FROZEN STUFF - LIMES

I don't know about you, but when I don't have limes, I need a lime. Isn't that just the way it goes. And now that I have a 1 year old (child that is), I can't easily just run to the store anytime I need to. 

So, being the convenience-loving girl that I am, I wondered how they would hold up if tossed into the freezer?  This way I could have limes (and California tree ripened lemons) on hand always. Well, it turned out better than expected. The peel protects the inside from any freezer burn, and the freezing actually works in your favor, because the flesh breaks down ever so slightly, like frozen stuff does, making it much easier to retrieve the juice! 

All frosty, fresh out of the deep freeze.  I drop it into a bowl of warm water, and it takes about 15 minutes or less for a lime to completely thaw.

See- it's beautiful! And tastes no different from fresh. Someone pass me the Patron. 

FINAL NOTE:  The pith will also be "softened" after thaw, so be careful to discard that before juicing so you don't have bitter juice. I just cut the entire rind off, then squeeze the pulp over a cup, or the food. Zesting can be done before you cut off the rind. 

CHICKEN SALAD - WITH APPLES RASINS & WALNUTS

I was making lunch today and thought I'd do a post of this apple-chicken salad I like to make. It's easy to make, and so healthy- and I always feel great all day after eating it~ I have lots of energy, and it keeps me full all afternoon.

Basically, I make it for one (for me, for lunch). I toss a few chicken tenders in a pan, brown them, then let them cool. I chop one crunchy apple (Red Delicious or Fuji). To my apples I toss in some raisins, a few walnuts, a few cubes of cheese and 1 TBSP of mayonnaise. You can also add celery if you need more bulk. Add the chicken. Serve immediately.