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Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed last

week, but they got it all. Don't know yet if the other half of my

thyroid will have to come out, too. I've been having a rough time

emotionally since the surgery, but I've been so happy that I have good

vegan food in the house. Now and then, I fall back on the comfort of

some fattier treats, but for the most part, I've been happy with what's

in my cupboards, and happily, I filled my cupboards with good stuff

before I went into the hospital.

 

Last night, we had a yummy stew. I made gravy following essentially the

chickpea gravy recipe, but without the chickpeas, and with a little

fines herbes for a more meaty vibe. Added it to some seitan cubes and

cooked potatoes/onions/carrots that had some minced garlic in the

boiling water. It reminded me of my mom's pot roast in a way. I was

happy to have it, and my family loved it.

 

Today, I'm making chickpeas. Haven't really decided what I'll do with

the chickpeas yet. Maybe curry, but maybe some kind of tomato sauce. Or

wait, I think I have the ingredients for the tahini rotini; even though

that's got a higher-fat ingredient in it, it's still pretty low in fat,

and I always skip the seeds. Yeah, that's the ticket.

 

What's for dinner at your place today? And if you feel like it, tell me

something happy. I could use more happy stuff in my inbox today.

 

Serene

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Hi Serene,

 

Sorry to hear about the cancer, thank goodness you went when you did. It is wonderful they were able to get it all.

 

Keep eating healthy so you can stay healthy. You might want to see a macrobiotic diet for cancer. Let me know if I can help you with that.

 

BTW, would you mind sending that recipe for the tahini rotini? Off list though I guess because it is not fat free. I just love tahini mixed with miso, delicicious!

 

Thanks,

Gina

 

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Serene

11/15/2007 06:03:39 PM

mcd12day ;

Rough week

 

 

Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed last week, but they got it all. Don't know yet if the other half of my thyroid will have to come out, too. I've been having a rough time emotionally since the surgery, but I've been so happy that I have good vegan food in the house. Now and then, I fall back on the comfort of some fattier treats, but for the most part, I've been happy with what's in my cupboards, and happily, I filled my cupboards with good stuff before I went into the hospital.Last night, we had a yummy stew. I made gravy following essentially the chickpea gravy recipe, but without the chickpeas, and with a little fines herbes for a more meaty vibe. Added it to some seitan cubes and cooked potatoes/onions/carrots that had some minced garlic in the boiling water. It reminded me of my mom's pot roast in a way. I was happy to have it, and my family loved it.Today, I'm making chickpeas. Haven't really decided what I'll do with the chickpeas yet. Maybe curry, but maybe some kind of tomato sauce. Or wait, I think I have the ingredients for the tahini rotini; even though that's got a higher-fat ingredient in it, it's still pretty low in fat, and I always skip the seeds. Yeah, that's the ticket.What's for dinner at your place today? And if you feel like it, tell me something happy. I could use more happy stuff in my inbox today.Serene

 

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Hi Serene!My Dad had a physical just over 2 years ago when he moved and got a new doctor. The doctor found a lump on his thyroid, a biopsy showed it was cancer, so they removed his whole thyroid. They found it so early they only had to do limited radiation and he just had a two year check-up and radiation scan and all is well! I think you will be just fine!A little something to make you smile: It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.So give your cancer the bird and keep your self filled with a healthy Vegan diet so it won't have a place to return.~SaishokuSerene <serene-listsmcd12day ; Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 4:02:59 PM Rough week

 

Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed last

week, but they got it all. Don't know yet if the other half of my

thyroid will have to come out, too. I've been having a rough time

emotionally since the surgery, but I've been so happy that I have good

vegan food in the house. Now and then, I fall back on the comfort of

some fattier treats, but for the most part, I've been happy with what's

in my cupboards, and happily, I filled my cupboards with good stuff

before I went into the hospital.

 

Last night, we had a yummy stew. I made gravy following essentially the

chickpea gravy recipe, but without the chickpeas, and with a little

fines herbes for a more meaty vibe. Added it to some seitan cubes and

cooked potatoes/onions/ carrots that had some minced garlic in the

boiling water. It reminded me of my mom's pot roast in a way. I was

happy to have it, and my family loved it.

 

Today, I'm making chickpeas. Haven't really decided what I'll do with

the chickpeas yet. Maybe curry, but maybe some kind of tomato sauce. Or

wait, I think I have the ingredients for the tahini rotini; even though

that's got a higher-fat ingredient in it, it's still pretty low in fat,

and I always skip the seeds. Yeah, that's the ticket.

 

What's for dinner at your place today? And if you feel like it, tell me

something happy. I could use more happy stuff in my inbox today.

 

Serene

 

 

 

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Gypsy Gina wrote:

 

> Sorry to hear about the cancer, thank goodness you went when you did.

> It is wonderful they were able to get it all.

>

> Keep eating healthy so you can stay healthy. You might want to see a

> macrobiotic diet for cancer. Let me know if I can help you with

> that.

 

Thanks, Gina. I've mostly just decided to stick with what's worked best

for me in the past, which is a mostly-vegan, mostly-fat-free way of life

with no hard-and-fast restrictions, so that I don't feel like I'm being

punished with a diet.

 

>

> BTW, would you mind sending that recipe for the tahini rotini? Off

> list though I guess because it is not fat free. I just love tahini

> mixed with miso, delicicious!

 

Actually, it's on the fatfreevegan site, so I think it's okay. :-)

http://fatfreevegan.com/pasta/tahini.htm

 

Serene

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Serene,

Am sorry that you are having to go thru this.I know that a diagnosis of any type cancer is very scary .I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996.I am still here and I am doing good.I have sold Insurance for 30 years .One of the Policies that AFLAC has is a cancer policy.I also got to take care of claims when my clients had problems.

I have heard from them that thyroid cancer is not too bad.Also losing the thyroid is not too bad.My girlfriend had hers removed .She takes snythroid.Mine is dead and I take Snythroid.No problems.

I hear a lot of stuff but we have no problems....

Be grateful that it was thyroid cancer instead of an internal cancer.

Sounds like you are doing real well.Just keep eating as healthy as possible.I love Eat2Live

You were very wise to go shopping before the surgery...Just be gentle with yourself.

Take it one day at a time.Be happy!!!

I had a nice salad with blackberries and lemon juice as a dressing.Then I had toasted wheat bread with a banana..Yummy.

Good luck.

Janie

 

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Serene

11/15/2007 7:03:36 PM

mcd12day ;

Rough week

 

 

Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed last week, but they got it all. Don't know yet if the other half of my thyroid will have to come out, too. I've been having a rough time emotionally since the surgery, but I've been so happy that I have good vegan food in the house. Now and then, I fall back on the comfort of some fattier treats, but for the most part, I've been happy with what's in my cupboards, and happily, I filled my cupboards with good stuff before I went into the hospital.Last night, we had a yummy stew. I made gravy following essentially the chickpea gravy recipe, but without the chickpeas, and with a little fines herbes for a more meaty vibe. Added it to some seitan cubes and cooked potatoes/onions/carrots that had some minced garlic in the boiling water. It reminded me of my mom's pot roast in a way. I was happy to have it, and my family loved it.Today, I'm making chickpeas. Haven't really decided what I'll do with the chickpeas yet. Maybe curry, but maybe some kind of tomato sauce. Or wait, I think I have the ingredients for the tahini rotini; even though that's got a higher-fat ingredient in it, it's still pretty low in fat, and I always skip the seeds. Yeah, that's the ticket.What's for dinner at your place today? And if you feel like it, tell me something happy. I could use more happy stuff in my inbox today.Serene

 

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Dear Serene,

 

I'm so sorry to hear about the cancer in the tumor--I'm sure that's

very scary news. But it's great that they got it all out. I hope

that means that they don't have to do any more surgery or put you on

any harsh treatments.

 

You asked what we were eating. Last night was take-out night for us,

a recent tradition started because Thursday is the day the only veg

restaurant here serves Seaside Cakes--a delicious tofu " crab " cake

accompanied by homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, and coleslaw. The

restaurant is actually open only for lunch, but the store attached

keeps extras of the day's special in their deli, so we get the dinners

to go. Anyway, last night they were all out, so we ended up getting

Middle Eastern (hummus, baba ganoush,ful medames, olives, falafel,

etc.) It wasn't my first choice, but it was good.

 

In the home-cooked department, I made persimmon bread yesterday

morning. My parents have persimmon trees, and last weekend I went

down and picked up a whole box of persimmons. I've been eating them

like crazy and not really making a dent in the box of them, so I used

a few in bread. It was really good--tender, almost cake-like--but you

couldn't really taste the persimmon in there. Next time I'll add more

spices. It comes out a lovely shade of orange. I'm going to put the

recipe on my blog sometime today, so there'll be pictures.

 

Hope you had a good night. I haven't had the tahini rotini in a while

and should make it for my family again. Yum!

 

Susan

 

, Serene <serene-lists wrote:

>

> Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed last

> week, but they got it all. Don't know yet if the other half of my

> thyroid will have to come out, too. I've been having a rough time

> emotionally since the surgery, but I've been so happy that I have good

> vegan food in the house. Now and then, I fall back on the comfort of

> some fattier treats, but for the most part, I've been happy with what's

> in my cupboards, and happily, I filled my cupboards with good stuff

> before I went into the hospital.

>

> Last night, we had a yummy stew. I made gravy following essentially the

> chickpea gravy recipe, but without the chickpeas, and with a little

> fines herbes for a more meaty vibe. Added it to some seitan cubes and

> cooked potatoes/onions/carrots that had some minced garlic in the

> boiling water. It reminded me of my mom's pot roast in a way. I was

> happy to have it, and my family loved it.

>

> Today, I'm making chickpeas. Haven't really decided what I'll do with

> the chickpeas yet. Maybe curry, but maybe some kind of tomato sauce.

Or

> wait, I think I have the ingredients for the tahini rotini; even though

> that's got a higher-fat ingredient in it, it's still pretty low in fat,

> and I always skip the seeds. Yeah, that's the ticket.

>

> What's for dinner at your place today? And if you feel like it,

tell me

> something happy. I could use more happy stuff in my inbox today.

>

> Serene

>

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*hugs and happy thoughts*happy thought: warm undies out of the dryer on a chilly dayDinner: Soup I made WAY too much of earlier in the week. Not too sure what to call it. But here are the ingredients (that I remember). The ingredients were all boiled until tender/done, cooled for a bit, and then thrown in a blender:4 c veggie broth1 head cauliflower1 handful spinach3 bay leaves2 tsp all spice3 tsp minced garlic2 tsp cumin2 russet potatoes13 baby carrots1 yellow onion1T earth balance (yeah, I know added fat :-( )It ended up a bit thick, so if you're going to make it I recommend adding some water or extra broth. Should be able to omit the earth balance without really changing the flavor. Serves 8-10. take carecatSerene <serene-lists wrote: Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed last week, but they got it all. Don't know yet if the other half of my thyroid will have to come out, too. I've been having a rough time emotionally since the surgery, but I've been so happy that I have good vegan food in the house. Now and then, I fall back on the comfort of some fattier treats, but for the most part, I've been happy with what's in my cupboards, and happily, I filled my cupboards with good stuff before I went into the hospital. Last night, we had a yummy stew. I made gravy following essentially the chickpea gravy recipe, but without the chickpeas, and with a little

fines herbes for a more meaty vibe. Added it to some seitan cubes and cooked potatoes/onions/carrots that had some minced garlic in the boiling water. It reminded me of my mom's pot roast in a way. I was happy to have it, and my family loved it. Today, I'm making chickpeas. Haven't really decided what I'll do with the chickpeas yet. Maybe curry, but maybe some kind of tomato sauce. Or wait, I think I have the ingredients for the tahini rotini; even though that's got a higher-fat ingredient in it, it's still pretty low in fat, and I always skip the seeds. Yeah, that's the ticket. What's for dinner at your place today? And if you feel like it, tell me something happy. I could use more happy stuff in my inbox today. Serene

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Serene,

 

I'm so glad that the doctors got all of the cancer. As already stated

you can do just fine with the drugs and no thyroid. You know how to do

the good foods to feed the rest of you- your body as well as your

heart and soul. The rest of us can help you with keeping your spirits

up. Don't forget to let us know when you need a hug, a special thought

or prayer. We are there for you.

 

You are held in the Light.

 

Marcie

 

 

, Serene <serene-lists wrote:

>

> Well, it turns out that there was cancer in the tumor they removed

last week, but they got it all.

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, Serene <serene-lists wrote:

Serene,

 

You asked for something happy so here's a recipe I made the other

night, totally vegan.

First I slice up some tofu (I prefer Saruyan) into strips about 4

inchs long by 1 inch wide and at least 1/4 inch thick. After that I

marinated them in Hoisin sauce overnight. The next day I stirfried

them in my electric wok until they were nicely golden. I set them

aside and then stir fried sliced yam in the wok using a Spice Islands

brand called Chinese Five Spice until somewhat softened. Remove them

from the wok and wipe the wok clean. Finally I stirfried a mix of

broccoli and carrots that I had sliced into thin strips. Using the

same Hoisin sauce or any other Oriental marinade or sauce of your

choosing. Remember that not all sauces are vegan, Some like oyster

sauce for instance are not. It all depends on how vegan you want to

be. My wife is totally vegan and I'm still flexible and will cook for

her tastes. Anyway this is a fairly quick but sumptious repaste and

you'll want to be sure that you don't allow the vegetables to get to

soft. They are best al Dente. I hope that if you give it a try that

you'll enjoy it. Also, I hope that you'll be well. Have a happy

Holiday season.

Fred