As many know, I had a bleed in the cerebellum area. I call it the funny place. This is the area that controls balance and coordination. It's a different type of stroke. I believe I read someplace where it doesn't paralyze.( but instead there is numbness ) Therapy is needed.It's been said by doctors that if you are going to get a stroke; the cerebellum is the best place. I'm very grateful, but don't get me wrong. There are frustrating times as well. It's the end of the week so I was naturally tired and really needed the entire weekend to re-charge my batteries. I had said that I would do a demo for Mrs. Dash - a seasoning product that does not contain salt. Unfortunately, the company who planned this event saw $ signs coning into their coffers if they cover several products at the same time. One was to pass out Southern living recipe booklets (very nice) Mrs Dash small recipe folder tear off pads, Mrs. Dash samples to be given away, 3 products to be displayed on the table with several so customers could pick them up right there, Glad Press "N Seal but the star was to be the sample salad that would be made and distributed - called the Blushing Cranberry and Pear Turkey Salad. You would need 3 pair of hands to work while giving the required script when giving these booklets out and making the salad.

A great number of cans had to be opened and my favorite can opener id an old fashioned cheapie. They used to sell in the 5 & 19 for maybe 59 or 69 cents. Thus is 3006 though and can openers are wider and more expensive. We use an oldie to open the cat food and through the years of using it, rinsing it and probably not drying it, it is slightly rusty. So, I had to choose a newer model. To make a long story short, I could not use the can opener. I bought a lighter, smakker one and still no go, so I went searching for help. I food the dept mgr. who was very ice and to keep things simple, I told him I had an injued hand. He opened the one can and was going to do the next but I told him I would do it and he should observe. I was able to get it open. The comedy continued with trying to get the mayonnaise from the jar into a bowl without getting it all over the place. Thank goodness for my roll of paper towels.. Well, it ended up with a very tired Phyllis - no lunch break so standing from (:35 to 4:45 and a very sore hand, BUT the salad was a success and got many good remarks. Doing it at home on the kitchen counter with all appliances at hand and a sink to pour liquids is so much easier.

If you like to make this really tasty salad, here is the recipe.

1/2 C. mayonnaise

1/2 C. whole cranberry sauce

4 - 5 pz. cans of turkey or chicken chunks (Hormel

3 C, romaine (it should be chopped a little smalller than what comes in the bag)

Mix together the mayo and cranberry sauce and set aside. In a large bowl toss the chunks with the romaine and then combine the 2 and toss. Use a piece of canned pear as a garnish..

That's right Mrs. Dash WASN'T used. Go figure why they had to make such a big deal of Mrs. Dash.