General Chat

Brenda, Would your Mum be offended if you liquidised her food? I worked as Cook in a Retirement Home and frequently used to liquidise food for the "poor eaters". The trick is to do each thing separately, not one big baby-food mess! And of course as the others have said, its not necessary to have a meat and two veg style meal - a sandwich can be just as nutritious, or perhaps homemade soup, milkshake made with banana or other favourite fruit. Ive just remembered, we also used to serve meals in soup-plates for those who had difficulty steering their cutlery. But some people found this extremely offensive so I was always careful to ask them if they would like me to do this before I did it! Good luck anyway.

Thanks for all your suggestions, guys. My juices are definitely going at the thought of those kippers. And the red wine... but possibly not together! Brenda

I am not old yet, but edging towards it (80) and love fish and chips. cottage pie, shepherds pie, curried minced beef (or any meat). It is possible to buy high-protein powder (either egg or soya) from the health food shops, to mix with milk or fruit juice - and red wine from the off-licence or supermarket. A well-filled sandwich can be as nutritious as a cooked meal. I hate salad. Len

sorry bryan not brian

brian considered it done lol take my word for it

sandra,ive always wanted,to get your juices flowing lol. bryan.

brian you have got my juices going lol brenda morrisons do a nice cauli and brocoli cheese bake

Sandra, you think burning water is a joke????? As the kettle is too heavy for her to manage, Mum tends to use a small pan on the stove. Unfortunately she tends to forget it.... What she doesn't forget is the taste of homemade food. Homemade cauli cheese yes! Bought pasta in sauce no! She's getting her revenge for all those years when I turned up my nose at her lamb stew! Brenda

Jacket potato done in microwave, 20 min in oven to crisp up. Fill with cheese, beans, or anything she likes. have on its own or with butter . Roast Beef in gravy, meat is lean and easy to chew. Tin new potatos, & frozen veg Cod in parsly/butter sauce with mash & veg. Aunt bessies toad in the hole, E x

sandra,thats an old trick,weve all tried it,when first married......but we normally get sussed out lol. sunday,was my day off,and i had...boil in the bag...kippers in butter,for breakfast,it was beautiful,with bread and butter,and a mug of coffee. bryan.

hiya have you tried aunt bessies frozen mash mnnnnnnnnnnn brian wish my hubby could cookhe can burn water lol

hi brenda, as i live on my own,and also go out to work,i thought i would give you a couple of my cheating tips. cottage pie......tin mince and onion,in a saucepan,add garlic,onions,tinned peas...gently heat,then pour into casserole dish...add mash made out of packet...add grated cheese to top...hot oven,for 15mins. prepare nite before.....chopped steak,onion,garlic,chopped potatos,carrots,peas,broccoli...add to slo-cooker,with water and bisto....turn on slo-cooker,and leave until ready to eat following evening...........will taste beautiful,and tender. bryan.

Thank you everyone for your input. I particularly like the idea of the electric pressure cooker. My last batch of casseroled steak was decidedly al dente! Brenda

Brenda I used to do meals for my dad in foils, Stew and dumplings Shepherds pie Fish pie(made with Salmon and any white fish) Mince and dumplings Sausage casserole Beef casserole. Roast beef,mash,3veg. PUDDINGS. Apple pie/custard Apple crumble/ custard or ice cream Jam sponge pudding/ custard Treacle pudding /custard Currant/raisin pie/ice cream Blackcurrant/strawberry fool Chocolate Mousse/ice cream You could always get her to try those 1 portion meals that most supermarkets stock. Hope you get it sorted Sue

I brought an electric pressure cooker and can cook meat until it melts in mouth. you can add veg or serve that fresh and by adding pulses when cooking the meat you add extra nutrients. The main thing with food for the elderly is that portions should be small and please the eye.. offer a slice of wholemeal bread with meals. As you work as I do it would well worth a consideration.

My mother has eaten like a horse all her life. Now 80, her appetite has deserted her. Cold meat is too tough to chew, salad is too much like hard work. Peas, pasta and rice all fall off the plate. And she’s not fond of cooked tomatoes, curries, offal and any fish but cod. As I work full time, often not home till seven, our weekday meals are strictly limited to mince, sausages, oven cooked fish and ready meals. Does anyone have suggestions for quick, simple meals (or anything that can be cooked in advance and microwaved) that are nutritious and appealing. I am supposed to be working, so can’t reply for the next few hours, but am grateful for any suggestions. Many thanks Brenda

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