I'm Back!

I'm Back!

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    1
I haven't been blogging much lately, and I'm sure you will understand why.  I spent the better part of last week in Florida meeting my best friend's beautiful daughter!  Isn't she perfect?!Sigh.  I

My Mom's Contribution

My Mom's Contribution

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    3
Hi!  I know I said I wouldn't be here this week, but my dad sent me a little recipe/photo courtesy of my mom.  Enjoy! Orzo and Peas Recipe from Mom Cook orzo according

Fun Trip!

Fun Trip!

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    0
You may be wondering what happened to me this week.  Well, I am visiting my best friend and her brand new baby girl, Penny!   I will be here until Thursday night, and

Butternut Soup

Butternut Soup

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    0
Continuing with our soup trend, the next thing I made was Butternut Squash soup.  It was made easy because I chopped up the onions, carrots, and celery when I made yesterday's soup.   I

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    4
John loves soup and I don't make it all that much.  As winter starts to wind down, I figured I better start soupin' it up!  The first?  New England Clam Chowder. I love

Convenience Food Re-do: Chicken Nuggets!

Convenience Food Re-do: Chicken Nuggets!

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    2
I have mentioned a few convenience foods that I've re-done, and I thought it was time to share another.  I have been in dire need of convenience items lately because I have taken

Broccoli and Cheese Strudel

Broccoli and Cheese Strudel

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    5
I found this recipe in my recipe binder.  I'm not sure where it is from nor how old it is.  I do know that I started the binder when I moved out on

Beet Kvass Update!

Beet Kvass Update!

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    6
Happy Valentine's Day! Just a quick note today!  I opened the beet kvass!!!  When we last saw our beet kvass, it was early January and it was salty beet juice on our cold,

Clams Orega-NOT

Clams Orega-NOT

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    1
This quick and easy dinner is my lazy version of clams oreganata and macaroni in clam sauce mixed together.   John helped out and made it WAY faster.  He smashed up 8 cloves of

Teriyaki Salmon with Noodles

Teriyaki Salmon with Noodles

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    4
So, this recipe?  Kind of a fail.  Not a HUGE fail, like this or this... or this, but a fail nonetheless.  Part of the problem, I think, was the marinade. You see, I

Steak Sandwich with Olive Spread

Steak Sandwich with Olive Spread

  Jackie @ Crest Cottage   12:00 PM    1
Hello! This yummy meal is based upon something I saw in a Giada's Kitchen, Rib-Eye Steak with Black Olive Vinaigrette.   John was in charge of the steak.  He is the best!  He covers