#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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KFC Coleslaw Knock-Off

May 28, 2009 · Narrative

Coleslaw

Sometimes I feel like coleslaw doesn’t get the love it deserves.  More often than not, when dining out at casual restaurants, the little cup of coleslaw on your dinner plate is a little bit of an afterthought, like the lettuce garnish.  Pushed aside and often ignored.

Liking coleslaw, good coleslaw, I always have a bite when we go out, to see how their version stacks up.  It’s hard to find good coleslaw.  Really.  And it shouldn’t be, after all, it’s little more than a dressing and shredded cabbage.  What’s to screw up?

I have been trying to get all my recipes filed (as if!) and came across a copycat version of KFC’s coleslaw recently.  With just a few simple ingredients, it came together in literally minutes.  The directions indicate chilling for a few hours first, but before I stuck it in the fridge, I snuck a bite.  It was ok, not a wow.  But after it had time to hang out in the fridge for a bit, it came together and became that coleslaw.  The one to trot out at your spring and summer barbecues.  The one to make use out of your bumper cabbage crop (I’m talking to you, Sarah!).  The one to have a proud spot on your dinner plate, commanding the proper love it deserves.  Afterthought no more, this is the one.

KFC Coleslaw Knock-Off
Recipe courtesy of Recipe Zaar

8 cups finely diced cabbage (about 1 head) (I used a bag of preshedded coleslaw mix so combined this ingredient and the carrots)
1/4 cup diced carrot
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
2-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cabbage and carrots must be finely diced.  Pour cabbage and carrot mixture into large bowl and stir in minced onions.  Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl and beat until smooth.  Pour over vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly.  Cover bowl and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.

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Comments

  1. sharon says

    May 28, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I’m so glad you tried this! I have seen this copycat recipe and always wanted to make it. Coleslaw isn’t my favorite but KFC coleslaw is another story :)

    sharons last blog post..Lobster Mac and Cheese with a shot of protein

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  2. Sarah Caron says

    May 29, 2009 at 8:52 am

    Oooh. KFC’s coleslaw is my fav. Such a yummy dressing.

    Sarah Carons last blog post..Best Served Cold: Whipped Strawberry Cream

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  3. Cathy says

    May 29, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Coleslaw seems to be one of those things you either love or hate. I happen to love it as does my husband. And my dad…well, he would eat it every day if my mom would let him :) I’ll have to give yours a whirl soon.

    Cathys last blog post..Creature of habit

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  4. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says

    May 29, 2009 at 9:37 am

    This coleslaw looks very creamy and delicious! Great with a summer barbecue!

    Natasha – 5 Star Foodies last blog post..Baked Eggs with Spring Onions and Applewood Smoked Bacon

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  5. Debbie says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Wow…that looks great! I had no idea the buttermilk is used in cole slaw….

    Debbies last blog post..Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumb Cake

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  6. Michele says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:55 am

    I do the same thing. I always take at least one bite of the coleslaw just to see if it’s good. A lot of times it’s either too watery or has too much mayo. Yours looks just right. I’m going to have to try it this summer.

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  7. doggybloggy says

    May 29, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    agghhhhhh coleslaw everywhere – yours looks so good I might give up not liking it…….

    doggybloggys last blog post..cramp in my style

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  8. Elyse says

    May 30, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    I’m more than happy to give coleslaw some loving :) I love cabbage and I love cole slaw. This one looks particularly delicious! Sorry I’ve been away for the past week; I had a good friend in town and wasn’t able to do much on the computer. I’m back now, though :)

    Elyses last blog post..Challah ’bout a giveaway?

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  9. donna says

    May 31, 2009 at 8:44 am

    I make this version all the time and its my favorite!!

    donnas last blog post..Ham and Split Pea Soup and Questionnaire answers

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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. 😋
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