Monthly Archives: March 2011

Slacker chick

Well, I was going to do another “Did you know this?” blog post about dicing onions. Because I didn’t know how to dice them the quick and easy way until a casual conversation with a friend enlightened me and my … Continue reading

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Guest Chick Monday with Baby Spice!

Let’s give a great big welcome to massage therapist/acupuncturist, Roberta Bombonato, aka Baby Spice!  This chick gives the world’s best massages and can even give your face a lift with her magical needles.   Born in the beautiful country of Brazil, … Continue reading

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Grandma Betty’s Chicken Casserole

First off, sorry there was no time for Chick Chat Friday.  It’s been a very busy week for this chicklet. I went to work with the Trim Man every day to help him build bottle racks for a wine “cellar.” … Continue reading

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Collard Greens

Can someone explain collard greens to me? I grew up in Boston and never even heard of them until I moved to the south. They look tasty enough – kind of like spinach – but they always taste burned to … Continue reading

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Guest Historical-Romance-Writer-Chick, Vanessa Kelly

Welcome Vanessa Kelly! This fabo author writes Regency-set historical romance for Kensington Zebra.  Her next book, My Favorite Countess, comes out in May.  Her latest book, An Invitation To Sin, is still available on-line and in bookstores.  You can visit Vanessa … Continue reading

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Donate to Fight Hunger in the United States

While searching for heirloom garden seeds I stumbled across The Dinner Garden, a very worthy cause.  Please consider donating–any dollar amount helps to provide seeds to families in need.  What could be better than helping provide healthy fruits and vegetables to … Continue reading

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Chick Chat Friday – Taking the Kitchen With You

The Chicks in the Kitchen have been traveling! The Southern Lights Writers Conference was amazing. We both learned so much and had the opportunity to talk to an editor and an agent about the romance business.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

We don’t have many traditions in my family – mostly because I’m too oblivious about what day it is – but I always seem to remember St. Patrick’s Day. And you know what that means – Corned Beef and Cabbage … Continue reading

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Rachel Allen eBook Giveaway

Kerrygold will give away 10,000 downloads of Favorite Food at Home on a first come, first served basis. Just click on the redeem button and follow the easy steps to claim your free download. Have this redemption code ready after signing up … Continue reading

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I’m keeping my geek card…

… because I DID remember it was PI day, even if I didn’t actually make a pie. I bought one, though, does that count? Next year, I’ll be better prepared. And I may make a pie. Do you make pies … Continue reading

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