Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Unaddressed concern
What is the time period for safe eating from original preparation?
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Bless you for caring for your wife. This is such a difficult journey and Alzheimer’s is such a cruel disease. My husband is the cook in our home but he makes a delicious chicken salad. Chop the chicken very small making it much easier to eat. Cut dark red seedless grapes in half and add those along with some chopped smoked almonds. Mix with some mayo and there you go. Delicious. She will love it.
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Thanks for responding everyone with helpful suggestions and encouragement....life is still 'glass half full' for us both
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Definitely fine chopped with mustard, mayo and pickle relish. Celery if you want, I never put it in mine.
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I chop the chicken into small pieces (about 1/8”) and cut the celery super-fine (cut stalk into 6 strips and slice into smallest pieces possible, adds more flavor). Add chopped walnuts or pecans and chopped up dried cranberries. Add mayo as you like. Serve in sandwiches or on Romain lettuce. You also can substitute yogurt for mayo. Salt and pepper as needed.
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#36
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chicken salad
I cut into 1/4 inch dice, may also be easier for wife to eat as well. I add celery, mayo and sometimes dried cranberries and grapes.
Another really easy recipe is to add 1/4 inch dice chicken to white sauce, add some frozen peas and you've got a quick ala king you can just serve over buttered toast for a quick lunch. Ask away for your questions, we're all bored and would love to help! Quote:
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#37
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I do mine on the small side so it can be used either way. Then mayo, S&P, celery, onion, cut up grapes and pineapple.
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#38
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I agree to make the size appropriate to her ability to chew. I personally like adding chopped walnuts and craisins for a little sweetness. P
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#39
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I'd say no bigger than your thumbnail for the size of the chopped chicken. What size does your wife like?
You're not alone. There are tons of us out there who are now the caretakers. I'm now the jack of all trades, cleaning garages, paying bills, putting salt in the water softener, changing out the propane tanks on the grill, buying and spreading the fertilizer on the lawn, automobile minder, nurse, and then the daily usual, cooking more than I ever imagined (and cleanup), laundry, more laundry, pill dispenser, answering the same questions over and over, wishing you could roll back the clock 20 years....well, you know the list goes on. I remind myself, that I would be doing all these things if I were alone, but I'm not. Missing the feeling of having an equal partner. Now I know why couples die within days of each other, the caregiver goes first. Wishing you good health, strength, and mental fortitude. Again, chop the chicken no bigger than your thumbnail. |
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Aldi's sells a chicken salad that I really enjoy, they have one with Cranberries. You might try adding Cranberries or Craisins for a change. I like fruit and nuts with my Chicken salad.
You are an Alzheimer care giver to the love of your life .... you must be a very special man. I cannot think of anything more difficult. Unfortunately I have first hand knowledge of this dreadful disease. There are no words for what it does to your soul.
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Tarragon and chicken go really well together. For my crew growing up, I used to combine chunked (1/3 inch) boneless skinless cooked chicken, toasted pecans, grapes sliced in half, chunks of cheddar cheese, Hellmans (before discovering Dukes), sliced black olives, sometimes celery, and a small amount of curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together, stuff in croissants, wrap them in tin foil and heat in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes.
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Add chopped walnuts and raisins also. You’ll love it.
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#43
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It is easier to eat as.a sandwich if it is chopped less chunky. It is better as as a salad plate if chunky. Only my opinion.
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The smaller the better is our opinion.
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#45
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Aloha...from DeSoto
You are a doll for all you do. I love chunks, but I would suggest to you and your wife's preference. I love hard boiled eggs in it, too. |
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