Birthday Lunch ...

It's that glorious time of year again, autumn in Minnesota, when the foliage blazes red and gold. In my mind, Labor Day marks the end of summer, just like Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. I love fall but I've never been a fan of winter, which always, without fail, follows fall. I guess I would have to say that spring is my favorite season, because it means that - YAY - winter is finally over. September also marks the beginning of the school year ... and (drum roll), my birthday. Yesterday was THE day. And amazingly, September 7 is also my mother's birthday. We have shared and celebrated this day together since I was born.

Mom and I had lunch with my brothers and sister-in-law and my husband, Tom. We went to her favorite restaurant where we dined in style. I ordered a chicken sandwich, which was full of unexpected surprises and delicious-ness. I loved the cashews and the fact that it was covered in melty cheddar goodness.

Happy birthday ... to Mom and to me!

Warm Chicken Cashew Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad with toasted cashews atop whole wheat. Topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Comments: 20

Pam S. Sep 8, 2011, 6:20pm UTC

Happy Birthday!

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Audrey A. Sep 8, 2011, 6:52pm UTC

Happy birthday to you and your mom :)

Sherrie H. Sep 8, 2011, 7:19pm UTC

Happy Birthday to both of you! I hope you have a wonderful year. Your lunch looks lovely!

Pamela Marks Sep 8, 2011, 7:46pm UTC

A Double Happy Birthday

Alison H. Sep 8, 2011, 8:26pm UTC

Happy Birthday to you and your mom, Marianne! I bet you and your mom are close. My older sister's birthday and my mom's are two days apart (Sept. 26th and 28th), and they often celebrated together. Sadly, Mom passed away last year before their birthdays. My sister turned 60, and it was understandably subdued, but still a special birthday...

That sandwich looks and sounds absolutely scrumptious!

RedBird. B. Sep 8, 2011, 9:18pm UTC

Marianne, Happy Birthday to You and your Mom!
Your Dinner looks and sounds DELICIOUS! Yum,Yum! :)

Diane Huizenga Sep 8, 2011, 11:28pm UTC

Happy Birthday

Cristina S. Sep 9, 2011, 7:50am UTC

Happy Birthday to both of you!

William Dotani Sep 18, 2011, 1:54am UTC

Did you bake a cake and send it or did you eat it and gain weight causing you to call Jenny Craig?

Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Sep 10, 2011, 8:42am UTC

Looks delicious and happy Birthday to YOU!

☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 11, 2011, 6:24pm UTC

That looks incredible! And I don't even like cashews!

It must be the tomato and cheese that takes this to the next level.

William Dotani Sep 12, 2011, 1:37am UTC

A beautiful blend of flavors and textures for masticating an ejoyable lunch.

William Dotani Sep 12, 2011, 1:39am UTC

Happy birthday to you
I'm 39 and you are too
Happy birthday dear Marianne
Please never make diet food

William Dotani Sep 18, 2011, 1:52am UTC

Two days ago I wowed my daughter with an open faced sandwich. I had toasted rye bread fully covered with swiss cheese and corn beef. Sounds pretty bland, eh. Well, I is not finished. I cooked thinly sliced mushrooms, red & orange sweet bell peppers and asparagus in pure butter on very low heat for about 30 minutes. I put this as a topping on the that toasted. I felt like a gourmet cook. The taste was simply heavenly. I love to cook.

William Dotani Sep 20, 2011, 1:12am UTC

Could you have this for brunch instead of lunch
Or would the genteel ladies association say 'No way'
Remembering a previous instance no one talks about
Not because of marmelade, but the time of day?
Yes, I may have a faux pas about etiquette

William Dotani Sep 20, 2011, 1:14am UTC

Of course the above happened on September 7.

kathleen w. Nov 12, 2011, 10:59pm UTC

happy birthday to you, gather is a zoo, we love you tooooo! ooooh!

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