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Have you ever wondered how to use fresh thyme in your favorite recipes, where it came from, how to grow it and how to properly dry it so it lasts during the winter? Jackie O details the history and origin of thyme, how to use it when cooking, how to properly preserve and store it […]

Hearty. Warm. Cozy. This is by far my favorite Italian chicken soup that has carried on in my family for generations. Perfect for a cold winter day or when you just need a pick me up, this soup will warm your soul. Lots of chicken and veggies paired with homemade Italian meatballs, this soup is […]

  Roses are red, violets are blue, I could use something sweet, and heart shaped too! It isn’t even February and I am already in the Valentine’s Day mood! These cute peanut butter caramel cookies topped with a chocolate drizzle and mixed nuts or sprinkles will surely have your loved ones feeling all the feels […]

USE YOUR KITCHEN TO CELEBRATE THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Embrace the Mediterranean culture and join me in bringing people together one spice at a time! Curated cooking classes consisting of classic Mediterranean and American meals and treats coming to you and your loved ones soon! Get ready for a cork […]

Bourbon, maple, AND pecans? All combined into one scrumptious cookie? Count me in! These pecan maple bourbon spiced cookies are super soft, a little nutty, and super sweet. They are perfect with a cup of coffee during coffee hour or for a mid-day sweet treat!

USE YOUR KITCHEN TO CELEBRATE THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Embrace the Mediterranean culture and join me in bringing people together one spice at a time! Curated cooking classes consisting of classic Mediterranean and American meals and treats coming to you and your loved ones soon! Get ready for a cork […]

USE YOUR KITCHEN TO CELEBRATE THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Embrace the Mediterranean culture and join me in bringing people together one spice at a time! Curated cooking classes consisting of classic Mediterranean and American meals and treats coming to you and your loved ones soon! Get ready for a cork […]

IT’S SUPER SAUCY It’s Sunday and you’re ready for some fresh homemade pasta! You have tons of fresh basil growing on your back deck, so you decide to whip up a quick homemade pesto sauce. Checking the refrigerator and pantry, you find you have everything you need to create the perfect sauce. You pick your […]

IT’S TATER TIME Yes, you read that right. It’s tater time tomorrow morning!! 0800 sharp – your kitchen, apron optional, non-warmed up vocal cords and fuzzy slippers are required. Be there or… These greek-insprired feta home fries are going to have you singing before you even take a bite. You roll out of bed, hair […]

BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC BLISS It’s hot out, you’re mildly hungry and you want something light, refreshing, and filling for an afternoon lunch after sweating in the heat trying to complete yard work. You reach for the refrigerator door and find yourself pondering what to make. You realize you’ve have everything you need to make Jackie O’s […]