Monthly Archives: August 2011

Herb Girl Takes Sinusitis Down

Disclaimer: I am self taught from the way i was brought up. I learned these recipes, but am not a trained herbalist. please consult your physician before trying these remedies or getting off prescribed medication Hi ChickletsintheKitchen and Readers, Sorry … Continue reading

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Guest Chick Monday: Elle Cosimano’s Family Spoonbread Recipe

This week, I’m honored to have an old friend as our Guest Chick. Elle Cosimano is an up-and-coming YA Thriller author. Last week, she invited me to her house to sample her spoonbread (which is cornbread so rich that you … Continue reading

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Reading for Irene

So, I have to admit I don’t often read in my kitchen… though I do if I need to keep my eye on what’s cooking and don’t feel like going back and forth to the sofa.  BUT I wanted to … Continue reading

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The Gluten-Free Chick and the Earthquake

This week’s post is recipe-free. I’m deviating from the standard to talk about earthquake preparedness. For those of you who don’t know, I’m the only Chicklet who lives in Virginia. Not only do I live in the Commonwealth, but I … Continue reading

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Super Easy Beef Stroganoff: With or Without Sour Cream :-)

Hello!  A slight scheduling error = today’s guest chick will arrive on the scene next week.  Stay tuned! In the mean time, I’m filling in with a killer recipe my family LOVES.  

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What I’ve wondered lately

I went to a friend’s house recently and he had several canning jars on the counter. One had pickled beets.  Another okra.  And then there was just pickles. Why are they called pickles?  Why aren’t they called pickled cucumbers?  Anyone?

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Gluten-Free Dip

You would think most dips would be Gluten-Free and you’d be right. Today’s post is about how easy it is to be Gluten-Free when making a sumptuous fruit dip. I was inspired by Lena Diaz’s comment about using only three … Continue reading

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Guest Chick Monday: 2 Debuts from Lena Diaz! He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not & Lena’s Secret Recipe for Chocolate-Bottom Peanut Butter Pie

Please welcome today’s guest Chicklet, Lena Diaz! Thanks for joining us and sharing your fabo recipe with us, darling!   Lena’s a romantic suspense author with Avon Impulse (an imprint of Harper Collins) and her novel, He Kills Me, He Kills … Continue reading

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Brussel Sprout Review

Wow. I made brussel sprouts.  And they were GOOD!!!  Many many thanks to Louisa Edwards for reintroducing this vegetable into my life. Okay, but honestly, I wasn’t a huge fan of the pancetta.  I did like the salty contrast to … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Girl Tackles Internet Recipes

I love Nutella. I do, I admit it. Hazelnuts rock my world. So I stumbled upon a Gluten-Free Nutella Cookie recipe and I just had to try it. But all things being equal…I needed to add my twist to the … Continue reading

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