Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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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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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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