesiologist, pain management and any questions I have about teh surgery can all be done during my hospital stay face to face. So that's great and cuts my anxiety. > > I hope to go home tomorrow but they may want me to stay longer. I just know myself by now. I know I needed to go to the hospital and could not ride it out at home. Thankfully I came as I was in terrible shape. They may keep me here longer- I may leave AMA so I can have all of my foods etc.. > > What are really manageable soft foods? > > I was having second thoughts about the surgery- boy did this strengthen my convictions about doing it. I cannot live like this anymore. It is just too much and I work so hard at getting well. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Jodi, It sounds to me like you and asparagus ends should be kept far, far apart! (Tell you what, send them down here, and I'll include them in the ground veggie mix I make for the Dachshund Duo!) Like Terry already said, IV stuff by-passes the gut, so the fact that it has dextrose in it is not an issue. Kim M can weigh in better on whether asparagus hits the pancreas, but it does sound to me like it might have been a blockage both times. In any case, you are obviously better off, until you have recovered from your repair surgery, avoiding asparagus. You can make almost any food that you tolerate -- meat, veggies, hard boiled eggs, etc. into a soft food or a thick liquid by tossing it in your blender with broth or water. My inclination would be some cooked bison and cooked peeled zucchini and whatever spices seem probable, plus some good bone broth, blend, and drink or spoon. How thick it is depends on how much broth or water you add. I'm glad you're getting your questions answered about the forthcoming surgery, but, lordee, woman, you surely picked a heckuva way to arrange a face-to-face consultation! Hugs, and I hope you're feeling better REAL soon! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Marilyn, How do you suggest I cook the bison? I usually broil it. Is that ok and put in blender with broth and zucchinis? I have pretty awful timing especially when it comes to trying to get medical attention! LOL. I hope my track record will be something in the past. You know- my last -major- bowel obstruction took me 3 week to get to the state I am in now. So, in some ways by my own barometer I am snapping out of it much more quickly. Did I ever tell you what they made me eat after 3 weeks no food/liquid? So I progressed from liquids to soft foods to regular foods. They made me eat; Breakfast: bagel with cream cheese, fruit, fruit juice and corn flakes with milk. snack: turket sandwich and potato chips lunch: spaghetti and meatballs with a salad. My husband and brother pretended to eat it on my behalf. I cannot express how stressful this experience was. Here I was trying to recover from debilitating vomiting due to an obstruction. That was more stressful that the obstruction itself. Jodi > > > Jodi, > > It sounds to me like you and asparagus ends > should be kept far, far apart! (Tell you what, > send them down here, and I'll include them in the > ground veggie mix I make for the Dachshund Duo!) > > Like Terry already said, IV stuff by-passes the > gut, so the fact that it has dextrose in it is not an issue. > > Kim M can weigh in better on whether asparagus > hits the pancreas, but it does sound to me like > it might have been a blockage both times. In any > case, you are obviously better off, until you > have recovered from your repair surgery, avoiding asparagus. > > You can make almost any food that you tolerate -- > meat, veggies, hard boiled eggs, etc. into a soft > food or a thick liquid by tossing it in your blender with broth or water. > > My inclination would be some cooked bison and > cooked peeled zucchini and whatever spices seem > probable, plus some good bone broth, blend, and > drink or spoon. How thick it is depends on how much broth or water you add. > > I'm glad you're getting your questions answered > about the forthcoming surgery, but, lordee, > woman, you surely picked a heckuva way to arrange a face-to-face consultation! > > Hugs, and I hope you're feeling better REAL soon! > > > — Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 At 07:48 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote: How do you suggest I cook the bison? I usually broil it. Is that ok and put in blender with broth and zucchinis? Yep, that's fine -- broil it, cut it in small pieces, then blenderize the heck out of it and the cooked, peeled zucchinis. Mind you, if you aren't up to much in the way of seasoning, it'll be pretty bland, but it'll be nourishing. Oh, yeah, I know the kind of junk they serve in hospitals. After my gall bladder surgery, when I was newly SCD, they tried to serve me similar. Which is why I went to the lengths I did last year for the cancer surgery. It's stressful as all get out, trying to get across to people that FOOD MATTERS. But grinning like a Cheshire Cat when you heal faster and more completely than they expect you to is surely worth it! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I hear ya on that last comment! I love proving doctors wrong =)AlyssaAt 07:48 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote:How do you suggest I cook the bison? I usually broil it. Is that ok and put in blender with broth and zucchinis?Yep, that's fine -- broil it, cut it in small pieces, then blenderize the heck out of it and the cooked, peeled zucchinis. Mind you, if you aren't up to much in the way of seasoning, it'll be pretty bland, but it'll be nourishing.Oh, yeah, I know the kind of junk they serve in hospitals. After my gall bladder surgery, when I was newly SCD, they tried to serve me similar. Which is why I went to the lengths I did last year for the cancer surgery.It's stressful as all get out, trying to get across to people that FOOD MATTERS. But grinning like a Cheshire Cat when you heal faster and more completely than they expect you to is surely worth it! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Marilyn,Just a quick question about 'blenderizing' the zucchinis. If you are going to be throwing them in a blender, do you need to de-seed them as well? Or will the blender take care of that?Also, what seasonings would you recommend (based on taste, not tolerance) for squash/ zucchinis? I need some ideas of things to try out.Thanks so much!AlyssaAt 07:48 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote:How do you suggest I cook the bison? I usually broil it. Is that ok and put in blender with broth and zucchinis?Yep, that's fine -- broil it, cut it in small pieces, then blenderize the heck out of it and the cooked, peeled zucchinis. Mind you, if you aren't up to much in the way of seasoning, it'll be pretty bland, but it'll be nourishing.Oh, yeah, I know the kind of junk they serve in hospitals. After my gall bladder surgery, when I was newly SCD, they tried to serve me similar. Which is why I went to the lengths I did last year for the cancer surgery.It's stressful as all get out, trying to get across to people that FOOD MATTERS. But grinning like a Cheshire Cat when you heal faster and more completely than they expect you to is surely worth it! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Marilyn,Just a quick question about 'blenderizing' the zucchinis. If you are going to be throwing them in a blender, do you need to de-seed them as well? Or will the blender take care of that?Also, what seasonings would you recommend (based on taste, not tolerance) for squash/ zucchinis? I need some ideas of things to try out.Thanks so much!AlyssaAt 07:48 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote:How do you suggest I cook the bison? I usually broil it. Is that ok and put in blender with broth and zucchinis?Yep, that's fine -- broil it, cut it in small pieces, then blenderize the heck out of it and the cooked, peeled zucchinis. Mind you, if you aren't up to much in the way of seasoning, it'll be pretty bland, but it'll be nourishing.Oh, yeah, I know the kind of junk they serve in hospitals. After my gall bladder surgery, when I was newly SCD, they tried to serve me similar. Which is why I went to the lengths I did last year for the cancer surgery.It's stressful as all get out, trying to get across to people that FOOD MATTERS. But grinning like a Cheshire Cat when you heal faster and more completely than they expect you to is surely worth it! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote: > > Like Terry already said, IV stuff by-passes the gut, so the fact that it has > dextrose in it is not an issue. Plus dextrose IS glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar. (Note: I don't know the relevance of my statement since I didn't read the whole thread.) -- Cheers, DF in MA UC June '07 SCD Nov '08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM, Wizop Marilyn L. Alm wrote: > > Like Terry already said, IV stuff by-passes the gut, so the fact that it has > dextrose in it is not an issue. Plus dextrose IS glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar. (Note: I don't know the relevance of my statement since I didn't read the whole thread.) -- Cheers, DF in MA UC June '07 SCD Nov '08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 At 09:36 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote: Just a quick question about 'blenderizing' the zucchinis. If you are going to be throwing them in a blender, do you need to de-seed them as well? Or will the blender take care of that? Also, what seasonings would you recommend (based on taste, not tolerance) for squash/ zucchinis? I need some ideas of things to try out. Thanks so much! Alyssa, Whether I de-seed the zucchinis depends on the size of them. If the seeds are small, I don't worry about it. Truthfully, if I'm blenderizing them, I don't worry about the size of the seeds, anyway. BUT: for newcomers, they could be an issue. It's one of those things you have to keep in mind if you try something and don't tolerate it. I'd probably put basil, or oregano, or thyme, or some combination in the mix for an Italian style blend. I might also toss in mustard, ginger, and garlic, with a touch of sesame oil for a Chinese kind of flavor. Depending on what meat I was using -- I might toss in a bit of homemade poultry seasoning with chicken, or a bit of crab boil with shrimp. One of my favorite mixes, since I tolerate tomato juice, is about 4 ounces of bison, 2 medium zucchini, peeled and cooked, 6-12 ounces of tomato juice, and a touch of Krivelshire seasoning. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 At 09:49 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote: Plus dextrose IS glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar. (Note: I don't know the relevance of my statement since I didn't read the whole thread.) And even though it's technically a monosaccharide, some people can't tolerate it in quantity in their guts. Of course, this could be due to the fact that what is labeled dextrose may be a mix of sugars, and not pure dextrose. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi Alyssa. I'm not sure about deseeding the, but I posted this soup recipe a while back. It is absolutely to die for . Zucchini - Basil Soup From: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ZUCCHINI-BASIL- SOUP-242831?mbid=rss_epinr Ingredients: 2 pounds zucchini, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cups water, divided 1/3 cup packed basil leaves Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/8-inch julienne attachment ***Preparationnne skin (only) from half of zucchini with slicer; toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and drain in a sieve until wilted, at least 20 minutes. Coarsely chop remaining zucchini. Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quarts heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes (I simmered mine for about 30). Purée soup with basil in 2 batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). (I used my immersion bledner.) Bring remaining cup water to a boil in a small saucepan and blanch julienned zucchini 1 minute. Drain in a sieve set over a bowl (use liquid to thin soup if necessary). Season soup with salt and pepper. Serve in shallow bowls with julienned zucchini mounded on top. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - 15+ months > Marilyn, > Just a quick question about 'blenderizing' the zucchinis. If you are going to be throwing them in a blender, do you need to de-seed them as well? Or will the blender take care of that? > Also, what seasonings would you recommend (based on taste, not tolerance) for squash/ zucchinis? I need some ideas of things to try out. > Thanks so much! > Alyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi Jodi, Hoping your surgery is very successful and that you recover quickly. Your are in our thoughts and prayers, Take good care, > > I was having second thoughts about the surgery- boy did this strengthen my convictions about doing it. I cannot live like this anymore. It is just too much and I work so hard at getting well. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Misty,That sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! How do you think it would be with some kind of pureed meat added, for a little extra holding power?AlyssaHi Alyssa. I'm not sure about deseeding the, but I posted this soup recipe a while back. It is absolutely to die for .Zucchini - Basil SoupFrom: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ZUCCHINI-BASIL-SOUP-242831?mbid=rss_epinrIngredients:2 pounds zucchini, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds3/4 cup chopped onion2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup olive oil4 cups water, divided1/3 cup packed basil leavesEquipment: an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/8-inch julienne attachment***Preparationnne skin (only) from half of zucchini with slicer; toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and drain in a sieve until wilted, at least 20 minutes. Coarsely chop remaining zucchini.Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quarts heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes (I simmered mine for about 30). Purée soup with basil in 2 batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). (I used my immersion bledner.)Bring remaining cup water to a boil in a small saucepan and blanch julienned zucchini 1 minute. Drain in a sieve set over a bowl (use liquid to thin soup if necessary).Season soup with salt and pepper. Serve in shallow bowls with julienned zucchini mounded on top.Misty KimbleCD - no medsSCD - 15+ months> Marilyn,> Just a quick question about 'blenderizing' the zucchinis. If you are going to be throwing them in a blender, do you need to de-seed them as well? Or will the blender take care of that?> Also, what seasonings would you recommend (based on taste, not tolerance) for squash/ zucchinis? I need some ideas of things to try out.> Thanks so much!> Alyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Marilyn, Great advice! Very helpful, you answered all my questions. Thanks!AlyssaAt 09:36 PM 4/30/2009, you wrote:Just a quick question about 'blenderizing' the zucchinis. If you are going to be throwing them in a blender, do you need to de-seed them as well? Or will the blender take care of that? Also, what seasonings would you recommend (based on taste, not tolerance) for squash/ zucchinis? I need some ideas of things to try out.Thanks so much!Alyssa,Whether I de-seed the zucchinis depends on the size of them. If the seeds are small, I don't worry about it. Truthfully, if I'm blenderizing them, I don't worry about the size of the seeds, anyway. BUT: for newcomers, they could be an issue. It's one of those things you have to keep in mind if you try something and don't tolerate it.I'd probably put basil, or oregano, or thyme, or some combination in the mix for an Italian style blend. I might also toss in mustard, ginger, and garlic, with a touch of sesame oil for a Chinese kind of flavor. Depending on what meat I was using -- I might toss in a bit of homemade poultry seasoning with chicken, or a bit of crab boil with shrimp.One of my favorite mixes, since I tolerate tomato juice, is about 4 ounces of bison, 2 medium zucchini, peeled and cooked, 6-12 ounces of tomato juice, and a touch of Krivelshire seasoning.— Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I did add some pureed chicken to the soup. I have to admit, I did skip the whole fancy 'julienned skin' thing, but despite the lack of visual appeal, it tasted amazing! Thanks so much for the recipe!AlyssaSorry about the late reply. I have no idea. I know when I make the chicken soup, I puree the chicken back into the soup and I love the texture so I'm sure some chicken (since chicken doesn't have much flavor alone) would be good.Hope you like the soup. It's velvety texture is what makes it so awesome.MistyMisty,That sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! How do you think it would be with some kind of pureed meat added, for a little extra holding power?Alyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I did add some pureed chicken to the soup. I have to admit, I did skip the whole fancy 'julienned skin' thing, but despite the lack of visual appeal, it tasted amazing! Thanks so much for the recipe!AlyssaSorry about the late reply. I have no idea. I know when I make the chicken soup, I puree the chicken back into the soup and I love the texture so I'm sure some chicken (since chicken doesn't have much flavor alone) would be good.Hope you like the soup. It's velvety texture is what makes it so awesome.MistyMisty,That sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! How do you think it would be with some kind of pureed meat added, for a little extra holding power?Alyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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