by Jean Trebek | Dec 29, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
One of my personal favorite entrees, served any time of the year is Braised Short Ribs. The first time I fell in love with braised short ribs was when I was in a restaurant called Christina’s on Orcas Island, in Washington State. This recipe is from her cookbook,...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 27, 2019 | Editor Notes |
insidewink’s editors monthly “share” Hello friends, Happy New Year! We are excited to share this new website design with you and want to give a big thanks to Patti and Steve from Smacksmog for all their help! 2019 was a very encouraging year for...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 18, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
A delicious, easy egg casserole If this recipe is good enough for Brad Pitt’s family, then this tasty egg casserole is good enough for ours! This is such a solid, classic recipe that can be changed or embellished to your personal taste. I like to add more vegetables...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 13, 2019 | Featured, Interviews, Videos |
“So much of being a spiritual person is your willingness to be absolutely real” —Miranda Macpherson Miranda Macpherson is a “spiritual teacher, modern mystic and author”. She is the founder of the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London and today she is the...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 10, 2019 | Everyday Hero, Featured |
How a Comb and a Cut Can Change a Life Maggie Goodner, owner and stylist at Salon Sine, is my hair stylist. I’ve known her six years and what I love about Maggie is her quick wit, her authenticity and her Irish brogue… oh!… and she is an awesome hair...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 5, 2019 | Featured, Respect Farm |
Do you have a certain person on your holiday list that is a bit more challenging to buy for than the others? I certainly do… it’s my husband. Oddly enough, he’s the one that I really want to get that “perfect” gift for… you know, the gift that says, you mean so much...
by Jean Trebek | Dec 3, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes, Videos |
So Simple. And the Perfect Appetizer to Bring to Your Next Holiday Gathering This time of year is always so busy. It’s great to have some easy recipes for those last minute parties and gatherings. Jean and Patti thought you’d enjoy this one – With just four...
by Jean Trebek | Nov 28, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
Homemade Christmas Traditions and Memories This recipe best resembles the Norwegian Christmas cake that my grandmother and I would bake together and deliver to some cherished friends. We’d wrap the cake and place it in a lovely basket along with pinecones,...
by Jean Trebek | Nov 18, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
It’s apple season, and there are so many types to choose from! Here’s a delicious apple cake recipe that my sister, Audrey, shared with me many years ago. She’s an amazing cook (and sister) and I’m always so grateful when she says,...
by Jean Trebek | Nov 3, 2019 | Featured, Respect Farm |
I have been part of and enjoyed many traditions throughout my life, and they have all served me well… creating a sense of connectedness and comfort via familiarity and consistency. Traditions can be small, like sending out a few yearly cards, or grand, like annual...
by Jean Trebek | Oct 30, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
A delicious autumn treat with just a dash of pizazz. Just hearing the word, “pumpkin” conjures up memories of cool, crisp autumn days, when I always looked forward to going pumpkin picking with my kids. Back in the day, I would make my own pumpkin puree for this...
by Jean Trebek | Oct 19, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Sweet, warm, delicious – perfect for an autumn morning! Not sure if it’s my English/Irish heritage, but just the sound of Maple Pecan scones sound absolutely dreamy… and hey, it’s sort of an invitation to enjoy breakfast in bed one morning for...
by Jean Trebek | Oct 5, 2019 | Featured, Respect Farm |
…What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Be assured that change is inevitable. Life is constantly evolving...
by Jean Trebek | Sep 29, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Thick and tasty! Warm and cozy! Soup and Soda Bread?! Who knew Cauliflower could taste so good, and it’s healthy too… considered a super food, because it contains so many nutirents! My sister, Audrey, gave me this recipe a couple of years ago, when I was...
by Jean Trebek | Sep 12, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
One of Jean’s favorite ways to prepare a tasty salmon dinner for friends and family. This Walnut Crusted Salmon recipe comes from the magazine called “Heart-Smart Recipes”. My dear friend shared it with me, as she knows I like to prepare healthy,...
by Jean Trebek | Sep 3, 2019 | Featured, Respect Farm |
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” – Rumi Alex and I had a home on Lake Nacimiento in Central California for close to 20 years. This was our little “get away,” where we were nurtured by Mother Nature herself… no internet,...
by Jean Trebek | Aug 27, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Jean’s seasonal sweet, peachy goodbye 🙂 Wait! Summer’s not quite over yet! While we’re at the end of the season, say good-bye to Summer with this yummy peach cobbler recipe. It’s so easy to put together, and who doesn’t enjoy a...
by Jean Trebek | Aug 16, 2019 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Jean’s tasty, lighter, summertime lasagna I was having a dinner party and needed a recipe for vegetarians…this recipe was a huge hit! It’s so simple to put together, and meat-eaters love it too. It also tastes perfect served at room temperature...
by Jean Trebek | Aug 3, 2019 | Featured, Respect Farm |
“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.” ~ Dali Lama The Dali Lama is really onto something here…the...
by Jean Trebek | Jul 30, 2019 | Reliable Recipes |
Chewy, nutty, fancy oatmeal cookies. It seems Mom always wanted us to eat oatmeal… we wish she had had this recipe! These Fancy Oatmeal Cookies really hit the spot. I just love the taste of the oatmeal, the pecan and the coconut all mixed together. I usually...
