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Lemon, Chicken and Orzo Salad

A friend shared this recipe with me and it is next on my list to try.  

From Cooking Light

Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked orzo
1/4 tsp. lemon zest
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 ts. kosher salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp honey
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
1/2 diced English cucumber
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Cook orzo according to package directions (omit salt if it is called for).   Drain and rinse with cold water, drain and place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine lemon zest and next 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.  Drizzle the mixture over the cooked orzo and toss to coat.  Add chicken and next 4 ingredients: toss gently to combine.  Sprinkle with cheese.

Therese Raquin

Last night I saw Therese Raquin starring Keira Knightly and Judith Light at the iconic Studio 54.  The story is based upon the novel published in 1867 by french author Emile Zola.  It is a dark story of Therese, who is married to a selfish, sickly man and starts and torrid love affair with his best friend.  I really enjoyed the play.  I loved seeing Ms. Knightly in action doing what she does best,  playing characters of this time period.  I especially loved being in Studio 54 and imaging all the outlandish events that took place in that very room.  Therese Raquin is a limited engagement and will run until January 3rd, 2016.
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Girl Friend Tip


If there is one thing you buy this fall, it should be a fur scarf.  Real or Faux, you can add it to any outfit to bring it to the next level.  Think, a little black dress with a fur scarf looks instantly chic.  How about a solid sweater and black pants?  A fur scarf finishes the outfit perfectly.  There is really no need to go out and buy a ton of new clothes for the season when you can simply buy a scarf to enchance what you already have.  From Marshalls to Neiman Marcus, solid colors to leaopard there are looks for every budget and style.   Which will you choose?

Girl Friend Tip

Jocelyn scarve
$290 – shopbop.com

Jocelyn infinity scarve
bergdorfgoodman.com

Jocelyn scarve
saksfifthavenue.com

Charlotte Simone faux fur shawl
$305 – selfridges.com

Imposter faux fur shawl
nordstromrack.com

Adrienne Landau scarve
lastcall.com

Fur shawl
etsy.com

Fur shawl
cusp.com

Helen Moore faux fur shawl
$53 – houseoffraser.co.uk

Fall Foliage

The peak fall foliage season is about to start.  The most vibrant colors of leaves are from October 17th to October 24t, here in New York and Connecticut.  Now is the time to get out and enjoy these magnificent fall weekends.  We are so lucky to have the change of seasons in the North East.  It is one of the many perks of living in this part of the country.  I see that many of our readers have already been enjoying all that autumn has to offer.  Happy Fall!!

Saturday Real Estate Stalking

This 20’s medieval style tutor on the Hudson in the Palisades section of NY just sold.  Literally buffs, listen up, this was home to Orsen Wells and John Steinbeck in the 1940’s.  And was later lived in by Lawrence Olivier and then Vivian Leigh.  The “House in the Woods” became knows as a secret celebrity haven.   This was the first time the house has been on the market in 40 + years!

Fashionable Friend Friday

 Today’s fashionable friend Friday is uber stylish lifestyle blogger Elizabeth Moyer of Pretty Pink Tulips.   On Tuesday, she hosted a luncheon for 150 guests to listen to Style Guru, Eddie Ross discuss and sign his new book Modern Mix.   Like, everything Elizabeth does, the afternoon was wonderfully elegant and chic, not to mention how oh so informative Eddie was about the best flea market finds to setting the perfect holiday table.  If  you have not checked out Elizabeth’s blog, you must, it is brilliant.  I am so lucky to be able to sit down with Elizabeth on Oct 30 on my radio show and discuss all things entertaining!  Bon Weekend!