Here is the story behind the chicken salad…Meier’s Meats in SLC, UT has the best chicken salad. My family would order it for parties, etc, etc. Well, one day my Aunt Barb found out the “secret” ingredient that made this chicken salad so good was sitting under our noses the whole time, right there on the butcher’s counter!
Onera Original Seasoning. The “secret” ingredient wasn’t so secret at all. Perfect in chicken salad but also as a seasoning on all kinds of stuff, including homemade french fries.
If you live in Utah, it’s easy to get - they sell it at “The Store” (of which there are a few locations). A woman at “The Store” said they also sell it at Harmon’s, Smith’s, etc. It’s located back by the butcher.
If you are like most of us non-Utah people, you have to order it online. One of my awesome readers (thanks working gal!) found a website for Onera Blended Spices. Onera recently changed ownership, which is why the labels look different.
There is ONE more way to get your hands on a bottle…reply with a comment, any comment, to this post for the first ever TWFD giveaway! Good luck! (One winner will be randomly selected…must post your comment by 8:00 AM PST, Sunday May 27)
Hello! My name is Jane Maynard and you've landed yourself on my blog, This Week for Dinner™. Every Sunday I share a weekly menu...and then count on you to share your own! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
I so want this! I relaly want to see what it tastes like.
Comment by Erica — May 23, 2007 @ 2:25 pm
I want to be in the running!
Comment by Nicole Beckstrand — May 23, 2007 @ 2:46 pm
I want this, too! Awesome. I love giveaways.
Comment by Lindsey — May 23, 2007 @ 3:00 pm
Did someone say giveaway?
Comment by cedmunds — May 23, 2007 @ 3:22 pm
who can pass up a giveaway? so I’ve never tried meier’s chicken salad, but the chicken salad from “the store” is awesome. i wonder if they use in theirs as well? i hope i win! i don’t want to wait until my next trip to slc to try this out
Comment by Kelly — May 23, 2007 @ 3:31 pm
A mom, pregnant, nauseous, blogging, and doing a give-a-way, you get a gold star!
I like to think of myself as the condiment/spice queen, I’ll try anything! Thanks for the info!
Comment by Stephanie — May 23, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
kelly - I’m sure it’s the same chicken salad…there’s a meier’s meats butcher in The Store, so it’s gotta be!
thanks for the gold star, stephanie!
Comment by Jane Maynard — May 23, 2007 @ 3:40 pm
I have seen this in recipes and things before but I’ve never tried it. Sign me up!
Comment by Jenny — May 23, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
Funny how one secret ingredient changes a whole basic recipe. I worked at a hotel and the chef swore by putting a little worcestershire sauce in his chicken salad. It was pretty good, too!
Comment by Kristy — May 23, 2007 @ 4:04 pm
Yummy!!!
Comment by Shane and Becca — May 23, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
Hmmm…my first blog post (I know, I’m living in the dark ages). Seasoning is a good thing; I’m always up for a free bit of something to spice up my life. Great site, Jane!
Comment by Jennifer — May 23, 2007 @ 4:45 pm
This is a great site. I also love your inks!
I loce this blog!
dottie
Comment by Mom and Dad — May 23, 2007 @ 5:02 pm
I am a little confused as to why I lived in Utah, and Matt is from Utah and I am not aware of this secret ingredient. I’m hoping to win the give-away, but if not, I’m going to Salt Lake in a couple weeks and I might just have to pick it up.
You have such awesome tips! Thanks, Jane!
Comment by Malerie — May 23, 2007 @ 5:09 pm
I found it online - and they’ll even send out free samples - for those who don’t win this giveaway.
http://www.onerablendedspices.com/
Comment by Working Gal — May 23, 2007 @ 6:55 pm
working gal…why didn’t I find that web address? I SWEAR I looked for it! THANK YOU!
Comment by Jane Maynard — May 23, 2007 @ 7:37 pm
Thanks for the tip! Can’t wait to try Onera! Don’t enter me in the drawing, I live in SLC, so I’ll just go buy it. I have to ask though…what/where is “the store”? I’m obviously not a native, because I’ve never heard of “the store”.
Comment by Amy — May 23, 2007 @ 8:29 pm
I’m not too chicken to make chicken salad. Pick me!
Comment by ellen — May 23, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
count me in!!!
Comment by east coast bosleys — May 23, 2007 @ 8:34 pm
everyone loves a good giveaway!
thanks for doing this.
-elizabeth
Comment by e — May 23, 2007 @ 9:08 pm
Is that website the same seasoning? Because the pic Jane posted doesn’t match the pic from the site (I was there earlier today), and it’s from Oregon. Does anyone know if it’s the same? Thanks
Comment by Stephanie — May 23, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
amy from utah…the only “The Store” that I’ve been to is on 2050 E 6200 S. I think there are a few others (maybe murray and holladay?)…it is a cool grocery store - smaller, cool stuff, good butcher, yummy prepared foods…you should check it out!
Comment by Jane Maynard — May 23, 2007 @ 9:49 pm
by the way - I’m getting to the bottom of whether or not the onera website is the same company as the spice I have… i’ll let you all know as soon as I’ve figured it out!
Comment by Jane Maynard — May 23, 2007 @ 9:50 pm
I’m feeling lucky! Hi Jane and congratulations, by the way!
Comment by Leslie — May 23, 2007 @ 10:59 pm
i love the site ~ thanks for the entry!
Comment by Kristina with a "K" — May 23, 2007 @ 11:09 pm
Yea, I can’t believe that I’m finally using this site. It’s so awesome! I’m going to try out the chicken salad, but I need the secret ingredient first! (hint, hint) I’m also going to try out the chocolate bread pudding this weekend! Thanks for all the great ideas! Love ya Jane! Can’t wait to see you this summer.
Comment by Jenny Jolley — May 24, 2007 @ 12:25 am
Sign me up please! Thanks Jane–a great idea and I sure hope I win!
Comment by Linn — May 24, 2007 @ 11:42 am
Would love to be considered. I love chicken salad. Congratulations on the baby!
Comment by jmccowan — May 24, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
I thought curry was the best spice in chicken salsd but I was glad to be wrong..Yah!!!!
Comment by cortney — May 24, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
I would love to try it! We love cooking in our house. (I’m Dottie LaPierre’s daughter…she loves your website and recommended it to us).
Comment by Jim and Lisa — May 24, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
Thanks Jane, I’ll have to take a drive out to The Store. I live downtown so it’s not real close, but it sounds like it’s worth the drive to check it out at least once.
Comment by Amy — May 25, 2007 @ 3:04 am
I’m intrigued. I would love to try this.
Comment by Erin — May 25, 2007 @ 7:10 am
I would love to win this and try it out! Please pick me!
Comment by yayme1227 — May 25, 2007 @ 11:45 am
i like free things
Comment by Jessica — May 25, 2007 @ 12:21 pm
This sounds yummy!
Comment by Sarah — May 25, 2007 @ 2:11 pm
Rock on!! I can only hope that I win!!
Comment by Amy — May 25, 2007 @ 5:22 pm
i just found your site and am really excited because i love chicken salad and need the secret ingredient. but also i never know what to cook. you have some great ideas, thx.
debbie
nyandca.blogspot.com
Comment by Aaron & Debbie — May 26, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
I love trying new chicken salads. I’m interested in seeing what’s in the ingredients of the secret ingredient!
Comment by Jules — May 27, 2007 @ 8:50 am
I love to serve my family and friends dishes that are awesome.
Chicken salad is one of my husband’s favorite. I want this
salad secret asap.
Martha
Comment by Anonymous — September 4, 2007 @ 8:37 pm
martha - definitely go on their website and get the free samples right away!
Comment by Jane Maynard — September 5, 2007 @ 10:49 am