Adventures With Mom

[PrincessFiona60]

And the insurance companies are okay with that, PF?
If so, I'm in!
I suppose I'd have to self-pay?

I sooooooo wanted to do that, but we were still in the doc's exam room... I just let her embarrass herself and I remained grown up.

I'm not sure how the visit is paid for, they may bill the visits like extended time in one visit or bill for both. I can say, sometimes it worth the extra if there are things you want the doctor to know without an argument from your parent.

My Mom has no problem "flipping me the bird" if she thinks I'm out of line. Ours is a weird relationship, heck we all, Mom, Dad and I grew up together. We talked about that this morning at breakfast.

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

I'm not sure how the visit is paid for, they may bill the visits like extended time in one visit or bill for both. I can say, sometimes it worth the extra if there are things you want the doctor to know without an argument from your parent.

My Mom has no problem "flipping me the bird" if she thinks I'm out of line. Ours is a weird relationship, heck we all, Mom, Dad and I grew up together. We talked about that this morning at breakfast.

BAHAHAHA!
I like your Mom PF!!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

BAHAHAHA!
I like your Mom PF!!

She's a 17 year older model of me...Dad, 18 year older model of me. We are quite the trio.

 

[blissful]

Kaneoh, I did meet resistance in the beginning of covid when the handwashing and washing everything was really important, to stay healthy, for each time one of us left the house and came back. He thought it was overkill, media, exaggeration, political, hype, etc.


I went to the sink when he was in the kitchen, I asked him to come over by me. I grabbed his hands and I said, let me wash your hands. I massaged his hands with warm running water and soap, taking my time, and then I rinsed and asked him to rinse his, handed him the towel. I asked him, did that feel good? He said, yes. I wanted him to see that what I was asking (often) was just for that. We also talked about what a shame it would be for either of us to become ill due to neglecting something basic like this.


He still needs reminders at the time, almost all the time. I will run water for him and then thank him each time. He's not losing his mental faculties, he's lazy. I think we can all identify with feeling lazy at times.

 

[GinnyPNW]

Hey, K-girl! Back on the salt thing. Have you ever tried making or using a salt substitute? Like the salt free Spike or one of the "Seasoning Salt" blends? I love Bob's Big Boy Seasoning Salt. It does have Celery Salt in it...but not sea or other salt. Just a thought. It might be okay to have on the table?

 

[dragnlaw]

and to add my 2 pennies, you do not have to say what kind of salt is in the shaker.

 

[Just Cooking]

I had to google 'celery salt'.

Its simply salt with celery added for flavor.
Salt is salt, no matter the makeup.


Ross

 

[GinnyPNW]

I had to google 'celery salt'.

Its simply salt with celery added for flavor.
Salt is salt, no matter the makeup.


Ross

If you make your own mix, you certainly can switch things up. Leave it out, use celery seed, etc...

 

[Just Cooking]

If you make your own mix, you certainly can switch things up. Leave it out, use celery seed, etc...

Absolutely.

I was referring to commercial seasonings, which it seems were being discussed.

I have been hunting and finding some salt free seasonings, such as Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and Dash Seasoning Blend. Good commercial products and I'm looking for more.

Ross

 

[GinnyPNW]

Absolutely.

I was referring to commercial seasonings, which it seems were being discussed.

I have been hunting and finding some salt free seasonings, such as Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and Dash Seasoning Blend. Good commercial products and I'm looking for more.

Ross

Ahh...I see. When I said, "Have you ever tried making or using a salt substitute?" I should have emphasized "making". I have used copycat recipes for Bob's Big Boy seasoning, ever since we move to the PNW. I miss Bob's! And things like "Taco Seasoning" and BBQ rubs, I make my own. Easier for me, in many ways...and I can adjust for our personal taste.

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

All great comments guys, but my work around of
simply taking the Salt Grinder (as well as Pepper)
off the table is working out great!

Like this morning, we had those
Pumpkin & Walnut Jumbo Muffins with a bowl of
diced up Cantaloupe, which Mom always puts
Salt & Pepper on.
She didn't even ask for it to be put on for her

 

[dragnlaw]

Well, it's true, what you don't see you often don't even think about. For some just sitting down to the table, their arm just reaches out automatically to grab the condiments.

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Well, it's true, what you don't see you often don't even think about. For some just sitting down to the table, their arm just reaches out automatically to grab the condiments.

Exactly dragn!
I once told DH, who was also terrible about the Salt Shaker,
that it's an insult to the Chef/Cook by not tasting your food
prior to adding anything! Hot Sauce, S&P, Ketchup, etc.

 

[GilliAnne]

I may have made mention in other threads over the years,
my Mother really does not cook and she also does not care
to grocery shop.

I'm the complete opposite.

I love grocery shopping, I spend hours in one store.
I love to cook, bake, grill, home can, you name it!
I do enjoy the occasional meal that someone else has
prepared and cleaned up after. "

If your mother doesn't like to cook or grocery shop, who taught you?

Gillian

 

[dragnlaw]

When you grow up with an extended family - Everyone teaches you! plus a little trial and error, which we all find we still do.

Witness the disaster thread, there's two of them hanging around. A lot of seasoned cooks still have them. and if you don't have many of them it is probably 'cause you ain't cooking as often as you thought!

 

[Andy M.]

I am on blood pressure meds. Have been for decades.

My logic is different. If I'm on meds anyway, why not enjoy salt on my food?

And, no, I don't think I could have avoided BP meds if I'd been more careful with salt. Per my PCP, only 5% of the population has a salt/BP issue.

 

[dragnlaw]

Absolutely Andy, exactly what my doctor told me, but... if you do have HP, extra salt doesn't help

 

[Andy M.]

Absolutely Andy, exactly what my doctor told me, but... if you do have HP, extra salt doesn't help

More importantly, it doesn't hurt. I check my BP regularly as does my Dr. Never an issue.

 

[dragnlaw]

Andy, please note I said extra salt. Regular use will not do anything but too much sodium can cause your body to retain fluid, which can increase blood pressure.

 

[Andy M.]

Andy, please note I said extra salt. Regular use will not do anything but too much sodium can cause your body to retain fluid, which can increase blood pressure.

I'm not sure where the line is between salt and extra salt.

I season and taste while I'm cooking. When the dish is done, it's salted to a level I consider reasonable for my audience. I sometimes will add salt at the table to make my plate the way I like it.

I don't know if I use 'too much' salt or just the 'right amount'. I salt to my taste and enjoy very good BP. I guess I'm not one of the 5% that salt bothers.