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Pictures of the Week

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Wall art 2) Cosmo 3) My gloves 4) First glove 5) CANDY 6) Best dessert ever 7) White dragon

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Last Call

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Good Friday, fifteen years ago we moved into our house. We got home from our closing and moved right in. Our friends and family helped us celebrate Easter in our new home.  It was a beautiful weekend, much like today was,  and we spent lots of time on our new, bare, deck. Back then our…

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Baja Spring Break

Posted on March 27, 2013February 23, 2014 by Jacky Hackett

Baja Spring Break goes something like this… A long day on a sunny beach makes you thirsty, margarita anyone? Followed by chorizo and shrimp crispy tacos… A side salad and creamy refried beans… All generously topped with a fresh salsa… A perfect spring break retreat… Aw hell, I’m dreaming — I have to go to…

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Hot and Salty {Sriracha Salt}

Posted on March 27, 2013April 7, 2014 by Jacky Hackett

Cooking for fellow food blogger friends this past weekend was so fun.  I wanted to send them home with something and decided it was the perfect opportunity to finally make attempt Sriracha Salt. This recipe is pretty widespread, I certainly did not create it, though I can’t recall where I first saw it.  Likely it…

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Bloggers who Brunch {Sweet and Spicy Bacon}

Posted on March 25, 2013March 20, 2021 by Jacky Hackett

As it turns out, I can’t cook for just four people.  But better too much than not enough!  I had the pleasure of hosting Biz {My Bizzy Kitchen}, Jennifer {Slim Shoppin‘}, and my sister {Lower CT River Valley} for brunch today.  Two sets of sisters, one set of twins. We grew in the same town…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on March 23, 2013March 23, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Cannonball 2) Sunrise 3) Time of year 4) Corned beef and cabbage frittata 5) Leftover green 6) wine Wednesday 7) 4 am wake-up call, trip to Springfield

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New Light

Posted on March 22, 2013March 21, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Being a visitor is always fun.  Though visiting the recommended places, going to the touristy areas, seeing the popular sights is really only part of getting to know a city.  It’s like the first few dates of a relationship, everyone is on their best behavior.  My favorite way to see a city is early in…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on March 18, 2013March 17, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Fish and Chips 2) Travel 3) Dublin snow storm 4) “Best Pint In Dublin” 5) Sights 6) Home to celebrate 7) Temple Bar

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Best Corned Beef Recipe Ever {Guinness Corned Beef}

Posted on March 17, 2013March 19, 2021 by Jacky Hackett

I’m back!  Arrived from Dublin just in time to head to a local Irish bar for a big St. Patrick’s Day celebration.  Go figure.  Today is all about relaxing, oh and laundry I guess.  I have my favorite St. Patrick’s Day meal cooking away in the slow cooker.  Actually, this is one of my all…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on March 10, 2013March 9, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Birthday cupcakes 2) Shopping 3) Yea, snow! 4) Buffalo tempeh 5) Commute view 6) Favorites 7) Family

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