Health Update for December 2007

December 14th, 2007 |

Went to see my specialist yesterday to go over my blood results after about 3 months of prednisone reduction (15 to 5mg). Great news is that my Liver Function Tests (LFT) are spectacular … even better than they were before. And last time they were so unbelievably normal that I didn’t think they were my results! lol. So plan is to continue Read More »

Being Frugal - Part 1 [Shopping for Groceries and Gifts]

December 5th, 2007 |

I’ve been out of work due to serious health problems for over 2 years now … it’s tough for sure. But one thing that I’ve learnt from the financial hardships is that it is good to be FRUGAL! … buying items that I never would have bought before, just to save a buck here or there. I thought I would share some of my favourites below. :) And hey, if you have some, please leave a comment! (Edit: this post is really long! even after I moved half of it to the two following posts! so beware. lol) Read More »

Leftover Turkey Chili [low-salt]

November 26th, 2007 |

Turkey day has just passed for our American friends and lots of us eat turkey for over the winter holiday … so I thought this would be a great thing to add so we can use up that leftover turkey! Saw a version of this today on Cheap Health Good food blog. It was a good idea, and with a few little alterations of my own … it becomes even better!
Turkey Chili
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Gai Pad Ka Prow (Thai Basil Chicken)

November 20th, 2007 |

This is my take on a traditional Thai dish - made with easy-to-find ingredients. I’ve prepared this as close as possible to how I first fell in love with it … at the Siam Thai restaurant in South Bend, IN. I ate there often. :) NOTE: this is not one of the ‘healthy’ dishes I described earlier, it has quite a bit of salt from the fish sauce and a fair amount of olive oil … but it’s my favourite meal and a nice treat!
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