Monthly Archives: September 2011

Apple Dipping with the Gluten-Free Girl

The nights are getting cooler the days are still warm. It’s fall in small-town Virginia. What better way to welcome autumn than by eating caramel apples? A friend and I brought our boys together for an afternoon of apple dipping. … Continue reading

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Buffy Christopher Cooks Up Great Dish and A Hot Story!

Hi Chicklet Fans! This week it’s my turn to play hostess with the most-ess! I’m very excited to have Buffy Christopher here today. She’s got a great recipe to share, snippets from her latest book to whet your appetite, and … Continue reading

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Improvising in the Kitchen – or – How Not To Cook

Tuesday night was Rouladen night.  I knew it would take a long time, so I decided to cook it Monday.  I went to the grocery store Sunday and bought the ingredients. Dang it, I forgot the carrots and celery.  Well, … Continue reading

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Guest Chick Lisa from beaniedesigns.com

So, without even talking to my next guest chick, we both wrote blog posts involving vegetables and our kids, and we’re trading websites today.  Read all about Lisa’s foray into vegetables for her child here, and then come see me … Continue reading

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Mother of the Year award!

The workings of my kitchen *sneeze*  came to a grinding halt late this week.  And why is that?  *cough*  Oh, and while I’m asking questions, does anyone have any orange juice? Thankfully, I actually made a menu (even though I … Continue reading

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Pasta…Not Just for Gluteny Gluttons Anymore

Gluteny Gluttons…that’s my husband’s term for himself. It means one who readily able to sit down and enjoy a heaping plate of pasta, spaghetti, bread…oh, you get the idea. This week’s post is about the joys of pasta. When I … Continue reading

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Guest Chick from the Ash Tree – the cleanest guest we’ll ever have!

OMG you guys!  Are you in for a treat!  My good friend Ashley is our guest today, and SHE MAKES SOAP!  AND SHE’S GIVING SOME AWAY!!!  I swear to Carla, once I used a bar of her soap I practically … Continue reading

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Free eCookbooks from Mr. Food!

Who doesn’t love the idea of throwing ingredients in your slow cooker and letting it do the work for you? Slow cookers are a fabulous way to still get that great dinner you want without spending hours in the kitchen. Mr. … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Girl Takes On Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love chocolate chip cookies. I’ve been addicted to them since I first learned how to bake. So giving them up when I went gluten-free simply wasn’t an option. Still, I’ve had to test the recipe several times before I … Continue reading

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Herb Girl Shows Warts Who’s Boss

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 Dear Chicklets and Readers, Okay, I know … Continue reading

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