Just got back from running around, took a couple packages to the post office, two different grocery stores, got my and Lauren's hair cut, dropped one of Lauren's friends at his house, filled up my gas tank. Didn't feel like cooking so I fried up some bratwurst for me and the kids are having leftovers Lauren made last night...marinara, noodles and some chicken breast I'm cooking up right now. They ate it with pork last night...only meat in the house at the time.

Wanted to let you know that I made this cake yesterday. OMG it is fabulous! I started eating it right out of the oven, and had to force myself to stop. Later on after dinner, we heated some up in the microwave and put a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top. Incredible. Thank you so much for posting it. One question, is the 9 inch cake pan supposed to be a round cake pan or a square cake pan, or does it even matter? I used Square, and I'm wondering if I should have used round. I know it wouldn't change the taste, but maybe the height. Anyway, thank you so much. It was delicious.

Patti, thanks for the update, I was beginning to get concerned about you. You seem to be doing well, and handling your restrictions like a trooper! I see you are still a Stouffers fan, like I am, and I also eat a lot of oatmeal. Pureed sounds interesting. I recently found new-to-me frozen foods that are the best ever. I know you are trying to gain weight, but even though many of these are Weight Watchers approved, they are so much better than any others I have been buying, you just might enjoy eating more of them. I like the small size packages and I think pureeing them would be great for you; also the Blending Ins. Keep on keeping on! Sue Here is a link that might be useful: Green Giant

This was the night that we sisters bring in fast food to the Home where my special needs sister lives......sister's night. It was my turn to bring food for Annie. I took chili, baked potato from Wendy's. Chicken McBites from McDs. Sierra Mist special flavor for summer to drink. And stopped at a local bakery who makes the best brownies. I mostly buy large sizes of all the foods so she and I can split the food. Only problem was that they gave me SPICY chicken bites. She ate them but I told the nurse what she had, in case she complains later on. After we ate, we went to her room and cleaned out her closet and her dresser drawers, and to assess what clothes she'll be needing. Shirley