Category Archives: Snacks

Peach Refresher

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I was picking up a big bag of frozen strawberries for my daughter’s favorite strawberry smoothie and a big bag of frozen peach slices were calling my name. The big bag of peaches has provided us peach smoothies and this … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bites

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I saw these on Pinterest posted by Gimme Some Oven and I’m always intrigued by a no-bake bite option, especially one with seemingly decent ingredients. I’m not one to bake cookies often, I’ll be honest, I’m more of a cook … Continue reading →

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Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I often post recipes that happen to be a family favorite at the moment. In the coldest weather of the year it may seem unlikely that a food blogger would post a smoothie recipe, but this has been my daughter’s … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Bread

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I use my adopted Betty Crocker Cookbook, Vintage 1987 via my in-laws. This cookbook was given to my husband when he was Denver bound for an internship in his junior year of college. Now, I don’t see any notes in … Continue reading →

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Mango Coconut Smoothie

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jackie Mack

It’s definitely been smoothie weather, especially over the weekend when the high school soccer players were trying out for new teams for next year. I’m amazed at how those kids can play in the heat and it was my job … Continue reading →

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Banana Berry Smoothie

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jackie Mack

We’re ramping up for a great weekend of sunshine in Portland and an ice cold smoothie is always refreshing. I’m going to throw a curve ball to some of you and add greens to this smoothie…but don’t tell the kids … Continue reading →

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Piña Colada Smoothie

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’ve been wanting to create a Piña Colada Smoothie for a while now and last week I remembered to pick up frozen pineapple at the store.  So I was armed with the potential ingredients this morning when my daughter was needing … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Raisin Granola Bars

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’m thinking about Spring Break and the old fashioned trip we’re taking to the mountains far far away.  We’ll pack the SUV to the gills with ski and snowboard gear piled high and a little cooler and more clothing than … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Coconut Milk

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Ah, the feeling of 60 degree weather in March is delightful.  I’m not a usual weather follower so the beauty of today took me by surprise.  I did get out for a great walk with our little Oreo and one … Continue reading →

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Hearty Banana Bread

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jackie Mack

My family gets excited when they smell something baking in the oven.  I’ve been trying to eat less sugar in the last year so it’s not often the wonderful aroma of baked goods are wafting from our kitchen.  My daughter … Continue reading →

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