Thursday, February 11, 2016

Nuclear Stress Test, Pest Control,

Today (Wednesday) I went to the doctor to arrange for a nuclear stress test. I am not able to do the walking type test because of my hip. If you have never done a nuclear test, I think they are dreadful. Only, for a few minutes, but for a very short time your heart is stressed by drugs and I felt I was literally going to die. I don't remember very clearly but you are given an injection to speed up the heart and instantly another injection to stop it. You really feel awful for what seems like forever but I suppose is only a few seconds. I am not looking forward to doing another one. One is also radioactive and you have to be given a form if you intend to travel.

Tomorrow (Thursday) the pest control people come again. We had one guy come in on Tuesday to check we were ready. He seemed surprised we had had so much trouble even though they had treated our place once. I showed him my most recent bites. We are planning to strip the beds in the morning and put the blankets through the dryers. We have clean sheets ready to use tomorrow evening. The sheets on our beds now will be put in a garbage bag to be washed later on. If this treatment works, and I pray that it does, we then have to deal with a stack of stuff on our balcony, much of which has to be washed too. Once the blankets are done, they will be put in a bag too and we will probably put them in the car if the pest people are already here.

I wasn't going to post today but I came across this recipe which I thought was delicious looking and is heart healthy too, I just had to share it.

California Walnut Stuffed Salmon  
2 tsp olive oil 10 mL
1/4 cup minced onion 50 mL
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chopped spinach 1 L
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 2 mL
1 cup cooked brown rice 250 mL
2 tsp lemon zest 10 mL
1/4 cup shredded old cheddar cheese 50 mL
1/2 cup chopped California Walnuts 125 mL
1 lb salmon fillet, skinned and pin bones removed 454 g
In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook until tender but not browned, about five minutes. Stir in garlic, spinach, salt and pepper and cook just until spinach starts to wilt, about three minutes. Remove from heat.
Add cooked rice to spinach and stir in lemon zest until well combined. Spread spinach mixture evenly over salmon and sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.
Roll up gently using toothpicks or butcher’s twine to secure.
Place salmon on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven until fish is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with steamed seasonal vegetables or green salad.
Makes 4 servings.
The recipe was from the California Walnut Commission and re-published by Zoomer Magazine.


Have a great day

20 comments:

  1. Good luck today with pest control. I hope they eradicate them once and for all. Have you talked to your neighbours at all? The 'ground zero' people? Has anyone else on your floor had problems?

    I tried so hard to like salmon when I lived in Washington. It's a staple food item in the Northwest. But it's just too fishy/strong for me. I've never been a fan of fish to begin with (which is odd given that I'm from Cape Cod). I never eat it at all anymore. I can't find Alaskan Halibut here and that's all I will eat.

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    1. The original problem started with our closes neighbour across the hall JoJo. He was totally infested I understand. I know of others but not sure which apartments.

      Pity about you and fish. Have you ever tried swordfish, that's more like a pork chop than fish.

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  2. That stress test sounds awful.
    let's hope they get all of those bugs today!

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    1. It is Alex, or it was last time which was quite a few years ago now.

      Oh I do hope so very much.

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  3. Hoping at least the test shows some favorable results!

    betty

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    1. I hope so too Betty. Don't know when it will be yet, but soon I expect.

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  4. Hi Jo - the stress test sounds awful ... I hope you don't have to do another. Those bugs are a nightmare ... I feel for you and the sweat and effort re the cleaning up etc ... all the best - reward yourself with something extra good - that salmon does look good - cheers Hilary

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    1. They are awful Hilary, or were. As for the bugs, please keep your fingers crossed for us. Today was pretty exhausting I must say.

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  5. Stress test and pest problems. I am so sorry Jo. But give yourself a big ol' pat on the back for being a real trooper. Despite any issues you face your blog is always a positive place filled with fun, hope and cool recipes.

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    1. Thanks Sheena-Kay, not as if I don't have enough stress at the moment LOL. Thanks for the compliments. No blog tomorrow though, I am worn out today.

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  6. I've only ever heard about exercise stress tests but of course lots of people can't do it that way ... the injection route sounds horrible. Hope the results are good though.

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    1. It was horrible the one I had before Sue. Few years ago now though. I hope they will be too.

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  7. I hope your tests come out fine. Prayers for the death of your pests!!!

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    1. Thanks Liz, no date yet. I will join you in those prayers, most fervently.

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  8. Wishing you the best, I have had one of those they inject you with dye and take pictures of your heart and you feel like crap afterwards.

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    1. It's not the dye so much Truedessa, as whatever they inject to speed up the heart. It's only for a short time but as you say, you feel like crap.

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  9. That procedure does not sound good at all. I hope you don't have any lingering effects. Stay warm!

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    1. It isn't Birgit. It's a few years since I had it before, maybe it has changed.

      It is a bit chilly isn't it? Did you get much snow?

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    2. Hardly any snow but Fort Erie got a ton! I was at our Sattelite office in Fort Erie on Friday and in 1 1/2 hours, it had snowed over 6 inches with white outs. They had to close (Salvation Army) I drove in it but once I hit McLeod Road in Niagara Falls, there was sun!

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    3. Not fun driving in it Birgit, but I guess not as bad as some places. Odd how Ft. Erie got so much and Niagara not.

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