Hello, friends!  So glad you’re here!  My name is Tara Jackson, and I’m gonna just come right out and say it:  I’m your new friend who talks SO much!  But I can promise you some really great stuff in all that chatter, so stick with me, ok?

I’ve been married for 28 years and a boy mom to 2 wonderful young men, 24 and 21.  Our nest is now empty, but we still manage to find ways to keep ourselves busy.

I’ve been a medical technologist for 28 years.  In a nutshell, I’m on the other end of that tube of blood you have taken out of you at the doctor’s office.  I love science and learning new things, and helping people, so this is the perfect combination of all of that.

I’ve always loved cooking (since I learned how, that is)…my husband and I embarked upon a health and weight loss journey back in April 2018, which led me to a whole new discovery:  cooking clean, healthy, satisfying meals–as well as revamping some comfort food favorites into healthier versions.  

And we’ve always loved to travel.  Even before our birds left the nest.  Having been together 35 years, visiting new places keeps our magic alive.  We also have a home away from home, down in the Florida Keys.  It’s a lovely little piece of heaven, especially when we’re looking to escape the unrelenting cold of NH!

So come on in and take a peek around–I really hope you like what you see.  Creating this site has been a labor of love for me…and a challenge!  And don’t be a stranger.  I’d LOVE to hear from you, so drop me a note–I promise I’ll answer!

XO Tara (your new BFF)