Author Archives: jacqui722

It’s 94 degrees and can you say GAZPACHO?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by jacqui722

I’ve had a craving for this cold, spicy soup for days…I’ve been on vacation, had tons of fun on the Carnival Destiny…but did they have what I craved on that floating  never-ending array of food?  Nope.  I had to come … Continue reading →

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July 4th cupcakes

Posted on July 16, 2010 by jacqui722

How cute are these cupcakes that I made with my nearly 20 year old daughter? Patriotic as Uncle Sam and Mom’s Apple Pie. Just as yummy I might add….how will we ever top this?

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July 4th and the masses will be arriving around 2pm….

Posted on June 30, 2010 by jacqui722

This calls for an awesome cookout, right? Family gatherings always make me smile and everyone contributes. My sister-in-law to be will be bringing her famous Ceviche. Mom will be bringing the artisan breads and buns. I will be making the … Continue reading →

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Baking bread and other cozy things

Posted on June 22, 2010 by jacqui722

Following along on my quest for organic healthy eating, I am now baking my own bread. What a difference! I don’t have a bread machine, but really- it’s a relatively simple thing to do if you have a nice basic … Continue reading →

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Jumping into organic with both feet

Posted on April 6, 2010 by jacqui722

After watching the movie “Food Inc” it changed the way I think about food. As a breast cancer survivor, I always wondered the proverbial “Was it something I ate?”. After seeing the movie, the answer is undeniably yes. And so … Continue reading →

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Family Cookbook

Posted on January 31, 2010 by jacqui722

Well, I’ve been working on compiling a cookbook of family recipes and family favorites. I’m using lulu.com and it’s going pretty well so far. It’s quite an undertaking, but the result will be a beautiful hard-bound cookbook to pass down … Continue reading →

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Candy Cane Martini :)

Posted on December 5, 2009 by jacqui722

Just in time for Christmas! 1 shot vanilla vodka 1 oz peppermint schnapps a couple of ounces of Godiva White Chocolate Liquor splash of Half n Half Crushed candy cane (for the rim) 1 mini candy cane stirrer

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Turkey Soup

Posted on November 28, 2009 by jacqui722

Ok, I’m ready for some healthy food after a wonderful Thanksgiving feast.  Soup is one of my favorite things to make, and we’ve got lots of leftover turkey…so here goes! 1 tbs Olive Oil Large clove of garlic, minced 1 … Continue reading →

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Easiest Crockpot Recipes

Posted on November 4, 2009 by jacqui722

P.S. most of these are low fat/low calorie recipes ’cause that’s the way I roll Fiesta Chicken Chili 4 cans of Chunky brand Fiesta chicken, rice and beans (found in the soup aisle) Salt  & Pepper Sprinkle as much chili … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Ale Soup for Bruce’s Birthday

Posted on October 10, 2009 by jacqui722

My brother’s birthday is in October, so we celebrate with an Octoberfest theme.  This is the soup I make for the appetizer, which the menfolk of the family always enjoy.  Beer & Cheese?  Of course they like it! CHEDDAR ALE … Continue reading →

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