#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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Open Face Chef Salad Sandwiches

June 28, 2010 · Narrative

Open Face Chef Salad Sandwiches

On nights that we head to the gym, we don’t have dinner until we get back, so it’s late and it needs to be quick.  But I still don’t want to resort to something unhealthy or head towards the nearest drive-thru.  Sometimes that means leftovers.  Or stir-fries.  Or a salad.  Recently, it meant these Open Face Chef Salad Sandwiches.  I found the recipe a few weeks back while browsing Cheeky Kitchen’s website, a new discovery for me.

I love these types of meals.  It reminds me of the Super Wedge Salad we made awhile back.  It’s very easy to customize the end result based on what each family members likes and doesn’t like.  Jamie doesn’t eat eggs.  Nick doesn’t eat peas or sprouts.  Madeline?  Well, she eats whatever she can shovel in during a five minute period, and that’s usually about it.  So no eggs on Jamie’s, more sprouts on mine, more ham on Nick’s… and it doesn’t take any more time to make each one individualized using the same basic recipe ingredients.

It was light, yet filling, and the perfect way to keep your kitchen cool during these creeping-up-on-us hot summer months.

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June 28, 2010, Photo #118

Fluff Face

Apparently Madeline isn’t the only messy eater in the house. Last week in summer camp, Nick made some popcorn, marshmallow fluff, chocolate chip concoction and couldn’t wait to make it at home. Methinks he enjoyed it.
Open Face Chef Salad Sandwiches
Recipe courtesy of Cheeky Kitchen
A unique, delicious way to use up any grilled chicken you’ve got sitting in your fridge from last nights summer barbecue. And, no matter how much your family loves ranch dressing, they are going to triple their adoration for this homemade version of buttermilk ranch. Though the photo show’s my portion, over thin multigrain bread rounds, I served it to my family on Texas Toast and it was truly a revelation.

FOR THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK DRESSING:
1/4 c. light mayonnaise
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. dill weed (fresh or dried)
1/2 tsp. chives (fresh or dried)
1/2 tsp. parsley (fresh or dried)
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. celery salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper
FOR THE SALAD:
2-4 slices deli ham, diced
1 c. grilled chicken, diced
1 c. romaine lettuce, finely chopped
2 T. real bacon bits (optional)
3 hard boiled eggs
1/4 c. peas
1 large tomato, diced
1 c. sprouts
FOR THE SANDWICH:
4-6 Slices of Texas Toast
1 c. cheddar cheese, grated
In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients together (if using fresh herbs, feel free to toss in a little more than the recipe asks for. You really can’t mess that recipe up). Blend until well pureed. In a large bowl, combine ham, chicken, lettuce, bacon bits, the hard boiled eggs, peas and tomatoes. Pour half of the prepared buttermilk dressing over all ingredients and toss until well covered. Place slices of Texas Toast on a cookie sheet, sprinkle generously with cheddar cheese. Bake in an oven preheated to 450 degrees, just until the cheese melts. Top warm bread with heaping spoonfuls of the salad mixture. Top with sprouts, drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with a fork & Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    June 29, 2010 at 6:13 am

    I’m pretty sure when you’re a kid, how much you enjoy eating something is directly correlated with you much of a mess you make of your face.

    Sounds like a great salad!

    Reply
  2. Kris #40 says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:09 am

    This will be a “to try” recipe for me – perfect as we are running off to a softball game at 5pm or getting home from one at 8:30 pm.

    Reply
  3. Patsy says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Looks like a perfect way to get dinner on the table fast AND to please everyone!

    Reply
  4. Casey says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:58 am

    That sandwich looks heavenly…….and I’m low carb eating…….I’ll adjust!

    Reply
  5. Ramona says

    June 29, 2010 at 9:37 am

    This is a very good idea. I can see adding other things that I like into it. Like olives and mushrooms instead of sprouts and peas.

    Reply
  6. Eliana says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:48 am

    This looks like a perfect go-to meal when you’re in a pinch. Delicious and healthy to boot too :)

    Reply
  7. Kris #40 says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Made it for dinner – mmm, mmm!

    Reply
  8. Meg says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Love it! So colorful, fresh and fun. And quick, too — can’t underestimate the value of quick! :)

    Reply

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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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