Most days I bring my breakfast to work, but once in awhile I need to pick something up on my way. Given the choice I would eat a Starbucks scone every day. Though ever since my last trip to New York, where restaurants are required to display nutritional information, I can not enjoy a scone…
Author: Jacky Hackett
Summer Reading List
My nightstand is piled with books again. I am starting to dive in and already enjoying the first read. Here is what I plan to tackle this Summer. I’ll need more for the beach trip in August, what are you reading? Orange Is The New BlackMy Year in a Women’s Prison By Piper Kerman The Yellow…
Cinco de Mayo Celebration {Tex Mex Beef}
Looking for a meal to make for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, look no further. This recipe is probably on of the best slow cooker recipes I have made, second only to the Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage I make for St. Patrick’s Day. This meat is extremely tender and tasty. I made it with all…
Moving on Up. Well, West to be Exact.
I have worked in the same building for the last 15 years, minus the two years I was working in New York. I never really thought much about the building beyond the fact it was easy to explain the location to people. But today I walked out of there for maybe the last time and…
Recent Reads 30 Second Reviews
I finally made some progress on my stack of books waiting to be read. I take advantage of my commute for reading time. When a book fails to engage me I tend to opt to listen to podcasts instead, then it takes longer than necessary to finish the book. A sure sign of a great…
Kelly’s Krab Dip
An easy dip my sister introduced to me, of course I always have to call or text her to make sure I am not leaving anything out. I think it is because it is so easy, that I figure I must be missing something. You can make it as spicy or not as you wish….
Food, Inc. Broadcast Premier
If you haven’t seen the movie Food, Inc. yet you should. You also happen to be in luck, it is on PBS April 21st. Check the schedule for your local listings and sit down with a healthy bowl of popcorn and tune in. Set the DVR or catch it online on PBS from April 22nd…
Adventures in Legoland
We went to LegoLand for Spring Break this year. Actually this is the first time I think I have ever been on a Spring Break. Oh wait, I did go to Florida my freshman year of high school to visit my Aunt and Uncle. My face got so burned it was all swollen the next…
Chimichurri Burgers
The weather right now is perfect for hanging out in the yard and grilling. Once Summer gets into full swing it gets too hot to eat in our unshaded backyard, so we have to take advantage of it while we can. The ground beef has been piling up in the fridge from the meat CSA…
Pasta With Sausage, White Beans, Spinach and Tomato
Pasta With Sausage, White Beans, Spinach and Tomato 1 lb. pasta of choice (Campanelle is my fav) 1 packages fresh spinach 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 t. Italian seasonings 1/2 C. dry red wine1 can petite diced tomatoescrushed red pepper flakes 1/2 C. coarsely grated Asiago cheese, plus extra for…