Category Archives: Recipes

Fried Chicken with Lime and Cilantro

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jackie Mack

First of all, the gorgeous photo above is not Fried Chicken, it’s our flowering pear in the front yard.  On Saturday afternoon last weekend, before her soccer carpool arrived, my daughter grabbed my ‘good camera’ and went out and took … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Quiche

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Hopefully, if you celebrate Easter, the bunny is ready to deliver those sparkly baskets in your home. My strongest memory of an Easter basket was when our dear friend Jean brought the Mack kids the biggest basket we’d ever seen … Continue reading →

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Buttery Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Cream

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’m always searching for desserts that will satisfy a sweet tooth and provide good nutrition at the same time. Last year I took a hiatus from processed sugars and baked apples with butter and cream were a transition dessert. They … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This post is a result of a 2 hour school delay and a beautiful blanket of snow that fell in Portland overnight.  The new superintendent is almost a hero as this was the first 2 hour delay he bestowed upon … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Raisin Granola Bars

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’m thinking about Spring Break and the old fashioned trip we’re taking to the mountains far far away.  We’ll pack the SUV to the gills with ski and snowboard gear piled high and a little cooler and more clothing than … Continue reading →

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Irish Soda Bread with Currants

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This is the week to embrace my Irish heritage. Today I experimented as I’ve never made Irish Soda bread and it turns out it was a fun and delightful experience. I adapted Ina Garten’s soda bread recipe from the Food Network. … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Coconut Milk

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Ah, the feeling of 60 degree weather in March is delightful.  I’m not a usual weather follower so the beauty of today took me by surprise.  I did get out for a great walk with our little Oreo and one … Continue reading →

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Savory Pork Chops with Mushrooms

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jackie Mack

A tiny bit of wintery weather has arrived with 2 beautiful peaceful whitish mornings.  The white is gone by the mid-day.  This is winter Portland style.  There have been years when just the arrival of flakes from the sky have … Continue reading →

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Caesar Salad with Lemon

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I have to admit, I just had the yummiest lunch!  I made a garlic and lemony caesar salad with avocados, red pepper and fresh parmesan cheese.  That is a winning combination.  The flavor jumps out of the salad with the … Continue reading →

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Tuna Melt

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Tuna Melts are somehow a comfort food for me. I don’t recall having an excess of tuna melts growing up but maybe it’s that melted cheddar cheese combined with the tangy tuna on the crusty sourdough that is comforting. And … Continue reading →

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