by a Kitchen Chicken | Jan 28, 2022 | Blueberry, Bread/Quick Bread, Lemon
Hello Chickens! Last time I introduced you to my Dad. I want to tell you about his wonderful attitude, which truly continues to inspire me every day. Dad traveled a hard road with his health these last five years, we called him the Energizer Bunny because he just...
by the Boston Chicken | Jan 26, 2022 | Cookies, Spices/Cinnamon/Ginger
My whole family LOVES these cookies. The smell of spices, the crunch of the edges and the chewiness of the middle….they don’t last long in our house. I use an ice cream scoop to make the cookies so they are all very uniform in size. They are called...
by a Kitchen Chicken | Jan 24, 2022 | Bread/Quick Bread, Muffins, Savory
Today, Chickens, I’m going to introduce you to my Dad … my Papi … my Pops. Last year I spent 9 months living with Dad, supporting him through his journey with cancer. Dad passed away in September. Our time together was special and I’m so grateful to have had the...
by the Boston Chicken | May 9, 2021 | Bread/Quick Bread, Strawberry
Oh, there is nothing much better than fresh Strawberry Shortcake–homemade tender, buttery biscuits, wrapped around a mix of sliced juicy strawberries and whipped cream!! We would put out a pan of rustic, slightly sweetened biscuits, a bowl of sliced strawberries that...
by a Kitchen Chicken | Feb 5, 2021 | Cakes, Chocolate, Strawberry
A belated Happy New Year, Chickens! I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing holiday season. Although we’re still living a quiet Covid life, I’m so grateful for the health and love of friends and family. And, as 2021 begins, I’ve decided to add a new challenge to my baking....
by a Kitchen Chicken | Dec 18, 2020 | Cakes, Christmas, Spices/Cinnamon/Ginger
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I have been a busy and happy baker for a few weeks now, filling the freezer with Christmas goodies. This weekend, together with my youngest chick, I’ll be making my Mom’s doughnuts. The recipe is on the blog and if you...
by Hailey Hoosen | Dec 16, 2020 | Brownies & Bars, Chocolate, Kitchen Kids
This week I’m so pleased to introduce you to a very special Chick … Hailey Hooson, age 12. I met Hailey and her Mom Melissa and Nona Nancy at an all-ages tap class two years ago. We had so much fun and I know Hailey was the best behaved of the four of us! Hailey is a...
by a Kitchen Chicken | Dec 4, 2020 | Blueberry, Cakes, Fruit
I’ve given you a short introduction to my colleagues … well, I’ve told you that they like to eat! What we also like to do is celebrate together and I thought a little reminder of warmer weather would be nice now that winter is coming 😀 So let me tell you about one of...
by a Kitchen Chicken | Sep 18, 2020 | Brownies & Bars, Chocolate
Today’s treat was shared with the good folks at my office so I’d like to tell you a little about where I work. First … and this is very important … my colleagues love to eat! There is always food around the office and nothing ever goes to waste. It’s so satisfying to...
by a Kitchen Chicken | Aug 28, 2020 | Bread/Quick Bread, Cranberry
Hello! I grew up with a Mom who baked everything … bread, buns, cookies, pies. We never had any store-bought baked goods in our house. Working full-time outside the house, Mom spent weekends baking and freezing goodies for the upcoming camping trip or Thanksgiving or...
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