Originally Posted by Benay

Thank you, but my doctor told me I cannot have that.

What a wonderful line! Wish I had know about it the other day when a friend arrived with eclairs. I had told her I did not eat fruit so she brought eclairs.

Some women (I don't know if this is true of men too) can't come for a visit without bringing food of some kind. Usually a sweet or something made with grains. I am always at a loss to know what to say. Because of my past history I cannot throw away food. So I do not accept the gift. But how to refuse a gift without hurting the giver's feelings? This is a good one. Thanks.