You're most welcome, Gina -

I hope you like it - I've never tried the Panera's salad, mainly because there isn't one anywhere close to us, either up here on Cape Cod, or down in FL -

I too LOVE to look at that first snowfall, and I've never felt the same about starting Christmas cookies when it's 80 degrees outside - I used to wait until that first snow came late November, and that would get me into the mood for decorating and baking. BUT, my issue is with the 6 more months of snow and ice that followed the first snowfall, at least way up in the mountains of Western Ma. where we used to live. I don't miss that at all!

There is no more beautiful area of the country than New England - but I'm sure everyone feels that way about their home regions, because all of the USA is beautiful!

Here on Cape Cod, we have so many foreign young people who fill the service jobs in stores, working here on the campground and the common thing they are all amazed at is how beautiful and LARGE the country is, and they always exclaim about the choices in our supermarkets. We are very fortunate. Once their summer jobs are finished, most of them take the time to tour the country and can't believe how large and diverse the scenery is across our country.

Enjoy your salad -

June