Chicken and Herbed Mayo Sandwich

Posted by Sandy Gluck

Ah, leftovers -- I love them and always seem to have some on hand. They're just the thing for sandwiches, too. Working with what we had on hand in the test kitchen, I used some leftover roast chicken breast for this Wednesday's sandwich.

Thanks to Dr. Brent, I had some basil and lemon thyme on hand from his farm. I used them to jazz up some light mayo. Next, I took one big round loaf of country bread and halved it horizontally. I partially scoop out the inside (saves on calories and makes it easier to eat), spread the mayo mixture on it, and added the chicken. Arugula and a very tasty tomato topped it all off.

In addition to today's sandwich, I got lots of other great suggestions on air for favorite chicken sandwich combos -- from chicken waldorf style to an Italian chicken sandwich with pesto . Here's another one of my favorites: a chicken salad and havarti cheese wrap.

What's your best chicken sandwich combo?

THE RECIPE: Chicken and Herbed Mayo Sandwich

Summer Sewing!

Posted by Naomi Gabay

Since I've been getting lots of use this summer out of my handmade beach tote, I decided it was time to check in with another sewing class and try something new.

This month's project was designed by sewing instructor Becky Hansen, by special request of Martha. When Becky ran into Martha at a recent sewing machine conference, Martha showed her a bag that she had purchased in the Bahamas. Becky recreated Martha's tote, and added her own special touch of the Martha Stewart logo!

As I delve deeper into the world of sewing, I'm starting to experiment with more tools of the trade. Here, we have a sewing mat with gridlines, different types of scissors, various size pins, seam gauges, extra fabric, a seam ripper, and a hammer. Wait, a hammer for sewing?

Do You Love Fruit?

Posted by Mario Bosquez

The "Living Today" Summer Book Club continues with a selection that is entertaining and teaches us about where our everyday fruits -- and even more exotic fruits -- come from!

"The Fruit Hunters," by Adam Leith Gollner, is about the author's search for the world's most exotic fruits, including mangoes that have a pina colada flavor and fruits that taste like peanut butter. There's even a miracle fruit that makes everything you eat taste completely different!

The book also teaches us where our most commonly purchased fruits originate, how they are prepared for market, and how organic, heirloom varieties have the flavors that are unforgettably delicious.

From Florida to the jungles of Borneo, "The Fruit Hunters" is a fantastic summer read and the book's author, Adam Leith Gollner, will be joining me on "Living Today" on August 8 to discuss his book and globe-trotting adventures!

What is your favorite summer book so far?

Secrets for a perfect manicure.

Posted by Aly Sands, intern for Martha Stewart Living Radio

It's frustrating when I get and manicure only to see chipped nails the next day. No matter how many layers of clear coat I apply that day, my $20 manicure is destroyed! Do you feel my pain too?

Working Out During a Vacay

Posted by Kim Fernandez

I recently returned from a vacation in Killington, Vermont, with my husband, our daughter, and our daughter's friend (which I highly recommend if you have an only child). We like to combine fun and exercise on our trips to refocus on our health, family, and all of our many blessings. Plus, we never come back feeling bad about how much we ate!

Have you ever returned from a trip feeling worse about yourself than when you left? Well, try these few little tips and you'll never feel that way again! Here are a few examples of how you can enjoy family time and burn hundreds of calories in the process!

Each day we did one "big" activity together. The Alpine slide one day, swimming the next, etc. We even spent a full day hiking, which included a picnic from the food we carried in our backpacks!

Down the Alpine slide!

Orange Bitters

Posted by Naomi Gabay

We keep hearing that a well-stocked bar should include bitters. Bitters were originally used for medicinal purposes, but now the many varieties are used to flavor and balance cocktails. This week, Allen shares his recipes using orange bitters.

Pegu Club Cocktail
2 ounces Plymouth Gin
1 ounce Triple Sec
1/4 ounce simple syrup
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters

1. Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Stork Club Cocktail
1 ounce Plymouth gin
1 ounce Triple Sec
1 ounce fresh orange juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 dashes orange bitters

1. Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Blossom End Rot

Posted by Dionne Victor

'Tis the season for plump and ripe tomatoes, even though there was bit of a salmonella scare, die hard tomato lovers can rejoice.  But one tomato grower who called into Thursday's Homegrown has reached another tomato-worthy hurdle that he'd like to jump over -- getting rid of blossom end rot.

Week 2: Fruit and Veggie Challenge

Posted by Lisa Mantineo

I hope you're enjoying Everyday Food's Fruit and Veggie Challenge. Please sign up if you haven't done so already!

Below are more recipes for the challenge. Please email us with your progress!

West Coast Grilled Vegetable Pizza

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie

Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Chick Peas

Soup and a Sandwich

Posted by Sandy Gluck

Soup and sandwich -– the perfect pair! Dr. Brent's farm is up north, so it has yet to reach its full bounty -– but boy, does he have beets. And beets call for borscht -- a cold one. 

Since I have to make a sandwich for my show (it is, after all, sandwich day), I came up with the perfect solution: a sandwich that is a riff on what you might find as a garnish for borscht. Ingenious!

Check it out and let me know if you like it.

Relax

Posted by Emily Hoffman

I had done yoga when I was in college, but that was many, many years ago. Recently, I've decided to try it again as part of my Whole Living lifestyle. Restorative yoga is just one of many variations that derive from a common ancient Eastern tradition.

Look at how relaxed my instructor Deborah Quilter's arms, neck, and face are as she lifts her leg. She also teaches yoga at the Martha Stewart Center for Living.