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Check it Out – Friday Find

Posted on January 14, 2011December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

I have been trying to listen to more music these days.  I am in between books today so I took to my iPod.  Which reminded me that I discovered a great band this week, Bridget and the Squares.  The lead singer has an amazing voice!  A little Regina Spektor, a little Katy Perry, a lot…

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Sporkful of Snack Mix

Posted on January 12, 2011September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

My love of snack mix has finally paid off, well I besides culinary enjoyment. I was pleasantly surprised to hear my name mentioned on my favorite food podcast, The Sporkful. The episode was all about snack mix and they mentioned my Halloween snack mix that I Tweeted them about awhile back. The Sporkful, “It’s not…

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Voting Time for A Chile & A Spoon Recipe Challenge!

Posted on December 1, 2010September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

Voting on the A Chili & A Spoon contest sponsored by Marx Foods has begun.  The competition is tough, all the recipes look great!  Click here to vote and vote for my recipe for an Ice Cream Sundae with a Chile on Top 🙂  Voting ends December 5th.

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Politics of Food

Posted on November 22, 2010October 19, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

Not the mayoral race but the politics of feed in Chicago.  What does Chicago have against the food entrepreneurs, seriously?  The Health Department says it is a health issue and a licensing oversight.  Though I am willing to bet it is more about lining the right pockets.  No doubt the issue is complicated, but the…

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November Reading Update

Posted on November 20, 2010December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

I am making some progress on my fall reading list, which is good news since the pile of books on my nightstand could knock me out if they fell on me in my sleep.  Though I have gotten a bit off track, throwing in a few extra books. Here’s what I’ve read…   The Mesh: …

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Intuition

Posted on November 17, 2010September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

I’ve begun transporting my Frontera salsa home last night and made a last minute decision to include the Gala Red Apple Salsa in the bag.  In a moment of doubt I took it out of the bag.  Blowing off my feelings I put it back in the bag and proceeded home.  I was not 10…

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Jackpot!

Posted on November 11, 2010September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

I hit the salsa lotto today on my lunch adventures.  The Jewel near my office had a replenished supply of Frontera Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa.  I bought as many as I could carry.  I am already regretting I didn’t get more.  I shared my original supply with friends in the office.  I got the Frontera Gala…

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Check it Out – Mumford & Sons

Posted on October 21, 2010March 19, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

No doubt I am late to the game on this, but I have been LOVING Mumford & Sons new album Sigh No More. Little Lion Man has been getting some play time on the radio and caught my ear. How can you not like a song with a lyric like this… learn from your mother…

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October Reading Update

Posted on October 20, 2010December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

I am making successful progress on my fall reading list, which is good news since the pile of books on my nightstand could knock me out if they fell on me in my sleep.  Here’s what I’ve read…   Good Enough to Eat by Stacey BallisCompleted!A great book for any one that enjoys to cook…

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Maybe it’s Just Me

Posted on September 17, 2010October 19, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

Ever wake up and realize you haven’t cut your hair in a year? And decide to cut it all off? Could not be happier with the change.

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