Chocolate Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

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I think people fall into one of two categories with their feelings about birthdays.  Either they want the whole world to know about it (generally reserved for kids I think) or they want to avoid them like the plague and make sure no one knows when they are or how many times they’ve happened (almost everyone else I think).  Which category do you fall in?  I’m solidly in the birthday avoidance and silence group.  I recently had to bump that obnoxious age number again and as retaliation against the flow of time I am using that as an excuse to eat …

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Chickpea Cakes

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It’s a Wednesday in February and I’ve got nothing.  It happens.     😉  If you’ve got something exciting going on then please share it.  I’ll live vicariously through you.     🙂  Even if I don’t leave you with a funny story or a thought provoking question, hopefully you’ll take away this healthy vegetarian recipe. These cakes are made from chickpeas and loaded with lots of Indian seasoning and herbs. Chickpea Cakes Recipe (Makes 11 cakes) Ingredients:  2 slices hearty white bread, torn into pieces 2 large eggs  4 tablespoons olive oil (divided per the directions)  1 teaspoon garam …

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After One Year

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I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve started my blog!  On Friday I celebrated with some Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, my favorite recipe over the past year, and as promised, today I’m sharing with you how it got started and what I’ve learned after one year. I’d say some coffee is in order!  My youngest sister and I always have the best conversations over our favorite kind of coffee, Cafe Frappe (AKA iced coffee).  So grab your favorite beverage and join me for a bit.  I warn you that this post is a bit lengthy but hopefully it’s informative for …

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Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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February 22nd marks the 1st anniversary of my blog (AKA blog-iversary)! There I was, in the middle of the winter of 2013, wearing sweat pants, and soon to be turning another thirty “something.”  I needed a change and I wanted an outlet to connect better with my family.  Was starting a blog my answer?  (See my answer below.)  I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve learned about myself, the blogging world, photography, and so many other things along the way.  I’ve met so many wonderful people and made many great friends along the way.  Honestly, the history of Tina’s Chic Corner …

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Garlic Chicken Pizza

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After a very busy few months, my husband and I finally found ourselves with no plans on a random Sunday.  Let’s make homemade pizza!  It’s the ultimate comfort food.  Snowy and cold weather = craving for comfort food.  Plus it’s the perfect way to slow down and spend quality time together.  We have a lot of fun in the kitchen and we get awesome pizza out of the deal. Not too shabby.     😉 The creation of this delicious garlic chicken pizza goes back a few years.  Many years ago my husband worked in New Haven (a town famous …

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