Okay - so it's my own fault - I moved to a 1-horse redneck town and for 5 years now, I've been trying to fit in - really I have! It's just not my style - I am a southern California girl born and bred (enough said right there, eh?). I'm getting really, really tired of having City Slicer written on my forehead no matter what I do here.
One Friday night, I got myself into a bit of hot water down at the local tavern. Fortunately, I did not become embroiled in any bar fights, though in retrospect, that might have been my first choice had I been a little more 'up' for the evening. Instead, I found myself corralled so to speak into dancing with - wait for it - NOT the Marlboro Man (no - of course not) but instead Yosemite Sam! Oy vey.....how do these things happen to me?
I was innocently sitting there sipping my beer after eating a 30 pound hamburger and lo and behold, before I knew what hit me, I had been volunteered to dance the 2-step - or some form of do-si-do - I never will know because the room was spinning faster than a top before I knew what hit me.
All I can say in retrospect is that next time I venture into one of the taverns here, I'm donning a postop shoe and claiming I had foot surgery! No way Jose am I making such a spectacle of myself again - whether I want to fit in or not!
Dancing-Fool-Meets-Do-Si-Doon Hubpages
Friday, February 5, 2010
Does Having Medical Procedures Have to Rob You of Your Dignity?
This is my little take-off and gripe about medical procedures but also a funny look at my own experiences being at the mercy of 'care providers'.
While I wholeheartedly applaud the medical profession (which I am in fact a part of as a medical transcriptionist), I think that health care providers need to take a step back and look at themselves and ask how they would like to be treated in similar circumstances. For the most part, when we have procedures done, we are totally at the mercy of these trained professionals, however, in my humble opinion, many of them have forgotten one really, really important word - DIGNITY.
As an 'old lady' of 56 years, I really don't like having my body put on display - unless it happens to be superimposed with a Victoria's Secret model's body - give me a break! I especially don't like being put into situations either where my sagging boobs are being displayed for the whole world to gawk at! (Not that they would be gawking mind you)
My whole point is - as in any other line of work - do your job - but then think beyond the job and think about the PERSON involved. Show them some modicum of dignity and hopefully it will lend itself to a more relaxed and assured patient! I know in my case, I probably could have reduced by blood pressure by about 20 points had someone thought to show me just the rudimentary elements of human decency while I lay there buck naked on the table!
Forget dignity in dying - I would prefer to have dignity in living!
The-Indignity-of-Some-Medical-Procedures on Hubpages
While I wholeheartedly applaud the medical profession (which I am in fact a part of as a medical transcriptionist), I think that health care providers need to take a step back and look at themselves and ask how they would like to be treated in similar circumstances. For the most part, when we have procedures done, we are totally at the mercy of these trained professionals, however, in my humble opinion, many of them have forgotten one really, really important word - DIGNITY.
As an 'old lady' of 56 years, I really don't like having my body put on display - unless it happens to be superimposed with a Victoria's Secret model's body - give me a break! I especially don't like being put into situations either where my sagging boobs are being displayed for the whole world to gawk at! (Not that they would be gawking mind you)
My whole point is - as in any other line of work - do your job - but then think beyond the job and think about the PERSON involved. Show them some modicum of dignity and hopefully it will lend itself to a more relaxed and assured patient! I know in my case, I probably could have reduced by blood pressure by about 20 points had someone thought to show me just the rudimentary elements of human decency while I lay there buck naked on the table!
Forget dignity in dying - I would prefer to have dignity in living!
The-Indignity-of-Some-Medical-Procedures on Hubpages
Cabbage Rolls Made Easy - Sinfully Quick and Easy
One night when I was really pressed for time and needed to use up 2 ingredients - a head of cabbage and a 1 pound package of extra-lean ground beef - I was saved by my 30+ year old Betty Crocker International Cookbook. Lo and behold, there was a recipe for a cabbage and beef loaf - I was very skeptical on reading it because it just didn't sound like it would be that good.
Wow - was I ever wrong! It was so easy to prepare - you could even shred the cabbage or chop it with a food processor rather than shredding by hand - but even with that part of the recipe, I had this thing thrown together in minutes and in the oven!
The flavors were fantastic. I actually could not believe that the recipe turned out so well and happened to think it would probably go well with some mashed red potatoes in their skins so had thrown that on as well. I got fantastic raving reviews on my 'cabbage roll' dinner and it truly was a sinfully easy feat to accomplish. I almost - ALMOST - felt guilty accepting the kudos! If you want to go the traditional route, see my original and traditional cabbage roll recipe on hubpages.com as well (although this one has the variation of a white sauce which is fantastic - and also the traditional sauce for those sticklers).
Don't forget - cabbage is very, very good for you - and cabbage rolls no matter how you make them are a great way to get your cabbage!
Cabbage-Rolls-The-Easy-Way on Hubpages
Wow - was I ever wrong! It was so easy to prepare - you could even shred the cabbage or chop it with a food processor rather than shredding by hand - but even with that part of the recipe, I had this thing thrown together in minutes and in the oven!
The flavors were fantastic. I actually could not believe that the recipe turned out so well and happened to think it would probably go well with some mashed red potatoes in their skins so had thrown that on as well. I got fantastic raving reviews on my 'cabbage roll' dinner and it truly was a sinfully easy feat to accomplish. I almost - ALMOST - felt guilty accepting the kudos! If you want to go the traditional route, see my original and traditional cabbage roll recipe on hubpages.com as well (although this one has the variation of a white sauce which is fantastic - and also the traditional sauce for those sticklers).
Don't forget - cabbage is very, very good for you - and cabbage rolls no matter how you make them are a great way to get your cabbage!
Cabbage-Rolls-The-Easy-Way on Hubpages
Cabbage Rolls Traditional Recipe and Then Some
For anyone who has German heritage, cabbage rolls are a family favorite. However, they actually originated in Finland or so history goes and this is a Finnish recipe I found recently in my 30+ year old Betty Crocker International Cookbook.
However, this recipe sports a variation - instead of the traditional red sauce (which is listed at the end of the recipe as a variation), this one is done in a creamy white sauce and is just fabulous! If you want a delicious dinner for a cold winter night, this is an excellent version of the traditional cabbage roll recipe. There is also a video in the hub about making cabbage rolls in the crockpot - equally delicious.
Still further, see my quick and easy variation on cabbage rolls on hubpages. It is so easy to prepare it is crazy and it was so delicious!
Cabbage-Rolls-The-Old-Fashioned-way on Hubpages
However, this recipe sports a variation - instead of the traditional red sauce (which is listed at the end of the recipe as a variation), this one is done in a creamy white sauce and is just fabulous! If you want a delicious dinner for a cold winter night, this is an excellent version of the traditional cabbage roll recipe. There is also a video in the hub about making cabbage rolls in the crockpot - equally delicious.
Still further, see my quick and easy variation on cabbage rolls on hubpages. It is so easy to prepare it is crazy and it was so delicious!
Cabbage-Rolls-The-Old-Fashioned-way on Hubpages
Vanilla or White Chocolate Breading Pudding Recipe for 2
Again with Valentine's Day right around the corner, this is an excellent idea for a great classic - bread pudding. Since I can't eat chocolate, I tweaked the recipe that my husband loved, Chocolate-Bread-Pudding-For-Two and came up with something I could enjoy as well!
Try some of the variations such as vanilla and dried apricot bread pudding - or experiment with various liqueurs such as Grand Marnier or amaretto - use almond extract instead of vanilla or use dried orange peel along with the Grand Marnier for delicious variations. Still yet, try dried blueberries and vanilla - just soak the dried blueberries and drain before using. There are so many possibilities I think I will be making this dessert for quite some time!
This recipe is a bit different in that it toasts the bread cubes before assembling the pudding - it really did seem to make it a better pudding for the toasting. Also experiment with the bread - sweet breads are good but equally good are French bread cubes and even bagel cubes!
Whatever way you try bread pudding though, it is always a hit - and there are many variations as well with caramel sauces and whiskey sauces, etc. You can experiment and experiment and never tire of the dessert!
White-Chocolate-or-Vanilla-Bread-Pudding-for-Two on Hubpages
Bread-Pudding-With-Whiskey-Sauce-Lightened-Recipe
Breakfast Bread Pudding-
Try some of the variations such as vanilla and dried apricot bread pudding - or experiment with various liqueurs such as Grand Marnier or amaretto - use almond extract instead of vanilla or use dried orange peel along with the Grand Marnier for delicious variations. Still yet, try dried blueberries and vanilla - just soak the dried blueberries and drain before using. There are so many possibilities I think I will be making this dessert for quite some time!
This recipe is a bit different in that it toasts the bread cubes before assembling the pudding - it really did seem to make it a better pudding for the toasting. Also experiment with the bread - sweet breads are good but equally good are French bread cubes and even bagel cubes!
Whatever way you try bread pudding though, it is always a hit - and there are many variations as well with caramel sauces and whiskey sauces, etc. You can experiment and experiment and never tire of the dessert!
White-Chocolate-or-Vanilla-Bread-Pudding-for-Two on Hubpages
Bread-Pudding-With-Whiskey-Sauce-Lightened-Recipe
Breakfast Bread Pudding-
Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe for 2
Most everyone I know loves bread pudding - and most everyone I know loves chocolate! So here is a lightened up recipe of a classic dessert - and just in time for Valentine's Day.
If you need something that is relatively easy to make and also won't blow your diet out of the water, this is the recipe. The fact that you can make it for 2 without tweaking the recipe and cutting things in half or thirds makes it even nicer. I love the toasted bread cubes as it really does make a difference in the density or lack of in the bread pudding - also cooking it in a water bath really keeps it moist.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping and sprinkle a little grated chocolate on top - or use Grand Marnier as the liqueur and then sprinkle a wee bit of dried orange peel on top - delicious!
A great ending to a wonderful meal and you can do much of it ahead.
Chocolate-Bread-Pudding-For-Two on Hubpages
If you need something that is relatively easy to make and also won't blow your diet out of the water, this is the recipe. The fact that you can make it for 2 without tweaking the recipe and cutting things in half or thirds makes it even nicer. I love the toasted bread cubes as it really does make a difference in the density or lack of in the bread pudding - also cooking it in a water bath really keeps it moist.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping and sprinkle a little grated chocolate on top - or use Grand Marnier as the liqueur and then sprinkle a wee bit of dried orange peel on top - delicious!
A great ending to a wonderful meal and you can do much of it ahead.
Chocolate-Bread-Pudding-For-Two on Hubpages
Whole Wheat French Bread Recipe
I decided that I wanted to tweak my French Bread recipe a little more and try and make it healthier, so I experimented and I think I came up with the winning recipe!
You can do this French bread in a mixer or a food processor with a dough hook (I kneaded mine for about 7-8 minutes and it turned out perfectly). I also used 1 teaspoon of salt rather than the 1-1/2 that it called for in my original French bread recipe (I also cut that back to 1 teaspoon and found it rose better as well).
Instead of rolling out the dough as well, I just shaped this loaf and it worked beautifully. Misting it with water rather than brushing on also helps it to keep its shape.
I'm going to experiment with other flours as well such as semolina or oat and see if I can perfect yet another loaf but this bread, whether it flattens out as a sort of ciabatta, or stays up nice and firm for a French loaf is delicious no matter how you slice it so to speak! It makes fantastic toast!
Wheat French Bread Recipe on Hubpages
French-Bread-Made-Easy on Hubpages
You can do this French bread in a mixer or a food processor with a dough hook (I kneaded mine for about 7-8 minutes and it turned out perfectly). I also used 1 teaspoon of salt rather than the 1-1/2 that it called for in my original French bread recipe (I also cut that back to 1 teaspoon and found it rose better as well).
Instead of rolling out the dough as well, I just shaped this loaf and it worked beautifully. Misting it with water rather than brushing on also helps it to keep its shape.
I'm going to experiment with other flours as well such as semolina or oat and see if I can perfect yet another loaf but this bread, whether it flattens out as a sort of ciabatta, or stays up nice and firm for a French loaf is delicious no matter how you slice it so to speak! It makes fantastic toast!
Wheat French Bread Recipe on Hubpages
French-Bread-Made-Easy on Hubpages
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
