Saturday, September 24, 2016

Hip, Saturday Recipe

Just to keep you up to date, I went for my shot on Friday morning. Dr. Martin tried moving my leg around to stress the joint, there was no pain, so it is definitely the bursa that is inflamed. He explained to me that the bursa was quite large (I had Googled about it but didn't realise the size). The pain channel goes right down the side of my thigh. No wonder I have been in such pain, far worse than last time. Still a tad early to see how it is working. He also gave me a scrip for a very strong anti-inflammatory cream which I can use 3 times a day if needed. Unfortunately this has to be made up by the pharmacist and they didn't have enough of the right ingredients. They said I could go to another pharmacy but as that was some distance away, I figured I would wait til Monday. Well lookee there, bursa all over the place.

I love chocolate and am pretty fond of avocados, but together- well I'll try most things once.

Chocolate-Avocado Pudding

Leave it to cool-kid mecca Gjusta in Venice, CA, to create a produce-based, low-sugar, vegan-friendly, “good”-fat-filled, crowd-pleasing chocolate pudding recipe. That would also be completely
acceptable to eat for breakfast.

2 large avocados, pits removed
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup agave nectar
¼ cup (or more) fresh orange juice
½ tsp kosher salt
1 ½ cups heavy cream (optional)
¼ cup cocoa nibs and/or chopped hazelnuts

1. Scoop avocado flesh into a blender and scrape in vanilla bean seeds; reserve pod for another use. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, agave nectar, orange juice, and salt and blend to a coarse purée. With motor running, gradually stream in ¾ cup hot (but not boiling) water; blend, adding more orange juice as needed, until smooth and creamy.

2. Divide pudding among eight 4–6 oz. ramekins or small bowls and chill (uncovered) at least 2 hours.

3. Just before serving, whip cream in a medium bowl to soft peaks and spoon over pudding, if desired; top with cocoa nibs and/or hazelnuts.

4. Do Ahead: Pudding can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill

Servings: 6

 Source: Bon Appétit


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15 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-ButcherSeptember 24, 2016 at 2:16 AM

    Hi Jo - glad you got the hip sorted and I'm sure it'll ease over the weekend ... take care - cheers Hilary

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    1. JoSeptember 24, 2016 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks Hilary. I slept better but walking is still a pain.

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  2. DeniseSeptember 24, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    I still think I have bursitis, though the ER doc thought it was a skeletal-muscle issue. It is getting better, but just makes regular life a pain. Glad to know you will feel better soon.

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    1. JoSeptember 24, 2016 at 9:12 AM

      Well at least it is getting better Denise. I know what you mean about it being a pain though. I walk with a lot of pain still.

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  3. JoJoSeptember 24, 2016 at 3:44 PM

    I'm glad that you have some relief at last! Are you going to rest it or go bowling this week?

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    1. JoSeptember 24, 2016 at 4:11 PM

      From what the surgeon said JoJo, no reason to rest it next week. If it's not too painful I will certainly bowl. I think it's getting better but it's a slow old process.

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  4. The Happy WhiskSeptember 24, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    How's the weekend been with the pain?

    I have used avocado in chocolate pudding. I ate it all before Tim got home. Haven't made it again but I would. It's weird. Not horrible but not the best in the world. I've also used frozen avocado in my ice cream.

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    1. JoSeptember 24, 2016 at 8:58 PM

      So far not a lot of improvement, but some Ivy.

      I have never used avocado for anything. I do like it though.

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    2. The Happy WhiskSeptember 25, 2016 at 11:18 AM

      It really lends a creamy texture, which is nice for someone like me who hates dairy.

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  5. BirgitSeptember 24, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    I hope the pain eases off soon. It may take a little bit for the drugs to work into your system. I knew it was big which is why is can travel and hurt so much. I do t think avocado and chocolate go together...in my mind anyway.

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    1. JoSeptember 25, 2016 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks Birgit. I already have signs of improvement.

      Not something you would normally think of, but the same applies to bacon and chocolate and I loved it.

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  6. Helen V.September 24, 2016 at 10:37 PM

    I was told it can take up to two weeks for the full effect of the injection to work when I had it. I hope yours works sooner than that.

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    1. JoSeptember 25, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Well I hope it will be good enough to bowl tomorrow Helen. I can certainly see signs of improvement - feel I guess I mean.

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  7. LindaSeptember 25, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    I am so sorry to know that you have been in pain, Jo. I hope that it will subside soon. And this looks delicious! :)

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    1. JoSeptember 25, 2016 at 3:25 PM

      Thanks Linda. It is improving gradually but it is very gradual.

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