Author Archives: Jackie Mack

Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’m back in the kitchen after a long time away. I’ve been back here and there to Portland but we have returned for a good long time. My husband is on sabbatical and we have taken full advantage of the … Continue reading →

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Oregon Coast Reunion

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Last week my husband’s Minnesota family joined us in Portland and we traveled the few hours to the Oregon Coast for a 5 night reunion. There were 15 of us and potential for more when we made the plans and … Continue reading →

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Aunt Valeda’s Crêpes

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jackie Mack

In those summers of ’73 and ’76 when we drove from Alaska to Cape Cod we would stop for a good visit with my mother’s Aunt Valeda in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Aunt Valeda had a lovely home in residential Rice … Continue reading →

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Summer Visit to New England

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Jackie Mack

We began our vacation on my husband’s birthday. He just so happens to be a HUGE baseball fan and his one wish for our first night in Boston was to head down to Fenway on the T (public transit) and … Continue reading →

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Sacramento and Napa

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Jackie Mack

We have returned from a weekend of soccer in the Sacramento/Davis area. In our spare time we took short excursions into the California State Capitol in Sacramento and Old Town. The Capitol was quite majestic and reminded me of a … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Sauce

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Raspberry season is just around the corner and this sauce is versatile. The possibilities are endless. Raspberry sauce can be a topping for chocolate cake, ice cream, syrup on pancakes or waffles or a layer in a parfait. Whatever the … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Parfait

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Strawberry season is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest and the bountiful sweet berries that are truly local are only around a short time. I bought a half flat and we will enjoy them quickly. For the next day … Continue reading →

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Crock Baked Beans

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jackie Mack

This recipe is a great add to a barbecue. The ingredients are quickly prepared and mixed in the crock pot. And the crock pot can be left while you go about your business readying the house for guests or molding … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Banana Walnut Breakfast Bars

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jackie Mack

The inspiration for these bars was a Pinterest find from Kumquat and in true Jackie style I modified the recipe, omitted and changed a few ingredients. These bars are EASY to put together, are full of whole food ingredients and … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Shell

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jackie Mack

It was Christmas Eve and we were gathered around our kitchen dipping up dessert. I’d made Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies and they were a hit. I had leftover chocolate from them made from Trader Joe’s big hunk of dark chocolate and … Continue reading →

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