Author Archives: Jackie Mack

Triple Berry Crisp

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Jackie Mack

The holidays are fast approaching and I’m sharing a dessert that is a take off of my Mom’s crisp recipe. As I wrote in my very first post Living Beyond Lingonberry Lane this is a go to recipe on many occasions … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies in November

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Portland doesn’t usually grace us with blue skies in November but this Fall of 2013 has been atypical and I like it. The sky has been blue for about a week and these crisp mornings bring me back to fall … Continue reading →

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Cherry Pear and Pecan Breakfast Crumble

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’m still on a cherry kick and I had pears I needed to use….they became a breakfast crumble on Veteran’s Day, a day off of school.  I adapted Healthy Delicious‘s Pear and Cranberry Crumble. This breakfast is was a great … Continue reading →

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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’ve been buying large bags of frozen fruit for a few months from Costco for smoothies. I noticed last time I stocked up they had a new product – frozen organic cherries. I thought cherries would be a nice add … Continue reading →

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Southwest Chicken Bowl

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Jackie Mack

This is a little of the Southwest in a bowl. It started one night when I was short on time and I pulled out the crock pot and added chicken, a can of black beans, onion, tomatoes and Southwest spices. … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Jackie Mack

A day off school is a great day to try a new fall recipe. The recipe is adapted from All Recipes and was easy to throw together with items I stock in my cupboard. The canned pumpkin is the only seasonal … Continue reading →

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Hot Lemon and Honey

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jackie Mack

A long time ago, when we still lived in Minnesota, even before my daughter was born, it was the holiday season and I got sick. My mom was visiting for the holidays so it’s a good memory and I remember … Continue reading →

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Multigrain Cherry Granola

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Jackie Mack

This is the first time I’ve made granola and it was so easy and the product is tastier than I can buy in a waxed bag and box from the grocery. The grains are fresh and the yummy coconut oil … Continue reading →

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Cedar Plank Halibut and Roasted Vegetables

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Grilling season is still with us for a bit and fall is the perfect time for roasted vegetables. We love to grill our fish on cedar plank and typically it can be purchased at Costco or your local grocery in … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

This week was high school tryouts for soccer and the first cross country week for our newly minted family member. We are hosting an exchange student from Denmark and she is very excited to be in the US for the … Continue reading →

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