ultimate chicken salad

Chicken salad, it’s one of my favorite things to enjoy for a quick-lunch or to entertain a group with. There are many great versions of this classic. I think that I’ve created a pretty amazing recipe. The sweet burst of the grapes, the tang of the cider vinegar and the bite of the shallot add…

five senses friday #17 : the return

I’m working through my mild case of “bloggers block”. For a while there I was blogging up a storm. To be honest, I was probably over doing it a bit. But I do need to get back on track. A few weeks ago I promised 5 desserts in 5 days. That got a little side-tracked,…

five senses friday #16

Sorry that I didn’t share a five senses friday last week. I guess I just didn’t have it in me. So here’s to a new week, let’s try this again. As always, it would make me beyond happy if you shared a sense or five in the comments section about your past week. seeing –…

five senses friday #14

Seven days in just five senses. It’s that day of the week again. I’d really love it if you shared a sense, or two, or even five in the comments section below.  I’ll be working all weekend, but still plan to find some kitchen time.  And don’t forget, Meet a Blogger Monday is just around…

five senses friday #12

As I’ve mentioned before, I borrowed this idea from another of my favorite blogs. She uses it weekly as a way to sit down and reflect on what the past days have been like for her. I think that’s a pretty cool idea. I hope that you’ll feel free to share you five senses in the…

five senses friday #9

It was a short work week for me, but still a very full week none the less.  Here are the highlights in just five senses. seeing: red, white and blue everywhere. i bought these little flags yesterday. and yes, i’m the kind of guy that irons out the creases before putting them out. tasting: freshly…

five senses friday #6

If it’s Friday, it’s time for me to take a look back on the previous week. Here’s what tickled my senses. seeing: blue skies. finally. tasting: another spectacular seasonal jeni’s flavor, meyer lemon blueberry frozen yogurt. hearing: you are the best thing by Ray LaMontagne. simply one of the most romantic songs. smelling: coffee cake baking….

five senses friday #5

Oh my golly goodness. It’s that time of the week again. Time to share my five senses from the past seven days. Do me a huge favor and take a moment to share one, several or all five senses from your week. Just click up there on comment and tell me all about them. seeing:…

five senses friday #4

seeing: the uncluttered top of my desk at work. tasting: delicious coffee that Greg makes in the morning. hearing: the High Road by Broken Bells. smelling: chicken that I roasted last night for these chicken caesar club sandwiches that we will be noshing on tonight. feeling: exhausted. what a long week. huzzah for the upcoming…