topview--So sorry to hear about your husband's aunt. Death is never easy, no matter how prepared you think you are for it. My grandmother passed away in December. She had alzheimers and hadn't known any of us for years. I think it was a blessing for her to finally pass on peacefully, but i still miss her.
I'm actually traveling out of state this weekend to attend her memorial service. My aunt wanted to bury her in her home town in the spring when all of the flowers are in bloom, instead of when she died in the winter when it was so cold and dreary. it's going to be a very stressful weekend for me: a long (9 hour) drive with my mom, the service itself which is always hard, seeing relatives i haven't seen in years and don't know how I feel about them, and of course with any funeral lots and lots of unhealthy food. Thankfully my mom is MWL-ing with me. We've been talking about foods to take for the day-long trip, what we will eat there, and how to handle all of the unhealthy foods well-meaning people will be pushing on us. I've said it before and I'll say it again...it's so nice to have someone to McD with!!
LauraA--I meant to tell you earlier...Seattle is my absolute FAVORITE place in the whole world!! I was there back in November. I ate at a nice little vegetarian Chinese place. Not sure of the name, Bamboo Garden maybe? It's just north of the Space Needle. Actually, I just found their site. It is Bamboo Garden on Roy Street. I don't think it's very McD friendly though. Oil and lots of veggie protein. I got some "chicken" take out one night. As i sat in my hotel room, eating my dinner, I actually thought about calling the restaurant to make sure they hadn't accidentally put real chicken in it!
Letha--Sorry to hear about the onions. I love the little buggers. But guess what you get to test next? GARLIC! You'll be breathing green fog on people for days!
Slugmom--when I get sick and want some comfort food, I like to make Golden Noodle Soup. Actually, I thought was a McD recipe, but I just checked the newsletter archive and I don't see it! Hmmm...does anyone else remember this one? it's made with yellow split peas.
Anyway, i've been having a rough couple of days. I've been doing great the last couple of weeks. But I ate a TON of vegetables this weekend and I feel all veggied out. Last night for dinner I had some non-tahini hummus and corn tortillas. More of the same for breakfast. For lunch I went to a new Thai place. Lots of great veggies. But my entree had coconut milk in it. Eeek! For dinner tonight I had refried beans, diced tomatoes, and more corn tortillas. Things could be alot worse, food wise, but I know I'm struggling. The worst thing is, I have lots of great veggies in the fridge: asparagus (my favorite!), zucchini, Brussels sprouts, but I just can't bring myself to eat them. i know we aren't supposed to eat so many beans, but if beans will tide me over through this craziness, then that's what I will eat.
Hope everyone else is having a good week.