I remember Nikkit, she always had an interesting / fun post on here.

Chookie, now that you have moved to DD's home, does that mean Ral will be joining you soon?  How is he getting on with chemo and his recovery?

I am trying not to buy any more cook books, but they really compulsion

Corn Chowder

Talk about everything happening at once!!  Fantastic news that Ral can come home next week. I am so pleased to hear that.  You have to remember to take it easy as well ... just do what you can comfortably do each day ... tackle each of those drawers and shelves one at a time and don't allow yourself to become overwhelmed you have so many family and friends who want to help you and that will ease some of the load from your shoulders.  Ral and yourself are your priorities just now.

Looks good, Cookie

Judy … I have been thinking about slipability and thought you might like to take a look at this mushroom recipe to see if you thought it might work for you  https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=17163.0 it would be good with (mashed?) potatoes and any vegetables and / or meats you can handle.

Coincidentally, this article came in from Good Food today and it may also work for you:

“A few years back, the International Culinary Centre in New York did a little research into the common understanding that mushrooms were like little sponges.

If they were washed or cooked in a crowded pan, they would simply stew, or would dry out so much that you'd need to keep adding oil or butter.

But after much trial, the team at the ICC developed a new method.

Start by washing the mushrooms (rather than simply wiping the tops clean). Drain and remove the stalks, then cut them into slices or quarters.

Place the mushrooms in a deep frypan or heavy-based saucepan and add enough water to cover, along with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of butter or oil.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, stirring regularly, until the water has evaporated.

The now-tender mushrooms will brown in the small amount of oil you added earlier without needing more.

For extra flavour, deglaze the pan with wine or, even better, oloroso or amontillado sherry.”

Hope all goes well with Ral's chemo and that you are keeping positive.  Love and hugs to you both.

That sounds , Mab, hope your somach has settled down now.  Freezers are great for times like this, taking the pressure off you to cook everyday; a quick trip to the freezer gets you dinner on the table quickly and easily with minimum fuss.