Author Archives: Jackie Mack

Maui in Photos

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Jackie Mack

We were so happy to enjoy spring break in Maui again. I love a beach vacation and this was our third time relaxing in Maui so we have our favorite activities for sure (Napili Bay) but we did some new … Continue reading →

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Corned Beef, Cabbage and Veggie Soup

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Here’s an option for St. Patrick’s Day in case you don’t have all day to cook your corned beef. The ingredients are similar to the standard Corned Beef and Cabbage except they are cooked in a broth. The soup takes about … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Refresher

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Yummy. The refreshing flavor of blended frozen strawberries, sweetened with a bit of banana and raw honey. This one is really good and the added coconut water will refresh you. The kids will love it, too. Enjoy! Strawberry Refresher Blend … Continue reading →

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Winter Veggie Omelette

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Omelettes provide a protein punch in the morning and I created a tasty one this week. I had brussels sprouts, fresh parsley and mushrooms in the fridge and decided to kick up my usual routine omelet a notch. Omelettes take just … Continue reading →

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Holiday Magic

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jackie Mack

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. We are in full swing of getting the house in order, the presents wrapped and the kitchen stocked with holiday meal fixings. We will be making cookies on Christmas Day with the cousins … Continue reading →

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Carol’s Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jackie Mack

There wasn’t a holiday that went by that Carol didn’t serve her homestead cranberry sauce. Growing up on the homestead by the river, we were surrounded by lingonberries – a low bush berry native to the boreal forest. There were … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Custard

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Jackie Mack

With the pumpkin holiday right around the corner it was time for a little gluten free custard in the house. I adapted this recipe from the Trader Joe’s recipe on their 15 ounce can of pumpkin. The custard is a … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Banana Nut Muffins

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Jackie Mack

From experience, I would say that it’s difficult to find a good solid recipe for gluten free/paleo baked goods. Most I’ve tried have turned out mushy and not good. I recently tried a recipe I adapted from Paleogrubs.com and their Paleo … Continue reading →

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San Juan Island

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Jackie Mack

Our family took a Northwest vacation. I really love a local vacation. There’s something magical about packing the car and driving north 4 hours and hopping a Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. The trip … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Chia Jam with a Bit o Honey

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Jackie Mack

I have been jammin’ in my kitchen the last few days. I always over purchase raspberries and get a flat so I have lots to work with and this year I experimented. Traditional jams are so yummy but they come … Continue reading →

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