Any tricks or tips for small portion purchases?

[MissLiss 71]

I'm finally on soft food!! Yay! And that means I can have Salmon tonight

I figured I would get some veggies from the salad bar to steam- i.e. mushrooms, onions, carrot slices? and the smallest red potato I can find, cut in half, cook and mash it. Now for the Salmon...I have no idea if the fish counter will be willing to measure out 2 ounces of Salmon?

Anyone have any tips of what they do to get some nice fresh food in small portions for our tiny tummies? I'm all ears!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

When I had my first soft food/fish I had grilled salmon at a family cookout. There was no way I would have been able to fit in anything but the salmon (and certainly not steamed or firm vegetables). With soft foods I was still only able to do veggies that were complete mush. I would bypass the sides and just have some nice soft, flaky salmon. Later that week I had some baked tilapia with a tiny bit of mushy green Beans and a bit of mashed potato.

Edited to answer your question: if are buying fresh fish at the grocery store they should be able to cut the filets in smaller portions for you.

[Boombalatty 94]

I don't worry about small portions when buying. I just bring it home and section it out and freeze or I cook a bunch and freeze/refrigerate the left overs for later. I know that technically gets rid of the freshness past the first meal, but for me the convenience is worth it.

[ShellMilliner 233]

As mentioned above, I've never had an issue with asking the fish or meat department at the grocery store to portion out a smaller size.

[judyoz 240]

My NUT says, 2 ounces is about the size of a small chicken leg or thigh. Are you eating at a resturant?

one ounce is about the your thumb. 3 ounce is about the size of a deck of cards or a unbreaded fish fillet.

Hope this helps.

JUdy

[liannatx 897]

Like @@Inner Surfer Girl said, there probably wont be much room for veggies right now. I had baked Tilipia as one of my first soft foods, and weighed out 2 oz... that was pretty much my limit. We had sautéed zucchini and I didn't have room for a bite. That tilapia was delicious though, as I am sure your Salmon will be! Enjoy slowly!

[JerseyCityGal 231]

If I am eating out, I take the rest home.

If I am at the market, I buy (and cook) enough fresh food for at least two meals at once .

[MissLiss 71]

Thank you for all the feedback! I ended up stopping at the seafood counter and the guy was more than happy to weigh out a small portion- I said 2 ounces and it came to 1.8. I also got the cutest smallest red potato I could find...but ultimately ended up with just the salmon with some fresh dill. I did enjoy, very slowly, and the last bite went to the dog.

I hope this pic shows up- for your amusement- I was definitely amused. https://twitter.com/mglvernon/status/601751824517869568

Edited May 24, 2015 by MissLiss

[GinaSq 11]

Thank you for all the feedback! I ended up stopping at the seafood counter and the guy was more than happy to weigh out a small portion- I said 2 ounces and it came to 1.8. I also got the cutest smallest red potato I could find...but ultimately ended up with just the salmon with some fresh dill. I did enjoy, very slowly, and the last bite went to the dog.

I hope this pic shows up- for your amusement- I was definitely amused. https://twitter.com/mglvernon/status/601751824517869568

Looking forward to my first day of soft food. It is still a long way away. My surgery is June 1st. Thanks for posting the pic! Got a good idea of what amount it will take to feel full post-surgery!