Category Archives: Take a Holiday

My Celebrations in Cakes and Cupcakes

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jacqui722
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Spring Travels Part One

Posted on June 28, 2013 by jacqui722

I would love to travel all the time (who wouldn’t?). This spring I had the opportunity to visit places I had either never been to, or didn’t remember driving through on family vacations long ago. The first place we went to … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Caesar Salad

Posted on January 27, 2013 by jacqui722

This is a recipe from one of my dearest friends, Brad. While visiting him in CT on our Girl’s Only Summer Road Trip 2 summers ago, we gathered at his apartment for an impromptu dinner party. Present were my daughter … Continue reading →

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A Little Love

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jacqui722

Happy Valentine’s Day To All!!

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Game Day Salsa!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by jacqui722

This is a non-fat salsa that is ZERO Weight Watchers Points Plus. I’m going to my sisters for Super Bowl Sunday, and we are having a Mexican themed feast. So…here’s my contribution to the festivities! First, a Weight Watchers friendly … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on November 24, 2011 by jacqui722

Thanksgiving morning, everyone’s asleep and I’m alone in the kitchen, savoring the time for myself.  I open the front door for trip to the driveway to pick up the ad-laden newspaper, and the 70 degree morning greets me with the … Continue reading →

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New York City and All That Jazz…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jacqui722

Of course, my vacation wasn’t complete without a trip to New York City.  (Another thing I miss about living in CT).  And of course, we just had to see a show!  Helen took the day off from work and drove … Continue reading →

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Soiree at the Wencek’s

Posted on July 19, 2011 by jacqui722

I have wonderful, loyal friends in Danbury…did I mention that?  They always make room for me in their lives when I come to visit, and boy do I miss them when I’m not there.  Sweet, dear friends- Helen, Janie, Stacey, … Continue reading →

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Splendid Star Spangled 4th by the Seashore

Posted on July 18, 2011 by jacqui722

We were lucky enough to be invited  to celebrate with Cliff & Maryann’s extended family in the seaside town of Milford, CT.  On the way we stopped at Stew Leonard’s, the Disneyland of food stores, to pick up some goodies … Continue reading →

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Something about the water…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by jacqui722

Connecticut! Land where I was born and home to some of my dearest friends. There’s never enough time to visit and the time is bittersweet. The novelty of living in Florida for 10 years has definitely worn off and boy … Continue reading →

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