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Title: What do you crave...?
Post by: okarol on November 21, 2006, 10:43:52 PM
Jenna wants Coke - it seems to be the most difficult diet restriction for her to cope with.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kitkatz on November 21, 2006, 10:46:50 PM
Dark chocolate!  Bologna and hot dogs
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Post by: BigSky on November 22, 2006, 11:19:41 AM
Macaroni and cheese and tater tots. :(
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Post by: Rerun on November 22, 2006, 12:46:45 PM
Milk
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Post by: jbeany on November 22, 2006, 01:13:29 PM
Just give me the chocolate and no one will get hurt.
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Post by: susie q on November 22, 2006, 02:14:47 PM
Chocolate milk....  :-*
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Post by: jedimaster on November 22, 2006, 02:15:42 PM
a good olf fashioned Clamatos..... :beer1;
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Post by: angieskidney on November 23, 2006, 02:54:47 AM
white 2% milk! Oh man what I would give to be able to drink liter after liter of milk!! Ahhh MILK!! It does the body good!  :2thumbsup; It had to be the hardest thing for me to give up! That is the whole reason why my phosphate used to be so very very high! Man I felt like they were asking me to cut off my right arm since I didn't like to drink anything else BUT milk!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: tubes on November 23, 2006, 05:03:14 AM
dr. pepper, cheetos....
I've given up the dr. pepper finally and moved onto mt dew.  Now I just have to let that one go also.  :'(   :'(
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Post by: Bajanne on November 27, 2006, 06:28:45 PM
WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coke, Pepsi
Pea soup
Banana smoothies (made with oranges and mangoes!)
NUTS (cashew, pistachio, peanuts, etc.)
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: tubes on November 28, 2006, 06:56:06 PM
  MASHED POTATOES         >:D   >:D
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angela515 on November 28, 2006, 08:03:26 PM
dr. pepper, cheetos....
I've given up the dr. pepper finally and moved onto mt dew.  Now I just have to let that one go also.  :'(   :'(

I know why you had to give up Dr Pepper, same reason I had too... the phosphorus.... but why do you have to give up mountain Dew?
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angela515 on November 28, 2006, 08:05:11 PM
Pizza, Mac n Cheese, and MILK (I'm with you on this one angie, I actually still drink milk once in awhile, but am about to cut it out completely since my phosphorus still is up... WAHHHHH Milkkkkk)
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: tubes on November 28, 2006, 08:15:18 PM
dr. pepper, cheetos....
I've given up the dr. pepper finally and moved onto mt dew.  Now I just have to let that one go also.  :'(   :'(

I know why you had to give up Dr Pepper, same reason I had too... the phosphorus.... but why do you have to give up mountain Dew?

i was told mt dew has phosphorus also, just not as much as cola products.  im still drinking it.  i really dont plan on giving it up. ;)
i cant give up my milk.  i need it for cereal.  i dont drink it often.  i buy a half gallon and waste about half or less.
I will not drink soy milk or any crap like that. 

 2% baby
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Post by: angieskidney on November 28, 2006, 11:22:02 PM
dr. pepper, cheetos....
I've given up the dr. pepper finally and moved onto mt dew.  Now I just have to let that one go also.  :'(   :'(

I know why you had to give up Dr Pepper, same reason I had too... the phosphorus.... but why do you have to give up mountain Dew?

i was told mt dew has phosphorus also, just not as much as cola products.  im still drinking it.  i really dont plan on giving it up. ;)
i cant give up my milk.  i need it for cereal.  i dont drink it often.  i buy a half gallon and waste about half or less.
I will not drink soy milk or any crap like that. 

 2% baby
I got rid of all my cereal since I had to give up milk. Now I can have about 125ml every day with a binder. I also miss my Mac&Cheese, Pizza, my Banana Strawberry Orange Juice, and I miss my chocolate mousse!!! Oh ya and Mr.Noodle chicken noodle soups and borsch!!!
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Post by: anja on November 29, 2006, 11:56:56 PM
 tomatoes----------tomatoes--------------tomatoes !!!  The best food on earth! 
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Post by: Fox_nc on November 30, 2006, 12:01:18 AM
Banna Splits ... Milkshakes ... Ice cream ....
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Post by: angela515 on November 30, 2006, 10:16:51 AM
This thread is making me so hungry for such naughty things I can't have.  :lol;  Next time someone ask's me what do I wanna do after I get a transplant, i'm gonna say the first thing I wanna do when well enough, is go out to a buffett and have everything I couldn't.. with a gallon of 2% milk for my drink.  :clap;
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Post by: kitkatz on November 30, 2006, 04:09:25 PM
A chocolate milkshake and Bakers tacos.....oh yeah I am noit craving them anymore....Just had some. LOL
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: AlasdairUK on December 01, 2006, 05:16:54 AM
   MASHED POTATOES         >:D   >:D

You can still have mashed potatoes, just leech out the K with soaking your potatoes in water.

I still drink coke. It is one thing I will never give up ( I hope).

I eat almost anything except for cheese, but in moderation and I'm aware of what I'm eating and won't go overboard between dialysis sessions.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Rerun on December 01, 2006, 05:18:42 AM
This thread is making me so hungry for such naughty things I can't have.  :lol;  Next time someone ask's me what do I wanna do after I get a transplant, i'm gonna say the first thing I wanna do when well enough, is go out to a buffett and have everything I couldn't.. with a gallon of 2% milk for my drink.  :clap;

I'll MEET you there with my OWN gallon of 2% milk......   ;)
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angieskidney on December 01, 2006, 06:55:55 AM
   MASHED POTATOES         >:D   >:D

You can still have mashed potatoes, just leech out the K with soaking your potatoes in water.
I heard that Idoho potatoes are the highest in Potassium. Is that true? Will leaching help with all potatoes? I am asking cuz here we have New York Fries where they always have their potatoes sitting in water before they use them. But they are Idoho potatoes.


Man I want fries right now!! But I want McD's :P


Also earlier I really REALLY wanted a chocolate bar!!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on December 01, 2006, 06:59:24 AM
A full pint of ice cold milk.
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Post by: BigSky on December 01, 2006, 08:18:08 AM
I heard that Idoho potatoes are the highest in Potassium. Is that true? Will leaching help with all potatoes? I am asking cuz here we have New York Fries where they always have their potatoes sitting in water before they use them. But they are Idoho potatoes.


Man I want fries right now!! But I want McD's :P


Also earlier I really REALLY wanted a chocolate bar!!

There are going to be slight differences in K amounts in different potatoes.  However they are so close in amounts it doesn't really matter. 
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: tubes on December 01, 2006, 06:24:25 PM
A full pint of ice cold milk.

Do you put ice cubes in your milk???  I have to have ice in my milk.  The colder the better.  ;)

What I'm craving right now.......mud pie blizzard from Dairy Queen.  The Best ! ! !
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Post by: goofynina on December 01, 2006, 10:18:07 PM
Just a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a tall glass of ice cold milk  :-\
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Zach on December 01, 2006, 10:19:01 PM
Tall, blond ...
oh, you meant food?         >:D
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: sandman on December 01, 2006, 10:25:06 PM
Tall, blond ...
oh, you meant food?         >:D

 :o :rofl;  Nice Zach
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Post by: jbeany on December 01, 2006, 11:44:16 PM
Tall, blond ...
oh, you meant food?         >:D

Zach, if you get goofynina started on this, they'll have to lock this post!

 :rofl;
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kperkins on December 02, 2006, 10:15:13 AM
AT first two things were difficult to give up.  Orange juice and milk were my 2 favorite drinks.  Fortunately since I went to PD I "m allowed OJ again.  But Milk is still a no no. A tall ice cold glass with Oreo cookies. 

Keith
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: goofynina on December 02, 2006, 05:27:27 PM
Tall, blond ...
oh, you meant food?         >:D

Zach, if you get goofynina started on this, they'll have to lock this post!

 :rofl;

Only if that tall blonde was holding a nice cold glass of milk,  then it would be on fo sho  ::)
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Bette on December 04, 2006, 03:15:39 PM
I crave a baked potato with butter, cheese and bacon.  Or chili cheese french fries.
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Post by: sandman on December 04, 2006, 06:26:04 PM
I crave a baked potato with butter, cheese and bacon.  Or chili cheese french fries.

Chili and cheese fries?  YUM!!  Oh great, now I want some.  :-\
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angieskidney on December 04, 2006, 10:21:50 PM
I crave a baked potato with butter, cheese and bacon.  Or chili cheese french fries.

Chili and cheese fries?  YUM!!  Oh great, now I want some.  :-\
At least you CAN have them :P Man I have been wanting that cheese sauce a lot lately but I got bloodwork this Wed :P
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Post by: sandman on December 04, 2006, 10:51:22 PM
I crave a baked potato with butter, cheese and bacon.  Or chili cheese french fries.

Chili and cheese fries?  YUM!!  Oh great, now I want some.  :-\
At least you CAN have them :P Man I have been wanting that cheese sauce a lot lately but I got bloodwork this Wed :P

Maybe but not at this hour.  Every place that I know of that sells chili cheese fries is closed by 9:00pm.  :'(
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Post by: kitkatz on December 04, 2006, 11:01:04 PM
Del Taco is open till midnight out here.
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Post by: angela515 on December 05, 2006, 10:08:22 AM
I had Taco John's yesterday.... squashed that craving i tell ya  :P So yummmy  :clap;
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Post by: mallory on December 05, 2006, 03:20:30 PM
I always have a craving for a nice, fresh, toasted bagel, slathered with cream cheese, piled high with smoked salmon, with capers and just a touch of minced red onion.

No kidding, I can't even have bagels and salmon in my house, I'd eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  I love them.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: sandman on December 05, 2006, 10:10:42 PM
Oh, I would absolutely LOVE a bagel with Philly brand cream cheese.  :2thumbsup;  I could eat them morning, noon and night.  ;)
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: goofynina on December 05, 2006, 10:12:49 PM
Lucky for you that CAN Sandman ;)  :clap;
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: sandman on December 05, 2006, 11:10:02 PM
Lucky for you that CAN Sandman ;)  :clap;

True.  I can have that but don't have any.  :'(

Maybe the topic of this thread should be changed.

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What do you crave... but can't have?
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Post by: angieskidney on December 05, 2006, 11:11:28 PM
Maybe the topic of this thread should be changed.

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What do you crave... but can't have?
Ya! lol  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: What do you crave... but can't have?
Post by: sandman on December 05, 2006, 11:14:40 PM
Chocolate anything.  I like it sometimes but can't touch the stuff.  :'(
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Post by: jbeany on December 06, 2006, 12:03:33 AM
Crave but can't have - mint!  I'm allergic.  Haven't had a peppermint candy cane since I was 8.  Boy, I used to love those. . .  and those little andes dinner mints with the square choclolate outsides. .. . and Peppermint patties. . . .  Almost 3 decades without mint - you would think my taste buds would have given up wishing for it by now.
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Post by: Sluff on December 06, 2006, 07:39:57 PM
Chocolate covered cherries....yum
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Post by: glitter on December 21, 2006, 08:46:04 PM
my hunny misses his mac and cheese and the fruit-he used to come home from work and eat four bannanna and mayo sandwhiches at least 3 days a week for lunch,and cereal out of my mixing bowl...lol he still eats cereal but with just enough water to get it wet and lots of sugar.
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Post by: kitkatz on December 21, 2006, 09:06:21 PM
I miss the mayo and banana sandwiches too...mmmmmmm. Waaaaaah!
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Post by: mallory on January 02, 2007, 09:44:52 AM
Glitter and Kitkatz, Are banana and mayo sandwiches really good?  I've tried peanut butter and bananas on sandwiches, and I love those, but I've never tried banana and mayo.  I'd try it, though, I love bananas, and I love mayonnaise, so it sounds good to me.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: glitter on January 02, 2007, 06:09:52 PM
I have never actually eaten one-but it was hubby's favorite lunch for years-I used to buy 5 pounds of bananas a week-now I just buy 4 singles
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Post by: Chicken Little on January 09, 2007, 03:13:17 PM
I want a buffet of french fries, hotdogs and homemade mac & cheese and then wash it down with Reese's smoothies (Vanilla Haagen Daz whirled with peanut butter cups) and a Diet Cherry Coke from Sonic.   :2thumbsup;  

Title: Ice
Post by: raina on January 09, 2007, 05:48:43 PM
I never liked it before I got sick, but now I crave the yummy crunch of ice nonstop.  Over half my fluids are taken in ice form.

The nurse had the nerve to tell me that ice counts as water.  Really?

I have managed to keep good potassium despite eating alot of tomatoes/spagetti sauce, I guess I don't absorb it as much.  I also crave nuts, green leafy foilage, and edimame.
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Post by: angela515 on January 09, 2007, 07:21:32 PM
Mmmmmmmm Spaghetti. I could possibly eat spaghetti everynight for supper and never get tired of it... i'm wierd like that, but spaghetti rules. I make sure I take my binders b/c i'm not cutting out spaghetti, wooooooooooooo!
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Post by: aharris2 on January 22, 2007, 03:29:44 AM
i don't crave anything because i eat the shit out of anything i like  :clap;......then i take my load of binders  :beer1;...hmmmmmmm what a way to live, no starving no craving.  :thx;...lots of milk n bad for you food.  :angel; .just my way of life

later

Rolando
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Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on January 22, 2007, 05:40:45 AM
A glass of ice cold semi skimmed milk at bed time. I swear it takes me much longer to get to sleep now that I don't drink it.
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Post by: shay_pcb on January 22, 2007, 01:25:21 PM
I crave everything I shouldn't and nothing I should!  ;D
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Post by: mallory on January 23, 2007, 09:09:38 AM
Lately I'm craving Lay's Hot and Spicy Barbecue potato chips.  It's weird because I usually don't like barbecue potato chips, but I tasted this kind at work and now I could eat them by the bagful all day long.

Your taste sure does change on dialysis, all kinds of things that I used to like I don't want anymore, and some things I didn't used to like I crave all the time.
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Post by: goofynina on January 23, 2007, 05:16:53 PM
Lately i have been craving NUTS, NUTS AND MORE NUTS... I love the Blue Diamond Almonds flavored with chile, omg, i want some NUTS!!!   
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Post by: livecam on January 23, 2007, 05:31:46 PM
Lets try chocolate, macadamia nuts, and at Christmastime almond roca.  I've been liking ice cream lately too but I'm really picky about the brand.  I also crave anytime away from work but that can't be eaten.
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Post by: jedimaster on January 23, 2007, 10:30:37 PM
I mentioned that I craved an old fashion Clamatos...I went out with my wife and got one....and I am still alive...so no more craving for that.... :beer1;
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Post by: Epoman on January 24, 2007, 01:27:39 AM
Lately i have been craving NUTS, NUTS AND MORE NUTS... I love the Blue Diamond Almonds flavored with chile, omg, i want some NUTS!!!   

 :o

Nevermind... wayyyyyy to easy.

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Post by: aharris2 on January 25, 2007, 03:27:06 AM
are you people still craving???  didn'tyou read my post/?? you can eat anything and everything you want as long as you take your binders...my labs are always good, so get to know yourselves and enjoy a great meal.

pop,

Rolando
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Post by: angela515 on January 25, 2007, 05:50:04 AM
That is so NOT true for everyone, Rolando. Me for example, while I was on hemo, I tried doing that, my phosphorus still was uncontrollable. When I switched to PD, I decided to try that again, again it didn't work for me. As it does not work for everyone. Everyone's body is different. So please don't assume everyone can do it just because you can. It's still not good for you, but hey.. enjoy it while you are able to do it.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: BigSky on January 25, 2007, 06:05:12 AM
Binders do not always take care of it because all too often people underestimate the amount of phosphorus they are eating or they eat a meal or meals loaded with too much phosphorus for the binders to work effectively for that meal. 
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Zach on January 25, 2007, 07:45:31 AM
Rolando, I know you have the zest for life.   Reading "Is your PCP/HMO trying to kill you? Beware! Be aware!!!"  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2339.msg32665#msg32665     tells part of your story.

As you know, relying on binders is not going to help with potassium, regardless of how many pills you take.
But as you stated in a different post, you only eat one meal a day.

In any case, this is an interesting discussion.  Is it a food we crave or is it a gluttonous portion of a food we crave?

If we manage our renal diet correctly, we can indeed eat most foods we crave.  Just not every day, and not always "super-sized."  It's about portion control.
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Post by: tubes on January 25, 2007, 06:25:04 PM
i saw my neph today and told him i had been craving for a dr pepper.  i said i had one the other day with my lunch and i took extra phoslo.  he about chewed me out when i said that.  not about drinking the dr pepper but taking an extra phoslo.  he said i shouldn't take extra phoslo because phoslo is basically calcium just like a tums. and too much calcium is bad for you and you can get calcium deposits.  he said if i need to take extra binders he is going to consider switching me over to renagel since my calcium is looking good.

by the way....my phosphorus last week was 10.1.    :o  :o   :o  :-[  :-[  :-[
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Post by: Rerun on January 25, 2007, 06:43:56 PM
Tubes, I did not know that.  I have both Renagel and Phoslo on hand.  So, the next time I need an extra binder I'll take Renagel.

Good tip.             :cuddle;
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Post by: aharris2 on January 26, 2007, 12:42:35 AM
i take a crapload of renagel and so far i have had no side effects, like martha stewart says... it's a good thing. btw i like this emoticon so i use it a lot: :rofl;
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Post by: aharris2 on January 26, 2007, 04:33:03 AM
Martha Stewart! dude, you are disowned!!!

Seriously, that comment about PhosLo was very important. We can match binders to what Rolando eats because he uses Renagel. It does not leave the digestive tract. If we miscalculate (guess wrong) either the phosphorus goes too high or too low. On the other hand, with PhosLo which Rolando used to use before calciphylaxis hit) the excess calcium does indeed enter the bloodstream, as can the calcium and the heavy metals in other antacid type binders. Not good!

Renagel gives us some freedom to manage ourselves.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Rerun on January 26, 2007, 04:58:45 AM
Renagel gives me diarrhea.  Phoslo plugs me up.  So, I mix the two and it is better.  Not perfect, but better.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: tubes on January 28, 2007, 06:22:43 PM
I'm glad that was useful to you all. 

Rerun, I didn't know you could take 2 different binders.  I'll have to ask my neph about that.
 :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kitkatz on January 28, 2007, 06:23:52 PM
I crave dark chocolate!
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Post by: glitter on January 28, 2007, 06:50:05 PM
I'm glad that was useful to you all. 

Rerun, I didn't know you could take 2 different binders.  I'll have to ask my neph about that.
 :2thumbsup;

My husband takes both 1 fosrenol and 2 phosLo per meal-taking just fosrenol wasn't as effective and just phoslo his calcium was too high

he craves watermelon
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kitkatz on January 28, 2007, 07:36:32 PM
Yesterday every time I passed an apple on someone's counter, I wanted it.   A big, shiny red apple.  So when I got home I sliced one up and ate it with a little Splenda over it. It was yummy!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Rerun on January 28, 2007, 07:41:09 PM
I've decided I can drink Rice Milk in place of dairy milk.  For the first time in my entire life I have no dairy milk in my refrigerator.

Rice milk comes in Carob flavor.  I heat it up in the microwave and pretend it is Hot Chocolate.  Yumm

Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: okarol on January 30, 2007, 11:29:47 AM
As I mentioned at the start of this thread, Jenna craved Coke (well, I guess she's
more partial to Pepsi) and she missed having it most of all. Actually, she did have
it occasionally because her labs were always normal while on dialysis.
So at her hospital exit review session after the transplant - what was one thing
they told her NOT to have??? Cola! They said soft drinks have too much phosphorus
for kidney patients! Then they started her on potassium and phosphorus nutritional
supplements because the new kidney was throwing off too much. Crazy huh?
 ???
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angela515 on January 30, 2007, 12:21:29 PM
Wow, how weird! My doctor told me I could drink as much soda as I wanted since my phosphorus was so low and it's high in phosphorus. I choose to drink Diet Dr. Pepper at home, but if i'm at a fast food place or restaurant I drink reg Dr Pepper. (However, to me, they both taste the same.)

Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: goofynina on January 30, 2007, 01:46:06 PM
Wow, how weird! My doctor told me I could drink as much soda as I wanted since my phosphorus was so low and it's high in phosphorus. I choose to drink Diet Dr. Pepper at home, but if i'm at a fast food place or restaurant I drink reg Dr Pepper. (However, to me, they both taste the same.)

The doc told you what??  But what about all the calories in soda, isnt he concerned that you might gain weight from it being so high in sugar?  Damn, i wish someone would tell me to drink all the soda i want, lol, :P
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: MooseMom on January 30, 2007, 02:25:50 PM
I've always watched my diet, eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables along with plenty of whole grain bread...you know, the kind of stuff that's supposed to be good for you.  My beverage of choice has always been milk.

The pre-renal diet is hard to get used to simply because it goes against all of the healthy eating concepts I've always lived by.  I don't really like fast food, and I don't have a sweet tooth.  I've always liked good, healthy food (I've never met a bean I didn't like and am particularly partial to lentils), so all of this is rather counter-intuitive for me.

I have a bit of trouble finding drinks that I like.  I don't like non-cola soft drinks (just as well), and now I really don't care for sugary drinks.  I like an iced tea that I order from Hawaii, so I guess a low-phosphorus, low sugar drink is worth the extra expense.  I've started buying carbonated water, and I flavour it with fresh lime or lemon juice.

I am careful about what I eat, but there is no way I could EVER visit my family down on the Gulf Coast without having just one meal of black-eyed peas or oysters.  Occasionally, I would kill for a big bowl of lentil soup.

The one thing I simply cannot have is grapefruit as it interferes with my cyclosporine.  But I love berries, so I can still get my fruit fix.

The worst thing about the diet is merely having to think about it, you know?  I do cheat a bit (I've never had a problem with phosphorus or potassium...yet), but I am pretty careful all in all.

I wouldn't mind a glass of milk right about now, actually.

I live in the Chicago area where every food is either stuffed/smothered with cheese, is served on a bun or is phallus shaped (those processed meats are digusting.  You can probably tell that I am not originally from here...)  This is not a good place for people with kidney problems!  LOL!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Chicken Little on January 30, 2007, 04:59:36 PM
I'm the same way MooseMom.  My favorite things to eat are whole wheat bread with peanut butter, whole grain cereals, organic yogurt, milk and fruit.  I almost wanna cry every time I pass the yogurt aisle.   

Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: MooseMom on January 30, 2007, 06:02:08 PM
Speaking of yogurt, I have some French Vanilla yogurt in the fridge.  I don't know what came over me...I just saw it in the dairy aisle and had to have it.  The good news is that I haven't eaten it yet.  I'll probably have a few spoonfuls over some strawberries and throw the rest away.

I used to really like Greek yogurt; it was easy to find in the UK.  It's not so easy to find here in the US, but I found some and bought it for my husband.  He had never even heard of it.  He loves it.  And he eats it in front of me.
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Post by: aharris2 on February 02, 2007, 05:36:22 PM
Speaking of yogurt, I have some French Vanilla yogurt in the fridge.  I don't know what came over me...I just saw it in the dairy aisle and had to have it.  The good news is that I haven't eaten it yet.  I'll probably have a few spoonfuls over some strawberries and throw the rest away.

I used to really like Greek yogurt; it was easy to find in the UK.  It's not so easy to find here in the US, but I found some and bought it for my husband.  He had never even heard of it.  He loves it.  And he eats it in front of me.

can you tell  me what's bad about the French vanilla yogurt??  and what's Greek yogurt?

 :thx;  Rolando
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Post by: BigSky on February 02, 2007, 07:27:48 PM
Speaking of yogurt, I have some French Vanilla yogurt in the fridge.  I don't know what came over me...I just saw it in the dairy aisle and had to have it.  The good news is that I haven't eaten it yet.  I'll probably have a few spoonfuls over some strawberries and throw the rest away.

I used to really like Greek yogurt; it was easy to find in the UK.  It's not so easy to find here in the US, but I found some and bought it for my husband.  He had never even heard of it.  He loves it.  And he eats it in front of me.

can you tell  me what's bad about the French vanilla yogurt??  and what's Greek yogurt?

 :thx;  Rolando

Yogurt is very high in K and PO4.
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Post by: goofynina on February 02, 2007, 07:55:58 PM
Right now i am suffering from a cold and it seems like whenever i am sick like this, i crave something cold and crunchy like apples or carrots or celery or any kind of fruit, i've already tore up my shelves looking for any canned fruit or something and i am 'bout to lose my friggin mind, :P :P
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Post by: angieskidney on February 02, 2007, 09:16:34 PM
Right now i am suffering from a cold and it seems like whenever i am sick like this, i crave something cold and crunchy like apples or carrots or celery or any kind of fruit, i've already tore up my shelves looking for any canned fruit or something and i am 'bout to lose my friggin mind, :P :P
Quick!! Someone send that girl something crunchy!!
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Post by: kitkatz on February 12, 2007, 11:12:02 PM
I crave sweets.
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Post by: Rerun on February 13, 2007, 02:36:32 AM
I crave sweets.

I wish you were here Kit.  I made (tried to make) Buttermilk Fudge again!  This time it turned out like caramel (not fudge) and it is SWEET!  Pretty good, but I can't get it out of the pan in a nice little square, so I can't really take it anywhere!
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Post by: thegrammalady on February 13, 2007, 09:12:19 AM
i'll probably get "hate" mail  ;) but i haven't really given up anything. as long as my numbers are in line and i take my binders i eat pretty much what i want, just not a lot of it.  i watch what i eat and don't go overboard on anything
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Post by: jbeany on February 13, 2007, 02:49:43 PM
Nope, we won't hate you for it.  We'll be jealous, but we won't hate you!
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Post by: thegrammalady on February 13, 2007, 03:38:50 PM
funny, I actually crave something I can eat.........BLUEBERRIES
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Post by: kitkatz on February 13, 2007, 05:04:02 PM
Rerun I would come get the fudge if I could!
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Post by: joeylars on February 15, 2007, 07:59:08 PM
Gee, I see all these items that i eat or drink on a regular basis. I have been on dialysis for almost 7 years. I have coke regularly. I eat macaroni and cheese (homemade) every so often. I eat pasta e fagioli (with minimal beans) my #'s are all good consistently. I think I crave artichokes or avacado's, not that I totally love either ,but I kow they are super high in Potassium. I also have a problem with weight gains usually, especially on weekends (like 5 kgs) I guess I would also crave drinking gallons of iced tea or  Mountain Dew.
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Post by: Sluff on February 15, 2007, 09:19:13 PM
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Post by: Panda_9 on February 19, 2007, 02:55:28 AM
Speaking of yogurt, I have some French Vanilla yogurt in the fridge.  I don't know what came over me...I just saw it in the dairy aisle and had to have it.  The good news is that I haven't eaten it yet.  I'll probably have a few spoonfuls over some strawberries and throw the rest away.

I used to really like Greek yogurt; it was easy to find in the UK.  It's not so easy to find here in the US, but I found some and bought it for my husband.  He had never even heard of it.  He loves it.  And he eats it in front of me.

can you tell  me what's bad about the French vanilla yogurt??  and what's Greek yogurt?

 :thx;  Rolando

Yogurt is very high in K and PO4.

There is nothing wrong with having a little bit of yoghurt, it is on the menu at the hospital here every day just about. I think the tubs are 100gms. No need to throw it out, just have a few dollops a day on its own or on some fruit or cereal.
I looooooove greek yoghurt!
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Post by: lamillinger913 on February 23, 2007, 04:39:53 PM
I crave mostly ice cream ... big thick chocolate milk shakes or dripping cones of Baskin-Robbins Baseball Nut. Oh man.

I have a little yogurt once in a while. I make up this killer sauce for fruit salad, with some plain or vanilla yogurt, about half as much mayonnaise, a bit of lemon juice, a bit of honey, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Yes, black pepper. Whisk that together and fold it into any combo of dialysis friendly fruits. Good stuff. trust me.
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Post by: kimcanada on March 14, 2007, 06:30:00 PM
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate,
yummy, pass the bar, Oh God I miss Chocolate,

Kim  :'(
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Razman on March 15, 2007, 09:36:15 AM
Boy do I miss chocolate as well.  Every now and then I cheat and eat a little piece just to get it out of my system.  Doesn't really work but it fun trying. :)
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Post by: susie q on March 15, 2007, 12:44:25 PM
A few folks at dialysis eat chocolate while on the machine... claim it gets cleaned out right away. no harm done... true??? ???
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Post by: angela515 on March 15, 2007, 02:36:56 PM
Thank god I never had a thing for chocolate. I dont crave and never have... I like chocolate milk and chocolate syrup that you put on ice cream, but as for just plain chocolate bars, no.... bleh.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kitkatz on March 15, 2007, 04:27:35 PM
A few folks at dialysis eat chocolate while on the machine... claim it gets cleaned out right away. no harm done... true??? ???

Now wait a minute, that chocolate has to be digested and then it goes into the bloodstream.  It takes a couple of hours for all of that to happen, so eating chocolate while on dialysis is like prepoisoning yourself. 
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Amanda From OZ on March 15, 2007, 08:26:13 PM
All the dialysis nurses and doctors have said to eat something you crave like chocolate or chips at the start of dialysis. They said it will be dialyzed out by the end of the session.

Amanda
xx
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Zach on March 15, 2007, 09:17:19 PM
Now wait a minute, that chocolate has to be digested and then it goes into the bloodstream.  It takes a couple of hours for all of that to happen, so eating chocolate while on dialysis is like prepoisoning yourself. 

I think Kitkatz is right, unless you do nocturnal dialysis.  An orange drink, maybe in 3 or 4 hours.  But something solid needs more time to digest in the stomach and travel down the small intestines.

Some things are absorbed fast, like salt from soup or sugar from orange juice.  It also depends on have fast or slow your stomach empties.  Probably best to try your treats an hour or two before treatment.  But you could be taking a bit of a risk if you weren't keeping track of what you ate since the last dialysis treatment.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: AlasdairUK on March 16, 2007, 03:49:03 AM
I eat a chocolate on a regular basis as I start dialysis, I run off a 1k tank and my pre and post K numbers are good. You do need to know your numbers and be aware of what you are eating. I do not recommend this across the board for everyone.
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Post by: mymoonring on March 27, 2007, 06:09:15 PM
Double cheese Pizzas, Hot Fudge sundies, Rootbeer floats, and Taco bell, Cheese, cheese salted pretzels and BEER :beer1; OH and is Pringles realy a made from ya know that   P  word? ???
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Post by: okarol on March 27, 2007, 06:38:05 PM
mmmmmmmm hot fudge sundae
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Post by: bolta72 on March 27, 2007, 07:04:00 PM
McDonalds, pizza, beer, milk, china food, bananas, pepsi, nuts,
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Post by: angela515 on March 27, 2007, 07:11:07 PM
This thread can make a person hungry.  ;D
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Post by: ILOVEFLUID on March 27, 2007, 08:00:37 PM
I crave fluid, fluid and more fluid.  I dream daily about 7-11 Big Gulp Slurpees, fresco, diet Pepsi, chocolate milk, orange juice, sunny D, beer, beer and more beer. grape juice, perrier, milkshakes, diet sprite, rootbeer floats, gstorade, ice cold water by the litre, beer shandy, crystal light, koolaid, XL coffees. Chao lattes, iced tea. lemonade...oh i could go on forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: George Jung on May 01, 2007, 09:18:13 AM
Are oysters okay to eat?
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Post by: carson on May 01, 2007, 11:49:24 AM
movie popcorn with extra butter....chocolate milkshakes....banana splits....black cherry ice cream...tea, not just one day but whenever I want it!!
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Post by: glitter on May 01, 2007, 02:22:29 PM
6 medium farmed raw oysters


Iron, Fe  mg 4.86
Phosphorus, P  mg 78
Potassium, K  mg 104
Sodium, Na  mg 150


so they dont look too bad.......but what about the fact that they are raw? Can kidney patients take the risk of contamination? I would like to know this too.....anyone?
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: goofynina on May 01, 2007, 02:48:43 PM
what do i crave huh?  are you ready for this.............................. pickled pigs feet  :o
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Post by: kitkatz on May 01, 2007, 08:24:11 PM
Bananas.
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Post by: Jill D. on May 01, 2007, 08:25:52 PM
what do i crave huh?  are you ready for this.............................. pickled pigs feet  :o

With a margarita?
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Post by: Chicken Little on May 01, 2007, 08:35:25 PM
Chocolate.    I had a chocolate croissant today.  I heated it up, so the chocolate oozed all over it.  My bad.   ;D
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Post by: goofynina on May 01, 2007, 09:14:56 PM
what do i crave huh?  are you ready for this.............................. pickled pigs feet  :o

With a margarita?

OH DAMN, now my mouth is really watering, lol, THANKS JILL ;) :P
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Post by: Jill D. on May 02, 2007, 03:52:23 PM
 >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D Sorry Susie...I couldn't resist cuz I know what you're REALLY craving girlfriend! Don't forget the salt on the rim!  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: jbeany on May 02, 2007, 06:03:50 PM
Lime chips
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Post by: ILOVEFLUID on May 05, 2007, 05:21:10 PM
mangos, oranges, strawberry banana smoothies,  bananas and lots of them, yogurt, pepsi slurpees, Thai mango salads..etc
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Post by: Amanda From OZ on May 06, 2007, 06:37:47 AM
EXTRA large hot chips (fries) with EXTRA chicken salt. Yummy.  ;D
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Post by: Sluff on May 06, 2007, 07:38:36 PM
A strawberry sundae with mile high whipped Creme.
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Post by: RichardMEL on May 07, 2007, 03:11:04 AM
I'm with ILOVEFLUID... I have been dreaming about endless glasses of icy cold water, drinking large hot chocolates with whipped cream during winter, mocha frappacinos in summer... and yes evil coke....

oh and of course BEER!!! I went to drinks with workmates last week... the place had $2 pots.. OMG!!!! I was dying there sipping on my ONE vodka and orange...
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: carson on May 17, 2007, 06:12:26 AM
Lately I've been craving sweets. I NEVER crave sweets - EVER!!
I don't know if it's because I've been using Extaneal, which doesn't have the dextrose in it and maybe my body is so used to having all the sweetness in my blood and saliva that I notice when it's not there? (By the way, the extraneal doesn't seem to work for me - in fact I think I may have an allergy to it as I wheeze by the time bed rolls around).
Anyway, I've been buying marshmallow peanuts, jujubes, sponge toffee, and licorice. Not bad, except it's all just crap!!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: keefer51 on May 24, 2007, 06:32:59 PM
You know what i crave?? a big, huge, freaking sloppy cheese steak!!! Since i have move back to pennsylvania and i am a philly boy through and through. I would like that and some curly fries with a mocha milk shake. Finishing it off with a ice cold birch beer. Oh,well guess i'll eat my pop tart take my phoslo.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Amanda From OZ on May 25, 2007, 05:45:06 AM
Lots and lots of lemons..... they are a little high in potassium so i limit myself to one every 2nd day.  ;D
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angela515 on June 01, 2007, 09:44:45 PM
I been craving nacho's... but i'm trying (key word, trying) to eat healthy... so I haven't had any... but I swear, net time I cheat on eating good.. i'm having nachos :)

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Post by: jbeany on June 01, 2007, 10:43:12 PM
I had some the other day - with multigrain nacho chips, and all homemade toppings - keep the cheese to a minimum.  You can make some that are more pepper/onion instead of all cheesy - they still taste good without being tooooooo bad for you.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: neonblue on June 04, 2007, 05:39:44 AM
Actually, this has been my worst problem, giving up everything! So, I haven't. I just don't eat or drink as much of it as I use to.Maybe every once in a while I will have a V- 8 ,which I dearly love!!Ora few nut's or a little milk.I just limit myself a liitle on other thing's so I can have a few of these special treat's.Not easy, nope, but I do not feel guilty.It helps me when I have to stick to the dialysis diet other day's.
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Post by: tweetykiss on June 06, 2007, 04:48:36 PM
I crave an East Indian Curry dish and those samosas........

My husband would give anything to eat more meat and have ice cream.......
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Post by: neonblue on June 07, 2007, 01:24:31 AM
Does anyone use stuff like Coffeemate in their cereal? My diatician told me to try that, but I don't know....might be ok if it was ice cold, I guess.
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Post by: thegrammalady on June 07, 2007, 07:57:02 AM
Does anyone use stuff like Coffeemate in their cereal? My dietitian told me to try that, but I don't know....might be ok if it was ice cold, I guess.

i use coffeemate on my cereal, the french vanilla flavor. it's pretty good. i don't really care for the regular or non flavored variety, but if that's all there is it's not to bad. and yes, it needs to be refrigerated, so it's nice and cold. (you want the liquid from the dairy case, not the powder from the coffee aisle)
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Post by: foundry37 on June 26, 2007, 04:19:16 PM
pomme frites,Arby's curly fries, O's french fries,hash browns, my ex-mom in laws home made mashed,etc...
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Post by: angela515 on June 26, 2007, 08:06:48 PM
Ice Cream..... Idunno why.... I could eat it all day lately for some reason... and Cookies and Cream is the flavor I dream of... lol...
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Post by: jbeany on June 26, 2007, 08:22:25 PM
As long as you're not craving pickles to go with the ice cream. . .  :D
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Post by: skyedogrocks on June 28, 2007, 05:41:38 AM
I crave an East Indian Curry dish and those samosas........

My husband would give anything to eat more meat and have ice cream.......

Tweety, he can still have ice cream since he isn't on dialysis.  Let him enjoy it before he does!
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Post by: skyedogrocks on June 28, 2007, 05:43:46 AM
I have really been craving Chili Cheese Fries, the worst thing Rob could eat!  So, I haven't got them, I feel guilty if I eat them and he doesn't, they are a real favorite of his too!
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Post by: angela515 on June 28, 2007, 09:43:36 AM
I have really been craving Chili Cheese Fries, the worst thing Rob could eat!  So, I haven't got them, I feel guilty if I eat them and he doesn't, they are a real favorite of his too!

Why do you deprive yourself of foods *you* can eat just because he cannot eat them?
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Post by: skyedogrocks on June 28, 2007, 11:53:48 AM
I have really been craving Chili Cheese Fries, the worst thing Rob could eat!  So, I haven't got them, I feel guilty if I eat them and he doesn't, they are a real favorite of his too!

Why do you deprive yourself of foods *you* can eat just because he cannot eat them?

Oh, I know I can eat it myself, but it's one of those foods that he REALLY LOVES.  So I gave it up for him until he can eat it again :).
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Post by: angela515 on June 28, 2007, 12:39:21 PM
I have really been craving Chili Cheese Fries, the worst thing Rob could eat!  So, I haven't got them, I feel guilty if I eat them and he doesn't, they are a real favorite of his too!

Why do you deprive yourself of foods *you* can eat just because he cannot eat them?

Oh, I know I can eat it myself, but it's one of those foods that he REALLY LOVES.  So I gave it up for him until he can eat it again :).

How sweet of you. :)
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Post by: Chicken Little on July 04, 2007, 02:12:07 PM
My new obessesion is Ben & Jerry's Willie Nelson Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream.   It's ice cream with peaches and cinnamon shortbread cookies in it.   Why can't I ever crave something that is good for me?   :-\
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: angela515 on July 04, 2007, 07:46:19 PM
My new obessesion is Ben & Jerry's Willie Nelson Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream.   It's ice cream with peaches and cinnamon shortbread cookies in it.   Why can't I ever crave something that is good for me?   :-\

Have you tried the new Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream? Mmmmmm
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: bolta72 on July 13, 2007, 06:48:35 AM
I pretty much eat anything and find moderation is the key, a little of this and a little of that with my phoslo. Lab tests have been good. :popcorn;
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Post by: Bajanne on October 01, 2007, 12:47:58 AM
I am one for moderation as well.  My dietitian told me that on the morning before dialysis, I can have some things I don't normally have, like orange juice.
My last labs were not so good with phosporus and calcium (too high, too low), so I have been very compliant this month and used lots of Tums.  I will find out tomorrow (monday) how my blood works are.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Zach on October 01, 2007, 04:19:12 AM
I pretty much eat anything and find moderation is the key, a little of this and a little of that with my phoslo. Lab tests have been good. :popcorn;

Moderation is key ... and remembering to take your phosphate binders.
 8)
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Post by: Krisna on October 27, 2007, 05:57:50 PM
I crave different things every day.  Last week it was pinto's and cheese from Taco Bell.  Today it's pizza from my favorite Italian restaurant.  My doctor never put me on any official diet restrictions because I'm good at watching my diet.  Another thing I crave is cheese!  I love cheese and as long as I take my binders with it, I can have it.  I drink Pepsi but my doctor told me to take binders with it to keep my body from absorbing it.  He did say that for some reason the body absorbs the phosphoric acid in soda pops faster than the phosphorus in food.  I take Calcium Carbonate pills for binders. 

Another thing I've craved...Slurpees from 7-11! 
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Post by: goofynina on October 27, 2007, 06:34:27 PM
I crave Lemonade, lemonade and more lemonade, i cant seem to get enough of the stuff, i started making my own with lemon juice and splenda but i started getting bad stomach pains (i think it was the large amounts of Splenda) i have stopped drinking the lemonade and the splenda and the pains have gone away, i know drink the WalMart brand of Crystal Light Lemonade (there is no phosphorus in that) at least it doesnt say there is :P ;)
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Post by: Ang on November 01, 2007, 05:59:27 PM
fluid :banghead;
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Post by: glitter on November 01, 2007, 08:14:41 PM
i like the walmart brand crystal light pink lemonade- every night sitting here reading I am eating ice made with that lemonade- its wonderful!!
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Post by: okarol on November 20, 2007, 09:22:48 PM
Jenna really wanted pizza when she was on dialysis, but that craving has lessened and she now wants tomato soup all the time.
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Post by: jbeany on November 20, 2007, 11:08:06 PM
I crave a kidney
Some needle-free time spent with
All my blood in me
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Post by: kitkatz on November 20, 2007, 11:09:48 PM
God in heaven me too!
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Post by: charee on November 21, 2007, 03:27:07 PM
I pretty much eat anything and find moderation is the key, a little of this and a little of that with my phoslo. Lab tests have been good. :popcorn;
i can eat what i like too i have been off caltrate from the 3rd week of dialysis my potassium and phos are sometimes below the normal limit but then i do 7 hours every second day :ausflag;
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: KR Cincy on November 29, 2007, 07:49:45 AM
I crave a kidney
Some needle-free time spent with
All my blood in me

well said...
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Post by: angellady07 on January 14, 2008, 08:08:36 AM
A chocolate covered banana with nuts. Well I'm not supposed to have bananas or nuts, oh well I can dream.
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Post by: Romona on January 14, 2008, 09:16:15 AM
I am kind of opposite from some of you. My phosphorus is low and I have to watch calcium.
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Post by: willieandwinnie on January 14, 2008, 09:46:09 AM
I'm the caregiver, but in stressing times (which I seem to be having a lot of lately) I want mashed potatoes (comfort food). ;D
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: jbeany on January 14, 2008, 11:30:06 AM
Free time!  All mine is being sucked away this month.  Right now though, I mostly seem to be craving fudge.  I made half a dozen pans at Christmas, and managed to get it all out of the house except for one lone piece.  Apparently, that wasn't enough.  I want more!!!!  I still have all the ingredients, but I'm going to have to pass on most of it to a friend, or I'll eat the whole 2 pound batch myself. 
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Post by: KT0930 on January 23, 2008, 07:44:25 AM
Lately I've been craving sweets. I NEVER crave sweets - EVER!!
I don't know if it's because I've been using Extaneal, which doesn't have the dextrose in it and maybe my body is so used to having all the sweetness in my blood and saliva that I notice when it's not there? (By the way, the extraneal doesn't seem to work for me - in fact I think I may have an allergy to it as I wheeze by the time bed rolls around).
Anyway, I've been buying marshmallow peanuts, jujubes, sponge toffee, and licorice. Not bad, except it's all just crap!!

Since I got my transplant and have not had the PD fluid in me all day, I'm finding this to be the case, as well. Lots of people are bringing us dinners, and most bring dessert with it, so we've had cookies, brownies, pies, and other sweets around. Apparently the PD fluid had more calories than I thought, though, because I'm still managing to lose a little weight!
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Post by: mikey07840 on February 29, 2008, 02:24:24 AM
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat with a nice tall glass of milk. 16 ounces of milky goodness.

oh well....


Mike  :usaflag;
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: jwlikins on March 26, 2008, 02:34:21 PM
Definitely GOOD Pizza, not Domino's or Pizza Hut, I mean Chicago or New York Style.  I grew up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pa, plenty of Italians and plenty of greeaatt Pizza.  Also good Mexican food.
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Post by: cherpep on March 26, 2008, 02:44:30 PM
Banana-split Blizzard at Dairy Queen!
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Post by: twirl on March 26, 2008, 02:47:01 PM
I miss water, water, and more water
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kidney4traci on March 26, 2008, 03:35:36 PM
I miss a life where I didn't have to think about dialysis...
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: twirl on March 26, 2008, 03:53:38 PM
I miss a life where I didn't have to think about dialysis...


you win the best answer award.......... :thumbup;
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Post by: mikey07840 on March 26, 2008, 04:16:23 PM
8 hours of uninterrupted sleep without sleeping pills and a real shower. (I still have a perma-cath.)

Mike :usaflag;
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Post by: kidney4traci on March 27, 2008, 06:44:30 AM
Oh yea, I remember those days.  My first real shower after it was removed I almost cried!  I mean it!!!
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Post by: cherpep on March 27, 2008, 09:47:41 AM
Me too.  Putting my entire body underneath the shower was the most wonderful feeling after my cath was removed. 
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Post by: okarol on November 17, 2008, 09:44:50 AM


I remember that Jenna always wanted more and more sleep... but it was never enough.
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Post by: Wallyz on November 17, 2008, 10:37:20 AM
I crave water, and that feeling when you work out and you can feel yourself getting stronger. I work out, but I can't gain any strength or much conditioning.  I just maintain.
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Post by: Jess21 on November 17, 2008, 11:04:49 AM
I CRAVE French Onion Soup!!!  :'( Especially now that it is cold out!  That is what I'm getting the second I get a transplant! Warm or cold outside, I DON"T CARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Oh, the sodium!
Last year it was Hot chocolate.  But I've had that this year already! :sir ken;
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Post by: twirl on November 17, 2008, 01:55:43 PM
coke
pepsi
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Post by: monrein on November 17, 2008, 03:58:34 PM
Beans, sushi, whole grain breads, fresh bruschetta, raw almonds, artichokes, mangoes, greek yogurt, fresh squeezed OJ, and everything else healthy that I love but can't have just now. 
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Post by: 502Blues on November 17, 2008, 05:00:29 PM
Pizza, and Potatoes-mashed,fried,baked,scalloped, any form
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Post by: lruffner on November 17, 2008, 05:26:08 PM
I am not on dialysis yet, but I have already been cut off of the phos./ potassium foods, so I want a HUGE hot fudge sundae, with a ton of real whipped cream. I also greatly missed eating melons this past summer.
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Post by: twirl on November 18, 2008, 02:29:21 AM
I am not on dialysis yet, but I have already been cut off of the phos./ potassium foods, so I want a HUGE hot fudge sundae, with a ton of real whipped cream. I also greatly missed eating melons this past summer.

I just will not give up melons - watermelon is so good and I can get it year round now -- I eat less but I can not give it up -
I will go to a buffet because the watermelon is good there and I will leave it watermelon is not on the menu for that day
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Post by: lruffner on November 18, 2008, 06:26:50 AM
Unfortunately Twirl, I cannot eat things that I dearly love in moderation, especially any type of melon. It is easier for me to just not eat it at all...kind of "out of sight, out of mind."  I must admit that I over endulged in tomatoes this year. I didn't know about the tomatoes being bad, until half the summer was over...oops! Luckily, my labs showed no ill effects from it, but I am much more cautious now.
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Post by: twirl on November 23, 2008, 01:48:42 PM
lately, I have been better at staying away from watermelon
but it is hard
and harder when it is so hot outside
I remember when watermelon was only a summer treat
now they are year round
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Post by: 502Blues on November 30, 2008, 12:31:51 PM
I too love some watermelon, last timei tried to just eat a bit or two but couldnt stop after that so now i dont have any. I used to love just taking a jug of water milk,or kool ade and just chugging str8 from the container, God i miss that
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Post by: twirl on November 30, 2008, 12:55:14 PM
I love to chug
and I do not stop with one or two bites of watermelon
then I saw a recipe for a watermelon icy drink you make in the blender
 :stressed; :stressed; :stressed;
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Post by: jbeany on November 30, 2008, 02:06:52 PM
I miss having a giant glass of ice water sitting next to me while I'm sewing or crafting.  I've got a huge glass mug that was a trophy from a shooting contest.  It holds about a liter of water.  I could drink it all before the ice even melted.  Ahhhhh. . .fond memories!
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Post by: Chris on November 30, 2008, 02:58:09 PM
Anything with tomatoes sends my readings over the top, so I avoid it.

What I really crave is my old appetite back and ability to eat hot and spicy stuff, even though eating once a day does save money.

If I didn't feel like crap, I would like some chilli, spicy, hot, and cheese and onions on top.
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Post by: TynyWonder on November 30, 2008, 03:41:13 PM
I am like some others that have already said...........they miss milk...........I sooooo miss that too; however, I must say that I really do like the Rice Dream "milk".   I DID NOT like that Soy milk stuff, to me it was just a totally different texture and just did not taste good.   :puke;

Has anyone tried the Rice Dream milk?   Did you like it?
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Post by: Restorer on November 30, 2008, 04:28:07 PM
I buy the Trader Joe's brand of rice milk, unflavored. It's very similar to Rice Dream. I find that it tastes a lot more like real milk than soy milk. Not to mention, soy milk isn't exactly phosphorus-free either, while rice milk is pretty good in that respect.
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Post by: TynyWonder on November 30, 2008, 04:31:03 PM
I buy the Trader Joe's brand of rice milk, unflavored. It's very similar to Rice Dream. I find that it tastes a lot more like real milk than soy milk. Not to mention, soy milk isn't exactly phosphorus-free either, while rice milk is pretty good in that respect.

Never seen or heard of Trader Joe's brand?
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Post by: Restorer on November 30, 2008, 04:47:02 PM
Trader Joe's is a gourmet/health market. It looks like there's only one in Tennessee, in Nashville. They sell a lot of things under their own private label. I think their rice milk is organic, too, and cheaper than Rice Dream in other supermarkets around here (Southern California).
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Post by: TynyWonder on November 30, 2008, 04:59:37 PM
Oh OK, Thanks!  I am only about 30 minutes from N'ville and I have to go there every so often for 2 of my doctor's appointments.     
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Post by: Chris on November 30, 2008, 05:14:52 PM
We have a Trader Joes the next town/city over. I like the blueberry juice they have and the cherry juice too. I will not drink soy ever again, once was enough! It was nasty and not gonna waste good money to try rice milk that may have the same outcome. They should have trial sizes for that stuff! :puke;
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Post by: RightSide on December 02, 2008, 09:40:29 PM
LARGER PORTIONS!

Before ESRD, I used to polish off a 15 ounce prime rib, medium rare.  My favorite food of all time.

But now:

15 ounce prime rib:  665 mg phosphorus

A renal diet is like being on Weight Watchers, only you don't relax the restrictions after you reach a goal weight.  You just keep right on going, and going, and going....
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Post by: okarol on February 11, 2009, 10:32:13 PM
 :bump;
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Post by: TynyWonder on February 12, 2009, 09:59:27 AM
I am like some others that have already said...........they miss milk...........I sooooo miss that too; however, I must say that I really do like the Rice Dream "milk".   I DID NOT like that Soy milk stuff, to me it was just a totally different texture and just did not taste good.   :puke;

Has anyone tried the Rice Dream milk?   Did you like it?

Well since my last post about asking had anyone tried Rice Dream milk, I have since tried it and I LIKED it!   I even liked it so well, I could even drink it just from a glass rather than "drowning" it in some cereal to be able to drink it, ya know?   I just hate that a freaking carton costs almost the same as a whole gallon of regular milk, that part sux and that is why I can only buy that stuff every now and then. 

Anyways, lately my craving has been apple juice...........I don't know why but I just can't seem to get enough of it.   I can't think of any other cravings right now............
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Post by: kitkatz on February 12, 2009, 07:47:33 PM
Australian chocolate, RockyLea Candy Bars...with dark chocolate.  I know such a broad hint!!!!
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Post by: Chris on February 12, 2009, 09:43:20 PM
Let's hear more about this chocolate kitkatz.
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Post by: kitkatz on February 12, 2009, 09:46:41 PM
Oh yeah!  Dark chocolate over marshmallow center with nuts on it.   OOOHhhhhhh! Got have me some!
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Post by: kitkatz on February 12, 2009, 09:48:51 PM
Here is a pic
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Post by: Chris on February 12, 2009, 10:00:42 PM
Annabella Chocolates has something similar here. The candy company was more famous in the 50's and 60's and now is a specialty candy company. They have a mint flavored one that isn't bad. When you come to Chicago I bring some if you haven't tried it.
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Post by: kitkatz on February 13, 2009, 03:21:08 PM
Coolio. I am coming into Milwaukee in June. Just have to set up the plane flight and stuff.  Daughter and I will do Chicago one weekend.
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Post by: twirl on February 13, 2009, 04:30:54 PM
do you have the recipes for that Kitkatz
my husband would love it
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Post by: kitkatz on February 13, 2009, 05:14:56 PM
Nope, are you kidding me?  I had it shipped form Australia to me by Charee and others.
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Post by: 502Blues on May 03, 2009, 10:28:24 AM
I'd give anything for a VERY TALL glass of Milk right now
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Post by: Brightsky69 on May 04, 2009, 06:37:30 AM
A nice big baked potato with lots of butter and sour cream and salt and pepper. Or even a sweet backed potato. Also potato chips (Ruffles) with an onion dip.   :bandance;
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Post by: twirl on May 04, 2009, 09:54:37 AM
watermelon and corn on the cobb and a big, coke with lots of ice
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Post by: Chris on May 04, 2009, 02:47:51 PM
watermelon and corn on the cobb and a big, coke with lots of ice

Reminds me of going to the county fair and eating all that and drinking. Those were the day's
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 04, 2009, 05:56:55 PM
At the moment I want a big cup of pickle juice... Yeah I know a little strange, but I want PICKLE JUICE!
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Post by: G-Ma on May 04, 2009, 06:41:11 PM
Pour me a large Pepsi with ice.     
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Post by: jbeany on May 05, 2009, 01:56:20 PM
At the moment I want a big cup of pickle juice... Yeah I know a little strange, but I want PICKLE JUICE!

Have you seen the pickle juice popsicles?
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 02:05:48 PM
Is everyone pregnant?   Pickle juice, etc.
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Post by: twirl on May 05, 2009, 02:09:54 PM
At the moment I want a big cup of pickle juice... Yeah I know a little strange, but I want PICKLE JUICE!

Have you seen the pickle juice popsicles?

I have a recipe for pickle juice popsicles  ---  I will share.

when I taught in Huntsville, Texas - my students swore that pickle juice helps prevent colds ---
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Post by: rookiegirl on May 05, 2009, 02:27:13 PM
I'm craving cakes and anything sweets.  Darn Prednisone.  I spent the whole day watching Food Network.  This didn't help me at all.
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Post by: monrein on May 05, 2009, 02:35:13 PM
Since my transplant I crave beans of all kinds.  Split pea soup (spicy with Indian flavours) for example and tonight I made a huge pot of stewed black eyed peas with veggies and smoked turkey (way less fat than ham) and homemade low-fat corn bread. 

I'm also plotting some spicy black bean soup with double smoked bacon as a flavour seasoning.  Hmm, think I should make some Indian daal next week too...brown basmati rice with that.   Prednisone does it's evil appetite magic so gotta keep it healthy.

Rookiegirl...these days I'm loving low-fat peach yogurt, mixed in with a Motts Fruitsations, unsweetened peach, mango applesauce.  You can put it in the freezer for an hour or so to get it semi-frozen and I find it super tasty.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 05, 2009, 02:45:41 PM
At the moment I want a big cup of pickle juice... Yeah I know a little strange, but I want PICKLE JUICE!

Have you seen the pickle juice popsicles?

I have a recipe for pickle juice popsicles  ---  I will share.

when I taught in Huntsville, Texas - my students swore that pickle juice helps prevent colds ---

Pickle Juice Popsiclels?!?!?!?!?!?!? WHAT?!?!?!?!?  Yes please share the recipe!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 02:48:02 PM
I crave chicken mole enchildas and marguaritas.  but I don't feel like going out.  somebody bring me some.
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Post by: Chris on May 05, 2009, 03:09:10 PM
Is everyone pregnant?   Pickle juice, etc.

My thought too Dan

Pickle Juice and Popsicles just not right  :puke;

Guy needs all that beer to drink that or use it to train for a drinking contest (had to see the movie Beerfest to get a visual comparison).

I had White Castle's today, didn't crave for it, just was cheaper and now I feel like  :puke;
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 03:11:31 PM
I've never had a white castle except frozen ones... I hear they are really good.  frozen ones, not so much.
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Post by: Chris on May 05, 2009, 03:19:07 PM
Your not mising anything Dan.  At 61 cents each, you get what you pay for. Saved gas in truck by walking, but should have drove down the street for Wendy's or Burger King 99 centr's
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 05, 2009, 03:20:25 PM
I have had a Krystals. I hear they are just like White Castle. 
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 03:22:02 PM
this is the first time I've been hungry since the dreaded d started.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 05, 2009, 03:23:58 PM
Yeah it took my dad a while too.  Sorry Dan.
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Post by: kitkatz on May 05, 2009, 03:31:08 PM
Then go eat DW if you are finally hungry. Eat something delicious!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 03:32:29 PM
I want to go to picos but can't get anyone to go with me.

checks out the marguaritas.....

http://www.picos.net/Menus.htm
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Post by: kitkatz on May 05, 2009, 03:35:24 PM
I will go with you.  However you have to send the plane tickets to me. And I would get in rather late tonight.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 05, 2009, 03:37:02 PM
I would go with you too.   :2thumbsup;
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Post by: twirl on May 05, 2009, 04:16:29 PM
I placed my order, Crawford and I can not see where I posted it

chili con queso puff
ceviche
bean chalupas

just mail it to me   ---- UPS would be great
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 04:18:25 PM
I would except the beans are not on your diet.

besides, you are close enough to come go with me.
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Post by: Wenchie58 on May 05, 2009, 04:24:59 PM
I checked out the menu in detail...sounds yummers to this yankee.  I do have one question......chihuahua cheese??  Who milks those lil devils?  They bite!!   :rofl;  Just wonderin!!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 04:27:17 PM
wenchie.... hilarious    :yahoo;
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Post by: kitkatz on May 05, 2009, 04:57:46 PM
Milking chihuahuas? What will they think of next?
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Post by: Wallyz on May 05, 2009, 05:10:42 PM
No, no, It's Chihuahua flavored cheese, like pimento cheese, or pepper jack.
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Post by: Wenchie58 on May 05, 2009, 05:11:39 PM
LOL Wallyz....wait....that's even worse!!!!   l >:D
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Post by: twirl on May 05, 2009, 05:21:16 PM
beans may not be oh my diet but when it comes to charro and refried beans and black eyed peas -
to hell with the diet   >:D

 :waving;
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 05, 2009, 05:22:31 PM
try sierra brand charro beans.... good
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Post by: Brianna! on May 25, 2009, 06:56:47 AM
I'm craving french fries. yummyyy. any sort of potato really. and milk. I used to go through so much milk, before the renal-diet. My family would seriously go though a gallon of milk a day. and I drank most of that milk. And I want some mac and cheese. yummy.
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 25, 2009, 07:26:39 AM
A Mojito... I' make some tonight but I can't drink one.  Anybody want them?  Also I'm trying Manda's Chili Rellno recipe.
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Post by: kristina on May 25, 2009, 08:46:04 AM
I have not eaten any potatoes since August 2006 and
I am dreaming of baked potatoes with butter and melted cheese.
I have been drinking lots of milk every day all my life
until August 2006 and not having a chance
to drink milk any longer is also hard.
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Post by: willowtreewren on May 25, 2009, 01:24:38 PM
Milk has been hard for my husband to give up. He used to go through 2 gallons a week!

But he is one of those people who eat to live instead of the other way around. There was a time in my life that I lived to eat!  :rofl; :rofl;

My mom was a fabulous cook and she taught me the glories of good eating!  :clap;
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Post by: jbeany on May 25, 2009, 03:37:44 PM
I still have milk once in a while - but I buy it in teeny little half-pints now, not gallons!

I have trouble remembering to buy something to drink when I have company coming for dinner - I never shop those sections of the store for myself.  I have a small cache of apple juice boxes for blood sugar emergencies when my stomach is too upset to take anything solid.  Other than that, I just drink water.

Today, I'm craving chocolate covered strawberries - and I'm going to make some to fix it!
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Post by: twirl on May 25, 2009, 07:02:30 PM
OMG
Groom's Cake by Blue Bell -- a new flavor  -  has chocolate covered strawberries in it
I just ate 1/4 a cup
and my family finished it off
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: bountyhunter_ga on May 28, 2009, 10:44:06 AM
Oh hell , like the most of you I love Milk, cheese and all those bad things in life that conflict with Dialysis and those all important numbers we have to make every month.

Like the final days of a druggie the very last time they say,until another day! Being a cop for almost 40 years I've heard it all.
One day I found myself in the position of an addiction, Milk ,Cheese cold drinks etc. Face these demons like drugs, find a way to eliminate them from your diet . Most addicts fail several times before kicking the bad habits.
You will find your self eating less and less of the bad stuff if you look at cooking as a sport a competition with life its fun. don't use any salt in your diet ,I know its hard. I use Citric acid now and even a little less than regular salt while cooking only never at the table. I use Kroger brand southwest Chipotle season also. Good luck with this a positive mental attitude is needed, be the master of the addiction
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 28, 2009, 10:57:25 AM
I want a combo buritto from Del Taco.
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 28, 2009, 10:59:00 AM
I  am looking for Grooms Cake Ice Cream.  Belden's doesn't have it.
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Post by: cherpep on May 28, 2009, 11:01:10 AM
I'm craving banana pudding, thanks to Manda!
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Post by: rookiegirl on May 28, 2009, 11:07:11 AM
I'm craving sweet fresh pineapples and mangoes.
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 28, 2009, 11:10:21 AM
I bought a bag of over ripe mangos for $1 and I sliced and froze them.  I'm going to make a grannita or sherbert of some kind. 
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 28, 2009, 11:13:19 AM
I just bought some mangos. I only got two cause they were 88 cents each and I got a whole pound of apples for that price. But they are yummy!

Banna Pudding ROCKS MY SOCKS OFF!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 28, 2009, 11:31:39 AM
Our favorite sushi place serve mango ice cream/sherbert.  I'm going to try and copy it.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 28, 2009, 11:50:36 AM
Sushi and Mango sherbert, now that is heaven.
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Post by: rookiegirl on May 28, 2009, 01:43:47 PM
Mmmm I love Sushi.  I wonder if I can still eat Sushi after my transplant??? 
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Post by: Wenchie58 on May 28, 2009, 03:06:06 PM
Rookiegirl..
     My clinic told me no sushi.  They sure know how to ruin a good time!  LOL!
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Post by: twirl on May 28, 2009, 04:03:59 PM
I'm craving banana pudding, thanks to Manda!

Blue Bell makes a banana pudding ice cream and it is good
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 28, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
Yes, it is......

I'm craving banana pudding, thanks to Manda!

Blue Bell makes a banana pudding ice cream and it is good
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 28, 2009, 04:09:51 PM
I want some!  I am gonna go visit you guys so I can have some Ice Cream!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 28, 2009, 04:11:00 PM
Come on.  Bring the kiddos if you come.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 28, 2009, 04:14:11 PM
Will do and I will cook y ou some fine and dandy mexican food.
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Post by: rookiegirl on May 28, 2009, 06:01:33 PM
Rookiegirl..
     My clinic told me no sushi.  They sure know how to ruin a good time!  LOL!

I was afraid of that.  I guess everything I eat for now on must be cook properly (well done).
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Post by: Chris on May 28, 2009, 08:49:44 PM
I need to visit out your way to get that Banana Pudding Ice Cream! A Banana Shake from DQ just doesn't cut it, although I haven't had one in years from them.
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 29, 2009, 03:35:18 AM
Chris, I promised you Blue Bell ice cream when you start to feel like it.  Let me know what flavor and when you want it.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 29, 2009, 08:40:55 AM
Chris we will go at the same time. Make it a banna pudding ice cream party!
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Post by: kitkatz on May 29, 2009, 03:07:27 PM
I have been craving Peanut butter.
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 29, 2009, 03:08:36 PM
Double chocolate fudge pie.....
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Post by: Chris on May 29, 2009, 07:06:25 PM
As I was chatting with Manda, I smelled bacon and now want some.

Go to IHOP on payday and just order bacon, nothing else, just bacon!
Followed by  :puke; with al the grease  ;D :rofl;
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Post by: twirl on May 30, 2009, 03:40:09 AM
Chris  -- make your own bacon - you can bake or microwave it
           or buy it already made and you heat it for a few seconds
Bubb is home and he loves bacon and his favorite is BLTs -
I would send you some bacon in the mail but it would have a bad smell to it by the time it got to you -
 ???
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 30, 2009, 04:31:51 AM
Twirl you can't microwave bacon!  You should never cook anything in your microwave other then popcorn, and to heat stuff up every now and the. You could send him that already cooked bacon in the mail. That stuff doesn't need to be kept cool.  (something grosses me out about that too) Haha.

Chris I am telling you 3 orders of bacon and some coffee. ;)
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 04:57:12 AM
Manda,  you are a food snob.  Bacon is good in the microwave.  You can cook everything in the microwave except you can't dry your cat in it.  A little boy accross the street from me learned that from experience.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 30, 2009, 05:38:30 AM
Yes Dan I am a food snob.  I will never try to say other wise.   But no cooking in the microwave. Especially not FISH! I need all you guys in once place so I can just cook for everyone. Twirl will help me won't you?
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 05:39:33 AM
I am a good sous chef.....
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 30, 2009, 05:41:29 AM
Sounds good. Team work!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 06:49:18 AM
mmm, can what can Christ do?  I know!  He can make microwave bacon....
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 30, 2009, 08:49:50 AM
He can make the pizza dough and home made onion rings!
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 09:41:46 AM
By the way, I meant to say Chris... not Christ.  He can probably do it all.  But can Chris make Onion Rings???  I know that Rachael Ray can.
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Post by: twirl on May 30, 2009, 09:58:12 AM
I would not cook in the microwave but it would be good for Chris to microwave -
I do not reheat meat in it either -- too dry
and never fish in the microwave --- never
not even fish sticks  --- Bubba tried that once and they were too tough
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 10:01:28 AM
Well I cook salmon and talapia in the microwave.  That's what the direction on the package says too.  Place frozen in covered microwave safe dish and cook 3 minutes.  Then you eat out of the same dish and have only one thing to wash.
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Post by: kitkatz on May 30, 2009, 11:11:33 AM
I will watch you all cook, then help you eat it, okay?
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 30, 2009, 11:53:49 AM
Well I cook salmon and talapia in the microwave.  That's what the direction on the package says too.  Place frozen in covered microwave safe dish and cook 3 minutes.  Then you eat out of the same dish and have only one thing to wash.

Danny boy I think that is why you don't like fish.  Let me cook you up some salmon or talapia and you will love it.  :2thumbsup;
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 12:29:50 PM
that's a deal....
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Post by: Chris on May 30, 2009, 05:40:12 PM
Chris  -- make your own bacon - you can bake or microwave it
           or buy it already made and you heat it for a few seconds
Bubb is home and he loves bacon and his favorite is BLTs -
I would send you some bacon in the mail but it would have a bad smell to it by the time it got to you -
 ???

Well the best would be to have the one with the lowest sodium. Hate bacon that is to salty tasting that it ruins the flavor for me.

Dan I can cook onion rings, but I start off with using beer in the batter. Not cheap Old Style or Pabst Blue Ribbone Beer either.

If I make pizza dough, make sure the floor is clean if you want me to toss and twirl it in the air.
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Post by: dwcrawford on May 30, 2009, 06:09:59 PM
I've heard of beer batter onion rings.  sound mighty good.  I agree about salt.  After watching it for a while the least little bit taste salty.  Same thing with sugar...I had half a snickers bar this afternoon and it was so sweet i couldn't get it all down.
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Post by: marti824 on June 07, 2009, 07:32:52 PM
Dr. Pepper and Bananas.  My two toughest give ups.  i do occasionally have a stuffed artichoke, I couldn't give those up.  Angela515 mentioned going to a buffet after the transplant,i hate to burst that bubble, but that was one of the first things the transplant dietician told me, no buffets. because of the low tolerance while on the anti-rejection drugs, you can't take that chance of bacteria or anything, doesn't that suck?  We just can't win!
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Post by: Wenchie58 on June 07, 2009, 07:36:41 PM
oooops  I eat at buffets!
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Post by: Chris on June 07, 2009, 07:39:10 PM
Went out o eat at Chili's for lunch with a friend and we both forgot to order the bacon. Of course she had to copy what I ordered  :stressed; Ordered Chili's new onion jalepino strings and that was nothing like the pic and no jalepinio either it was  :puke; Should have went with their mountain chocolate cake, but did not want to, so that's why I had the onion  :puke;

Still craving that banana pudding ice cream though that has been mentioned :2thumbsup; :rofl;  I can seee my potassium going up now.






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Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Chris on June 07, 2009, 07:48:27 PM
Angela515 mentioned going to a buffet after the transplant,i hate to burst that bubble, but that was one of the first things the transplant dietician told me, no buffets. because of the low tolerance while on the anti-rejection drugs, you can't take that chance of bacteria or anything, doesn't that suck?  We just can't win!

I'm with Wenchie, I have been to buffet's and haven't had a problem. Yes my transplant center warns us about going there, but I think that is more for when you first gotten your transplant.

Artichoke hearts I haven't had in years, but love them.
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Post by: marti824 on June 08, 2009, 05:11:12 AM
good to know, i love buffets, and so does my hubby.  we especially love the breakfast buffet at the Borgata hotel in Atlantic City.  Talk about craving something, we'll drive three and a half hours just to have breakfast!
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Post by: Chris on June 08, 2009, 06:36:32 AM
good to know, i love buffets, and so does my hubby.  we especially love the breakfast buffet at the Borgata hotel in Atlantic City.  Talk about craving something, we'll drive three and a half hours just to have breakfast!

Now that's a crave! If your willing to drive that long to settle a crave, hat's off to you. I'm lazy and forgetfull to get my bacon fixed :rofl;
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Post by: jbeany on June 08, 2009, 06:12:25 PM
today's craving - blueberries in milk with a little sugar on top.  I got the milk and blueberries this weekend when I went grocery shopping, but I had to wait until today to eat it - I was already fluid overloaded, and didn't dare risk the extra liquid.  Dessert tonight, though!
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Post by: Chris on June 08, 2009, 06:16:10 PM
Sounds good jbean. SOme day I'll get my bacon fix by going to IHOP and just ordering bacon and nothing else.
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Post by: Restorer on June 08, 2009, 07:01:10 PM
A craving I just satisfied - a Snickers ice cream bar and a Slurpee from 7-11. All washed down with plenty of binders.
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Post by: twirl on June 09, 2009, 03:16:23 PM
watermelon and weak ice tea with no sugar and some lemon
been craving that and my kilo's show it :stressed;
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 09, 2009, 03:18:22 PM
yea, its a thirsty day.  I could drink a quart of something.
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Post by: Chris on June 09, 2009, 09:07:38 PM
Craving some chocolate right now :stressed;
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Post by: Brightsky69 on June 11, 2009, 09:47:40 AM
A big Coke Slurpee on a hot summer day. Nice.
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Post by: rookiegirl on June 11, 2009, 12:00:01 PM
Finally over my craving for Mangoes.  I bought 3 large ripe mangoes and ate 2 of them at one sitting.  Couldn't help myself.  It was soooo sweet and delicious.
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Post by: paul.karen on June 11, 2009, 12:08:13 PM
Pickled Papia
Or
some Chicken keleguan
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Post by: cherpep on June 11, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
some HOT WINGS! 
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 11, 2009, 12:20:43 PM
I want some pinto beans and corn bread, maybe some broccoli and cheese corn bread.  What do you say Twirl?
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Post by: twirl on June 11, 2009, 12:21:44 PM
some HOT WINGS!

 :yahoo;  and let's have some ranch dressing with them with some celery and carrots and then a big slice of watermelon  :yahoo;   girl, you know how to party

oh yummy    ====  the three of us could have a damn good time    I just made broc & cheese cornbread
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Post by: YLGuy on June 11, 2009, 02:15:26 PM
celery...In a nice tall Bloody Mary or maybe smothered in extra chunky peanut butter!
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Post by: Chris on June 11, 2009, 10:15:09 PM
I want some pinto beans and corn bread, maybe some broccoli and cheese corn bread.  What do you say Twirl?

Ever have Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno  Corn Bread (also has some black pepper in it)?
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Post by: rookiegirl on June 12, 2009, 07:35:09 AM
Pickled Papia
Or
some Chicken keleguan

What is "keleguan"?
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 12, 2009, 02:43:57 PM
I want some pinto beans and corn bread, maybe some broccoli and cheese corn bread.  What do you say Twirl?

Ever have Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno  Corn Bread (also has some black pepper in it)?

No but that sounds pretty good. Do you have a recpie?
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Post by: Wenchie58 on June 12, 2009, 02:55:01 PM
Today....the prednisone wins...I crave.....EVERYTHING!    :stressed;


We need a moonface Smiley!  lol
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Post by: Chris on June 12, 2009, 03:40:42 PM
[

Ever have Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno  Corn Bread (also has some black pepper in it)?


No but that sounds pretty good. Do you have a recpie?

No, it's at a bakery store in Chicago that has a location inside the transplant hospital called au bon cafe. Think it's a local chain of stores though, but made with real corn. It is really good even though it's about $2.00 for a mini loaf.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 12, 2009, 03:46:41 PM
Well Chris next time you get to have some, you think of me.  ;) Haha
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Post by: Chris on June 12, 2009, 04:37:00 PM
If I sent you one, it might be a little stale when it gets to you. I go there on the 22 for some poking and proding
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 12, 2009, 04:39:33 PM
Well just enjoy a nice bite for me  ;)
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Post by: cariad on June 12, 2009, 06:23:38 PM
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No, it's at a bakery store in Chicago that has a location inside the transplant hospital called au bon cafe

Hey, Chris, sounds like we go to the same transplant hospital!

No craving to report at the moment- I feel too nauseous right now. :(

I can tell you what I don't crave: diet Coke. I used to drink it almost daily but gave it up a while ago. I drank one yesterday and did not appreciate it. I think kidney failure has altered my sense of taste....
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Post by: Chris on June 12, 2009, 06:57:36 PM
Northwestern Memorial Hospital? That is where I go cariad
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Post by: cariad on June 12, 2009, 07:13:52 PM
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital?

Hey, neighbor, that's the place! I always feel like I am walking into reception at a fancy hotel there.

Now my husband wants to try these bacon/cheddar things you mentioned from the Au Bon Pain. I'm a veg, so I'll pass.

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Post by: Chris on June 12, 2009, 07:27:30 PM
They have a brocolli and cheese one too at times, a Southwest Corn Bread, and regular corn bread. but I have found that after 1:30 pm, they are picked over. A lot of people rave about their sweet cheese crossants and danish. They have a key lime cookie that is hard to get along with a chocolate macadamia orange cookie.. If you like pound cakes, the double mint is filling with a few bites compared to the lemon pound cake that is good also. The coffee is also better and pretty much the same price as it is over in the cafeteria.

I'll get my bacon fix when I go there the 22.
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Post by: cariad on June 12, 2009, 07:32:55 PM
Ooooo, great tips. I will look for the brocolli cheese. Enjoy your bacon, and good luck with your upcoming appointment.
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Post by: TynyWonder on June 23, 2009, 01:13:04 PM
I want some pinto beans and corn bread, maybe some broccoli and cheese corn bread.  What do you say Twirl?

I had a BIG plate of pinto beans and corn bread just last night and LOVED every bite of it!!!!   However, I also like a slice of onion on the side!   mmmm mmmm mmmm  GOOD!!    I could eat that again today if I had any left!   :bandance;
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 23, 2009, 01:21:01 PM
Trying to think of some for dinner so I don't have to get out...  I have cornbread mix, a can of pinto  beans and a red onion.  Thanks.  That'll do it.
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Post by: Chris on June 23, 2009, 10:02:48 PM
Well since my appointment in Chicago was a rush and wait event and then needing to get to the train station to get the express train home, I never did get my bacon fix, corn bread fix and today I just didn't feel like  getting out of the vehicle to get some ice cream. Since I can't eat since 8 pm due to surgery in the morning, I'm craving a milkshake of  almost any kind! :stressed;
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Post by: Yvonne on June 23, 2009, 11:22:04 PM
 :bandance; Just a banana please
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Post by: cherpep on June 26, 2009, 08:10:52 AM
Right now, I am craving a quarter pounder with cheese and extra pickles.  I don't remember the last time I had one, normally the thought just makes me sick to my stomach.  But right now, I can almost taste it, I want one so bad.
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Post by: YLGuy on June 30, 2009, 09:01:31 AM
My son just told me about the banana covered in chocolate and nuts (the dreaded triple threat) that he had at Disneyland Saturday.   
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 30, 2009, 09:03:26 AM
A Pig Sandwich (BBQ)  ... trying my hand at making some for the 4th...  Hope I sill want it then!
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Post by: Restorer on June 30, 2009, 10:05:38 AM
On Thursday I was eating at a nice restaurant, and saw something on the menu that made me immediately crave it.

"Fat Elvis"
Bacon, chocolate, and banana spring rolls, fried.
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 30, 2009, 10:09:34 AM
Looked up recipe and gave up.  You have to smoke it first.  Hamburger for the 4th????
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Post by: pklipe57 on June 30, 2009, 11:16:04 AM
It's the week of the 4th of July - I'm craving watermelon and homemade ice cream.........

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Post by: Chris on June 30, 2009, 11:30:23 AM
I have the chocolate, I crave bacon, but not banana and have no idea what a spring roll is. Deep fried sounds good though till I have a heart attack!  :rofl;
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 30, 2009, 11:33:14 AM
It's the week of the 4th of July - I'm craving watermelon and homemade ice cream.........


  Good answer...

I have the chocolate, I crave bacon, but not banana and have no idea what a spring roll is. Deep fried sounds good though till I have a heart attack!  :rofl;

Provided you don't have a heart attack from the bacon first!!!!!!  Umm, spring rolls.  with peanut sauce....
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Post by: Wenchie58 on June 30, 2009, 02:40:21 PM
Looked up recipe and gave up.  You have to smoke it first.  Hamburger for the 4th????

Dan..

Use lean pork loin, a dab of liquid smoke and a crock pot...cook it low for a long time......like overnight.  Pull it apart (dont cut it) add BBQ sauce...reheat in crock pot...put it on rolls.  GREAT for replacing smoked pork BBQ...I cook both.  Well, I used to.
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Post by: Chris on June 30, 2009, 02:48:09 PM


Provided you don't have a heart attack from the bacon first!!!!!!  Umm, spring rolls.  with peanut sauce....

Yet the preverbial joke comes to mind "Rectun! Darn near killed him!" or something to that effect. Which reminds me of another joke I am not sure I can post that I got in  an email, but very funny  :rofl; Just something to never say to a cop.
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 30, 2009, 02:51:44 PM
Yea Wenchie, I could do that.  Sounds Easy enough.  Just bottled sauce?
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Post by: Chris on June 30, 2009, 03:04:07 PM
I've used that smoke in a bottle stuff, works great and low salt or no salt. (haven't used it in awhile)
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Post by: dwcrawford on June 30, 2009, 03:08:00 PM
I'm going to try it.  That way I could start it after Friday's D and it would be ready Sat. Evening.  Might had some company of something...  Renal friendly drinks?? They say hard liquor is better than beer because it is less fluid.  Mojita?

Beautiful Rain right now.
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Post by: Wenchie58 on June 30, 2009, 03:51:22 PM
DW...my family always preferred Hickory flavored sauce...I'm not a BBQ sauce kinda gal...it ALL gives me heartburn!  lol  Be careful with that liquid smoke though...it's STRONG!
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Post by: Restorer on June 30, 2009, 05:22:46 PM
Chris: a spring roll is basically an egg roll, made with a thinner wrapper. They can be eaten fresh or fried.

dwcrawford: I'd recommend a different route. Good pulled pork needs to be done with a pork shoulder roast. It's all the connective tissue and intermuscular fat that makes it so good. If you don't have a smoker, you can do it in the oven. Douse the roast in liquid smoke, maybe cut with some vinegar, then rub it with a mixture of spices like garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin, and whatever else sounds good, along with whatever amount of salt seems right for you (it's a big roast, so it's hard to oversalt). Stick it in a roasting pan and put it in the oven at 250 degrees for 12 hours or until the bone comes out very easily; or check the temperature with a meat thermometer - you're looking for 190 or higher.

Then pull it out of the oven, wrap in foil, and let it rest for an hour or as long as you can stand; then start pulling with your hands or two forks. Serve on a soft bun with some Carolina-style vinegar-based BBQ sauce.

 :cheer:
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Post by: kitkatz on July 08, 2009, 04:19:24 PM
anything deep fried lately!
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 08, 2009, 04:53:49 PM
Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravey.
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Post by: Chris on July 08, 2009, 05:44:29 PM
Could go for some various kinds of fudge! Will have to wait till all bills have been paid to place an order to Wisconsin Fudge Shop though.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 08, 2009, 05:57:20 PM
How big is a 1/2 lb of chocolate?  A candy store in Bellaire sent me a card for a free 1/2 pound  box of chocolate during the month of my birthday  (now).  Is it worth the effort (good chocolate).

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Post by: Chris on July 08, 2009, 06:00:22 PM
I can't answer that because I'm a chocoholic and would give the wrong impression.
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Post by: Chris on July 08, 2009, 07:14:49 PM
Watching travel Channel again and they are showing sandwich shops across the country again. I gotta go to Tony's Restaurant in Birch Run, MI for their BLT. Everything they have is pretty much HUGE!

Picture doesn't show a size comparison, but it's about the size of a head. 20 something strips of Bacon.
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Post by: Pam on July 08, 2009, 07:49:57 PM
Tony's Birch Run Mi is 20 min from me! BLT's have 1 lb. of bacon! every serving is huge and you can take a friend and pay $1.00 for an extra plate. Order a banana split and you better take 4 friends! It's not gourmet or fancy and chances are you'll have to stand in line. If you can still move after you eat you can go shopping at the Outlet Mall across the street

Pam
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Post by: Chris on July 08, 2009, 08:09:16 PM
I have to look to see how far it is from Chicago. I'd definitely go there. Their turkey club and ruben looked very good too. I'd need a dogggie bag for sure though. Never had chilli cheese fries, but that's something of  an over kill if I have the BLT  :rofl; :rofl;
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Post by: Pam on July 08, 2009, 08:26:30 PM
They do not use regular bread. It is all fresh baked and sliced very thick. with enough meat for 5 sandwiches! Chili cheese fries are a lb of fries covered in chili and cheese.

Pam
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Post by: kitkatz on July 11, 2009, 07:19:24 PM
How big is a 1/2 lb of chocolate?  A candy store in Bellaire sent me a card for a free 1/2 pound  box of chocolate during the month of my birthday  (now).  Is it worth the effort (good chocolate).





If they offered my a 1/2 a pound of chocolate I would not care how big it was, I would go get it! Want to share with me?
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 11, 2009, 07:21:52 PM
I just want to know if it is big enough to be worth the trip... or would I eat it all on the way home?
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Post by: kitkatz on July 11, 2009, 07:30:53 PM
Bring it home, put it into the freezer and wait until the chocolate craving hits you.
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Post by: Chris on July 11, 2009, 07:39:07 PM
Dan, with your heat, you better bring a cooler with ice packs. One it will keep it from melting and 2 will keep you out of it do to to much trouble trying to open it on the way home. Otherwise, it won't make it home especially if it is really good!
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 11, 2009, 07:49:19 PM
where'd you go Chris.  People in the chat room wanted to talk to you.
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Post by: Chris on July 11, 2009, 07:51:43 PM
Hit the wrong button, didn't want to go to chat. Couldn't see in there for the brief period I was in there anyway. Just going to look at post.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Restorer on July 12, 2009, 02:15:11 PM
How big is a 1/2 lb of chocolate?  A candy store in Bellaire sent me a card for a free 1/2 pound  box of chocolate during the month of my birthday  (now).  Is it worth the effort (good chocolate).

A half-pound of chocolate is a little over 5 regular-sized Hershey's bars.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 12, 2009, 02:18:59 PM
Ok, I'm going then...  Even though it is expensive candy, I would have gone for five snicker bars.  Of course we all know I'll but other stuff while I'm in there.  Their Pecan Brittle is as close to heaven as I'll get.  Bought 3 big boxes last Christmas to give away to neighbors and I didn't give away a single one.  Can somebody say diabetic?
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Post by: twirl on July 12, 2009, 03:36:39 PM
can anyone say coma
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Post by: kitkatz on July 12, 2009, 07:07:26 PM
Are you going to share???
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Post by: Chris on July 12, 2009, 07:47:48 PM
Can't say I ever tried peanut brittle. I've heard of it and seen it, just never tried it.

They do have sugar free peanut brittle though, but it it is like the sugar free fudge, then  :puke;
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Post by: RichardMEL on July 12, 2009, 08:05:38 PM
I crave one of Billy's saunas with the women of IHD!!!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;  >:D
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Post by: MIbarra on July 12, 2009, 09:09:08 PM
Woohoo!
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 13, 2009, 06:01:51 AM
Good morning.  I could go for a BLT and a second cup of coffee.
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Post by: okarol on July 13, 2009, 01:55:24 PM

Oh I love BLT's - with a fried egg added too sometimes!
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Post by: twirl on July 13, 2009, 01:59:26 PM
added on the sandwhich with the pickles, lett and toms
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Post by: Chris on July 13, 2009, 02:37:27 PM
I could go for a BLT too :2thumbsup;

I just had a pulled BBQ Chicken leftover sandwich and a BLT would have been much better. The hospital does make a very god BLT and Turkey Club, but I do not need to be admitted or committed! :rofl;
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Post by: Restorer on July 13, 2009, 10:23:05 PM
Today I had a nice big 1/2 lb burger on a fresh bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapenos, brown mustard, mayo, and chipotle Tabasco. Yummy. With a few wedge fries dipped in barbecue sauce. :D
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 14, 2009, 05:24:20 AM
It is time for breakfast and I don't crave a thing.  I have plenty of free time this morning but nothing sounds good.  Except maybe a BLT.  I haven't had bacon in years and a TbLT just won't do it.  Tb (Turkey Bacon).
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 14, 2009, 05:18:15 PM
I want a tomato beer...
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 14, 2009, 05:30:40 PM
I didn't know there was such a thing.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 14, 2009, 05:40:02 PM
Maybe its just a Mexican thing, but its pick a beer of your choice with some spicy tomato or v8 juice.  I personally use the non spicy low sodium V8 and add a little Tabasco with a little lime.. Good stuff.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 14, 2009, 05:43:50 PM
oh, that was picos special on 4 of july.  I had one.  They called it something else though.  Let me see if I can find the add.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 14, 2009, 05:46:10 PM
I have seen it called Red Rooster before. Maybe that is it?  Or Clamato....
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 14, 2009, 05:47:06 PM
darn, I cleaned out my deleted box today.  what was that drink called.  sounded real exotic.  kind of a mix of a bloody mary and a beer... it was pretty too.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 14, 2009, 05:48:40 PM
I added Clamato but don't think you saw it.. was that it?
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 14, 2009, 05:50:38 PM
No, one recipe said it was with clamato juice.  But it was a total non english word.  Maybe started with an M?

MIbarra will know.  She knew about it.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 14, 2009, 05:51:23 PM
Good stuff  :bandance;
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 14, 2009, 05:54:41 PM
I remember I couldn't say it so I pointed to the picture and said I want that.
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Post by: Restorer on July 14, 2009, 09:39:04 PM
Michelada?

Manda, the low sodium V8 replaces some of the sodium with potassium. Can you handle that currently? I can't.
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Post by: MIbarra on July 14, 2009, 09:44:52 PM
Michelada is it.

Good to know about the low sodium V8! I wonder if it is like this with other products?

And I am craving cream cheese for some weird reason. But I am at my parents house and the closest thing they have is goat cheese???
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Post by: Chris on July 14, 2009, 09:52:02 PM
Speaking of cheese, I could go for Greek Cheese if that is the real name of it. It is flaming cheese that is brought out then smoothered with a cap to put out the flames. Ohhh that is soooo good, but salty.
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Post by: MIbarra on July 14, 2009, 10:03:05 PM
Oooh.. that sounds good. Maybe I just need some cheese any kind. I seem to always be craving dairy lately. And my calcium was high so I have to try to refrain from all this dairy.
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Post by: Chris on July 14, 2009, 10:46:34 PM
Another one I just thought of that flames when brought out due to Brandy in it, Cherries Jubilee
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Post by: Restorer on July 14, 2009, 11:54:07 PM
Good to know about the low sodium V8! I wonder if it is like this with other products?

It is. Most low-sodium soups (especially the ones with "natural sea salt") have potassium chloride replacing some of the regular salt. Same with low-sodium deli meats, tomato juice, and some other things. Low sodium soy sauce and certain brands of low-sodium crackers (like Goldfish) don't have added potassium, instead using lactic acid, which is safe for us.

There are always exceptions, and there are no real hard and fast rules, so you'll have to check labels. Since not everything lists the amount of potassium, you'll have to check ingredient lists for "potassium chloride."
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 15, 2009, 04:57:19 AM
What a bad way to start the day with all this talk of cheese and cheeries Jubilee (I had that once)... and goat cheese.  Labs come today and I'm scared to death there will be things I can no longer eat.  But these past two months have been fun.  Cheese I may miss the most...  mmm, better have a nice cheesy omlette for breakfast!
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 15, 2009, 09:57:18 AM
Michelada?

Manda, the low sodium V8 replaces some of the sodium with potassium. Can you handle that currently? I can't.

Yeah actually  my potassium has been really low lately. So I have been trying to substitute as much as I can. I hate taking potassium pills.  :puke;
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 15, 2009, 02:04:00 PM
back with labs.  all in range except protein and phospherous  so I needs to eat nuts and beans
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 15, 2009, 02:05:49 PM
Nuts and Beans  :yahoo;
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Post by: twirl on July 15, 2009, 04:11:07 PM
crawford
I have a marvelous beans and nuts casserole recipe
I will be glad to share
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 15, 2009, 04:27:20 PM
I was just going to open a can of brown beans and make cornbread...  recipes are way to hard.
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Post by: kimcanada on July 24, 2009, 04:40:35 AM
Nuts and Beans  :yahoo;

Ok I give.... nuts?????
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Post by: Des on July 24, 2009, 07:01:54 AM
you can add a bit of roadkill and you really have a weird dish.

hahahahahahah
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Post by: twirl on July 24, 2009, 10:32:26 AM
I hit an armadillo on the way to dialysis this morning -- I avoided one and then hit one down the road -
could not have roadkill stew because it was on the way to dialysis and not from dialysis  -- no way to refridgerate it -

I am craving lima beans and beets
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Post by: kitkatz on July 24, 2009, 11:14:11 AM
Watahmellon!
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Post by: paul.karen on July 24, 2009, 11:27:40 AM
:-(

No water mellon either huh.  Whats in water mellon we cant have.

Same as milk??  I am losing calcium so i take pills to build back my calcium for stronger bones yet cant drink milk.  Whcih my whole life i was told makes your bones strong.  Damm these double standards.

Im gonna eat a slice of Watermellon for ya Kat.
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Post by: MIbarra on July 24, 2009, 05:21:09 PM
I am still craving all sorts of dairy -- milk, cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, yogurt... Milk especially! I used to hardly even drink milk. And my calcium is always either high or at the very high end of normal.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 24, 2009, 06:06:39 PM
somebody make me a tres leches cake....
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Post by: MIbarra on July 24, 2009, 07:45:30 PM
Thanks DW. Mentioning my favorite desert didn't help.

I love the tres leches at Pappasito's!
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Post by: Chris on July 24, 2009, 08:59:25 PM
:-(

No water mellon either huh.  Whats in water mellon we cant have.

Same as milk??  I am losing calcium so i take pills to build back my calcium for stronger bones yet cant drink milk.  Whcih my whole life i was told makes your bones strong.  Damm these double standards.

Im gonna eat a slice of Watermellon for ya Kat.

If I remember right, dairy is on the high side of having Potassium. I posted a chart that had foods in different catagories of high to low, but forgot who I posted that for and which topic.

I'm still craving Bacon even though I had 2 strips Thursday.
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Post by: Restorer on July 24, 2009, 09:47:54 PM
I haven't been craving much in the way of food, except a couple passing cravings for chocolate.

But I have really been craving fluids. Drinks of any kind. Fortunately I haven't had to limit myself recently - on a hot day when I drink a lot, my legs will feel larger at night, but I don't have any detectable edema, and my cycler takes off more overnight when I have more fluid on me.

So today I had a venti iced coffee from Starbucks, a bottle of water, a glass of iced tea, and a lemonade from In-N-Out. And I'm not done yet.  :yahoo;
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 25, 2009, 08:06:09 AM
MiB and restorer:

My friend Javier makes one fron scratch using an original recipe (tres leches).  Usually I get one for my birthday.  You can come over if he does it this year.

I  wish Javier knew Restorer.  For the cooking part I mean.  Heck I wish I knew Restorer and he llived next door!!!
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Post by: jbeany on July 25, 2009, 09:22:50 AM
Black cherries, black cherries, and more black cherries. . . . they're soooooo good this year!
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Post by: MIbarra on July 25, 2009, 09:31:45 AM
Save me a piece, DW!
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 25, 2009, 09:47:53 AM
If I get one... big if cause his wife bitches the whole time cause she has to do the shopping and clean up the mess..... (now that I think it about, I'm  not sure I  blame her)....

Cherries are on sale... I got 3 pounds
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Post by: MIbarra on July 25, 2009, 01:46:01 PM
I got some blueberries today.. Should have bought some cherries too. I love them over cottage cheese.
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Post by: Chris on July 25, 2009, 04:08:12 PM
Ranier Cherries sound good right now, now that jbean mentioned black cherries. Haven't seen the Ranier Cheries lately though.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 25, 2009, 04:56:49 PM
I've never heard of Ranier cherries.  Mine of a deep purple (almost black) and  soooooo good.  Think I'll have some tonight (but can't find cherries on my good/bad fruit list.  Probably same a grapes (good)????
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Post by: Hanify on July 25, 2009, 05:33:33 PM
Hey - isn't your birthday this week Dan?
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 25, 2009, 05:47:58 PM
Yes, but don't tell.  It is really going to hurt.  Next year will hurt more if I make that one...

I'll have Spam and cherries.
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Post by: Chris on July 25, 2009, 07:38:46 PM
Rainier Cherries are a different color and taste sweeter. They are a lighter shade of red followed by a light yellow color sort of like a golden delicious apple to varying degrees. The cherries come from Washington state and are generally a little more expensive and rarely go on sale.
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Post by: kitkatz on July 25, 2009, 08:47:36 PM
Spam and cherries? Ugggh!
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Post by: Chris on July 25, 2009, 09:21:50 PM
How about chicken in a can, I'm talking a whole chicken in a can.  :puke; Last time I saw that was in the late 80's when I worked for a grocery store.
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Post by: MIbarra on July 25, 2009, 10:09:43 PM
They have Rainer cheeries around here, but they're so expensive! Last summer I saw them for $6.99 a pound!
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Post by: Restorer on July 26, 2009, 12:27:41 AM
I  wish Javier knew Restorer.  For the cooking part I mean.  Heck I wish I knew Restorer and he llived next door!!!

Heck, if you lived next door, I'd come over and cook every night! Anything to get out of this cramped, dilapidated kitchen.
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Post by: twirl on July 26, 2009, 05:45:50 AM
They have Rainer cheeries around here, but they're so expensive! Last summer I saw them for $6.99 a pound!


THEY ARE ON SALE AT WALMART
I got some last night and they are yummy and cheaper than the red bings -- I got both kinds ----
both are on sale
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Chris on July 26, 2009, 06:04:49 PM
Rather have some Blue Bell Banana Pudding Twirl, but either way I would have to travel there to get both.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 26, 2009, 06:24:10 PM
Does anybody know if the Creamery has started mail order up again yet  They had stopped for a while because of a problem with the carrier.   
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Post by: marti824 on July 26, 2009, 07:05:07 PM
banana pudding, yum.
banana anything!  I'd take a banana life saver right now!
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Post by: pklipe57 on July 27, 2009, 11:48:07 AM
mmmmmmmmmmmm.........Banana Laffy Taffy....................
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Post by: Chris on July 27, 2009, 05:52:13 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmm.........Banana Laffy Taffy....................
I can only get the banana flavor in those small 5 cent pieces, not the larger bar size ones. In the old days when I was a kid in the 70's, I could easily get it, also in chocolate, vanilla,  or strawberry. Now days they have weird funky flavors.
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Post by: sumodidit on July 27, 2009, 09:55:56 PM
dude, i honestly still eat bad and don't follow the diet but I do it in moderation and maybe once or twice I will give it the good overload. but the one thing i miss is ice cold gatorade. I use to drink this stuff all day everday. Now I cant do nothing but look at it as I walk by the cooler. I wish I could have a grape or fruit punch right now!!
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Post by: Des on July 28, 2009, 04:26:47 AM
I crave a huge piece of choc moose cake.
Now! please with cream and a glass of crush iced coke.
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Post by: Chris on July 28, 2009, 08:48:47 AM
Never had that, but sounds really good!
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 28, 2009, 09:27:27 AM
Chocolate gravey,  chocolate cover asparagus   (I bet Chris will say that sounds good too)  Chocolate ants.
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Post by: Chris on July 28, 2009, 04:39:31 PM
Dan, no to chocolate covered bug and veggies
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Post by: sumodidit on July 28, 2009, 07:56:23 PM
wow my mouth stop watering when i saw chocolate covered veggies and bugs. I will pass on that one HEHE :o
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Post by: Restorer on July 28, 2009, 11:00:00 PM
Oohh... Coke with lots of crushed ice. I haven't had that since ninth grade. My high school actually had a vending machine that dispensed soda in a cup with ice - and I'd pay a dollar for about 16 ounces of Coke and crushed ice rather than a dollar for a 20 oz bottle of Coke.
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Post by: pklipe57 on July 29, 2009, 12:19:52 PM
I love the shaved ice stands - sometimes banana flavored and sometimes margarita
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Post by: Chris on July 29, 2009, 08:19:34 PM
I'm craving some peace and quiet right now!
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Post by: MIbarra on July 29, 2009, 11:59:20 PM
And I crave to NOT have peace and quiet all the time in my house... I'd love to hear a toddler playing or screaming or crying in the living room.. Anything!  lol

Sorry - just a tad bitter as we got a big old "REJECTED" from our first attempt with an adoption agency. (Take a guess WHY!) Blah!
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Post by: marti824 on July 30, 2009, 01:54:49 AM
that sucks, I am so sorry.  There are no words to make that better, no hang in there's or your time will come's.  I heard all of those when I was younger and they never helped.  My prayers are with you Mibarra.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 05:10:19 AM
I am so sorry.
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Post by: Chris on July 30, 2009, 09:45:48 AM
Sorry to hear, is it because of health and possibility of insurance problem? I have no clue about adoption of kids, just dogs and cats.
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Post by: MIbarra on July 30, 2009, 01:02:39 PM
They rejected us because of my kidney disease. Now we're reading up on surrogacy, but geez if we go through with that we may be living in a box under a bridge! It's so expensive.

Now I'm craving Nutella (chocolatey/hazlenut spread). Maybe it will make me feel better!  lol
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 01:04:56 PM
Manuela... aren't you going to try  other agency avenues?
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 01:07:04 PM
I'm craving left over spanish rich and scrambled eggs.
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Post by: Chris on July 30, 2009, 05:35:40 PM
That sounds like discrimination to me. Also B.S. Here you have someone willing to raise an unwanted child and they deny you for that and there are far worse people who have adopted children. Yeah, lets let as many kids be raised by the state as possible.


As for craving, never had that spread, but sounds good. I could go for a BLT right now and a beer or milkshake.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 05:48:15 PM
I agree 100% with Chris.  Put a post about this in the Member's Section or someplace where the others will read it.  I'm sure with all the things people know in here someone will have some constructive information.  What kind of articles, etc. might Okarol know about since she posts so many sociall relevent issues.  Just move this post to aother sections or other sites.  This is wrong.
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Post by: MIbarra on July 30, 2009, 05:55:29 PM
Good idea.. I think I will post a new thread after I finish making dinner.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 05:57:59 PM
and Chris, I do and you would like the nutella...taste like chocolate sauce with hazelnuts. 
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Post by: Chris on July 30, 2009, 06:11:56 PM
mmm and toffee to go with that :thumbup;  :2thumbsup; I think there is a candy bar like that though called Symphany by Hersheys. Hech that spread would make a good sandwich with peanut butter also or plain.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 06:30:32 PM
actually it makes a good sandwich just by itself on a really good bread.... and good on crackers.
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Post by: twirl on July 30, 2009, 06:31:31 PM
rejected??? you are a teacher for God' sake and it makes me sick to hear you were rejected ---
we went thru this for 10 years and finally I got pg -- and it lasted and then 2 other times -
and they lasted
but I know the hell you are in --- one Baptist Agency told me we could not be overweight -
that was a weakness -- at the time I was normal weight but I was offended and I never mentioned PKD-
I did not know anything about it - just that I had it
you will be a great mom and it will happen --- just keep the faith -- one lady I know got a child from the school her friend worked at -- a few children from a drug addicted mom - she left her children in the streets of Conroe naked and straving -- the older children were students at this teacher's school --
this girl was a friend of Missy's when they were in school
it will happen -- you have so much love to share -- I don't like a quiet house -- this empty nest stuff stinks -

Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: twirl on July 30, 2009, 06:33:17 PM
crawford 
there is a fertilizer plant on fire and people around College Station are being evacuated --
so far, Allen can stay where he is but he is not sure for how long ---
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Post by: Chris on July 30, 2009, 06:36:05 PM
Think I need to go to Dairy Queen tomorrow, oooh wait, Edy's ice cream is on sale for $2.99. That 1/2 gallon won't last, but I better not get blood test for a week or more.
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Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 06:41:37 PM
Cheryl, I'm looking on TV but don't see anything.  What channel is showing it?
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Post by: twirl on July 30, 2009, 07:06:00 PM
my father-in-law called my husband and told him
and my husband called Bubba and Bubba told him he was okay for now --
not sure what station
I am guessing 26 or 39

I can not wait for you to get a puppy and what will you name him
will you post a photo
I have no luck with photos on IHD
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: dwcrawford on July 30, 2009, 07:21:37 PM
I'm just going to go look  this weekend. 

I was going to make some pictures to post but was embarassed to take my digital camera.  It is so old and huge.  People make fun of it.  Saturday we will celebrate birthdays again and I'm sure my friend with take some pictures but definitely no dog by then.
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Post by: David13 on July 30, 2009, 07:22:30 PM
Dan is getting a dog?  Cool!   :2thumbsup;

And from the SPCA?  Even cooler!  Way to go, DW!   :2thumbsup;   :2thumbsup;
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Post by: MIbarra on July 30, 2009, 10:09:59 PM
Twirl, it stinks. But we will try other avenues... haven't given up on kids yet.

Chris, I will have to send you some Nutella. I just got a small jar from a German store in Dallas that we went to last weekend. They have it at a few supermarkets here, but not all of them. It is great on toast in the mornings.. maybe not so healthy of a breakfast.. but worth it every once in a while.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Chris on July 30, 2009, 10:17:22 PM
But healthier than some of these coffee cakes out there loaded with sugar from icing and what they are stuffed with.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: kimcanada on July 31, 2009, 02:11:56 AM
What do I crave?


Freedom
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Post by: twirl on August 01, 2009, 06:30:22 PM
and I am coming with you to Freedom
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 01, 2009, 06:52:31 PM
almost all my dogs are from the spca david.  best ones usually.  going tomorrow, but  just to look...
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Post by: MIbarra on August 01, 2009, 08:11:06 PM
I could never go and just look.. I would bring them all home! And then my husband wouldn't be too happy. I think 3 pets would have to be his limit.

I was craving lobster and so we had it for lunch. YUM!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Chris on August 01, 2009, 08:16:16 PM
And if you kept that lobster as a pet, would you name it Lucky?  :rofl;
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Post by: MIbarra on August 01, 2009, 08:25:44 PM
 :rofl;   Yes, I'd guess we'd have to call it Lucky! But I think I prefer to call it dinner!  :rofl;
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Post by: Chris on August 01, 2009, 10:21:30 PM
 :rofl; :rofl;

Or you could call it DELICIOUS!
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Post by: marti824 on August 02, 2009, 04:16:58 AM
somebody mentioned Dairy Queen,  i could go for some biscuits and gravy.  We don't have any dairy Queens in New York.
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Post by: Wenchie58 on August 02, 2009, 06:03:20 AM
I'm in NY and we have a Dairy Queen.  I don't go there though, too many sugary concoctions whispering (ok, YELLING) to me there!   :rofl;
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Post by: kimcanada on August 02, 2009, 04:20:19 PM
you can have my puppy DW, she is beginning to be a handful
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Post by: MIbarra on August 02, 2009, 04:37:05 PM
puppies are a handful! As well as kitties.. I don't think mine is ever going to settle down. Good luck with your pup, Kim!

It is funny.. While I was at my parents' house, I didn't crave too much - foodwise anyway... Now that I'm home I crave deserts a lot.. especially chocolate ones.. I think I need to get back to work fast!
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Post by: marti824 on August 02, 2009, 05:32:01 PM
wenchie58, what part of New York are you in?  I haven't seen any on Long Island
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 02, 2009, 05:44:41 PM
Oh yea?  I'll take him.  They didn't have many puppies today.  She suggested I come during the week but not sure how I can get there.... maybe I'll try Human Society next Sunday.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Chris on August 02, 2009, 10:35:52 PM
Wechie, just get a cone from Dairy Queen, it's fat free also, so it say's.

I crave pain relief right now. I actually took something for once and it didn't help. Mostly been sleeping on and off.
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Post by: twirl on August 03, 2009, 03:17:46 AM
an ice cold frothy root beer  >:(    no carbo water for me   >:(
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 03, 2009, 04:55:51 AM
another day off....
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Post by: jpearce on August 03, 2009, 01:07:42 PM
Sparkling water with fresh squeezed lemon by the gallons!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: jbeany on August 03, 2009, 07:08:16 PM
I used to have this huge glass stein  - it was a shooting trophy from one of ex-hubby's competitions.  I could fit an entire tray of ice cubes in it, then fill it to the brim with ice cold well water.  I miss the clink of the ice cubes and the heft of it in my hands.
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Post by: Restorer on August 03, 2009, 08:56:56 PM
Yay, I had my clinic appt today and my weight was down, my BP was down, and my heartrate was up - mild dehydration. I have orders to drink as much as I want and not worry about salt for now.  :yahoo;
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Post by: Jean on August 04, 2009, 12:17:49 AM
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich and chocolate, chocolate chocolate!!!
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 04, 2009, 03:58:26 AM
OK, Restorer, my labs are all down too and they are telling me to eat everything and more of it.  So what about you cook something special and I'll eat it????
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: twirl on August 04, 2009, 05:31:52 AM
I crave to be told the same things dwcrawford and restorer were told
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 04, 2009, 07:31:51 AM
I wish you could,  twirl.  We could go hit all the old Houston haunts from crawfish to buffalo burgers.
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Post by: KICKSTART on August 04, 2009, 12:02:26 PM
Sugar ,i crave pure sugar ( i think its cause my energy levels are so low right now )
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on August 04, 2009, 12:03:36 PM
coffee, I can't seem to get enough coffee at the moment.  I know I shouldn't be drinking it, but man it is so so so good
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 04, 2009, 05:45:04 PM
Mandy, I've been so thirsty today.  First time I've really craved water.
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on August 04, 2009, 06:20:53 PM
Oh Ice Water is so good.  Awww....
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Post by: RichardMEL on August 04, 2009, 09:02:31 PM
The big stein full of ice water sounds so good!! Sometimes I dream of ice water...

the stein full of root beer sounds pretty good too!!

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Post by: MandaMe1986 on August 05, 2009, 08:51:42 AM
I like a little fresh lime in my water...yummy...
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Post by: Chris on August 05, 2009, 07:11:36 PM
I like a little fresh lime in my water...yummy...

And I like a little lime with my tequilla  :rofl; or Corona!

Well doesn't exactly match a quote from Airplane.
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Post by: twirl on August 05, 2009, 08:06:13 PM
I want to drain the pool and replace the water with ice water and lemons -- then I would swim for hours
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Post by: Restorer on August 05, 2009, 09:14:15 PM
I want to drain the pool and replace the water with ice water and lemons -- then I would swim for hours

While taking big gulps?  :rofl;

I took swimming lessons at the YMCA when I was very young... I remember the instructor kept teasingly asking me if I was "drinking her water" because I'd always end up swallowing water and burping through the whole lesson.
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Post by: twirl on August 06, 2009, 04:41:12 AM
taking big gulps  :yahoo;  I never thought of draining the pool that way  :bow;    :waving;
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Post by: Chris on August 06, 2009, 06:20:56 PM
I could go for a Who[[er  or WHopper Jr. or some iice cream. Either will do for now.
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Post by: jbeany on August 06, 2009, 06:56:01 PM
frozen, chocolate covered bananas. . .gimmie, gimmie, gimmie!
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Post by: Chris on August 06, 2009, 07:10:18 PM
Never tried one yet, not sure they sell them in the store anymore. I should try Breyer's Chocolate covered cherries ice cream if I can't find the bananas :2thumbsup;
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Post by: jbeany on August 07, 2009, 09:05:30 AM
Making your own is part of the fun of them, Chris.  Melted choc chips and halved bananas on skewers - its not complicated, and you get to lick melted chocolate off your fingers. . .
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Post by: marti824 on August 07, 2009, 07:43:13 PM
bananas were on my mind all day.  the neph gave me some liquid medicine to lower my potassium, i considered eating five bananas and washing them down with the meds.
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Post by: Chris on August 07, 2009, 08:37:30 PM
Making your own is part of the fun of them, Chris.  Melted choc chips and halved bananas on skewers - its not complicated, and you get to lick melted chocolate off your fingers. . .

No that's to much trouble jbean. I'm part of the "I need it now", instant satisfaction  society  :rofl;
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Post by: jbeany on August 08, 2009, 07:29:46 AM
So waiting for them to freeze is not gonna happen, huh?  Well, if you are going for warm bananas and melted chocolate, might as well add some ice cream. . .
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Post by: willowtreewren on August 08, 2009, 08:51:40 AM
Quote
So waiting for them to freeze is not gonna happen, huh?  Well, if you are going for warm bananas and melted chocolate, might as well add some ice cream. . .

A hot fudge banana split? mmm!

How about chocolate covered raspberries? Yum. Or chocolate covered cherries, or chocolate covered blueberries?

Oh heck. How about some chocolate?  :rofl;

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Post by: Chris on August 08, 2009, 12:36:50 PM

How about chocolate covered raspberries? Yum. Or chocolate covered cherries, or chocolate covered blueberries?



Which Godiva has all of them! ;D :2thumbsup;

No jbean, it's the melting the chocolate part, what a mess! Now that you mention it, it probably wouldn't make it to the freezer if I did end up doing it right. ;D
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Post by: kitkatz on August 08, 2009, 11:46:48 PM
I need an Australian chocolate fix- Rock Lea dark chocolate bar!  Please! Any Assies out there listening?
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Post by: Erin8607 on August 08, 2009, 11:57:16 PM
Currently, I want some cheesy homemade mac n cheese with a boiled hot dog. Ice cream drizzled in chocolate for dessert and a giant glass of strawberry lemonade to wash it all down with.
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Post by: Chris on August 09, 2009, 12:07:51 AM
I need an Australian chocolate fix- Rock Lea dark chocolate bar!  Please! Any Assies out there listening?

We need a goods exchange program like in the old days of exporting/importing using ships  :2thumbsup; :rofl;
"I'l trade you ........ for ........" ;D
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Post by: kitkatz on August 09, 2009, 12:45:25 AM
How about a few sandwiches? http://www.funkylunch.com/gallery.htm
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Post by: Restorer on August 24, 2009, 11:06:50 PM
Right now I'm snacking on saltines topped with little pieces of shaved Parmegiano Reggiano Stravecchio - 3-year aged parmesan. Really good. And I haven't had cheese in so long.
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Post by: Chris on August 24, 2009, 11:22:43 PM
Sounds good restorer.

I crave some weight right now :stressed;
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Post by: jbeany on August 25, 2009, 09:42:08 AM
Weight?  I'll trade you some of mine!   :2thumbsup;
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Post by: dwcrawford on August 25, 2009, 09:44:34 AM
Don't need any weight but could use some fat and flab turned into muscle.   Exercise (how revolting)?
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Post by: marti824 on August 25, 2009, 01:53:29 PM
okay, i just received my food network magazine, what a mistake that was.  they showed a recipe for a pb&j wrap.  a flour tortilla smeared with peanut butter and jelly, wrapped around a whole banana.  good Lord almighty, save me!
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Post by: paris on August 25, 2009, 02:54:41 PM
Sounds yummy!  Actually, they would be good to make when the grandkids are over.  I think they would love them.  Maybe slice them to look like sushi   :thumbup;
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Post by: kitkatz on August 29, 2009, 09:42:04 PM
MMMMMMMMM. I remember bananas!
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Post by: Chris on August 29, 2009, 09:52:25 PM
okay, i just received my food network magazine, what a mistake that was.  they showed a recipe for a pb&j wrap.  a flour tortilla smeared with peanut butter and jelly, wrapped around a whole banana.  good Lord almighty, save me!

Sounds good, but my potassium is already over the normal limits, along with creat and bun.  >:(
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Post by: marti824 on August 30, 2009, 04:31:34 AM
my numbers were really good this month, I may just have to treat myself.
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Post by: sico on August 30, 2009, 05:44:53 AM
I used to make choc/banana smoothies all the time before the ESRF, using chocolate sustagen which is high in K also.
I crave chips, salt n vinegar. I remember the days i could eat what i liked.
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Post by: RichardMEL on August 30, 2009, 06:12:40 AM
The only bananas I eat are the candy ones (100% sugar!). I have the odd fix of S&V chips sico... all you need to do is take a binder if it really worries you. I reckon life is for living not just existing so if you can't treat yourself with things you like every so often then what's the point?

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Post by: marti824 on August 30, 2009, 04:05:07 PM
my brother mad one my grandmother's old recipes tonight, it was a soup made with a chuck roast, then he shredded the roast into a salad with lots of onions and vinegar.  it was good, but not as good as grandma used to make.  Of course, now I have heartburn like you wouldn't believe!
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Post by: Restorer on August 30, 2009, 04:07:09 PM
Marti, that sounds interesting. Was it pretty much a pot roast, shredded over a regular green salad? The only times I've ever had beef on a salad, it was sliced steak.
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Post by: marti824 on August 30, 2009, 04:16:10 PM
no.  kind of hard to describe.  but, after the meat was taken out of the soup, it was shredded, like you would do pulled pork for barbecue, then mixed with slice onions and a little oil and a lot of vinegar.  No lettuce, just the meat and onions.
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Post by: sico on August 30, 2009, 06:13:36 PM
The only bananas I eat are the candy ones (100% sugar!). I have the odd fix of S&V chips sico... all you need to do is take a binder if it really worries you. I reckon life is for living not just existing so if you can't treat yourself with things you like every so often then what's the point?
Yeah, i eat the soft candy bananas at times (that's a treat). I avoid chips all together though, as my potassium is always on the high side. I don't think i clear it with the PD real good. I love tomatoes, but don't buy them. For the same reason.
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Post by: RichardMEL on August 30, 2009, 06:36:02 PM
Luckily my potassium is almost always in the 4.6-5.0 range which is not so bad so I can afford the odd indulgence. The worst thing is worrying about if you've had too much of this or that, and at least with phosphates you can have another binder, but for K there's next to nothing so you have to be extra careful.
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Post by: Restorer on August 30, 2009, 08:17:56 PM
I need an Australian chocolate fix- Rock Lea dark chocolate bar!  Please! Any Assies out there listening?

We need a goods exchange program like in the old days of exporting/importing using ships  :2thumbsup; :rofl;
"I'l trade you ........ for ........" ;D

I just saw this. I was half-planning a grocery swap with an Aussie early last year, but never saw it through. It seems like something really fun. TimTams, Jaffas, all kinds of exotic ramen. :D
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Post by: Restorer on August 30, 2009, 08:19:45 PM
no.  kind of hard to describe.  but, after the meat was taken out of the soup, it was shredded, like you would do pulled pork for barbecue, then mixed with slice onions and a little oil and a lot of vinegar.  No lettuce, just the meat and onions.

Huh. Did you eat it hot, or cooler? That sound like it would be really good as a sandwich with some hot sauce or barbecue sauce. Or even gravy.  :bow;
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Post by: marti824 on August 30, 2009, 11:21:42 PM
you eat it cold.  red onions, by the way, they are a little milder.
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Post by: Des on September 01, 2009, 06:13:34 AM
toasted scramble egg and fried onion samy
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Post by: Restorer on September 08, 2009, 03:14:23 PM
Continuing my experimentation with hot dried chiles (this kind (http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/chile-de-arbol-peppers)), just now I made some popcorn with torn-up chiles. I fried the dried chiles in a bit of oil just before putting the popcorn in the pan, then put a splatter screen over it and let it all pop. The flavor isn't quite there yet, but the popcorn was uniformly spicy. I'll keep experimenting with this. Eventually I want to get it just right so I can eat the crunchy fried chile pieces along with the popcorn.
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Post by: Chris on September 08, 2009, 04:52:22 PM
I really miss the hot and spicey foods.
Your popcorn reminds of the flamin hot popcorn Frito Lay has/had or even Jay's Potato Chip Company Popcorn hot style.
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Post by: thegrammalady on September 08, 2009, 05:46:28 PM
i've been craving salt! YUCK!
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Post by: Rerun on September 08, 2009, 05:48:56 PM
A Junior Whoper with fries and so I went and got it and enjoyed every bite!

                       :flower;
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Post by: thegrammalady on September 08, 2009, 05:50:58 PM
good for you rerun.
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Post by: Chris on September 08, 2009, 10:32:47 PM
Burger King does sound good right now along with some no or low salt fries as long as they don't check my labs the next day. >:(
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Post by: jpearce on September 09, 2009, 04:31:59 PM
If you've ever been  in Newfoundland (i lived there for 3yrs)
Fresh Cod with fries dressing and gravy MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMgood
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Post by: Des on September 15, 2009, 11:08:33 PM
a VERY BIG creamsoda float! please!
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Post by: Restorer on September 16, 2009, 12:02:31 AM
Been craving braised pork all week. On Friday I'll finally have money to buy food, so maybe that'll be on my list. I wonder what else I should get. Maybe the makings for Kung Pao chicken?
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Post by: RichardMEL on September 16, 2009, 02:13:50 AM
a VERY BIG creamsoda float! please!

ooooooh yes please. can we share?????   :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
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Post by: Des on September 16, 2009, 02:59:27 AM
Yep, but then it have to be a VERY big one.

hehehhe 
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Post by: Restorer on September 23, 2009, 04:35:29 PM
I'm still on my spicy food kick, so today I made chili-lime peanuts. I'm still experimenting a lot, so I don't know the best way to do it, but here's how I did it today: boil some raw Spanish peanuts (out of their shells) in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and dry them, then cook some smashed garlic cloves on low heat in a pan with some olive oil, until the garlic has given up its flavor to the oil. Take the garlic out, turn the heat up to medium-low, then put in some torn up dried chiles, and stir them around until the oil starts to pick up the chile flavor or the chile pieces start to darken.

Add the peanuts and stir them pretty constantly while they cook. They should be done in 10-15 minutes. About 3 minutes before they're done, squeeze some lime juice in the pan (about half a lime for a large handful of peanuts) and stir them until they're coated and the lime juice has fully evaporated. Then grind on some black pepper and sprinkle on some salt to your liking.

Once they're done, drain the peanuts in a strainer or on paper towels. Before they cool too much, taste one and see how spicy they are. Add cayenne pepper powder to your liking, along with paprika to make them look good.

Just a warning: open a window or turn on the vent fan in the kitchen. The last few minutes of cooking, with the chiles in there, tend to throw off a lot of pepper gas. Don't add the cayenne before you take the peanuts out of the pan, like I did, or you'll be coughing and running for tissues. At least my sinuses are clear now.  :urcrazy;

Feel free to eat the fried chile pieces, too. If you can stand the heat (depending on the type of chile you use), they taste really good.
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Post by: TheHelpfulTroll on October 03, 2009, 07:23:10 AM
I crave bananas
Theres not a day goes by when I dont dream of eating a sweet soft banana....even the black ones are appealing now.
The only thing i console myself with is a bottle of ensure plus fibre banana flavour.
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Post by: Des on October 12, 2009, 06:43:05 AM
Chinese  fried rice with prawns and sweet and sour sauce.

I have been thinking about it all day. mmmmmmm
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Post by: Chris on October 12, 2009, 08:00:20 PM
Solid hot food, no more mushy foods. Will have to wait till December though.
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Post by: Restorer on October 22, 2009, 01:53:16 AM
I'm still craving hot sauce, so tonight I'm dipping carrot sticks in the very hot El Yucateco sauce I've been enjoying. I think my tolerance is increasing... I might have to switch to something stronger, something with a curse word in the name.  :2thumbsup;
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Post by: cariad on November 13, 2009, 09:22:18 AM
I have been craving Caprese sandwiches - it's practically all I've been eating for weeks. My husband makes ciabatta fresh every other day or so. We use the bread maker to make the dough, and then bake it in the oven. Then I slice it lengthwise and pile on the basil, buffalo mozzarella, and tomato. A little mayo or olive oil, and of course balsamic, to top it off.

I'm having it again for lunch. Why couldn't I have had this craving over summer, when we were overrun with basil?
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Post by: Jean on November 13, 2009, 11:24:35 PM
Chines Food. Orange chicken, beef & broccoli, crab rangoon and really good veggie rolls. And rice, white, steamed rice.
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Post by: jbeany on November 14, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Food and water!  Still on IV nutrition, so EVERYTHING is on my list!
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Post by: cariad on November 15, 2009, 01:58:50 PM
Food and water!  Still on IV nutrition, so EVERYTHING is on my list!

Hang in there, jbeany! I hope you'll be back to getting nutrition the old-fashioned way very soon.  :cuddle;
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Post by: del on November 15, 2009, 06:08:31 PM
If you've ever been  in Newfoundland (i lived there for 3yrs)
Fresh Cod with fries dressing and gravy MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMgood

Hey, I live in Newfoundland and I know how good that tastes!!!  Yummy!!!!!  Anything with fresh cod sounds yummy. Catching your own fresh cod is the best!!!!!
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Post by: jdwills83 on November 30, 2009, 08:56:59 AM
:P CHEEEEEEESE!!!!
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Post by: fc2821 on November 30, 2009, 09:43:07 AM
  I miss beans, any kind, most of all.
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Post by: sumodidit on July 09, 2010, 08:39:56 PM
I still miss drinking grape, fruit punch gatorade!! I use to always be thirsty...still thirsty but dont take in as much fluid
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Post by: jbeany on July 09, 2010, 08:49:54 PM
Oh, this post is giving me flashbacks!  I hope I never have to do the no food or water thing ever again.  It was starting to feel like some sort of kharmic punishment for all the cheating I ever did on the dialysis diet!

Right now, I just keep craving blueberries.  Strawberries, grapes, cherries - they all go squishy in my fridge, but I'm eating a minimum of 5 pints of blueberries a week.  Transplant meds do some weird things to your tastebuds!
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Post by: Jean on July 10, 2010, 12:06:43 AM
 I want PIZZA, a whole , medium size, dripping with cheese and extra cheese. Yikes!!!
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Post by: fc2821 on July 14, 2010, 09:38:14 PM
    Have to confess I had a table spoon full of beans the other day and they were GOOD!  :2thumbsup;   
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Post by: okarol on August 03, 2010, 11:30:41 AM
:P CHEEEEEEESE!!!!

That would be a tough restriction - cheese is so good.  >:(
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Post by: lorna on October 06, 2010, 03:31:01 AM
i dont even know where to start with what i miss the list is endless!! Pickles, all dressed chips , potatoes daily haha ,ham,kiwi,orange juice,nuts,peanut butter,cheese, bananas mmm ,honey dew...my gosh all i  want to do is eat! The hardest one by far is Diet Coke. 
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Post by: MooseMom on October 06, 2010, 11:28:55 AM
Beans for me, too.  I used to make a killer lentil soup... :'(
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Post by: casper2636 on October 06, 2010, 02:01:05 PM
For me it's smoked salmon with capers, caviar, cheese (brie especially). and french fries!
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Post by: ChickenLittle56 on October 06, 2010, 04:21:11 PM
Borracho beans
Pinto beans, bacon, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, onions, garlic and other seasonings.
My mother makes this about once a year.
Those who live or come from Texas and the southwest would know what this is.
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Post by: flipperfun on November 13, 2010, 01:37:05 AM
Liquid restriction is driving me MAD!  I want to glug a whole litre bottle of water. I miss orange fruit juice, cans of coke, that extra cup of tea or two.

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Post by: Desert Dancer on November 13, 2010, 01:36:33 PM
I frequently crave a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat bread, with a tall glass of cold chocolate milk.

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Post by: Restorer on November 14, 2010, 04:09:47 PM
I miss chugging ice water, sipping coffee all morning, drinking two cups of tea after every meal - heck, I miss eating more than one meal a day. I miss pizza, chili with beans, french fries without guilt (heh), pumpkin pie, orange juice, ice cold milk, ice cream, milkshakes.

I miss the energy to cook and clean afterward, living with people who leave the kitchen in a usable state, and the money to keep food that's good for me on hand.
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Post by: Zach on November 15, 2010, 07:17:08 AM

 - heck, I miss eating more than one meal a day.


You only eat one meal a day?

8)
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Post by: Restorer on November 15, 2010, 10:14:43 PM
On dialysis days I try to eat breakfast before dialysis, but nothing too substantial or my blood pressure drops. Sometimes I eat something that lasts me until lunch after dialysis, sometimes I only manage to have some cereal. After dialysis, I pick up lunch somewhere.

On non-dialysis days I tend to only have coffee in the morning, and I manage to cook something for lunch, or pick something up if I can't handle cooking.

Typically for dinner I don't have the energy or motivation to cook, so I end up with dumb snacks.

I often have the energy to cook. I don't have the energy to clean. And the way the kitchen is abused by my family, I'd have to clean before and after cooking.
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Post by: brmoore on November 16, 2010, 04:00:08 PM
    I miss feeling full after eating a renal friendly meal. For example, someone just listed a meatball and red pepper
recipe. Sounded great until I got to the portion size - Two one inch meatballs !!!! You must be kidding - two one inch meatballs
doesn't even qualify as a snack. I'm always hungry and believe that if I stick to the portion size of these renal
friendly meals I will will die of starvation before my kidneys do me in. Help !!! I,m Hungry.
Title: Re: What do you crave...?
Post by: Restorer on November 16, 2010, 05:30:38 PM
brmoore, I agree. It seems really hard to get enough calories without overdoing the potassium, phosphorus, sodium, or fluid.
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Post by: lorna on November 18, 2010, 08:28:48 AM
Jbeany - Do transplant meds make alot of things taste different? Is there anything you cant eat anymore that tastes awful? I cant wait to be able to drink as much as i want whenever i want!!
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Post by: Zach on November 18, 2010, 08:54:30 AM
    I miss feeling full after eating a renal friendly meal. For example, someone just listed a meatball and red pepper
recipe. Sounded great until I got to the portion size - Two one inch meatballs !!!! You must be kidding - two one inch meatballs
doesn't even qualify as a snack. I'm always hungry and believe that if I stick to the portion size of these renal
friendly meals I will will die of starvation before my kidneys do me in. Help !!! I,m Hungry.

Actually, that receipt was listed as part of several Superbowl snacks, not a complete meal.

If you wanted, you could eat three times more meatballs, with some pasta and a slice of italian bread.

8)
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Post by: okarol on February 19, 2013, 02:12:01 AM
 :bump;
What do you crave that you cannot have?
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Post by: Sue on February 19, 2013, 06:55:54 AM
I have urinary reflux and was advised to cut out caffeine so i miss proper coffee and pepsi ! And i miss salted nuts, chips just salted anything !! I am pre-dialysis, i know it's the right thing to do but it still sucks lol
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Post by: Sam.maidment2012 on February 19, 2013, 08:32:49 AM
I crave chocolate......but i don't enjoy it any i just buy it cos i can't have it and also I love crisps!! Just can't go without walkers (lays) pickled onion flavour! I don't really enjoy coke anymore I'm so used just asking for it in restaurants and just picking it up in the shop but recently have got addicted to those monster energy drinks!!  But still love diet cherry coke!! No wonder my phosphate is still high! *sighs* renal failure is so hard!!!
Title: Re: What do you crave...?: Talker says time to revive Craves from it's slumber.
Post by: talker on June 17, 2015, 12:21:43 PM
Some times a White Castle, or a Bacon Burger.
A stack of pancakes soaking in Loganberries, French toast well buttered and maple syrup.
and more of my stories at :

(Remove the @, then copy and paste.)
@http://www.thetalker.org/archives/333/41-thoughts-on-addictions-habits-and-craves/

 As I was going through the older posts , just came across this humdinger:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=3316.100

 :thumbup;   :yahoo;   :beer1;  :waving;     
                        ::)