"Imprints On Your Heart"

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same." --Anonymous

My wish for you as people enter and exit your life, is that you imprint and are imprinted in a good way.  If we are always mindful of the footprint we leave on others and our environment we can live with the peace of mind we made a difference.  Here is a favorite story I believe you will enjoy.

The Starfish Story
Original Story by: Loren Eisley

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”

The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…”  I made a difference for that one.”

Make a difference in the life those you love and have a meal together to share your days and your dreams.  Perhaps you would enjoy serving this recipe!

Fruit & Lime Chicken Salad
3 T. sugar
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 T. lime juice
¼ tsp Watkins Dry Mustard
Dash of salt
½ tsp poppy seeds
½ cup Watkins Citrus & Cilantro Grapeseed Oil
3 cups grilled chicken cut in cubes*
Watkins Sesame & Garlic Dip Mix

1 honeydew melon & 1 cantaloupe or watermelon
1 head leaf lettuce, romaine or baby spinach
1 cup strawberries, green grapes OR cantaloupe balls
½ cup pecan halves – toasted
½ cup blueberries

*Sprinkle chicken with Watkins Sesame & Garlic Dip Mix and grill. Combine sugar, vinegar, lime juice, mustard, salt and poppy seeds in a blender. Whirl to mix, then gradually add oil in a thin stream. Cover and blend 2 minutes until dressing is slightly thickened. Reserve 1/3 cup and pour remaining dressing over chicken. Chill.

To serve, line 4 to 6 salad plates with lettuce and arrange honeydew and cantaloupe wedges around edge (I used squares of watermelon). Spoon chicken into center. Toss strawberries, pecans and blueberries in reserved dressing; spoon over and serve! Delicious!!!