Val's Cafe

barbara12

Evening all..late again I fell asleep twice today ... :animal_busy: Joan Niamh gave me this bug..there are quite a few people around here with it..I wont go to the doctors like this its not fair.. so will ring them tomorrow if no better...I hope you a.Sue and the doggies are ok..keep away from anyone coughing..(((())))
Kath what a good story..like Toni I am wondering if some of it is true..
Now the quiz..I agree with Toni's answers.. my brain might be better tomorrow..sausage casserole sounds good to me...thankyou..(((()))
Yvonne sorry I must have posted at the same time has you...do you live in North Wales..I love it there and had many holidays from being young..and still ho to llandudno..((()))
Toni I see we have cake.. thankyou..I put extra cream on mine..
I am sure Lucy will be fine...(((()))the hugs are for you...and yes I am sure Aidan is looking after Lucy..
Miss sleek was very gentle taking my temp..I didn't even wake up...
Oh forgot I had 4 pancakes..thankyou..or was that yesterday.. :?
Best kept village meeting..never to early...
Right I am off to bed..see if I can sleep this off
Love to everyone
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frogmorton

Good morning. Some of yesterday's snow is still there :shock: not much though thank goodness :roll:

Barbara Sleek wasn't 100% happy with your obs you know. She wants you to get 'chekd owt' to be on the 'safy syde' She was over in the night and will be back later. She doesn't want it to go to 'noo moany er'

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Thank you for the ((())) some back for you ((())) t2507 I really do hope you feel a good bit better this morning :?

Yes always good to start early with BKV Going for the hat-trick :shock:

Kath partially true eh?

There had to be something to it! Ok I can wait for the answers Remember when Mellman used to do us quizzes?

Right something to eat....

Fried eggs on waffles:

A quick wave to our Joan who will be in soon

Busy day ahead for me :animal_busy: catching up a bit...

Love

Toni xxx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kathleen would the answers be snow frost and flowers those you blow away. how are you both (((()))) and your Dad ((((())))
. Barbara why don't you call the Doctor out to see you (((((())))
keep warm how is Mr B ((((()))) and your Brother ((((()))))
Toni that's good the snow has nearly gone ((((())))) love to everyone (((((())))
. Bill i hope you have not got snow ((((())))
. take care love to Carol and Mig ((((()))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

The Lady From Tahiti
by Kath

The lady from Tahiti
in her brightly patterned dress
sashays down the ward
trying not to cause distress
as her single bosom flounces,
her enormous stomach bounces
and her buttocks gently sway from side to side.

The lady from Tahiti
wears seashells in her ears
a creation by Paul Gaugin
she tries to hide the fears
and all the pointless tears
gathered up across the years
as the ageless, timeless paint begins to crack and fade.

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Well done everybody, the answers were:

1 snow
2 your breath on a cold day
3 Toadstools

So it was the middle one that tripped you up.

Joan, did you mean Dandelion seeds? That's a very good suggestion, 7/10 and a star for you.

Toni, mushrooms are toadstools so excellent. Also 7/10 and a star. Yes the story was based on the time my pet rabbit Goldie escaped and me and dad chased him through the gardens with an old landing net, watched by all the neighbours who watched us through their bedroom windows. Only Mr Rook was fictitious. How Aidan would have roared with laughter at the idea. Thank you for the fried egs on waffles, yum yum.

Barbara, I'll have to give you 7/10 too, as you agreed with Toni. You are class monitor today.

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Classic Vegan Cheeseburger
A delicious healthy plant based take on the classic cheeseburger.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
400 g black beans
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp oregano
1 flax egg
1 brown onion
2 cloves garlic
6 burger buns
1 beef tomato
6 leaves little gem lettuce
3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans and add to a food processor along with the breadcrumbs, parsley, chilli powder, oregano, onion and garlic.
Crush the fennel seeds and add to the blender.
Make the flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of flax egg with 2.5 tablespoons of water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before adding to the blender with the rest of the ingredients.
Blend ingredients together for a few minutes untill a smooth consistency is reached.
Remove the mixture from the blender and shape into 6 round balls on a chopping board. Coat balls with some olive oil and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Heat a griddle pan with some olive oil and squash each ball down into thin burger patties ready to transfer to the pan.
Cook the patties for 6 minutes on 1 side.
Flip the patty over and add thin slices of vegan cheese on top. Cover with a cloche or the lid of a frying pan and allow to cook for another 6 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the patties from the pan and build the burgers with cooked patty, slice of beef tomato and some lettuce. Feel free to add a sauce of your choice.

frogmorton

Ah Kath I love that poem! Thank you for posting it

Me and Barbara were right maybe? Dragon's breath is a word for your breath on a cold day Barbara we are a pair of geniuses! I love Joan's dandelion seeds they do look like umbrellas!!!

I need to have a go at those burgers because when we go to the France next time me and Kari want to cook a vegan BBQ for the lady who looks after he house. Her and her husband always treat us to one.

I felt there was some truth in the Goldie story! Yes Aidan would have loved it Kath. I can totally picture you and your Dad trying to catch Goldie with a net. Rabbits eh

Joan the snow has all gone thank goodness I really don't like the stuff walking or driving I it. As Aidan would say 'ninny walking' t4591

Let's hope Barbara comes in and is feeling a LOT better today ((()))

Thought I'd just do us some butties:



Wonder if Carol is home/on her way home yet :?

Turbogran

Evening all

Weekend went well the party was good we managed to see all the great grandchildren too over Sunday and Monday. Sunday’s weather was very windy and also raining part of the day but we managed to get to see granddaughters new house and get back to the hotel safely.
I think when we arrived home yesterday was more stressful than the whole weekend even though we had both developed colds before we went away we had enjoyed the weekend.
However when we got off the second train at our local station There was no one there with the Pre ordered ramp for me to get off easily so had to do it with mr T help. We then get on the bus and we get to our bus stop to find bus stop closed. So had to go on to the next stop and walk back.
Last night just before bedtime I developed a very watery eye and my nose was running like a tap. I did sleep which was good but I still have the itchy watery eye and the nose problem. Did go to the chemist and spoke to one of the pharmacist who says it is due to the cold affecting my sinuses. And advised some eye drops for me. So hopefully it sorts itself out soon.

Kath I too would have agreed with snow frost and mushrooms.

Sorry this is short but my eye getting a bit sore now and I have to keep closing it. Hopefully it will be a bit better tomorrow
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barbara12

Evening all..
I rang the doctors this morning to say shall come there.. I hated the idea of spreading these germs..anyhow the doctor rang back and said she would call on her way home..and she did..I never ever send for doctors.. anyhow ABs for this chest and throat..so watch this space...
Joan I will be fine..and dont like bothering the doctors ..but ended up doing..my niece has it now ..but it's her ears and chest..but we are better off than the poor people with the sars.. you look after yourselves (((()))
Kath I always wanted to be class monitor thankyou Toni...I love the poem...lady of Tahiti..
We had a little white rabit that used to escape..the neighbours would bring it back..it had the run of 5 gardens..
I might give the vegan burgers a go..or get our son to make them..((()))
Carol I am glad you had a good time..the weather was a big worry..but no ramp at the station..honestly in this day and age..
You might have got cold in your eye..hopefully it clears up soon..((()))
Toni your the genius see above the doctor cane to me..I was shocked to be honest..
I will soon be bouncing back..
How is your chest doing..I suppose you know about the contraption you blow into ..to get your lungs stronger
Make a meal for the lady in France will be a nice surprise for them..bet you cant wait to get back there..((()))
Right I'm off to bed..no Niamh this week..so we will have her a few days next week for half term.
Love to everyone
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frogmorton

Barbara I am so pleased the Dr has seen you and prescribed some ABs t2507 Give it a couple of days and I hope you'll see a turnaround. t115006 t115006 ((())) Sparkles from Aidan.

Sleek has been over and inspected what you have been given - she and Tosca are happy enough

Your poor niece looks like it gets you in your weak spot :roll:

You should be well enough to cope with Niamh by next week I hope

Yes I have a 'flutter' for my lungs thank you. With my constant cough I keep on telling people that I haven't got coronavirus :oops:

Oh Carol! What a journey home That's just so unfair Very sorry your eye has decided to join the party now as well :roll: I hope the eye drops sort things out ASAP.

My eye runs loads with the 'dry eye' malarkey if I don't use my eye gel gunky stuff at night. So you have my sympathy ((()))

I am very glad to hear though that the actual holiday was fabulous and you really enjoyed it and got to see everyone. Even Gd's new home I bet it is lovely It was you by the coast in the storm that had worried me.

A quick wave to Joan Lucy is doing ok had to send some money up to her though :roll: Think this might be an expensive game

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
Kathleen yes that was it Dandelion seeds. How are you and Chris getting on ((((()))) and your Dad ((((()))) I expect the rabbit thought that was fun.
. Barbara I'm sure the Doctor thought it was best to come and see you good (((((())))) you will soon be feeling better has Mr B got it has well ((((())()))) love to your Brother (((((((())))))
. Carol I'm sorry you had so many problems ((((()))) love to Mr T(((((()))))
. Toni where do you live to get snow (((((()))) sorry about your chest. Love to Paul ((((()))))Lucy she seems happy ((((()))) Charley ((((()))) Tia (((())))
. Bill have a good day ((((()))). love to Aidan (((())))(
. take care love to Mig ((((()))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem (bit spooky)

Rhiannon

Rhiannon travelled all day long
through the wooded vale
and out across the heathered moor
with skin so pale.
Her coal black eyes stared straight ahead,
she never looked at me
as she rode along the winding path
that led down to the sea.
I saw her lips move constantly
as though in silent prayer
until she reached the water's edge
and vanished there.
She left no footprints in the sand,
as though the surging tide
had swept them all away
when the sea breeze sighed.
Throughout the night I searched in vain
along the lonely shore
but never found a single sign
so looked no more.

But if ghosts really do exist
and spirits roam the earth so free;
then at some future point in time
when one such spirit will be me,
I'll stand upon this tranquil shore
and gaze across the land
until Rhiannon rides once more
along the drifting sand.

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Joan, you are all proper clever clogs and no mistakw. The idea of Dandelion seeds never occurred to me, but as Toni says they do look like tiny umbrellas and so much prettier than toadstools.
We are all fine thank you, but will be glad when this cold snap is over. But it is very sunny. m0150

Toni, I don't bother with any make up, I'm already beautiful eough without it. Said nobody ever (another Aidanism)

Babs, I'm also very pleased the doctor came and put ou on A/Bs. We said you were proper poorly. I think I'll look for a nourishing cold busting soup today, I know you enjoy soup.

Carol, that journey sounds AWFUL. I hope you have both recovered. Yes I'm not surprised you guessed correctly, 8/10 for you and 3 gold stars.

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★★★★
Vegan vegetable soup

DESCRIPTION
Healthy homemade vegan vegetable soup recipe with all sorts of yummy harvest veggies, including butternut squash and kale. Paleo, vegan, and gluten-free.


INGREDIENTS
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large diced onion
½ teaspoon salt
6 cloves finely chopped garlic
3 carrots, diced
1 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
½ cup dry white wine
6 cups Imagine No-Chicken Broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
10 dashes Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1 4-inch sprig rosemary
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/2 pounds or 4 ½ cups)
4 cups finely chopped kale leaves (no stems)
1 large tomato, diced (about 1 large) peeled and seeded if desired

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt, and cook, stirring often until the onion is softened and starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add carrots, celery and Herbes de Provence. Cover and cook, removing lid to stir often until the vegetables are starting to brown and sizzle, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add wine, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring until the wine is almost completely evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth, Tabasco sauce and rosemary and bring to a boil. Add squash, and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low or to maintain a simmer, and cook until the squash is tender, but not falling apart, about 12 minutes.
Add kale and tomatoes and stir until the kale is wilted into the soup. Cook until the kale is tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Remove rosemary sprig before serving.

Kitty

My sister Anita has just rung me to let me know she has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. :?



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frogmorton

Afternoon everyone

Oh Kath :shock: I am so very sorry, but you know you licked it and Anita will too bless her I'm certain of it. Sending these ((())) t69044 t4591 to you XXX

Of course you don't need make-up you are a sex-goddess! I'm sure Aidan would agree sigh....don't we miss him?

BTW Sleek said she can add Anita to her 'rounds' once she starts treatment ((()))

Yes a spooky poem, but also a kind of love story too with maybe a happy ending....we'll never know!

That soup should really help Barbara I'm sure and me too I am definitely after some

Joan I am only in the Midlands just unlucky to get the snow, but it's all gone now and it had better stay gone!!! Yes I think Lucy is happy it's just me who misses her!!

I wonder if Barbara's ABs will kick in in time for choir practise tomorrow.... :?

Some cake today is what I fancy:

mig

Kath im so sorry to hear your news hugs for you and prayers for your sister. X Mig

barbara12

Evening all..
I keep falling asleep..just waiting for this throat to go down then I know the ABs are working
Kath I am so very sorry to hear Anita has breath cancer..like Toni says you kicked it and so will Anita..(((())))
The poem was spooky ..I dont want to be a ghost...I always feel sorry for them...
Thankyou the veg soup was just what I needed..but no crusty bread for the min...
Joan..Mr B hasn't got it...hes the one that never eats healthy..it make you think..apart from his legs..he says that from years of kneeling..it was clever of you to think of the dandelions.. I used to love blowing them..((((())))
Mig hope you are doing ok..just keep popping in for a cupa and cake (((()))
Toni miss sleek and Tosca have looked after me very well...I am telling people I dont have the carona virus..what are we like..glad you have your lung thingy..anything that helps..(((())))
Has everyone got an email about the forum being off..I think it's from the 28th to the 26th..we will miss one another..
Right I'm off to bed
Love to everyone
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frogmorton

Barbara I saw the message about the forum being off for a while. If anyone wants to swap mobile numbers via PM message me we can keep all in touch that way. Kath I lost yours when I lost my phone just so you know. The date is 18th-26th

Those ABs should start to kick in very soon Barbara, but gosh you must be poorly to be struggling to stay awake in the day. I went to Pom's on Monday and she has given me her cold!!! As you know I hardly ever get them, but had one over Christmas So I'm frantically taking vicks first defence :roll:

Typical you eat healthy and get ill Mr B stays healthy and eats rubbish just like Paul!! t2507 t115006 t115006 t115006 t4591

We are going away a week yesterday involving the use of a plane and I am actually a bit worried about coronavirus myself. I do have a mask..... :?

Worried about giving it to my neighbour at choir tonight too :?

Hi mig good to see you ((())) Hits you hard when you've experience of cancer when you hear about someone else doesn't it?

A quick wave to Joan ((()))

Right what shall we have for breakfast...…



Scrambled eggs on toast good for Barbara and Kath who must stay strong now ((()))

Toni xxx

Kitty

Toni, mig and Barbara, thank you so much for your messages of support for Anita.


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dachshund

Good morning everyone
Kathleen I'm so sorry about Anita having breast cancer (((((())))) Anita is a strong lady just like you so she will beat it (((((()))))) how are you and Chris (((((()))) White House Farm has finished you would never believe it was a true story I remember when it happened.
love to your Dad ((((())))
. Barbara I hope you are beginning to feel a bit better today (((((())))) love to Mr B ((((())) and your Brother (((((()))))
. Mig how are things with you (((((()))))
. Toni yes I'm sure you miss Lucy more than she misses you (((((()))) don't worry when you go away(((((()))))) I hope your cold soon goes (((((()))) love to Paul ((((())))) Lucy ((((()))) Charley ((((()))) Tia ((((()))) have a good time tonight.
. Bill I hope you haven't got a cold (((()))) love to Tosca ((((()))))
. take care love to Carol ((((())))
. Joan xx

frogmorton

Hi Kath of course we're all here to support you (it will be bringing it all back ) and Anita too. She will do just fine like her sis t4591 t115006 t115006 t69044 ((()))

Joan it's only right that Lucy gets on with her life and doesn't worry about me that's what I want. The other two have been able to get on with their lives. Kari will be here and my brother too if Lucy needs anything while we're away, but you know I will still worry!!!

popped in to see whether there is any cake...

ah yes I see something:



Right the kettle's going on for a cuppa to go with!

Kitty

Daily Poem

Forum Techies
By Kath

This place that we all come to,
once or twice each day,
brings peace into our lives,
and helps us to cope along the way
While friends we make along this road
and share our journey with,
all help to ease this heavy load
and to us, comfort give.
So thank you forum techies,
who live below the stairs,
for giving us this outlet
to share our joys and cares.
And so we all salute you,
our unknown, hidden pals
for your hard work and patience
with all we chaps and gals.


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Joan, thank you for your lovely message. Yes. Anita is strong and her partner Val will be very supportive. I don't know what Marley will do while his mummy is too poorly to take him walkies.
Keep safe through Storm Dennis this weekend. t111055

Toni, I got an email but have already forgotten the dates, so I'm glad you've post them here. That breakfast was perfect, ta muchly. A sex goddess, MOI? Are you wearing Sleek's specs again.

Babs, if you need to sleep, then sleep. The ABs will work better. I'm typing in semi darkness (it's raining) AGAIN! So I keep making trypos.

More soup for Barbara I think.

VEGAN FRENCH ONION SOUP (onions are good for colds)
Slowly caramelising the onions gives this rich vegan French onion soup loads of depth of flavour, with just a hint of sweetness.


Ingredients
5 tbsp olive oil
10 medium onions peeled and thinly sliced
2 tsp sugar
10 cloves garlic (large, fat ones) peeled and thinly sliced
250 ml white wine (alcohol-free if necessary)
1.5 litres vegetable broth
1 tbsp cornflour (aka cornstarch) + 2 tbsp water
freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
In a large heavy-bottomed pan, gently fry the onions for 5 mins or so over a medium heat until they begin to go soft.
Stir in the sugar, put the lid on the pan, turn down the heat a little, and let the onions caramelise for about 35 minutes.
Add the garlic, stir, replace the lid, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
Stir in the wine and the hot stock.
Make a thin paste by mixing the tapioca flour with 2 tbsp water, and add to the soup, stirring all the time to ensure no lumps form.
Keep stirring until the soup has thickened slightly, then grind in some pepper, and add a dash of salt. Taste and season more if desired.
Replace the lid, and allow to simmer for another 25 minutes.
Serve immediately. This French onion soup can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

barbara12

Evening all..think I have turned a corner..can now eat cake.
Toni thankyou for the scrambled eggs..and more to the point I can now swallow cake..
Thankyou for the sparkles from our Aidan..sorry I did read it but them forget..you are off on a plane..I hope you and Paul have a brilliant relaxing time..just hope the cold doesn't get hold.(((()))
Lucy will be fine..but of course you will worry..we never stop...,(((()))
Kath I have been thinking if your sister and you of course.
Sending much love and hugs..((()))
The poem is brilliant..and I second it...this forum is so good and a safe place for us all..
More soup..thankyou and I think I might try crusty bread..or is that one step to far :shock:
Love to Anita and Val..xx
Joan I am feeling better thankyou..you are so kind..and I hope all is well at your house..another storm on the way..so be carful..(((()))
Right will leave you for now
Love to everyone
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frogmorton

I contacted Bill just to check he is doing ok. He is although he is understandably still struggling and sees the DR tomorrow.

Tosca is going to have o go to the vets because she needs de-lugging and her nails clipped which was always a two-Daddy job.

She is still shrieking at night too bless her. :animal_busy:


Barbara I think you can try crusty bread now

You poor girls you have certainly been through the mill haven't you? I'm so glad you are finally on the mend t115006 t115006 t115006 more of Aidan's sparklies to keep you on the right path.

Sleek (and Acting Matron Tosca) are happy with your progress but are counting your ABs to make sure you don't miss any! Bless them t4591

The good news is I am away largely when the forums is 'down', but will be available on my mobile so long as there's no coronavirus on the plane

Kath I LOVE the poem I hope the mods have seen it - I'm sure they have and Sharon our webmanager… although she has a posh title I think :?

Val will take very good care of your sister I'm sure and Marley will be a real comfort. I expect she'll walk him when she can (he'll be good incentive) and of course he will stay close by when all she can do is sleep t4591 t69044 t115006 ((()))

Thanks for the French onion soup I really love soup and am fighting a cold myself so ta v muchly

Joan I contacted Bill so I could update you - luckily he hasn't caught the cold. I hope you and Sue have a nice day out ((()))

Love to everyone Mig and Carol ((()))

Some breakfast eggs I think.....



Love

Toni xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

Willow
Kath

So fair and graceful, the Willow Tree,
its beauty and gentleness, all can see.
Its slender boughs trail by the waterside
serene and restful, brings joy to my eyes.
And yet there's no Willow that grows by water
as gentle and kind as my granddaughter.
With dark, dark eyes and tendril curls
she sweetly smiles, and fills my world
with love forever, and grandmother's arms
will always hold close her treasured charms.

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Toni, My favourite breakfast, you are taking good care of us ducky.
So happy to hear that Bill has been in touch and HASN'T got the cold. Poor Tosca must be missing Daddy 2

Joan, I do hope our mods have noticed the poem, we don't show our appreciation enough so I'm happy to have addressed the situation somewhat. Many thanks for your kind comments about Anita, she is at the hospital today finding out test results. She will know which type of breast cancer she has, what grade and stage it is, and when her treatment will begin.
AND BREATHE. phew.

Babs, how is your cold and chest, have those ABs kicked in yet? I haven't asked after your brother for a while, I hope all is well with him.

Carol, how are you and Mr T? recovered from your journey I hope.

Sending (((()))) to mig and anyone else that need them.

Just remembered it's Friday, so hi to Sue too. Hope the shopping trip with Akcess went well. m0150


Tofu curry
Serves four, easily freezable.

Ingredients
1/2 broccoli head (or 1/4 broccoli, 1/4 cauliflower)
1 onion
1 red pepper
250g firm tofu
1 tin coconut milk
3 tsp tomato puree
1 stock cube in 1/2 cup of water
2 tsp tumeric and/or 2 tsp curry powder
Method
Press the Tofu for at least 15 minutes, cut into cubes and fry until brown and crisp on all sides.
Cut and fry the onion until browning in a saucepan.
Add the tumeric and curry powder to the saucepan and fry for a further 3 minutes.
Cut and add all other vegetables. (Add anything else here that you want to use)
Add the coconut milk, tomato puree and stock in water.
Add the tofu and cook until ready till each (at least until all vegetables are cooked).

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kathleen lovely poem we would not have this lovely forum if it wasn't for the kind people under the stairs ((((())))
. Love to Anita and her partner (((((()))))we care about you and wish you the best.(((((())) try not to worry Kath just say and we will be there (((((()))) love to Chris and your Dad ((((((()))))
. Barbara that's good the anti are working did you have a good night (((((()()). love to Mr B and your brother (((((())))
. Toni thank you for finding out about Bill ((()))))) have a. Nice time away you need that leave your cold there not your phone (((()))))
. Bill you take care and Tosca ((((((()))))
. take care. love to Carol and Mig (((((())))
. Joan xx

frogmorton

Joan that was wonderful! I shall NOT leave my phone on holiday and will do my best to leave my cold behind

Kath do you have a Grandaughter called Willow? Willow is a lovely name - it sounds sort of ethereal and floaty definitely delicate

Yes poor Tosca is missing Daddy2 along with Daddy1 and us lot

I am very much thinking about Anita today and hoping it's a nice early stage God bless her. You know we will all be here for you all as Joan says. ((())) t115006 t4591 t115006 t4591

Tofu curry! Sounds very tasty to me. I'm going to take some to try now and if I like it might cook a load up to freeze Thank you very much. I know you love your eggs so today's breakfast was geared towards you having a tough day.

I think Barbara's bro was having a rest from chemo but I would be interested how he's doing too xxx

Now we just need a small dessert for after our curry.....



carrot cake would be good nice and light

Kitty

Sorry, me again. :roll:
I forgot to mention that dad had his catheter removed the other day but was in so much pain the nurse ad to put it back in again. Anita and the nurse explained that his muscles in his bladder WOULD hurt, because they haven't been used for so long. He couldn't cope with it though but if he doesn't try to put up with the pain, he will NEVER be free of the catheter. He says the pain prevents him from emptying his bowels (apologies) He thinks Anita will "be alright" with the cancer and still be able to run round after him. NO DAD! I feel so cross with him as he's a typically selfish old man and he needs shaking up. Grrr rant over.

Yes Toni I do have a granddaughter called Willow, the only girl among 6 boys - well men really. Youngest is 18 - eldest is 32. :shock: Now I feel ancient.
Photo below is Willow with her brother Oakley. She looks very pre-Raphaelite.