Gneiss, me and you must be cut from the same cloth. Me and food go WAY back, and I like it that way. It really takes the p*ss out of me when something messes with my ability to appreciate and enjoy food.
I found something today that didn't taste funny: Baked Lay's. :P Maybe because they have no taste to mess with? LOL
I hope you don't get what's going around, too. It's nasty. I know A LOT of people that have gotten it, too. I hope your mom gets well soon!!