I don’t have an Uncle Jaime. That’s just a nickname for Jim Vitale from El Encanto in Mexico. And it needs to be pronounced with a guttural “J” for the proper Spanish effect — like “Chaime” or “Hymie”. I did have an Uncle Hymie, and I think he would have loved this pie. Jim is celebrating…
Chia Seed Porridge – Breakfast in minutes!
You’ve tried having a Chia pet. Now try Chia Porridge. No kidding. This recipe makes 2 portions and can be kept in the refrigerator to be consumed the following day. I can personally vouch for feeling satiated and full of energy all morning. It makes a light, but satisfying breakfast. Keep it in mind for hiking…
Waldorf Chicken Salad – Not Your Grandma’s
You are witnessing a transformation. Don’t worry, I’ll always keep the jittery moniker, but I’m starting to feel like a Miss Fix-it—knowing taste by what I read in print, understanding how to configure recipes to bring out the best in them. Rest assured: You can always count on me to cut fat, sugar and salt,…
Breakfast Parfait – Way to Start Your Day!
Apparently beer isn’t the only thing you can serve in a beer glass. As I was supposed to be clearing my mind and focusing on my yoga practice, I received knowledge in the form of a beautiful breakfast presentation. I always trusted that yoga could bring me inspiration and guidance. This “recipe” focuses on layering. Layering…
Delicious Apple Cake says Happy New Year!!!
I’ve often commented that there should be a news source called “Good News”. Everyone (read my husband) told me that no one would read it. Couldn’t we all use a healthy dose of uplifting stories? So guess what? I’m not the only one yearning for a “just good news” source. Check out the Good News…
Baked Banana – Bravo for a 2 minute dessert!
Happy 50th Jittery Cook post! Your positive response fuels the Jittery Cook blog. Research shows that there are ingredients that could theoretically be combined into 10 quadrillion recipes — of which only one million, just .0000001%, have already been recorded. So between the already recorded recipes and the ones yet to be created, Jittery Cook may have enough raw material to keep…