'Cooking Kept Me Sane' Published by Massapequa Berner High School Graduate Chef Jackie Valenti

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Wednesday, January 10, 2014

‘Cooking Kept Me Sane - Simple, Easy Dishes That Won’t Drive You Crazy!’ 

The new cookbook by Chef Jackie Valenti (CKMS Productions LLC, in print and eBook versions) has been published and available online through her website www.cookingkeptmesane.com

Chef Jackie is Jacqueline Hanna, former Massapequa resident and graduate of Berner High School, Class of 1976. While speaking about her new cookbook said, “Great recipes are daunting for most people. The problem is too many recipes have exotic ingredients and spices which only raise the cost of a meal, but don’t really add much to the meal. I shop where everyone shops; Best Yet, Stop n’ Shop, King Kullen and Costco. Having a recipe printed out, with a list of ingredients with step-by-step directions to follow, is an essential part of great cooking. That’s why I wrote ‘Cooking Kept Me Sane.’”

“I’m very proud of Massapequa and Massapequa Park! Being raised in such a wonderful community gave me equally wonderful memories and relationships.” Chef Jackie said, “Many of the friends I made while at Berner are still friends today!  We regularly get together for in Massapequa for parties, celebrations, cookouts and of course going to the beach!”

“After graduating the Culinary Academy of Long Island in Syosset, then working with many four-star and local restaurants, I began re-creating the same expensive meals for my family and friends at home for a fraction of the cost.  ‘Cooking Kept Me Sane’ has been designed so even the most inexperienced cooks will be able to make a delicious meal for their families, while staying well within their budget.”

‘Cooking Kept Me Sane’ offers 186 pages filled with photos, ingredients and directions to prepare delicious taste-tempting appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, desserts and much more! There is a bonus ‘Kid Friendly’ section as well.  Said Chef Jackie, “Knowing many young families whose children are very picky eaters, there are numerous recipes all children love!  As head cook for a 100-child day care center, every one of the children, as well as some of their parents, would tell me all the time how much they loved my Mac and Cheese or Chicken Fingers and even the Meatloaf!”

Chef Jackie’s new four-star meals on a home budget cookbook can be reviewed at www.cookingkeptmesane.com

In addition, the website provides a free ‘recipe of the week’, as well as tutorial videos!  More videos are to be released on http://www.youtube.com/user/CookingKeptMeSane  

Chef Jackie continues to create new, uniquely family-oriented recipes daily while compiling her next cookbook and creating a series of cooking guides and classes to teach anyone how to cook like a Pro! She can be found on her Facebook fan page regularly offering quips and tips with a growing following of fellow foodies! https://www.facebook.com/jvcookingkeptmesane

Chef Jackie may be contacted for interviews directly at 631-334-1766 or by email at cookingkeptmesane@gmail.com

Email: cookingkeptmesane@gmail.com
Website: www.cookingkeptmesane.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jvcookingkeptmesane
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CookingKeptMeSane