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Question:
My mom is getting over radiation treatment of the throat. She can't swallow much right now. I was hoping to find how we can make her liquid diet more enjoyable while still helping her weight. Anybody who has any liquid recipes or creative suggestions to share with me would be very much welcomed! Thank you.

Answer:
We have a recipe we use that she might like. We don't have trouble swallowing, it's just very tasty! My daughter has been making these since her early teens. You need a food processor, or maybe an electric mixer would work. Dump in the ingredients, whip it up until all the solids are smashed to smithereens, and serve. Didi Shakes Start with some fruit, for some reason it's almost always a pair of bannanas or a cup of cleaned strawberries. Raspberries work well too. Throw in a serving of yogurt, vannilla or fruit flavoured. Add a splash of vannilla. There are lots of optional ingredients that make it different every day. You can use the basic recipe, or you can liven it up with one or more extras: o Crack in a raw egg for more nourishment, but don't let it sit around very long if you do! o add a scoop of ice cream, but not if my wife is watching. o a touch of nutmeg o a dash of cinnamon o a few marrashino cherries, tasty even when whipped! o a tablespoon of cocoa o a dollop of honey Top it off with a glass of milk and whip it to a froth! Pour into large glasses and serve. Whip up more froth before pouring seconds and thirds. Hmmm, I'm getting thirsty...