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Spazito

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Sat Feb 14, 2026, 01:19 PM
9 hrs ago


Maybe ice cream would be a good thing to add, it shouldn't be hard on the digestive system and is delicious on top of it all.

Here's a recipe of mine that might help you put on some weight, I have to limit myself in eating it as it does add to my weight if I'm not careful.

Homemade goulash

2 pounds lean hamburger
2 tbsps olive oil
canned or fresh mushrooms ( I don't measure, I just add as much as I think works)
2 tbsps minced garlic
1 medium chopped onion
Homemade beef gravy
Montreal Steak Spice to taste

Heat the olive oil, add the garlic, onions and mushrooms in a large frying pan with high sides, cook until soft.
Add the hamburger and continue to cook at medium heat until the hamburger is completely cooked.
While you are cooking the hamburger, make your homemade gravy;

Gravy recipe

2 cups beef broth with reduced salt
mixed flour and water ( I put 2 - 3 tablespoons of flour in a jar, add just enough water to make a nice mix and then shake it until it is completely mixed, add more water if needed so it isn't too thick.)
2 - 3 drops of Kitchen Bouquet

Bring the beef broth to a boil, add the flour and water mixture a little at a time stirring vigorously until it makes a nice gravy, not too thin or thick, add the Kitchen Bouquet and stir. Add warm water a little at a time if gravy is too thick and reduce heat to cook until the hamburger mixture is ready.

Add the gravy to the hamburger mixture, stir in the steak spice and cook at a reduced heat for about 15 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes made with butter and whole milk.

It is delicious and my grandchildren love it.




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My cancer update, not pretty [View all] KS Toronado 10 hrs ago OP
I am so sorry to hear that KS Toronado jfz9580m 10 hrs ago #1
What a nightmare for you. pandr32 10 hrs ago #2
Those are some great suggestions. And use real greek yogurt without emulsifiers - recommend Fage. erronis 9 hrs ago #9
Exactly. pandr32 9 hrs ago #15
Breyers. The best ice cream on the market. Silver Gaia 4 hrs ago #68
Thank you! pandr32 3 hrs ago #72
Yikes! 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #3
You are brave. quaint 10 hrs ago #4
I am so sorry to hear this KS, you have been through so much. sheshe2 10 hrs ago #5
.... Spazito 9 hrs ago #6
I'm so sorry. That's a lot to go through. Solly Mack 9 hrs ago #7
I will keep you in my prayers, KS Toronado. My husband has malignant cancer and they took their good old time, getting debm55 9 hrs ago #8
Hugs! erronis 9 hrs ago #10
I'm so sorry to hear you're going through so much stage left 9 hrs ago #11
Peanut Butter! OldBaldy1701E 9 hrs ago #12
I don't have the correct words to express my feeling for what you are going LoisB 9 hrs ago #13
Sending love and healing energy to you! 💗🙏🏼 Hope22 9 hrs ago #14
Blessings and white light dear ks tornanado. 1WorldHope 9 hrs ago #16
Ice cream if you can take it malaise 9 hrs ago #17
I hope you get better JoseBalow 9 hrs ago #18
So sorry to hear this. Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #19
I can only say that you have my fondest hopes for interventional care that will promote hlthe2b 9 hrs ago #20
Lumberjack breakfast, cheesestake sandwich and shake for lunch and lasagna with a pina colada for dinner. SunSeeker 9 hrs ago #21
Fuck cancer Nevilledog 9 hrs ago #22
So very sorry to hear this. 3catwoman3 9 hrs ago #23
Oh man, no one should be going through all of this. Even if our medical personnel were competent, it's a huge struggle. Exp 9 hrs ago #24
Sending healing thoughts your way Mz Pip 9 hrs ago #25
So sorry. WestMichRad 9 hrs ago #26
Wishing only the best for you, from Canada. Bev54 9 hrs ago #27
Sending healing vibes to you++++++++++ spooky3 8 hrs ago #28
I can't believe the delays and lousy decisions your doctors have provided. If you have an oncologist suspecting sinkingfeeling 8 hrs ago #29
God I'm sorry. I hate hearing this. Billsdaughter 8 hrs ago #30
I'm so sorry you're going through this. live love laugh 8 hrs ago #31
(((((HUGS))))) UpInArms 8 hrs ago #32
I wish you get better and fast. mercuryblues 8 hrs ago #33
All the best to you. PittBlue 8 hrs ago #34
Sending a hug and strength democrank 8 hrs ago #35
In addition to focusing on food justsomeguy01 8 hrs ago #36
I really appreciate your sharing this. Bristlecone 8 hrs ago #37
Hey KS Toronado, lark 8 hrs ago #38
Geez, what a mess. Hope they get you Figarosmom 8 hrs ago #39
How's your appetite in general these days? BaronChocula 8 hrs ago #40
I can relate Randomthought 8 hrs ago #41
Hang in there...I know how many times have you heard that... MiHale 8 hrs ago #42
Damn, KS, that is very crappy news. I hate that you are going through this. brer cat 7 hrs ago #43
Sorry to hear this! TBF 7 hrs ago #44
First let me send calming vibes your way Lifeafter70 7 hrs ago #45
Sounds like so much Dear_Prudence 7 hrs ago #46
Damm. I am sorry for your situation. Please keep us posted as you can. Milkshakes with egg(s) thrown in? Rocky Balboa Evolve Dammit 7 hrs ago #47
I know how you feel with all the docs Nigrum Cattus 7 hrs ago #48
100% natural vanilla ice-cream Joinfortmill 7 hrs ago #49
So sorry KS canetoad 7 hrs ago #50
Beer And Peanut Butter... BurnDoubt 7 hrs ago #51
((((HUGS)))) BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #52
Sending you big, huge hugs.... Marie Marie 7 hrs ago #53
Sorry to hear it. Vanilla ice cream. Ensure protein drinks. Best wishes surfered 7 hrs ago #54
Eat whatever you enjoy and can tolerate. Set a weight goal so you don't overdo it. Get in contact with a dietician if Dorothy V 6 hrs ago #55
Ideas for weight gain synni 6 hrs ago #56
Damn KS, 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy 6 hrs ago #57
Sending you healing light, love, nurture, comfort and positivity KS 💚🤍❤️🧡🩵 Clouds Passing 6 hrs ago #58
So...so sorry to hear this. I remember when you announced your cancer last year Bengus81 6 hrs ago #59
Holding you in my heart, KS Tornado. n/t TygrBright 6 hrs ago #60
Awww Damn! MeNotThatKindOfOrc 6 hrs ago #61
My cancer weight gain trick is peanut butter and vanilla ice cream smoothies. herding cats 5 hrs ago #62
Aloha, KS 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha 5 hrs ago #63
Cancer sucks. murielm99 5 hrs ago #64
Chocolate. Maybe with a side of peanut butter. calimary 5 hrs ago #65
Have cheese fondue using cooked shrimp, bread cubes, applegrove 5 hrs ago #66
If it does not conflict with medical advice, try adding some butter (real) to your cooking. It packs on fat and artemisia1 5 hrs ago #67
High calorie Boost Unrepentant Fenian 4 hrs ago #69
I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork 4 hrs ago #70
Sending love stillspkg 3 hrs ago #71
Sometimes, there are just no good words to help, and I'm sorry for that. hamsterjill 1 hr ago #73
Foods to put on weight ms.pamela 1 hr ago #74
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