Vegetable Korma

It was a very leisurely sort of day here. My friend Rachel is visiting from St. Louis, so we did a lot of hanging out, enjoying the phenomenal weather that is October in Tucson, as well as some cooking of vegetable korma. It was creamy and delicious, exactly what I was craving.

Sometimes I worry that I might run out of Profound Insights On Cancer, or at least hit some periods lacking in Medical Novelty, and I wonder what I would write about when that time comes. It seems there is a de facto rule against people on the chemo drip writing food blogs: with the slightly altered state of my tastebuds, posting recipes would be a bad idea (way too much salt, etc.), and my chemo comrades could be nauseated just by reading affectionate accounts of double-decker-chicken-tomato-goat-cheese pizza (I didn't know such a thing was legal till I ate one).

But, I am hugely grateful that my senses of taste and smell (and my high-power meds) allow me to ingest adequate nutrition without nausea and even enjoy it much of the time. Being a Penner, and a Bartel Woman, food is pretty central to my well-being and so, lacking more directly cancer-related material (such as accordions and toenail clippings) it would be my tendency to write about whatever awesome lasagna or fajitas or blackbean dish was for supper. So if I start writing mostly about what's for dinner - and I'll try not to - take it as a good sign. I'm feeling well, eating well, and in good spirits.

Blood Test Results: Still too thick.
Note to self: Study harder.

High in Tucson tomorrow: 84.
Note to self: Go hiking.

Weekend Plan: Pumpkin Soup in its own Shell.
Note to self: Yum.