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‘Kimberli’s Kitchen’ Archives

Surprise Surprise Surprise!

Surprise Surprise Surprise!

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? A few photos from the weekend away to Massachusetts. It was AC’s Birthday earlier this month but her clan of pals decided to throw a slightly belated birthday bash… at her house…without her knowing. Did we [Read More]

Bavarian Apple Torte

Bavarian Apple Torte

Over the summer the aunt of a dear friend passed away. We had enjoyed delicious meals at Aunt Mary’s house and were so sad that she had passed. Our friend, Fran,  gave me a good portion of her cookbook library, of which I have barely been able to scratch the surface [Read More]

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

We have a family tradition that has been in effect since I was a child. On Christmas day each person finds an envelope in the Christmas tree with $25 in it to be used for buying books at a local book store the day after Christmas. As children it allowed our parents to have [Read More]

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

There are days when I come home having taught a 12 hour day and the thought of cooking is almost too much for me. Almost… This is one of the recipes that I’ve developed for a fast, healthy and tasty dinner… especially good when you’re not in the mood to be [Read More]

Preserved Lemons, a Lovely Gift!

Preserved Lemons, a Lovely Gift!

As with the rest of the country, finances have been tightened up here at The MacKay Way. With the holidays rolling along I’ve been trying to come up with creative and affordable gifts for those in my life. This morning I realized that I had a large bag of lemons in [Read More]

Thanksgiving Planning 101

Thanksgiving Planning 101

I love Thanksgiving. It’s a time for me to pull out all of the stops and show my friends and family how much I adore them by cooking up a feast. Starting about 15 years ago I began the annual Pot-Luck Thanksgiving Feast. I make a turkey or two, stuffing, gravy, [Read More]

Grilled Salad (You read that right!)

Grilled Salad (You read that right!)

Looking for a healthy option for your next tail gate? What could be better than a vegetarian dish that is tasty, easy and pleasing to most everyone?! This is the most simple of dishes, liked even by those who don’t seem to care for vegetables! Grilled Salad Serves 4-6 [Read More]

Equipment Review: Berry Bowls

Equipment Review: Berry Bowls

I love berries. All berries. And I am so happy to have two – yes TWO berry bowls! What’s a berry bowl? It’s basically a serving colander with a matching plate to catch any water that may drip off of the berries after you wash them. So wash the berries, add [Read More]

Rock Star Mango Salsa

Rock Star Mango Salsa

This will be the easiest dish you’ve made in ages and when you serve it you will be treated as a Rock Star… it’s THAT GOOD! It’s a staple dish at all summer gatherings thrown at The MacKay Way. At larger events I’ll serve two bowls. The red [Read More]

Look What Arrived in the Mail Today!

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Look What Arrived in the Mail Today!

A few months ago I popped my email address into a sweepstakes being run on the Bridesmaids Movie Official website. I was notified that I’d won the Limited Edition Bridesmaids Dozen cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake last month but I had no idea when they’d [Read More]

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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Would you like some one-on-one time with Kimberli in NYC or NJ to improve your sewing? Do you have a list of questions [Read More]

Tuesday Tip: Machine Stitches

Tuesday Tip: Machine Stitches

Which Stitch? Have a new machine? Curious about all the new stitches it can make? Thread it with a dark color thread [Read More]

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Learn to Embroider – May 19 – NYC

Learn to Embroider – May 19 – NYC

Do you walk through boutiques adoring the hand embroidered items but balking at the prices? Have you thought, “I [Read More]

Tuesday Tip: Tracing Wheel

Tuesday Tip: Tracing Wheel

Manning that Tracing Wheel When using your tracing wheel, be sure that the crook in the arm is facing down. Place your [Read More]

Mystery Project The MacKay Way!

Mystery Project The MacKay Way!

What are we Making? Mystery Sewing projects are fun, whether it’s with children or adults. Watching their faces [Read More]

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