Tina's Chic Corner

Blackberry Coconut Smoothie

March 3rd, 2014Tina58 Comments

I’m obsessed with making smoothies. I’m actually starting to wear out my blender so I’ve been researching its replacement. Does anyone have any recommendations? The more that I make smoothies the more that I realize I’m very picky with them. I don’t like it so thick that I can’t suck it through a straw, but I also don’t like it when it’s too thin so I feel like I’m just drinking flavored milk. I also don’t like to use ingredients that can turn into mush, like graham crackers or cookies, or ingredients that don’t break down easily like certain berry …

Chocolate Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

February 28th, 2014Tina60 Comments

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 …

Chickpea Cakes

February 26th, 2014Tina38 Comments

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 …

After One Year

February 24th, 2014Tina28 Comments

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 …