Category Archives: Kids in the Kitchen

Spring Salad

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Jackie Mack

Spring has sprung! I have enjoyed long walk with my pal Oreo in mid 50s weather. I am also enjoying fresh greens, fruit and herbs in my salads. I put this one together for lunch yesterday and it was pretty … Continue reading →

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Bright Green Smoothie

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Jackie Mack

Smoothie is my breakfast food and when I concocted this one it put a smile on my face! So smooth and green and bright and tropical. Bright Green Smoothie 2 bananas 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup frozen pineapple … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Veggie Salad with Cilantro and Lime

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Jackie Mack

January is a great month for fresh new ideas and food. I’ve been eating lots of fruits and veggies this month and one of my favorite quick and delicious salads is this one. This can be changed up by adding … 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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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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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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Andy’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tarragon

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Jackie Mack

On Thanksgiving we were the guests at our friends home in Gig Harbor – the friends with the lovely view of the harbor any time of year and the inviting home. We love spending time with these friends as they … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Jackie Mack

It’s the pumpkin time of year and our neighborhood stores are touting their pumpkin product – really pumpkin everything! So here’s more pumpkin for you. I’ve been mixing up a single serving pumpkin concoction. Double the recipe if you’re making … Continue reading →

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