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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Unexpected Medical Adventure


So we’re taking off for two weeks

We weren’t planning to take down time on the blog this November, but it turns out we need to. One of us (Kitchen Riffs – a/k/a KR) had a sudden eye problem that required surgery. The prognosis is excellent, but he needs to be a couch potato for a bit. So no goodies coming from our kitchen to you, alas. And we won’t be visiting other blogs for a while.

In the meantime, why not enjoy this 2011 post about Beaujolais Nouveau? Every year on the third Thursday of November – which happens to be tomorrow – the very first Beaujolais of the year is released. This is very fresh wine (the grapes were just picked a few weeks ago) and it doesn’t age well, so it needs to be consumed very soon. But it’s a nice, fresh wine, and we think it pairs particularly well with Thanksgiving dinner. Or sip it all by itself as a predinner treat.

And speaking of Thanksgiving, we hope everyone has a wonderful one! We expect to see you with a new post on the last Wednesday of November.

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  1. Mae TravelsNovember 15, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Good luck with your surgery!

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  2. Angie's RecipesNovember 15, 2017 at 10:29 AM

    Get well soon, John, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  3. Gerlinde de BroekertNovember 15, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    Good luck With the surgery John, and take good care of yourself.

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  4. UnknownNovember 15, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    Hoping you heal quickly and can enjoy the holidays!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 6:57 PM

      Hi Chris, thanks! I seem to be doing pretty well (fingers crossed).

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  5. Sprigs of RosemaryNovember 15, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    Hope all goes well; a good time for R&R! (Maybe by the time you're back in the swing of things, I will be, too!)

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 6:57 PM

      Hi Rosemary, thanks! And it is a nice time for R&R. Been wondering how you're doing -- well, I hope.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 15, 2017 at 12:45 PM

    Wishing you a successful and speedy recovery. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mrs.Kitchen Riffs.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 6:58 PM

      Hi Anonymous, thanks! And Happy Thanksgiving to you.

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  7. Vicki BensingerNovember 15, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    I hope you have a speedy recovery John. Wishing you and Mrs. KR and your family a very Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 6:58 PM

      Hi Vicki, thanks! Hope you have a terrific Thanksgiving!

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  8. lisa is cookingNovember 15, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    I hope KR is recovering quickly! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 6:59 PM

      Hi Lisa, thanks! I'm doing pretty well so far. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonNovember 15, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    Hoping all goes well for you. Good luck.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 6:59 PM

      Hi Madonna, thanks! Things are looking good so far. :-)

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  10. Dawn @ Words Of DeliciousnessNovember 15, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    I hope everything goes well with your surgery. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  11. Nancy November 15, 2017 at 10:30 PM

    Feel better soon John and enjoy your time off! Happy Thanksgiving.

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  12. Dahn @savorthebestNovember 15, 2017 at 10:35 PM

    I wish you all the best with your surgery and recovery. Take time for yourself and have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 15, 2017 at 10:42 PM

      Hi Dahn, thanks so much! And hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving. :-)

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  13. Eva TaylorNovember 16, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    Oh dear, I sure hope it all goes well and recovery is swift. Take good care, we’ll be hete on the other side when KR is ready to return.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 16, 2017 at 8:29 AM

      Hi Eva, thanks! Things are going well thus far -- surgery is done and recovery progressing well. Will see the surgeon again tomorrow for an evaluation of how things are going. Toes crossed. :-)

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  14. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchenNovember 16, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    Oh no! I hope you're feeling better soon! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)

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  15. Judy PurcellNovember 16, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    All the best to John as he recovers! We had a similar situation last year when hubby had a torn retina discovered during an eye exam -- total couch time and no reading for a time! It was hard for a news junky too. I hope John has an easier time "unplugging". :) Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 16, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      Hi Judy, mine was a detached retina -- fortunately repaired by surgery (the surgery looks like it's successful, although we won't know for a bit how successful). I can do some reading, but really it's couch time. :-( Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.

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  16. Deb|EastofEdenCookingNovember 16, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    Oh John, get better soon! Sounds like you are in good hands, relax and enjoy Thanksgiving.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 16, 2017 at 4:44 PM

      Hi Deb, thanks! I AM getting better, although it will take some time. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. Tricia BuiceNovember 16, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    SO sorry John - I've heard about this problem from several friends. Glad they believe the surgery was successful. Such a scary event I'm sure. Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving - and take it easy!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 16, 2017 at 4:45 PM

      Hi Tricia, thanks! We're pretty familiar with eye problems -- Mrs KR had several retinal tears, although never a detached retina, thank goodness. Hope you have a terrific Thanksgiving!

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  18. mjskitNovember 16, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    Hope KR's surgery was definitely succesful and he has a nice, relaxing and successful recovery. It's amazing what they can do nowadays. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 16, 2017 at 10:30 PM

      Hi MJ, thanks! So far, so good. Will be seeing the surgeon again tomorrow (and hoping, of course, for continued good news). Happy Thanksgiving!

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  19. MerrynNovember 16, 2017 at 10:18 PM

    I am sure it will go well but I wish you a speedy recovery x ��

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 16, 2017 at 10:32 PM

      Hi Merryn, thanks! Can't really see anything clearly out of that eye, but then I'm not supposed to. :-) It takes a couple of weeks at least, often longer. So we'll see, but we're optomistic. :-)

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  20. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comNovember 17, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    John, I hope you have a speedy recovery. Wishing you and Mrs Riffs all the best. Don't get too fond of your couch!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 17, 2017 at 8:19 AM

      Hi Jean, thanks! And no fear of me getting TOO fond of my couch -- it's actually work to do little or nothing! :-)

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  21. handmade by amaliaNovember 17, 2017 at 8:27 AM

    Good luck with the surgery! And a big hug.
    Amalia
    xo

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  22. Marcelle November 17, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    Glad to hear surgery went well! Take care of yourself and as always looking forward to your next post. Happy Thanksgiving, John and Mrs. KR! :):)

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  23. JamieNovember 18, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    Be well, good luck with the surgery, and enjoy your rest!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 18, 2017 at 2:59 PM

      Hi Jamie, thanks! Things are looking pretty good so far, but will have a much better idea in two or three weeks (vision in eye is still blurry, but it's supposed to be).

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  24. Sippity SupNovember 18, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    Thinking good thoughts. GREG

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  25. Emma - Bake Then EatNovember 19, 2017 at 6:24 PM

    I hope everything goes / has gone well. Here is to a speedy recovery, happy thanksgiving :)

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 19, 2017 at 8:59 PM

      Hi Emma, thanks! So far things are looking pretty good, and my surgeon is pleased with my progress. Still can't really see out of the eye very well, but that's normal and expected-- it'll take some weeks.

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  26. FrankNovember 20, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Sorry to hear it, John. Hope everything turns out OK. In the meanwhile have a great Thanksgiving.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 20, 2017 at 8:30 AM

      Hi Frank, thanks! Things are good really good so far. Fingers crossed. :-) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  27. AnshNovember 20, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    Hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving and BOUNCE back soon <3 Sending you lots of healing thoughts!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 20, 2017 at 3:19 PM

      Hi Ansh, thanks! I do seem to be getting better, thank goodness. :-) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  28. honeywhatscookingNovember 20, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! Awww so sorry to hear that.. wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 21, 2017 at 8:31 AM

      Hi Nisha, thanks — things are definitely getting better. :-) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  29. All That I'm EatingNovember 21, 2017 at 6:45 AM

    Oh I hope all is well, get well soon!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM

      Hi Carolilne, thanks! Things are definitely looking up. So to speak. :-)

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  30. KaterinaNovember 21, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    Get well soon! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM

      Hi Katerina, thanks! After what we've been through, we're looking forward to Thanksgiving. :-)

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  31. Debra EliotseatsNovember 21, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    Enjoy that down time and take care. All the best and Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 21, 2017 at 9:28 AM

      Hi Debra, thanks. Now that concern over the eye is largely gone, a bit of downtime IS rather nice. My vision is getting better, although editing photos would still be a bit of a challenge -- I hope in a few days that's better! Happy Thanksgiving. :-)

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  32. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeNovember 22, 2017 at 4:36 AM

    Oh, no! I'm glad you're healing---and a little recycling of posts is a perfect way to keep the blog going during your recovery. Hope you and Mrs. KR have a marvelous Thanksgiving!!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 22, 2017 at 8:36 AM

      Hi Liz, thanks! Things are looking better and better, thank goodness. :-) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  33. Evelyne CulturEatzNovember 22, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Take good care and recover well John. Oh I forgot about the Beaujolais nouveau! And Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 22, 2017 at 5:24 PM

      Hi Evelyne, thanks! Beaujolais nouveau is good stuff, isn't it? :-)

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  34. Jeff the ChefNovember 23, 2017 at 6:52 AM

    So sorry to hear of your malady. All the best.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 23, 2017 at 8:08 AM

      Hi Jeff, thanks! Getting better, thank goodness, although there's still a way to go. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  35. UnknownNovember 25, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    Wishing you a speedy recovery John! Take Care and rest and don't even bother responding to this comment just take care of yourself!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 25, 2017 at 1:33 PM

      Hi Bobbi, thanks! My eye is getting better -- still have somewhat cloudy vision (which is totally normal), but I can see things again (just a bit blurry). Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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  36. RobynNovember 26, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Hiya John. Glad to hear your surgery went well and your recovery is speeding along! Feel better - missing your delicious creations and fun banter!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 26, 2017 at 10:03 AM

      Hi Robyn, thanks! Things are definitely getting better -- hope to have a new recipe this week. :-)

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  37. RaymundNovember 27, 2017 at 1:28 AM

    Good luck with the surgery, hoping for your speedy recovery

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  38. Amy (Savory Moments)November 28, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    I hope you are recovering well!!!

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 28, 2017 at 1:55 PM

      Hi Amy, thanks! Recovery is pretty good thus far. :-)

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  39. Liz (Good Things)November 28, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    Dear John, best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. Sorry I'm only just seeing this... not only have we been busy on renovations, we now have a new baby Groodle puppy x

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    1. Kitchen RiffsNovember 28, 2017 at 7:53 PM

      Hi Liz, thanks! And no worries -- not yet 100%, but much better. Will have a new post tomorrow. :-)

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  40. AmiraNovember 28, 2017 at 10:32 PM

    John, I'm sorry to hear that and I do hope you'll recover soon. I hope you've had a great Thanksgiving and a great time with family and friends.

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  41. Food GalDecember 3, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    Oh no! I hope everything went OK, and you are recovering smoothly. How terrible to have to spend the holidays like that. Sending good thoughts your way.

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    1. Kitchen RiffsDecember 3, 2017 at 7:19 PM

      Hi Carolyn, thanks so much! I'm vastly improved, thank goodness.

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