March 2015 – Tina's Chic Corner

Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix

March 30th, 2015Tina22 Comments

Guys, meet praline pecan crunch snack mix, otherwise known as party crack. One of my sisters went to a party recently and she was served this snack mix. She told me that everyone loved it and couldn’t stop eating it. She said that I definitely had to make it and share it on my blog. I just love how she was thinking of me… warm fuzzy. 🙂 How could I resist making it after hearing this awesome review? I couldn’t, so I did. Now here’s the hard part about this recipe. Are you ready? You have to stir the mixture every …

Kale and Pasta

March 27th, 2015Tina4 Comments

Have you ever hated a particular food but then come to like it over time? That sums up my relationship with kale. When I first tried kale I thought it was bitter and quite frankly gross. My husband was somewhat ambivalent about it. He didn’t dislike it, but he wouldn’t seek it out either. Now we’re totally on the kale bandwagon. I don’t know how that happened but I’m not about to question it. We like a healthy green veggie and we’re going with it. I’m a huge fan of Ree Drummond, otherwise known as The Pioneer Woman. I love watching her TV show on Saturday mornings on …

Stuff I’m Into

March 25th, 2015Tina6 Comments

Here’s the Stuff I’m Into lately: Blogs. I love, love, love Helene’s Plate to Pixel book. I’ve probably read it three or four times and each time I pick up something new. It’s the perfect book for a food blogger, especially to read on vacation because I think it helps me look at food in a different way, a fresh new way so to speak. Helene’s blog, Tartelette, is amazing beyond belief and I could stare at her photos for hours. She can make zested and juiced limes look gorgeous! Talent times infinity. Lindsey Stirling. My husband introduced me to this talented musician. A few …

Zucchini and Ricotta Bruschetta

March 23rd, 2015Tina6 Comments

Let’s get this week started… only because I have no choice. If I had my way, it would still be Sunday, or better yet Saturday, or maybe Friday after work, or whenever you get the most possible time before you have to go back to work again. I started my Sunday with a hot cup of coffee on the couch and watched a recording of The Pioneer Woman. She is awesome and I love so many of her recipes. One might be coming later this week (hint, hint). Then I watched part of an episode of The Golden Girls. Is it …

Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

March 20th, 2015Tina10 Comments

Yogurt, fruit, and granola… This is what my breakfasts are all about lately. I tend to get sick of eating the same thing over and over again, but when I find something I really love, like pizza, ice cream, cookies, bagels, or a great yogurt combo, then I can eat it every day for long periods of time. It’s probably not surprising that my “love” list involves mostly unhealthy foods. The pre-packaged yogurt cups with fruit are the bomb digity when you’re feeling lazy and they can easily be thrown into your lunch bag for work. If I’m feeling ambitious, I’ll …