Jacky Hackett: Cooking, eating, reading, riding my bike that goes nowhere — living my best porch life.
The week started with April showers, that as the saying goes, brought May flowers. I was afraid our lilacs were not going to bloom after the early summer weather in March. Thankfully that was not the case and our yard smells wonderful now. I brought the goodness indoors to enjoy…
This weekend we had a fabulous dinner at the chef’s table. We got to see all the chef action close up right in the kitchen. We even got to pitch in ad help prepare, chop, stir, and even cook. This was no ordinary chef’s table either, well actually that is exactly what it was. We…
My memory isn’t what it used to be. In re-telling all the routine recipes and meatless recipes I have tried lately I forgot a few. Jane at The Healthy Beehive reminded of one in particular I forgot. Or maybe I did mention it. Ever start telling someone a story and you can almost immediately…
When one of my favorite sources for recipes offered a chance to review a copy of their new cookbook that shares the name of the blog, Meatless Meals for Meat Eaters by Miriam Barton, I jumped at the chance. The Lentil tacos from the site are a fixture in our taco Tuesday line up and…
Our household has been out of sorts and is just not getting back into a regular routine. My husband got injured on a work trip (little run in with a tornado). Certainly could have been much worse, he was very lucky compared to the hard hit areas, but it was bad enough to keep…
I brought my camera on my trip to Dublin and the only pictures I took with it were from the plane (I used my cell for the rest)… One of the most beautiful effects is seeing the sun lighting up the horizon. Flying into Chicago over the lake is another amazing sight.
What would a trip be without souvenirs… 1) Bacon Fries were delicious, though I have to agree with my son that they smell like dog treats. 2) Hackett store, perfectly monogrammed 3) A tasty Irish whiskey not available in the U.S. 4) Dark chocolate Kit Kat Of course I had to buy myself something, Ed…
I am back on CST. The time change is so much easier coming back home. I got a heart start to my long travel day with a proper Irish breakfast, I couldn’t resist adding the French croissant. The grilled tomato is so good, I never can replicate at home. Good Friday is a big…
I have walked by this graffiti all week, but it was only this morning that I actually read what it said… Wonder what else I am missing as I walk through the routine of my day.