January 31, 2011

We have a Chinese Restaurant!

We have a Chinese Restaurant!
When we first moved out her almost 10 years ago, the first thing you do in any new town is find the best pizza and best Chinese restaurants.  We found a Chinese place almost immediately – the shrimp toast was by far the best we’d ever had, each dish that came to the table was so fresh and flavorful. But after that first visit, each...
January 31, 2011

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera
I normally don’t post on the weekend, but wanted to share this recipe with you – it was so good!   The other night I showed you a new Green Giant product (new to me!).  The whole 11 ounce bag is only 3 points!  I had leftover chicken and leftover cooked pasta, so my version of pasta primavera was born! 😀  My lunch portion was only...
January 29, 2011

Chemo and Radiation?

Chemo and Radiation?
I met Tony at his doctors appointment to meet the surgeon.  Um, turns out our GP didn’t set up an appointment as his nurse had told us, so they had no idea we were coming.  So we waited about a good hour while they had all of his charts and lab work to be faxed to make up his file before seeing the doctor. Even...
January 28, 2011

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu
The other day when we announced that Tony had colon cancer, MaryBe left a comment that said “if pink is for breast cancer, is brown for colon cancer?!”   I laughed when I read that!  Tony took it seriously though, and came up with our badge: We are both a bit nervous for today’s doctors appointment with the surgeon.  Sometimes there is too much information on...
January 27, 2011

I didn’t want Tony’s Comment to go unnoticed . . .

I didn’t want Tony’s Comment to go unnoticed . . .
Here is Tony’s comment from yesterdays post: Mr. Biz (Tony) says:   January 25, 2011 at 6:25 pm (Edit)   It’s been a long time since so many people discussed my ass. Thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers!! I am constantly amazed how wonderful and thoughtful you all are during times like this. This cancer picked the wrong ass to attack. I...
January 26, 2011

Wow – thank you!

Wow – thank you!
Thanks for all your wonderful, heart felt comments yesterday! (and Twitter shout outs!) As I was sitting in the waiting room waiting for Tony to have his procedure, every time I heard the “ding” of another comment, it felt as if I was getting a virtual hug from you! Some good news!  The tumor will be removed with surgery within the next two weeks.  We...
January 25, 2011

Fuck Cancer

Although Tony and I could see it in the doctor’s eyes at his appointment last week, Friday night at dinner time we got the call that Tony has rectal cancer.  And while we both kind of saw it coming and had a couple days to digest it, I know both of us were hoping for better news.  We’ve decided that our mantra is going to...
January 24, 2011

BSI Round Up – Yogurt

BSI Round Up – Yogurt
Thanks to everyone who participated in this weeks BSI contest!  There are several that I have already put in my “must make soon” pile! In no particular order: Sara of Cupcake Muffin made Lemon Cranberry Muffins.  I imagine the lemon glaze makes this muffin! Debbi Does Dinner Healthy made Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad.  I am not a huge fan of chicken salad because of...
January 23, 2011

Chicken Apple Sausage and a Winner!

Chicken Apple Sausage and a Winner!
I have to think that January and February are my least favorite months of the year.  It’s days like today that I think back to our days in the summer of me and Tony hanging out under our gazebo with a couple beers watching the Sox game.  Spring cannot get here soon enough (and I think the White Sox are going to have a great...
January 21, 2011

Emotional Eating

Emotional Eating
I had yesterday off to go to a doctor appointment with Tony.  He couldn’t eat anything the day before or yesterday morning and we had to leave the house by 7.  I packed a sliced pear and granola bar.  4 PointsPlus. We were both hungry for lunch and decided on Jimmy John’s.  I usually get the Vito, but decided on the Tom Turkey, no mayo,...
January 20, 2011