#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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New (to Me) Blogger on the Block #41

October 20, 2006 · Narrative

Another day, another new recipe. The weather hit 68 degrees today (crazy!), so tonight’s choice was perfect. I went with another recipe from Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Get Real Meals; this time her Lime Chicken Avocado Salad. Not a wow for me, but yum-0. On the table in under 15 minutes, Nicholas devoured the chicken by itself, refusing to eat the salad because of the presence of cilantro (silly boy!) and the absence of dressing he could “see.” Cool, crisp, and clean, it doesn’t get much healthier than this one. Since it has cilantro in it, it makes a perfect submission to Kalyn’s Weekend Herb Blogging event, which is being hosted by Pat at Up a Creek Without a PatL this weekend.

It’s been a little while since I introduced you guys to another New (to Me) Blogger on the Block, so tonight we’re heading on over to … Cooking with Anne. Honestly, I don’t know how she does it. She has six kids, with number seven due to arrive in just about two weeks. In addition to lots of good recipes and pantry ideas, she has a fun, regular event, Ready Set Cook, that fans of the now-defunct FoodTV Network show of the same name will appreciate. Go browse her site and check out the deliciously simple recipes – you’ll be glad you did.

On tap for tomorrow … a recap of the Gala Midnight Buffet from our vacation last week. Until then…

A year ago today … Julie Powell and the “boring food bloggers”.

Lime Chicken Avocado Salad
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 thin chicken breast cutlets (I used tenderloins)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 limes
1 ripe avocado (I used two)
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half (I skipped)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper; add to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken to the cutting board, squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the chicken, and allow it to cool slightly. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, cutting around the pit. Separate the halves and using a spoon, scoop out the pit and then scoop the avocado from its skin. Chop the avocado flesh into bite-size pieces. Add to a mixing bowl. To the avocado, add the shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro. Cut the chicken into thin strips and add to the bowl. Squeeze the juice of the remaining lime over the salad and drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Serve.

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  1. Madeline says

    October 20, 2006 at 3:50 am

    Clue me in – why is 68 degrees crazy? It was 78 today here in CA! 80 tomorrow.

    Reply
  2. Anne says

    October 20, 2006 at 2:04 pm

    You’re too sweet, dear. HUGE thanks for the plug!

    As for how I do it all…I don’t, I’m just faking LOL ;o)

    Wow, two knees at once-I hope things are going well on your end too. MIL is home after a week in a rehab hospital and hopefully she will continue recovering very well!

    Reply
  3. Cate says

    October 20, 2006 at 10:11 pm

    Madeline – 68 is crazy because here on the right coast, we experience seasons, silly. ‘Course today it’s more like low 50s with a chilly wind that will cut right through you. Jersey is funny like that. ;)

    Anne – glad to hear your MIL is recovering well; each day is better than the last – one foot in front of the other. ;)

    Reply
  4. PatL says

    October 21, 2006 at 10:57 pm

    Your salad looks fab!

    Too funny … the word verification letters I have to type end in “mmxtc”. I love peanut M&Ms; they are indeed ecstasy for me!

    Reply
  5. Kalyn says

    October 23, 2006 at 12:07 pm

    The salad looks delicious. 68 degrees sounds good. It’s really cold here.

    Reply
  6. Genie says

    October 23, 2006 at 4:21 pm

    I could use a little 68-degree love, too…it’s frigid here in Iowa! Still, the recipe sounds delicious and like it evokes a little bit of summer. Thanks for sharing it — glad to hear it worked out well. And that’s a super-fast start-to-finish time to get it on the table! Good to know.

    Genie
    The Inadvertent Gardener

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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