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Check it Out – Food Trucks, Beet Ice Cream, Tattoos

Posted on June 26, 2011December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

THAT’S what I’m talking about! Speaking of, check out who is getting a food truck.  Awesome!  And another cool food truck. I can’t wait to check out this new flavor from Ben & Jerry, beet ice cream. Check out this tattoo artist, regardless of what you think of tattoos you’ll have to agree these are…

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In The Box – CSA Week 9 {Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar}

Posted on June 20, 2011November 10, 2020 by Jacky Hackett

Ack, I got so behind on the vegetables!  I spent over an hour this weekend catching up.  Cleaning, drying and storing all them all.  Man you miss tacking care of business one week and it gets a little overwhelming.  I knew I didn’t have time to deal with more than we were going to eat…

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{Check it out} Food News

Posted on June 19, 2011December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

I am sure everyone has seen the new food pyramid by now, which is actually a plate now.  A lot of people seem to not be a fan of the change.  What do you think? Going 100% organic is hard to do, and expensive too, I like to try and buy organic on the items…

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Grilled Bok Choi

Posted on June 18, 2011September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

We finally had some decent weather to hang out in the yard and get our grill on.  While the coals heated up I work on finishing the last book of the Hunger Games series, not as great as the other two. I was in the mood for some char grilled steaks. My husband grilled on…

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Crisp Kale Chips

Posted on June 15, 2011September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

Finally got my butt in the kitchen to make the kale chips I keep mention trying… I was surprised at the fishy taste the kale had, kind of what I would think seaweed would taste like.  They also go down kind of rough and feel sharp in your throat.  Despite that I really liked them! …

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In the Box — CSA Week 8 {Radish Salad}

Posted on June 13, 2011November 10, 2020 by Jacky Hackett

This week’s box looks just like the one last week. Radishes Bok Choi Head Lettuce Mesclun Mix Turnips Scallions Kale We have had a huge temperature swing here in Chicago, dangerous heat indexes to start the week and 50° to end the week.  I am going to take advantage of the cool temperatures to light…

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{Check it Out} Burgers, Gelato, Drunk Kitchen

Posted on June 12, 2011September 10, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

Check out this easy way to make vegetable broth in the crock pot, perfect for summer when you don’t want to use the stove. Burger porn!  These look so delicious, I love how they are layered instead of stuffed. I love love love curry dishes, and this asparagus, zucchini, and chickpea green curry looks awesome….

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sweet scallion shrimp

In the Box — CSA Week 7 {Sweet Scallion Shrimp}

Posted on June 8, 2011February 23, 2014 by Jacky Hackett

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…

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Schoooools out for Summer!

Posted on June 7, 2011December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

Today was my daughter’s last day of 5th grade and the last day at her current school.  Next year she will be attending the middle school.  She has mixed emotions of excitement and fear.  The summer program she is doing is in this new school, so hopefully by fall she will feel a bit more…

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Girls on the Run!

Posted on June 6, 2011December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

My daughter has been part of an after school group that meets twice a week.  They work on training for a end of season 5K run, though the main focus is really building self-esteem and experience a positive physical challenge.  It is such a great program for girls and I am glad our school has…

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