#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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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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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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