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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Susan G. Heino and the Birthday Meatloaf
I have to admit, I got a little scared when Susan mentioned those dreaded words: meatloaf. But after reading her recipe, I just might try it. I have good intentions, really. I just… it’s meatloaf. Read on and see if … Continue reading
Posted in Abigail, Birthday, Brilliant Ideas, Family, Guest Chick, Recipes
Tagged Abigail, birthday meatloaf, Meatloaf, meatloaf phobia, Susan G. Heino
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Grillin’ & Chillin’
It’s almost that time again: summer, the season for sitting in the back yard, drinking a cold one (of your choice), listening to baseball on the radio, and overcooking your burgers. Well, yours. I don’t eat meat. There’s so much … Continue reading
Posted in Carla, Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Shrimp Tails
Can someone please explain to me why the shell is left on the tail of a shrimp when it’s served in a restaurant? And what’s the proper etiquette for getting the shell off? Cutting it? Using your fingers? Biting it? … Continue reading
A Different Idea for Salad
Please welcome my guest Chicklet, Noelle Pierce! We met in the Romance’s Biggest Winner group, where teams work together to try to lose the most weight. Every week we report our success (or our gains) and have a great time … Continue reading
Posted in Carla
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I AM THE SMOOTHIE QUEEN!!!
Don’tcha just love when your kids ask for a treat they think is yummy and it’s secretly good for them? Enter the smoothie!!! Now, I haven’t yet ventured into the world of wheat germ or other secret healthy ingredients. But … Continue reading
Posted in Abigail, Brilliant Ideas, Family, Fruits & Vegetables, Snacks
Tagged Abigail, Blueberries, peanut butter, smoothies, snacks, Strawberries, The Things
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Gluten-Free Girl Takes On Summer-Style Cooking
I don’t know what it’s like where you are, but we’re having summer-like days here in Virginia. Loving it! Well, except when I need to make dinner. I mean when it’s ninety outside, I prefer something light and cool for … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fruits & Vegetables, Gluten-Free, Mary, Pasta, Recipes
Tagged Gluten-free, pasta, Pasta Salad
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Guest Chick Susan C. Muller and Mamacita’s Chicken Mole
I love when we invite guest chicks over and they don’t cook! *laugh* Susan Muller is one of those non-cooking individuals but we wanted to have her guest anyway. She lives in Spring, Texas and can be found often at … Continue reading
Posted in Abigail, Chocolate, Family, Guest Chick, Recipes
Tagged Abigail, Chicken, Chocolate, Guest Chick, peanut butter, Recipes, Susan C. Muller, The Secrets on Forest Bend
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Fun Things To Do in the Kitchen (besides cooking)
It’s common knowledge that the kitchen is the heart of the home. You can do a lot more than cook there. (Raise your hand if you’ve seen “9 1/2 Weeks”. Be honest, folks; no one’s watching.) While cleaning is not … Continue reading
Posted in Carla, Family
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Hiding the Afikomen
This week, I’m excited to welcome back Thriller YA author, Elle Cosimano. Her debut novel is set to release by Dial/Penguin in 2013 but today she’s here to share a delicious Matzo Brei recipe and some of her Passover memories. Welcome, Elle! … Continue reading
Posted in Brilliant Ideas, Family, Guest Chick, Holidays, Mary, Recipes
Tagged Elle Cosimano, Matzo Brei, Passover, Seder
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Good Passover!
I’m awful. I meant to at least TRY to keep kosher this Passover, and maybe even attempt a seder, but all I managed to do was buy matzo and gefilte fish. Next year in Israel. Happy Pesach, y’all! Even if … Continue reading
