There are many things I
like about this recipe...first off is the fact that I made it, instead of
getting it from a store. That's not to say that there's anything wrong
with chicken salad from a store, but I always like to have control of my
chicken pieces, which equates to no fat, grizzle or bones. I just love all
the flavors in this recipe, the apples and celery....yum! The second thing I appreciate is
that it's not overly "dressed", which translates into a lot
of mayonnaise. I think you will really like this dish, and if you look
closely, you will see the almonds, tarragon, celery, apple, red onion,
and dried cranberries! Do you like my Mom's baker? It is a Guardian circa 1950's!
One of the guarantee's of an unforgettable Easter holiday, is to set the
right tone for your Easter dinner tablescape. When you are planning to
host your Easter dinner, the first thing to do is to remember that it is Spring now, so the best options to decorate the table are fresh
flowers, green grass and porcelain rabbits and eggs. To create a
beautiful tablescape or tablescapes for your guests, you don’t need to
spend large sum of money. Instead of paying a fortune for
decorations of your dinner table, maybe you can choose to DIY them.
This week I am on a wonderful retreat to my favorite spa with my daughter! Pearl Laguna is a retreat I have been going to for a little over seven years now. It is a hiking, yoga and cleanse retreat. Fits me perfect! Work hard from 7 AM to 1 PM with morning yoga and a rigorous hike, followed by a 20 minute weight session or a pool class. Then its lunch and relaxation with a different mask each day and a luxurious massage. In between, I use the infrared sauna, take a nap or lay by the pool. After a relaxing afternoon, we do a evening yoga class and dinner. This year I brought my daughter with me and she is really enjoying revitalizing after having two children over the past 3 plus years.
Think- thick chocolate chip cookies, wrapped in a devilishly tight hug of
decadent, dark brownies. Yes, beware - this hand-held treat may just
blow your mind!
We are back from our island paradise in Ocho Rios, Jamaica....boo hoo! I love it there so much! Wee Bear says it's the only time in the year, I truly relax. He is right, I sit and sip coconut water in a lounge chair and stare lazily out to the sea. I enjoy watching the fishermen go by, the "Big Birds", who land in our tree and dive into the ocean right in front of me to catch a fish
. I love taking my raft and heading down our stairway to the ocean and floating along with the waves. I love getting massage on our veranda, going to the local salon for a pedicure and manicure and talking to the locals about life in Jamaica. One of my very favorite things to do while in Ochi (local talk), is "Releasing the Sea Turtles". We were lucky enough this year to participate in the release. They are usually being hatched in August and September, but, this year there was a late group of 94! I wrote more about this below today's recipe.
