Jacky Hackett: Cooking, eating, reading, riding my bike that goes nowhere — living my best porch life.
Despite quarantine being a perfect time to tend a garden, I did not plant a garden this year, first time in probably 15 years. We attempted to start a few vegetables from seed. We had quick success that led to epic failure. In summary, I don’t have the energy to be responsible for keeping anything…
I haven’t been making much worth sharing lately. But this, this makes up for it. While this Ahi is delicious, it’s all about the sauce. It may not look like much, but there is a whole lot of awesome packed in that little bowl. The chili garlic sauce and pickled ginger being the leads…
The past few years our back patio has become our favorite spot to hang out outside. It sits between our garage and the neighbors. Though it sits on the alley it is very private and is shaded by a mulberry tree, the only shade we have in our yard. It’s a great place to hang…
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 home from work, so the husband was on dinner duty. Good thing because I was…
A free evening is rare these days. A free evening that coincides with me having inspiration and energy to cook is even more rare. I was hoping to give duck breast a try, no luck finding any. All for the best because I ran across this recipe in a cookbook my mom passed along to…
The 4th falls so odd this year, it’s like two work weeks in one. Monday at work, Tuesday and Wednesday off, back to work Thursday and Friday. It’s so hot here now though that work is not a bad thing. I have to say we completely lucked out though and only lost power for a…
I am finally feeling back to normal after all the holiday cheer. We had a great Christmas and New Year but I am ready to take on the new year. And get back on the wagon. It has been a busy 2012 so far but we’ve managed to kicking it off in a delicious and…
So many good vegetables, so little time. I am having a rough time keeping up on the great vegetables each week. I despise them going to waste so I am really making an effort to avoid that from happening. I had a ton of basil still left from last week’s box and I already have…
The Thursday CSA delivery came quick last week with the 4th of July holiday. I was a little concerned that I would have a hard time using it all up. I was happy it was a manageable delivery and glad to see a few new items in the box (an no turnips)… Head Lettuce Carrots…
Lots of good stuff in the CSA box this week. As a bonus is it all manageable amounts so I am not feeling the pressure to use them before they go bad. Should be easy enough this week. Radishes Bok Choi Head Lettuce Mesclun Mix Turnips Scallions Kale The radishes will be pickled again, these…