I cooked twice today
@GardenGerty (169744)
United States
June 27, 2026 9:04pm CST
Bob seems to be better and better. Still not quite as good as before he got sick. So I surprised him.
I did a twist on the Kropsu recipe and added lemon zest, extract and juice and also some raisins. I ate that twice today. It is pretty kidney healthy.
Bob was outside some, but it was awful hot. He took two naps. Talking this evening he said he really wanted a Reuben sandwich. That is not particularly healthy for the kidneys, and would have been a bigger meal than he would have eaten if we had gone to Arby's for one. I had ingredients on hand to make Reuben casserole, and so could use less of the stuff and give him a small portion. He liked it really well and ate more than he has been. I served it with no salt canned green beans seasoned with a no salt spice blend.
All five loads of laundry got dried. Bruno is telling me to go to bed.
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@GardenGerty (169744)
• United States
2h
He obviously has some time of dementia. Pretty much age related. But when his heart or his kidneys or both act up it really gets worse.
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@GardenGerty (169744)
• United States
2h
Oh, me too. I would like to get to where we were having adventures again.
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@GardenGerty (169744)
• United States
2h
Yes, and really healthier, too. Price was good, as well. We would have spent about $26 on our meals and used two and maybe a half gallons gasoline. I used the last of a loaf of rye bread, a cup of good sauerkraut I had on hand. Dab of pickle relish. Buddig corned beef, so less that $4 for that Thousand Island and mustard on hand. Probably the most costly thing was the Swiss cheese. Maybe $8 total, and we have leftovers for a couple more meals.
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@RasmaSandra (98537)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
Glad to hear the Bob is getting his appetite back, I hope you all including Bruno have a good night,
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@GardenGerty (169744)
• United States
2h
It was a good night, thank you. Bruno and Pedro ran a few races after the lights were out.
@GardenGerty (169744)
• United States
2h
It still is alarming how much he forgets, but it has only been five days. I will see how he is on day 8. Before he got sick he knew at least when he was confused that he was confused. This is certainly better.
@wolfgirl569 (136575)
• Marion, Ohio
11h
Happy to hear he is doing better. Even unhealthy food can be made healthier at home
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@GardenGerty (169744)
• United States
2h
Yes, it can. And it still tastes better than hospital food.
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@garymarsh6 (24214)
• United Kingdom
15h
That is great news. I hope he feels more like that each day!
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