I made cranberry muffins and chicken salad this morning. Then I remembered…
my story of falling in love beginnings started on the Rhine.
It started with muffins and chicken salad.
Years ago when Jim and I were lieutenants stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, we went on a day Rhine River cruise. I made muffins and chicken salad.
It was our first official “date.” It was perfect with the warm sun shining. As we gently cruised down the river past the castles of old, reminders of the past and with illusions of romance we ate the picnic food,
I think I may have fallen in love that day.
Now, back to this morning.
Text messages between my son at work and husband this morning.
WJ These blueberries taste funny or…
JJ They’re cranberries.
WJ Madness
Yes, the first muffins I have made in ages and he thinks they were made of old bitter funny tasting berries!
This is that very special chicken salad from 35 years ago. We’ve been married 34.
Chicken salad does not last long in our fridge. It’s a delicious “grab it” for lunch or afternoon snacks for the girls’ after school.
Pretty sure it will disappear quickly in your house too.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large skinned chicken breasts
- 2 finely chopped celery ribs
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 /2 cup mayo
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
- Almond slivers or chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Gently boil 2 chicken breasts.
- Drain and cool and chop cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
- Finely chop 2 celery ribs
- Put all ingredients into mixing bowl.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Top with almonds or pecans.
- Makes 3-4 cups
Jim & I… thirty-four years later at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World last summer
Do you have a Valentine’s story? Will you share it with us?
maybe linking here
What a great love story! I always like hearing about how someone met their spouse. And, I LOVE chicken salad, too. I’m actually thawing four chicken breasts in the fridge. I was going to make chicken and dumplings, but now I’m making chicken salad. I haven’t had any in a couple of months. Thanks for the idea and have a very Happy Valentine’s Day.
Oh thank you for the fabulous recipe. I know what I’m having for lunch!
Oh how I love chicken salad! What a fun story to add to a great recipe. Visiting from Full Plate Thursday. 🙂
Thanks! Happy Valentiine’s Day. Linda
Awww, what a sweet and romantic story! Congrats on a beautiful marriage.
The chicken salad sounds delicious! thanks for the recipe, I’ll certainly give it a try.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hugs,
Patti
I love chicken salad and I can’t wait to try this recipe. I loved your sweet story and the picture of you guys at the end of this post. I’m pinning right now. Hope you had a Happy Valentines Day, Coco
Wonderful post, Linda – so romantic – love chicken salad! I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Thanks Kathy. I do appreciate that! Hope you are staying warm; it is snowing here. Linda
Hi Linda,
What a lovely post and I love your Chicken Salad. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Love chicken salad. Thanks for sharing it. The cranberries in the recipe are dried, right?
They are dried. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Linda
Great recipe! Sounds delicious!!
Cute story! I love the “these blueberries taste funny” part. Sounds like something my hubby would say!
His taste has since refined after decdes of being together! Most of the time.