Each year I am responsible for bringing appetizers on Christmas day. This year we have an unfortunate twist of needing to (appeal to) feed a cancer patient who is having her third chemo treatment tomorrow. I've been cautioned about compromised immune system issues, so I'm at a total loss for ideas. I'd be grateful for any suggestions. Thanks in advance for the help!
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gail, take a look up at the top of the page in our T&T section for appetizers. lots of good ideas
there and all T&T by us. I'm not sure what they are cautioning you about with "immune system issues". I went through many years of the cancer battle with my husband, and there were no foods that were "outlawed"---basically whatever appeals to them that day is what they should eat. Maybe not too many sweets. If she's having a third treatment so soon, then she might not be able to eat a single thing. don't feel badly about it. it is what it is.
I've added the link to T&T appetizers. be sure to check page 2 as well.
http://eat.at/swap/forum2/index.php
there and all T&T by us. I'm not sure what they are cautioning you about with "immune system issues". I went through many years of the cancer battle with my husband, and there were no foods that were "outlawed"---basically whatever appeals to them that day is what they should eat. Maybe not too many sweets. If she's having a third treatment so soon, then she might not be able to eat a single thing. don't feel badly about it. it is what it is.
I've added the link to T&T appetizers. be sure to check page 2 as well.
http://eat.at/swap/forum2/index.php
Gail, I'm sorry for your friend. My advice is to do a little research before looking at the T&T
section. This online booklet should give basic information. Fruit & veggie apps may appeal to her but then again she may have no appetite for anything. My brother could only drink milkshakes after his chemo. Good luck.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/eatinghints
section. This online booklet should give basic information. Fruit & veggie apps may appeal to her but then again she may have no appetite for anything. My brother could only drink milkshakes after his chemo. Good luck.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/eatinghints
Gail, to be safe, avoid foods with raw eggs (like homemade mayonnaise or Caesar Salad dressing)
although there's a trick to poaching the egg yolks which I could share if you had such a sauce on the menu.'
Most important, don't let the appetizers sit around at room temperature all day. Keep cold items well chilled until time to serve, and set them out for a few hours at most. You may have to bring a cooler and do the assembly there.
For hot foods, a chafing dish will keep them safely hot, or do the same as the cold--only leave them out for a few hours after they come from the oven.
The rule of thumb is that perishable food should not be kept between 40 and 140*F for more than four hours, either during preparation or serving.
although there's a trick to poaching the egg yolks which I could share if you had such a sauce on the menu.'
Most important, don't let the appetizers sit around at room temperature all day. Keep cold items well chilled until time to serve, and set them out for a few hours at most. You may have to bring a cooler and do the assembly there.
For hot foods, a chafing dish will keep them safely hot, or do the same as the cold--only leave them out for a few hours after they come from the oven.
The rule of thumb is that perishable food should not be kept between 40 and 140*F for more than four hours, either during preparation or serving.
