Recent content by Txgirl

Since you are not a PALS; you shouldn't have been posting in the DIHALS section. You do not know how it feels to have ALS or how ALS feels in the beginning stages. Not sure what you would have to offer in the DIHALS section, other than to keep yourself entertained. I have no patience for the...

Yep! Then reality sets in...

Y'all will love Dr. Appel. He is a wonderful doctor.

I see you still post with that passive/aggressive style when obviously replying to me. We have a very nice hospice facility & I have no problem going there to die. I would rather my husband & family spend time with me during my final hours instead of him/them trying to monitor & decide when I...

This is a very valid question & one all PALS have. Elaine's answer was correct. I am on hospice care & started the morphine last week because it is difficult to breathe. They will increase the dosage as I need it to make breathing easier. I will go to the hospice facility at the very end...

Fresh Asparagus Soup Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup soy milk 1/2 cup yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup grated...

Old Fashioned Beef Stew Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed 12 small boiling onions 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced 6 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 3 (10.5...

Fresh Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients: 8 strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 cubes ice, crushed Directions: 1. In a blender combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Toss in the ice. Blend until smooth and...

Hearty Ham & Bean Soup Ingredients: 1 pound dry great Northern beans 8 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ham hock 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon mustard powder 2 bay leaves 2 cups chopped ham 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper...

Delicious Fudge Ingredients: 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (like Eagle Brand) 1/4 cup butter 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions: 1. Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap...

Cream of Broccoli Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cups chicken broth 8 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk ground black pepper to taste Directions: 1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized...

Creamed Corn Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese...

Sauteed Apples Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: 1. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook...

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup milk 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts Directions: 1. Beat together cream cheese and confectioners'...

Homemade Apple Sauce Ingredients: 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: 1. In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft...