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Hello Kraft Community, we are very excited to share some great news with you. As loyal Kraft Community members we have heard your desire to do more fun things in the community and we are happy to announce in January 2010 we will be making some changes so you can connect and share food ideas in more ways than ever!
We want to let you know we will not be transferring the existing discussions to the new enhanced message boards so if there are discussions that you would like to save please make sure to either print them or copy and paste into a document that you can save to your personal files.
We will remind you again before the transition occurs but wanted to let you in on the exciting news!!
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Moderator_Deanne
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 19, 2009 8:30 PM
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> Peppermint ice cream! I read a story recently about
> a mom and kids that would make homemade ice cream to
> take to cancer patients at local hospitals. The
> nurses told them the patients really enjoyed the
> peppermint ice cream. Peppermint can settle a queasy
> tummy, so maybe that's part of the reason. Whatever
> you send for a meal, include a container of
> peppermint ice cream (I'm sure store-bought would be
> fine). It might be a nice treat for them to enjoy.
I'm not a peppermint fan but I've heard that this helps settle upset stomachs, too. Good tip!
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 19, 2009 11:04 AM
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Peppermint ice cream! I read a story recently about a mom and kids that would make homemade ice cream to take to cancer patients at local hospitals. The nurses told them the patients really enjoyed the peppermint ice cream. Peppermint can settle a queasy tummy, so maybe that's part of the reason. Whatever you send for a meal, include a container of peppermint ice cream (I'm sure store-bought would be fine). It might be a nice treat for them to enjoy.
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Moderator_Jane
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 19, 2009 8:10 AM
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> Dear Eemma,
> The American Cancer Society published a cook book for
> cancer patients. Sorry, I could not find my copy as I
> retired years ago. Another good source is the Y-Me
> Organization. I am very proud of you for helping your
> friend and her family. I use to tell the nurses I
> work with that we can not all have the opportunity to
> do mission work in distant countries, but we all can
> certainly help our neighbors, friends and families.
> Good luck.
> Docrasec
Let me add my welcome to the community, cubbyfan and thank you for the information and insights. 
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 18, 2009 9:20 PM
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Docrasec, welcome to the message boards. Thank you very much for the information. My Dad has also recently been diagnosed as diabetic, so they are both trying to eat healthier. I checked out the American Institute for Cancer Research site and they have some great recipes in their recipe corner. There are several of the recipes that I am sure will be good that I can't wait to try -- and not just for my parents they sound wonderful and healthy. (Shh, don't tell my husband!)
I agree, there are angels all around us in friends and family that step up and lend a hand to help others.
Welcome again to you and thank you for the information!
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 18, 2009 7:17 PM
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Dear Eemma,
The American Cancer Society published a cook book for cancer patients. Sorry, I could not find my copy as I retired years ago. Another good source is the Y-Me Organization. I am very proud of you for helping your friend and her family. I use to tell the nurses I work with that we can not all have the opportunity to do mission work in distant countries, but we all can certainly help our neighbors, friends and families.
Good luck.
Docrasec
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 17, 2009 10:35 PM
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Thank you Moderator Deanne.
Mom is having a little harder time with this round of chemo than she had with the last one but she is still doing better than many people. I have been trying to make them things they don't normally make for themselves that I know they like (like a lamb roast on Sunday) and I make enough so if she is having a problem with nausea Dad can just pop some into the microwave and heat it up and Mom doesn't have to cook.
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Moderator_Deanne
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 17, 2009 9:12 PM
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> I was diagnosed with breast cancer in late November
> and just had my last chemo treatment today!! I never
> had a problem with nausea, (they've come such a long
> way with that these days!) but there are times when
> I just need to eat, to keep something in my stomach,
> not unlike morning sickness!
> For me, the chemo changed my taste buds drastically!
> What tasted and still does taste best to me is
> s simple, more bland food. I can enjoy a baked
> potato when nothing else tastes good. Hot dogs are
> good. Chicken is good. Steak is good. Anything
> sort of simple and plain works best. I don't know if
> that really helps you in planning your meals, but
> it's what I've found to be the case. I can't eat
> salads or fresh fruits, although I love them, but
> right now, they just taste like compost to me. Some
> chemo patients are advised to avoid fresh fruits and
> veggies, on account of possible contamination and
> bacteria.
> I'm sure anything you make for your friend and her
> family will be greatly appreciated by all. It's a
> wonderful thing you and your friends are doing!!
Congratulations to you!
Eemma my thoughts are with your mother, glad to hear she's handling the treatment well.
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 17, 2009 6:08 PM
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I like to prepare a large garden salad and pack sliced grilled chicken. You can include cubed cheddar and croutons too. Or if you don't have time to grill the chicken you can roll together deli meat and cheese and add hard boiled egg so that it becomes a chef salad. Add a loaf of garlic bread for them to warm up. Sherbert makes a healthy and refreshing dessert. Light meals like this are a welcome change to the heavier crockpot meals they usually receive.
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Moderator_Sky
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 16, 2009 4:55 PM
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> I was diagnosed with breast cancer in late November
> and just had my last chemo treatment today!! I never
> had a problem with nausea, (they've come such a long
> way with that these days!) but there are times when
> I just need to eat, to keep something in my stomach,
> not unlike morning sickness!
> For me, the chemo changed my taste buds drastically!
> What tasted and still does taste best to me is
> s simple, more bland food. I can enjoy a baked
> potato when nothing else tastes good. Hot dogs are
> good. Chicken is good. Steak is good. Anything
> sort of simple and plain works best. I don't know if
> that really helps you in planning your meals, but
> it's what I've found to be the case. I can't eat
> salads or fresh fruits, although I love them, but
> right now, they just taste like compost to me. Some
> chemo patients are advised to avoid fresh fruits and
> veggies, on account of possible contamination and
> bacteria.
> I'm sure anything you make for your friend and her
> family will be greatly appreciated by all. It's a
> wonderful thing you and your friends are doing!!
Welcome to the community, pkginter! Congrats on your last chemo!
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 16, 2009 2:27 PM
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in late November and just had my last chemo treatment today!! I never had a problem with nausea, (they've come such a long way with that these days!) but there are times when I just need to eat, to keep something in my stomach, not unlike morning sickness!
For me, the chemo changed my taste buds drastically! What tasted and still does taste best to me is simple, more bland food. I can enjoy a baked potato when nothing else tastes good. Hot dogs are good. Chicken is good. Steak is good. Anything sort of simple and plain works best. I don't know if that really helps you in planning your meals, but it's what I've found to be the case. I can't eat salads or fresh fruits, although I love them, but right now, they just taste like compost to me. Some chemo patients are advised to avoid fresh fruits and veggies, on account of possible contamination and bacteria.
I'm sure anything you make for your friend and her family will be greatly appreciated by all. It's a wonderful thing you and your friends are doing!!
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Moderator_Jane
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 16, 2009 11:26 AM
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You've gotten some great tips from everyone. Whatever you do, I'm sure it is appreciated by her and her family, because it's a strain on everyone, not just the patient.
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 15, 2009 8:30 PM
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Go to www.kraftfoods.com and go to their recipe site. Find the recipe for Mini Meatloaves. This is a great recipe as your friend can serve one, two, three or all four, depending on what is needed for her family. Kraft Foods has several recipes, all using Stove Top Stuffing Mix as one of the main binding ingredients, and I would highly recommend any of them.
The mini loaves don't have any spices or onions, however, so your friend may be able to eat this particular meatloaf without too much problem.
Kraftoods.com has some of the greatest recipes I have found on the 'Net. Give them a try!
My prayers go out to your friend and for you as well for being such a dear friend.
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 15, 2009 12:25 PM
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Cathy's advice is right on... but I wanted to add that if she's is having a lot of problems w/nausea- it is also recommended that she avoid her 'favorite' foods (during that time). You don't want to create food adversions to items that would otherwise be eaten once the nausea lifts. Of course, if your friend is doing well (like Eemma's mother) that of course, favorites are a great choice.
Liquid foods are also often well tolerated- so the suggestions for soup were great.
Also, be very, very careful that you cook foods to proper temps (160 degrees is a general recommendation) and then you store & transport them properly. You want to be sure to keep the food out of the 'danger zone' of 40-140 degrees.
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 14, 2009 10:06 PM
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My mom is having chemo right now for lung cancer. Her nausea isn't terrible but we are trying to fix her foods she wants to eat. I suggest you ask your friend for some of the families favorite recipes to use for the meals, and ask if there is anything your friend would like to have available to eat. Best of luck to you and your friend. 
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Moderator_Deanne
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Re: Meals for my Chemo Friend
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Mar 14, 2009 8:47 PM
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> With kids it can be tricky, because they tend to
> avoid casseroles and things where ingredients are all
> mixed up. I recommend you go basic. Some baked
> chicken leg-quarters, a noodle dish and some steamed
> veggies can all be refrigerated and nuked when meal
> time comes. Easy and non-threatening to youngsters.
> One thing all kids seem to like is macaroni and
> cheese. And it would go great with the pulled pork
> that Marialab suggested.
I agree, it can be tricky. Shepherds pie is usually one that goes over well.
Maybe some jell-o sheets. If she has an upset stomach she might appreciate it, or something for the kids to munch on.
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