269645 Wed Feb 06 17:11:49 -0800 2002 11 17 What's My Craving? 0 1420674 and now cannot eat properly for next few days... i've had oatmeal and lukewarm hot chocolate special from city bakery... any creative thoughts -- apart from soup -- that would go down easily without hurting the jaw and mouth? Wed Feb 06 17:11:49 -0800 2002 0 adrienne 1 1420675 Awwww.... I feel your pain (not really, fortunately)... How about this latest passion obsession of mine: Mix the pulp (seeds removed if they bother you) of one passion fruit with one to one and a half cup of high quality strained yogurt (pref. Greek, that 8% fat stuff sold in large containers for some $5, they have it at Sahadi's, Likitsakos, Fairway I think...) and sweeten with 1 tsp sugar or, if you prefer (I don't) honey. I've have this every two days for breakfast (not to be TOO indulgent) for the past couple of weeks, and my husband is already getting tired of my cries of ecstasy... add cut segments of tangelo orange when you can handle it... it's paradise. Wed Feb 06 18:22:44 -0800 2002 1420674 0 Katerina 1 1420676 Arrgh. I remember it well. I ate hummus. I could strain it through my locked jaws ... Along the same lines, taramasalata. When you can open your mouth a bit wider, pita bread dissolves without too much chewing. Wed Feb 06 19:02:07 -0800 2002 1420674 0 Caitlin Wheeler 1 1420679 Smoothies. Make them with tofu [Silken]for a more balanced meal. Thu Feb 07 14:14:41 -0800 2002 1420674 0 saucyknave 1 1420680 I had eggnog, but then mine was in November. I seem to remember eating Kozy Shack chocolate pudding, Cream of Wheat, and khichri. How about congee, with garnishes boiled along with the rice? Soft-boiled eggs? I know: cook up some rice, then mix in a beaten egg, some grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper. Heat gently. When the egg is cooked, it's done. Wish I'd thought of that at the time. I had two out, one at each end of the mouth. I found that, with care and discretion (i.e., using my front teeth), I was chewing some of the softer items within 24 hours. It's all over sooner than you think. Thu Feb 07 17:46:17 -0800 2002 1420674 0 C. Fox 1 1420682 Another thought. Every time I go to the Likitsakos produce shop/deli (near my work; Lex and 79th I believe) they have an amazing array of pureed yogurt-based fruit soups, pureed vegetable-based soups (their creamy blended-style borsht isn't bad, although to me it isn't real borsht), and excellent, really tasty dips. I know people are expected to dip something other than their fingers or a spoon into the dip, but sometimes I do... just that. They are REALLY good, and freshly made on the premises (check the expiration date though). The tzatziki dip is great (available in a whole range of flavors), the "Mexicali" dip too, and then there is a whole category of spreads with all kinds of interesting ingredients, but all smooth-textured. They usually have them all laid out on a table with spoons and pieces of bread for you to try - you could just use the spoon to transfer the stuff to your own spoon, or something. Thu Feb 07 20:33:27 -0800 2002 1420674 0 Katerina 1 1420684 I just last week had my two front teeth knocked out and it will be many months before I'll be able to chew properly again. It's very depressing. I've been living on scrambled eggs with feta cheese mixed in, scrambled eggs with cooked down tomatoes and onions and, for a change, soft boiled eggs. I'm going to start clucking soon. Fri Feb 08 06:48:09 -0800 2002 1420674 0 christina z 2 1420686 My sympathies to all the ailing hounds. Your dentists may have mentioned this, but don't drink through a straw while you've got open wounds in your gums. Sipping a smoothie through a strasw creates a vacuum strong enough rip out stitches. Don't ask me how I know this... Fri Feb 08 12:51:08 -0800 2002 1420684 0 Lindsay B. 2 1420687 well, since no one has mentioned it yet, I'll give the obvious answer: ICE CREAM. Treat yourself to one of those ice cream makers you store in your freezer (Donvier makes one and they can be had on Ebay for about $15). Experiment with different flavors and your tooth will be healed before you know it.... Fri Feb 08 13:29:44 -0800 2002 1420684 0 bigskulls 1 1420688 I remember mine all too well. I liked rice pudding cooked both latin and indian styles. Also, I made pastini, or orzo in killer cheese sauce- more sauce than pastini. And, believe it or not, saag paanir from the indian restaurant w/no rice was great. really soft. At one point I wanted variety so badly I caved and ate spaggeti-o's which were kind of nostalgic. Hang in there. It will be over soon. Fri Feb 08 13:40:51 -0800 2002 1420674 0 annab 1 1420692 how very kind you've all been... just to throw in something that was v soothing on the palate: warm sweet silken tofu -- like the dessert at chinese restaurants or dim sum places.... a couple of nice old chinese women sell homemade versions with accompanying liquid sugar. they have "barrels" of the stuff on sat/sun on the southwest corner of mott and grand. (they also sell zhong zhi, but i've never tried their version) Fri Feb 08 15:58:10 -0800 2002 1420674 0 adrienne 2 1420698 Actually, the sugar syrup is infused with ginger, which makes it even better for you!! Sat Feb 09 00:03:36 -0800 2002 1420692 0 galleygirl