Great idea! For Christmas I got myself a "rolling kitchen stool" because I get too tired
to stand and cook! So far it's working great - I just push myself off between counters - the steering is done with some help from my cane! Not pretty... but at least I have more strength left when I'm done! Anything to conserve, I say! Thanks for your articles. I always enjoy them.
Hi Helen!
I did quite a bit of looking at all kinds of rolling chairs, stools, sofas (kidding) and decided to order online from Target the Model DC420V Chrome and Vinyl Drafting Chair.
The cost was around $140 and it came VERY quickly. When I decided I needed this was during Christmas attempts at baking cookies - no could do like I used to. I got to thinking how the main problem was just STANDING so long! The stool showed up Dec 23rd when it wasn't promised until January 5th! Just in time for several family get- togethers! It has been a real help to me so far in daily saving of energy. It's inspiring me to be in the kitchen more again so the post about cooking really hit home! One of the reasons I chose the stool from Target was because if it doesn't work you can just take it back to your local store! I sure hope this helps you, Helen!
Hi Nancy D.
I refered to your rolling stool in the next segment. You said it so much better than I could have — and tellnhellen agreed! It's okay that it is not beautiful, it sounds clever. And you get the job done.
This is an example of finding another way to get something done. Besides, who deserves a Christmas present more? And you know what you want and need.
Great idea Vickie. I also am interested in preparing the right food for MS. While I have made great progress with the diet restrctions I find it difficult and am always searching for receipes that fit my criteria.
I am also interested in idea for practical methods in the kitchen,e.g. the rolling stool or using food processor or using slow cooker. As you can see there's a interest in this topic..maybe we can exchange ideas,technics and receipes for a question of the week
Hi tellnhelen,
I think you have the idea for the food — it has to fit our criteria while it's being good for us. We're getting into food processors and slow cookers this week.
Most of my topics are pretty heavy, but I thought it was time for a daily living piece. We all have to eat, and while this started out with a kitchen remodel, the main purpose is for tips. I have some, but I'll bet other people have more. Question of the week? Good idea.
I hadn't planned to get to the level of particular recipes, but why not an exchange of recipes and gadgets that work? Donna thinks so, too. That would be helpful daily living tips.
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Vicki,
This will be great! Honestly, I hate to cook. I was only good at baking and cakes and cookies were my specialty growing up. Well, you can't really live well on these foods.
I look forward to hearing your very practical advice on how to make this more doable and enjoyable. Also, please feel free to incorporate and expand upon the following posts which only baring touched the surface of Diet and MS:
George Jelinek (Taking Control of Multiple Sclerosis) has participated on our site here just a bit during the fall. He is active on twitter and has a new book coming out in the spring. Perhaps he would love to give some input on the subject as well.
I'm looking forward to this. It fits in well with my own focus on health as of late.
Thanks Lisa,
I am planning to talk about these diets and a couple more. I started this as a series about cooking because so many MSers give it up at one time or another. However, we still have to eat, and we may as well know the option to prepare meals is still available.
Anyone who chooses not to cook should not feel it is required. It is possible, and making a modest meal should not take too much time out of the day.