Category Archives: Dining Out

Knockoff Knockout {Bandera’s Macho Salad}

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Over the years of working in downtown Chicago I have had hundreds of lunches out. I think the place I have eaten most often is Bandera, just a hop skip and a jump from my office when it was located … Continue reading →

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Montauk Vacation

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

I took a long weekend for Mother’s Day and headed to Montauk to visit my son.  After a long travel day I arrived to just in time to enjoy happy hour on a beautiful day with an equally beautiful view. … Continue reading →

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Dublin Travels

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

My best ever corned beef meal was successful… A side of sauteed cabbage, roasted carrots, and boiled potatoes.  In an attempt to hurry the carrots along I finally gave the convection option on my oven a try.  I need to work … Continue reading →

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Top Chef Day & Night

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Anyone watch Top Chef this season?  I swore off the show after season 6, but for lack of anything else to watch on Wednesday evenings I got sucked back in this season.  I was happy with the results last night, … Continue reading →

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Halfway Done

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Minus the weekend, I missed half of February at work.  Dare I say I was happy to return.  Lunch at Union Sushi (two thumbs up) made my return even more enjoyable.  Jury duty went late, later than I usually get … Continue reading →

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STFU

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Chicago mix donut… That is all.

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Another Year

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

December, the beginning of the end, but it starts with my birthday.  It was a good start… We kicked off the weekend with an evening planned by my husband, babysitter and all.  The dinner spot was a surprise, a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Giving In

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

I am not a big fan of donuts.  Not because I don’t like them, but because if I even take one bit I burp them up all day.  Ick!  Well, I was oddly craving them last week and decided to … Continue reading →

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Summer Road Trip: The Food

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

Labor Day has been nice and relaxing, finally getting a chance to get through the vacation photos.  It seems like a distant memory, but fun to relive via the photos.  The first stop on our trip was Michigan for camping … Continue reading →

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First week is on the books.

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

Week one of marathon training complete!  I ran a total of 15.52 miles this week, the long run was 6 miles.  It was hot and slow, it was a hot weekend in Chicago.  Only 21 more weeks to go and … Continue reading →

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