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Easy Family Chicken Casserole

I am dying to make this casserole…I sure love a casserole..sooo easy and it almost always comes out right!!!   I have a friend who makes it all the time and says everyone loves it….Bon Appetit!!
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adapted from tastes better from scratch.com

    • Ingredients:

    • 2
       cups cooked chicken , diced
    • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup celery , diced 
    • 1 cup minute rice , uncooked*
    • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 large eggs , hard boiled, sliced
    • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (or homemade)
    • 1 Tablespoon onion , grated
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup Corn Flakes cereal , crushed
    • 1 Tablespoon butter , melted

    1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl except for the cornflakes and butter. Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish.
    2. Mix crushed cornflakes and melted butter together. Sprinkle over casserole mixture.
    3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Something Important To Me…..

Through this blog, I feel like I share pretty much everything about me and my life with my readers. But I was discussing something with some friends last week and thought…not a lot of people know this about me…and it’s time to share…..I love nuns.  They are my peeps..I have been pretty much been educated by nuns my entire life.  And, at least for me, a nun is the closest to what God here on earth might be like.  I have always been obsessed I mean REALLY obsessed with nuns.  For years, I have stopped dead in my tracks when I see a nun in full habit and literally gasp.  I am in awe of their faith and strong beliefs.  I have visited many many holy places and seem to be so lucky to come in contact with nuns from all over.  One day, I started taking photos of them.  Just for me, sometimes to send to friends…  Mostly to keep for inspiration or a reminder of my faith when I need it.  I love looking back at the photos.  Friends also send me photos…which I love too..I really wanted to share some of them with you.  Regardless of your religion I hope you just take a moment to indulge me.  Oh and if you do see a nun in a special place, please please please snap a photo and send it to me.

St Patrick’s Cathedral NYC 
Sacre Coeur Paris

Westchester Country Club

A friend took this in Italy.  I think she is cleaning…

Madison Square Garden!!!

I think this was outside Port Authority…..

This was sent to me…I think from the Sister’s of Charity newsletter!!! I wonder what they are singing…

St Patrick’s Day Parade NYC

Also sent to me..I wish I knew where this was….the cutest basketball game ever!!!!

And of course..one of my favorite nuns of all time!!!

Home Goods Re-cap

I ran into Home Goods yesterday (the Port Chester location) to do a quick re-cap.  My phone was about to die but I did zero in on a few things.  The store right now, I can best describe, as harvest heavy…a lot of fall leaves, arrangements, pumpkins, orange…you get my drift. But I think if we are patient the higher end 4th quarter merchandise assortment will be coming in within weeks.  That is when stores such as Home Goods save up their really great stuff because more people shop.  I will really try to stay on top of it and do more re-caps within the coming months!!  Happy Shopping!!!

These were only $4.  I think they were oven oven safe..they would be cute for serving fall soups!!!

This “love” painting is in the style of one of my favorite local artists!!!
Again the coffee table book selection was amazing and that slinky statue would be so perfect for my son’s college apt. but sadly I resisted!!!!

At one point, I had been looking for a pair these pillows forever..they have been sold out at all the high end home stores in this area….Please someone go get them…

These white pillows are perfect for a dorm or teens room. And I love the idea of getting the print to lean against a wall on a desktop!!!

Who can pass up Halloween candy containers!!???  Class moms the ghost is cute to bring filled with treats for in school halloween parties!!!

  You really cannot see the detail on these pillows…They would enhance any room!!!
I love anything to do with Thanksgiving, since that is the holiday that I host in my home..I just wish there were more of these!!!!


How cute are these stuffed animals.  They were labeled dog chew toys but I would take the label off and any child would swoon for them..I thnk the pug is my fav!!!

I cannot pass up anything chinoiserie…I fell in love with these pillows.I just don’t think I have a place for them…Please please someone go back and give them a good home.  They are just too gorgeous to stay there…and another pair that you really cannot see the detail…BTW those cane back muslin covered chairs are not bad either!!!

Where was this when I was searching for a desk chair, the polished nickel legs are gorgeous!!!!

OK I had to show you this…..these collapsible laundry baskets were one of my son’s absolute favorite things he brought with him in college.  Such a smart space saving idea.!!!!

If I had a beach house or Florida house..this chair would be coming home with me…the color is sooo cool!!!!

To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway!!!!

Our December show is Harper Lee’s Global Phenomenon book made into a Broadway play,  To Kill A Mockingbird.  Jeff Daniels is going to play Atticus Finch and the the story is adapted by the Award winning Aaron Sorkin.  We have a limited number of mezzanine tickets for Monday, December 3rd for $120 each.  EMAIL to reserve your spot....

Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning American classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Bartlett Sher, starring Emmy Award-winner Jeff Daniels.


Inspired by Lee’s own childhood in Alabama, To Kill a Mockingbird features one of literature’s towering symbols of integrity and righteousness in the character of Atticus Finch, based on Lee’s own father. The character of Scout, based on herself, has come to define youthful innocence – and its inevitable loss – for generation after generation of readers around the world.

Published in 1960, Harper Lee’s debut novel To Kill a Mockingbird was an immediate and astonishing success. It won the Pulitzer Prize and quickly became a global phenomenon, with more than 50 million copies in print to date. Considered one of the great classics of modern American literature, the novel has never been out of print since its original publication.


Weekend Real Estate Stalking

Wow…Greenwich is on a roll!!!  Here is another awesome house…I love the traditional exterior with the interior’s clean modern lines.  The outdoor entertaining space is wonderful!! All only 2 miles from town!!!!! For more information or to make an appointment to see this special property contact Julie Grace Burke.

Tomorrow Night on The Perfect Murder

I have posted about my BC actor friend Peter Maddocks before. I just found out that he is going to be on the show A Perfect Murder tomorrow night 9/20 in an episode called “Jump Shot”.  The story is of Hollywood “golden boy” Gavin Smith – “a 20th century fox executive and former UCLA Basketball player who disappears one night in 2012. His family and detectives search tirelessly for clues but a group of selfish and heartless characters hold steadfast onto their secrets.”  This sounds SOOO GOOD.  I cannot wait.  The episode airs on the USA network (check your local listings) at 9:00 pm.