I find myself in Washington D.C. again taking care of my mother. For the second time in a year and a half she had a knee replaced. This requires me to come down and help her out for the first few days of recovery. The biggest issue for her is food. Not the quantity, but how it is prepared. She has grown, over her 80 years to become quite a chef. She makes excellent meals for herself and her guest. They range from what is simple but tasteful to dishes that require days to make.
Last September when I came down, I had no idea what I was in for. My wife had broken both of her knee caps in the past and I was familiar with what would be required on the rehabilitation front. Feeding my mother was a completely different matter.
Coffee: two scoops of decaf coffee, one scoop of regular, and six cups of water. When the coffe gets cold in the mug, you poor the old coffee into the pot and then refill the mug. "Only half way, I could never drink the whole cup before it gets cold."
Breakfast: Total cereal, "Not too much" with a prune and two dried apricots cut into thirds. Skim milk.
This is the easy meal. and is consistent.
Day one Dinner.
"You know I think I would like a Frittata tonight, it will be easy"
Directions:
Dice potato, boil.
Last September when I came down, I had no idea what I was in for. My wife had broken both of her knee caps in the past and I was familiar with what would be required on the rehabilitation front. Feeding my mother was a completely different matter.
Coffee: two scoops of decaf coffee, one scoop of regular, and six cups of water. When the coffe gets cold in the mug, you poor the old coffee into the pot and then refill the mug. "Only half way, I could never drink the whole cup before it gets cold."
Breakfast: Total cereal, "Not too much" with a prune and two dried apricots cut into thirds. Skim milk.
This is the easy meal. and is consistent.
Day one Dinner.
"You know I think I would like a Frittata tonight, it will be easy"
Directions:
Dice potato, boil.
Saute asparagus that his been cut into one inch strips in olive oil and sherry.
Add sliced mushrooms to the asparagus after it has softened. 
When they are done add potatoes that have been boiled until they start to turn brown.
Add scrambled eggs to pan
Grate parmesan cheese
Put grated cheese on mixture
Place in oven on low Broil, for four minutes
You can do that right, it's easy.
Sure Mom
Lunch
Two English muffins toasted with Pear slices and Monterey Jack Cheese melted on top.
Curried Triple Butternut Squash with Cherry and grated Green Apple
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Cheese Ravioli, with sated Baby Bella mushrooms and black olives topped with dried parsley
Her response to this meal was "I need a real Napkin"
I will keep you informed. I only have a few days left. I can make it.
Did she eat on Monday and Tuesday?????
ReplyDeleteIs it cherry or sherry?
Sherry, you know mom and you know my issues with the English language.
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