Masters Egg Salad

Greetings all!

Yesterday, as I was planning on an egg salad for lunch, the Universe sent me the Masters Egg Salad recipe in my news feed. I thought 'Hmm, Master Chef? Master Class'? No!!! This is what is served at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, each April. 

So, if you want something delicious, easy, AND golf-adjacent, here is the recipe that goes back to the 1950s! What piqued my interest was the addition of mustard and lemon zest.

Ingredients 

• 6 hard-boiled large eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1/2 medium lemon)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 slices white sandwich bread (I replaced with a French baguette)

Instructions

• Peel 6 hard-boiled large eggs. Halve each one lengthwise. Scoop the yolks out into a medium bowl. 
• Mash the yolks with a fork until finely crumbled. Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt until creamy. 
• Chop the egg whites into small pieces. Stir and gently mash the egg whites into the yolk mixture. 
• Divide the mixture between 4 slices white sandwich bread (about 1/2 cup each) and spread into an even layer. Close each sandwich with a second slice of bread, then cut each sandwich in half.

My verdict: I scaled down the recipe and enjoyed it, with lemon zest definitely adding an interesting note! I did skip mashing the yolks and just mixed everything together.  

Bon Appetit! Let me know how you like it! 

Sources: https://www.thekitchn.com/masters-egg-salad-recipe-23775420 / Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Janette Zepeda

The World Happiness Report: Top 7 Happiest Countries in the World in 2026

1. Finland

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 2. Iceland

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 3. Denmark

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 4. Costa Rica

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 5. Sweden

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6. Norway

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7. Netherlands

Photo: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/12/12/15/24/amsterdam-1089646_1280.jpg 

Source (and more!): https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/03/28/happiest-countries-in-the-world-2026/

Thought of the week – Find what grips your soul

 
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“You must cultivate activities that you love. You must discover work that you do, not for its utility, but for itself, whether it succeeds or not, whether you are praised for it or not, whether you are loved and rewarded for it or not, whether people know about it and are grateful to you for it or not. How many activities can you count in your life that you engage in simply because they delight you and grip your soul? Find them out, cultivate them, for they are your passport to freedom and to love.”

~ Anthony de Mello, as seen on James Clear’s site, https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/november-9-2023

The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It

Greetings all!

How often do we hear or say ourselves “The grass is always greener on the other side”? 

Fun fact: This phrase is often attributed to the Roman poet Ovid, who wrote, "The harvest is always richer in another man's field". What is not so much fun is that we are not on that other side, so why focus on the HAVE-NOT?

Recently I received an email from Reid Tracy, the CEO of Hay House, and I definitely love this outlook better!

Reid says, “I’ve always loved the quote “The grass is greener where you water it.”

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Funny enough, I heard it from a professional football player who was being asked whether he was going to be switching teams, and whether he felt that the grass was greener on the other side of the fence.

I really love the idea that you don’t have to go anywhere to make things better; you just have to put effort into making things better where you are.

It’s so easy to look at a situation from the outside and think, “that person has it better,” and the only solution is to move in the same direction and try to achieve or get what they have. But the truth is, their success is likely a result of their actions, not simply because they are in a different place.

I know I’ve done that before while working here at Hay House. For example, I’ve attributed the success of other companies to better circumstances, not because they worked hard to nourish it.

And of course, I have also done this on a personal level (as I think many of us have). I’ve found myself feeling envious of someone else’s situation, not realizing they probably put in a lot of effort to get to where they are. Again, they took the time to water the grass.

So this week, I challenge you to think of some things in your life that you want to improve, and take at least one small step towards achieving your goals. Of course, it may take more than a week to see the result you want (this week, you're just "watering" it), but hopefully you will see some progress.”

What did you think? Drop me a line! And in the meantime, have a great week and remember to water your grass!

March 8 – International Women’s Day

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“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.”

~ Mark Anthony

Funny and Strange Signs

 

Source (and more!): https://www.aol.com/77-signs-strange-deserve-double-230102124.html / Photos: Funny and strange Signs

Korean Street Toast

Greetings all!

What are you having for lunch? How about this Korean-inspired street toast?

Image and recipe from Chef John

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/282477/korean-street-toast/

Chef John's description is drool-worthy: “A slightly sweet, super savory vegetable and egg patty is sandwiched with smoky ham, melty Cheddar, and a ridiculous amount of mayo and ketchup between two slices of crispy, buttered bread. You'll eat almost a whole serving of vegetables and barely even notice!” 

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
• ⅓ cup julienned or grated carrot 
• 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper or Korean chile flakes
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
• 2 thick slices white bread
• ½ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• 2 thin slices smoked ham
• 1 slice mild Cheddar or American cheese
• 1 tablespoon ketchup, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or to taste 

Instructions

1. Mix cabbage, carrot, green onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne with your hands in a bowl until soft, about 30 seconds. Mix in eggs with a fork until thoroughly combined. 
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread slices and flip a few times to make sure both sides are coated with butter. Grill bread until beautifully toasted, golden brown, and a little crispy on both sides. Transfer to a plate. 
3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage mixture; cook and simultaneously mix by using the edge of a spatula to chop down on the surface while pushing the edges up and over the top. As the mixture starts to hold its shape, form it into a rectangle that's about twice as long as it is wide. Split the rectangle in half into two square patties; continue to cook until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. 
4. Stack patties on top of one another onto one slice of toast and sprinkle with sugar. 
5. Place ham slices into the hot skillet; cook over medium heat until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. 
6. Flip and top with Cheddar slice; cook until melted, about 1 minute. 
7. Place ham and cheese on top of patties; top with ketchup, mayonnaise, and remaining slice of toast. Cut in half and serve. 

Bon Appetit! Let me know how you like it!