Author Archives: jacqui722

Walnut Honey Butter

Posted on October 2, 2009 by jacqui722

My friend Helen gave me this recipe. It makes the most delicious butter- and is wonderful melting on toast, bagels or popovers. I always give it as a Christmas gift for all the teachers, co-workers and friends who I want … Continue reading →

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The last 20

Posted on September 28, 2009 by jacqui722

Well, I’m at a standstill at Weight Watchers. I’m sort of stuck and have been gaining and losing the same 4 pounds for about 5 months now. I have already lost about 40lbs, but these last 20 are killing me. … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Pumpkin Soup with Ginger

Posted on September 25, 2009 by jacqui722

Here’s a recipe that I love because it reminds me of Fall in CT….something I really miss living here in Florida.  It always brings me back to the crisp cold nights and hunting for the perfect pumpkin in golden farm … Continue reading →

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An Experiment in using up food you already have

Posted on September 24, 2009 by jacqui722

So, with our budgets really tight and putting every effort forth to save money, I have decided to use up all the food I have in the house before I do a big grocery shop again.  With the exception of … Continue reading →

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Funny Name but delicious to eat! Baba Ganouj

Posted on September 22, 2009 by jacqui722

Ok, I’m Italian.  I also love to eat foods that are different and interesting.  All this happens between following Weightwatchers recipes and enjoying foods I love.  I guess I’ll try to alternate between the WW’s and the Internationals!  Today I’m … Continue reading →

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1 point Soup for Weightwatchers

Posted on September 20, 2009 by jacqui722

If you do weightwatchers, you’re really familiar with the zero point soup that you’re supposed to eat when you’re hungry and don’t want to spend a lot of points on a filling meal. This is my version of the soup, … Continue reading →

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A Simple, Authentic Pasta Dish

Posted on September 19, 2009 by jacqui722

My friend Frank gave me this recipe. His parents are both Italian, and lived half of their life in Italy. They once owned an Italian restaurant and this simple little dish is a beautiful example of old time Italian cooking. … Continue reading →

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Start of a New Season

Posted on August 28, 2009 by jacqui722

Here in Florida we have 2 times of the year:  “Season” and “Off-season”.  Anyone who lives in a tourist-type area knows what I mean.  “Season” is when it’s starting to get cold and then colder everywhere else, and “Off-season” is … Continue reading →

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Trying New Things

Posted on August 9, 2009 by jacqui722

In the kitchen, that is. I have a glorious new flame-colored Le Creuset braiser and it has inspired me. This month I have made a couple of dishes I’ve read about but never really ate or tried.  One was Risotto- … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is the Day

Posted on May 20, 2009 by jacqui722

Well, I fnally got word that I can return to work tomorrow.  Thank God!  Going back to work is a big, big step in the direction of normalcy.  I’m looking forward to getting back on track and being useful again.  … Continue reading →

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