Author Archives: Jackie Mack

The Garden Tour – Alaska

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage We headed to Anchorage the Wednesday before Labor Day. The weather was cool at Westchester Lagoon along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail but the shadows intriguing. Friday we followed Turnagain Arm towards Whittier and experienced the longest tunnel in … Continue reading →

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Alaska Awaits

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Kenai Lake, Cooper Landing, Alaska The summer has flown by; family trips to Utah and Minnesota and hikes and beach outing in Oregon. Our college student left early to start her training for her major of study and she has … Continue reading →

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Out in Oregon – Angel’s Rest, Cape Falcon and Short Sand Beach

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Oregon is an amazing place to live if you like getting out and enjoying the beauty of nature. We’ve had 80 degree sunny weather for about a month (until a hot streak this week). A few weekends ago, I hiked … Continue reading →

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Crispy Cashews

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Now this is the way to eat nuts! Nuts even in the raw form have an anti-nutrient called phytic acid. In order to get the most from our nuts, seeds and grains soaking is an age old time tested process. … Continue reading →

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Summer BBQ Menu

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Summer BBQ season is in full swing! We are having an amazing weekend in Portland. If you’re looking for a few sides for your BBQ on Monday here are some good options for you. Serve these sides and dessert with … Continue reading →

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Mexican Herb Salsa

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Jackie Mack

It’s that time of year when the craving for fresh and new adds to our plate make us feel springy. Here’s a salsa that would be a great add to fish, pork, or chicken. It could be eaten with baked fish … Continue reading →

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Kauai in Photos

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Aloha. Kauai is an amazing island. It is lush and green, the beaches and water pristine and the sun shines after the rain. The sites are gorgeous. A highly recommended excursion is a boat trip up the Na Pali Coast. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajita Salad

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Jackie Mack

This entree is a a quick delicious meal on a night when you have a few minutes to cook dinner. The key is to have leftover roasted chicken. If you have 1/2 of a roasted chicken you should be in … Continue reading →

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Homemade Yogurt in a Crock Pot

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Jackie Mack

I am excited to share my new kitchen creation. Making yogurt has been intriguing to me since I was a child when my mom made homemade yogurt in the oven. I remember the tart clean flavor of the yogurt and … Continue reading →

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Savanna’s Super Special Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Jackie Mack

A few years back I received this recipe from a friend who lives in my hometown. Mrs W and her husband were friends of our family.  The recipe was fine-tuned by their daughter Savanna. We got to know the W’s … Continue reading →

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