Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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Chicken Wraps

August 20, 2009 · Narrative

Chicken Wraps

Nick goes through phases with chicken nuggets. Sometimes he likes them and requests them (the Costco whole-grain version is a new favorite). Other times, he wants no part of them, to the point that he swears he’s never liked chicken nuggets in his entire seven-year-old life. Oh the drama!  When he went through his “like” phase, I tried to hook him on my homemade version of chicken fingers.  Although routinely categorized as more “kid food,” I happen to love them.  They’re light with a crispy crust and blow the fast food versions out of the water.  Unfortunately he will barely touch them.  No matter.  His loss.

When my Mom made these Chicken Wraps for the kids recently, I held my breath as Nick eyed them suspiciously.  The first time they made their appearance, he refused to even try them, but later at dinner that night, he ended up requesting them.  This recipe is simple enough that long after everything is put away, when your kid suddenly reconsiders, you can pull it together in just a few minutes.  It’s perfect for your little (or big!) finicky eater.

Chicken Wraps
Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home’s Simple and Delicious magazine

  • 16 frozen breaded chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
  • 4 sun-dried tomato tortillas (10 inches), room temperature
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
  • Hot pepper sauce, optional

Bake chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, spread 2 tablespoons salad dressing over each tortilla. Sprinkle lettuce and olives down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese and chicken; drizzle with hot pepper sauce if desired. Roll up; secure with toothpicks. Yield: 4 servings.

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  1. Sarah Caron says

    August 20, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Oh, those sound so easy and delicious. Will would LOVE that — he is crazy about ranch dressing…and chicken fingers.

    Reply
  2. doggybloggy says

    August 20, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    You gotta train them early or you will never be able to feed them anything….they look great to me!

    Reply
  3. the projectivist says

    August 21, 2009 at 6:10 am

    oh excellent!
    this might be a sneaky way to get my kids to eat wraps.
    then i can gradually add more and more salad fillings!
    nice one.

    Reply
  4. Donna says

    August 21, 2009 at 6:59 am

    Agree with doggybloggy .. if you start young they will be more receptive. These look perfect for children and I bet my 4 would love them!

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    August 21, 2009 at 7:26 am

    I tend to think most things taste better in wrap/sandwich form. They are just more fun to eat that way! I remember when my sister was picky about food. She had this word that she used for everything – schloopy – and things were either too schloopy or not schloopy enough. And they changed on a daily basis. And sometimes you wanted things to be schloopy and sometimes you didn’t. It was complicated. Luckily she grew out of it.

    Reply
  6. Patsy says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Great idea to put them in a wrap! I know I would enjoy them even if the boys decided to ‘boycot’ them… but, I doubt they would!

    Reply
  7. mandy says

    August 21, 2009 at 9:10 am

    These look delicious. I make my own fish tacos too like this.

    Reply
  8. Magda says

    August 21, 2009 at 10:23 am

    I hope these taste good with dino chicken, cause this is what I am making for dinner!

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    August 21, 2009 at 10:48 am

    This is my first time to read your site………………….how about sharing your recipe for your homemade chicken fingers. I’m sure they will be a lot fresher and taste yummier than the frozen ones……………………but kids are kids! (I have 4, all grown up, and they are still that way!) :(

    Reply
  10. Claire says

    August 22, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Glad you’ve found something Nicholas likes. I gave you an award.

    Reply
  11. Cynthia says

    August 22, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Ummmm, that looks good.

    Reply
  12. Cate says

    August 24, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Sarah – they definitely have “kid” written all over them! ;)

    Cynthia – sure was!

    Claire – you are too sweet – thanks so much!

    Pam – haven’t made them in awhile, but definitely overdue – here you go – thanks for dropping by!

    Magda – lol

    Mandy – haven’t made fish tacos in ages – yum…

    Patsy – something that is kid-approved, but adult-approved is a definite bonus. ;)

    Joanne – too funny about the schloopy! You know what I can’t figure out? How to make the wraps look as good as they do when delis and restaurants make them!

    Donna and Doggy – I totally agree on the start ’em early. I have an old friend that has the pickiest palate ever and it is very much because her mom catered to her whims growing up, which I very vividly remembered. No plans for going through that here :)

    Projectivist – perfect little vehicle for a little hidden treasure. ;)

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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
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Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.

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I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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