Are You Snacking on Anything Right Now?

Yum! Great call, kubasd! I know I have a can in the cabinet right now! :o)

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Better Alternative to Edible Arrangements?

Zinngermans.com has a great gift -- called the Midnight Feeding Box. Pricey, but any new parent would be thrilled. http://www.zingermans.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=G-BBY

I welcomed my 2nd child just a year ago, and I've really enjoyed the new baby food gifts from A Southern Season. https://www.southernseason.com/ppf/id//cat.asp

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Are You Snacking on Anything Right Now?

Hahaha! Now that's a snack right up Elvis' alley! Every night, I've had a (very sizable) handful of Goldfish Grahams - vanilla cupcake flavor. They're my 3 year-old's, but I just can't help myself! (Which is why I buy them in 4-5 bag amounts!)

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vanilla wafers

I'm a big fan of homemade wafers - banana pudding is a huge fave in our house. I use Alton Brown's recipe. Very good - just make extra to snack on when you use them to make a dessert!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/vanilla-wafers-recipe/index.html

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Cheap Eats Near Times Square?

Well - I'm more of a fan of the churrasco chicken sandwiches myself. Have you tried those? Well made - nice char and you can top them with any of the offerings that they put on a burger. Worth a trip in my opinion - and I love the non-touristy vibe. millican won't have to wait long for a meal there.

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Cheap Eats Near Times Square?

Not as famous as Shake Shack, but closer to where you'll be is Island Burgers and Shakes - 766 9th Ave between 51st and 52nd St. It doesn't look like much from the outside (or inside for that matter!) but REALLY good burgers chicken sandwiches too. Good bang for your buck.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Thanks, Disneyfreak - love your name, by the way! I'll be making a big pot of Itaian wedding soup for her soon, so that should be good for her. Thanks again -- best wishes and feel good too!

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Stay positive and as hopeful as you can - it's definitely helped my family and me deal with this. I'm very thankful to all the support from all who post - they are absolutely amazing people. Hope this helps your friend as much as it's helped me and my sis.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Marci -- I hope you can feel a big hug right back! Thank you so, so much. Loving arms and shoulders here is an understatement.

Hope you're doing well. XXXXOOOOO

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Westchester date ideas

+2 on The Bayou - always a good time. Another fun date stop is Pour in Mt Kisco.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

This is really good to know, Lori - thank you. I'm learning as I go. She had an immune-boosting shot at the doc yesterday, and she meets with a nutritionist soon. So far - bland has been what she craves - pastas mostly - baked ziti is a big favorite. So far, she still has the green light on fresh fruits and vegetables.

When she does have her surgery (mid-summer probably), I'll remind her to stick with lots of protein. Maybe a nice, juicy burger would be good? (if she's in the mood)

Hope that you're on the mend and continuing to enjoy great sushi!

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Thank you so much -- I so appreciate that. :o)

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BGR Mount Kisco

It might have been an off day - I've never noticed too much salt. I'd give it one more try. I had one just last weekend - really good. And I never went near asparagus as a kid, but I find myself craving their grilled asparagus with grated cheese. :o)

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big w [Wingdale]

Hahaha!! Isn't Big W's amazing?! Haven't been in a glorious food coma like that since our 2006 trip to Memphis.Too funny. My husband feels the exact same way as your son!

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I think I give up on Pizza in Westchester

It's in the Tanglewood Shopping Center. If you're heading north on Central, it's on your right, just before Nathan's.

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King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, anything special?

It's just like challah - only sweeter. I like it. Makes really good bread pudding, and a gives a nice contrast in a savory sandwich.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Hi Iadoo - yes - I agree - they are all wonderful. The support from everyone means so much to me. I shared this thread with my parents and they were very touched as well. :o) Thanks so much. It's been a week since she started treatment. Physically she's been fairing pretty well. :o)

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big w [Wingdale]

Loved Big W - we only scratched the surface with the menu though. Will have to make it back there soon - cabbage soup and the beans sound great. What's the cabernet bath? Sounds yummy.

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BGR Mount Kisco

I've only tried a few burgers on their menu, but I keep going back to the Wellington - it's really, really good. The blue cheese isn't that overpowering. The mushrooms, garlic and mustard really add a tasty dimension to it. Yup - they'll cook it medium rare - just tell them.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Thank you, cacruden - I really appreciate it. Missing Easter was particularly hard for her -- and she asked us to wrap all her food faves up for her. (pizza rustica, Italian Easter breads, etc.) Here's hoping they'll taste just as good to her as they always did.

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I think I give up on Pizza in Westchester

j - have you given Catania's in Yonkers on Central Ave. a try? Been a fan of the pizza and the mini calzones since the early 80s. Not on par with Brooklyn pizza by any stretch, but I've always enjoyed it.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Thank you very much, central. Those are good points. She's never been game for many visitors - but I see how that would facilitate eating. I think sitting together at mealtimes would benefit my nephew as well (he's 12) - his world has definitely been rocked by his mom's diagnosis -- keeping routines will be very beneficial to him. Will be sure to pass this great tip along.

Best wishes and a very successful treatment to your mom as well. :o)

Prayers and best wishes to you and your mom. Wishing her health & great success with her treatment as well.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Thanks, oc. Yes - this stuff is very freezable. I so appreciate the advice - I have been stressing hydration over and over with her and my brother-in-law. Thanks so much. Wishing you the best. :o)

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Special Dinner in Westchester

Congrats to you both and Happy Birthday to her! The Iron Horse Grill is very cozy and special. Worth the trip up to Pleasantville.

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Hi Marci -- you're such a doll. She had her first round yesterday. Hopefully, the anti-nausea meds will help her. The doc thinks she may be out of commission this weekend, which means she'll miss Easter. :o( We're wrapping up the pizza rustica, veal pie, and all the other goodies (Italian Easter breakfast - a family favorite) so she can enjoy them when her appetite returns. Thanks so much for checking in. Hugs right back. XXOOO

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

Hi, mamachef - you are the sweetest. She didn't start her treatment on Tuesday. She decided to go with a different oncologist, and *hopefully* treatment will immediately follow tomorrow's appointment - she's been delaying it for far too long. I pray as much for her emotional strength as I do for her health. Thank you for checking up on us. :o)

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The "Bad Food" Joust!

Haha! I'm guilty of making the exact same thing for my college buddies!! Only I just added pickles. Of course, we were all used to dining hall grub, so hamburger pie tasted like filet mignon to us back then! I made it again a few months ago in an attempt to get my son to eat ground beef. Awful - no wonder the poor kid didn't eat it - never again!

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

So happy to hear both her health and love for food returned. Thank you - small quantities of what they like to eat seem to be key then. Best wishes to your Mom - hope she continues to enjoy those incognito jalapeños!

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Yummy foods while undergoing chemo

+1 with EWS - you absolutely rock! Will do, oc. Thank you and Godspeed.

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