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Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Kitchen Cat, Flatbreads, Awards, and a Winner!

Gluten-free Flat bread


This post is going to be long...I have so much to accomplish. There's the giveaway winner, an award speech, a handsome kitty, and food, of course! Not necessarily in that order. Hmmm... where to begin?

I'll start with awards. First up is the Kreative Blogger award that I received from all of these sweet foodie friends; Peachkins of The Peach Kitchen, Finsmom of Latest Addictions HannahBanana AKA Amanda of Nourish, Teresa of A Blog About Food, and the Heavenly Housewife of From Donuts to Delirium: My Life As A Housewife and Dara of the Cookin' Canuck.




Next, I received the Premio Meme award from Krista of Krista's Kitchen.



Judy of Judy's Kitchen gave me this friendship award.



Thank-you all for thinking of me! I apologize if I've left any out - I'm horrible about posting them. It's all I can do to get my posts up in a timely fashion. I'm not passing them on - and my reason being is that I follow so many blogs for me to just a pick a few of them to award is too hard - I would be here for hours trying to decide. The truth is I want to give them to all of you, especially the friendship award. Where would I and this blog be without you? Your comments and support are what inspire me and make this all worthwhile!


Gluten-free Flat bread


Now for food. Gluten-free food! Since I'm posting the winner of my Gluten-Free Dessert Package I thought I would include another gluten-free recipe. Chances are if your following a gluten-free/wheat-free diet you've tried the Chebe bread mixes. I tried this flatbread/focaccia mix and didn't like it made according to the package directions. It has a very chewy and tough consistency. I did a little experiment and came up with a skillet flatbread using the mix. This way has a tender, softer consistency, and the flavor is better. These are great to make taco-style sandwiches with, pizzas, and wraps.


Gluten-free Flat bread


Skillet Flatbreads

1 package Chebe Flatbread/Focaccia Mix
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 eggs
7 tablespoons Club Soda
Baking spray

Combine everything except the baking spray. Stir until you can't stir anymore. Spray a wooden board/counter/tabletop with olive oil baking spray. Remove the dough and knead until combined. The dough will be sticky. Heat a non-stick or iron skillet over medium-low heat. Divide the dough into six pieces. Spray the board and press out into a circle. Use a spatula to lift into the pan carefully. If dough breaks apart just press it back together after you get it in the pan. Cook about five minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cool and store in a plastic storage bag.


Print Recipe

Chebe Focaccia/Flatbread Mix


Here's the Kitchen Cat Moon to announce the winner of the Gluten-free Dessert Package sponsored by My Blogspark.


Moon The Kitchen Cat


The winner of the Gluten-free Dessert Package giveaway is Cookin Canuck! Yay! This week Deb of Kahakai Kitchen is giving away the same Dessert package - go over and visit her for a chance to win!

Look at this handsome boy, have you ever seen a kitty with such eyelashes?

Moon The Kitchen Cat

68 comments:

Wandering Coyote said...

OMG, what a beautiful kitty cat! And the gluten-free flatbread is also beautiful!

The Duo Dishes said...

Congrats to the winner! Hope we can snag some next time. The flatbreads sound sooooooo good! And addictive. Definitely addictive.

Kim said...

What a beautiful kitty cat!! The flatbreads look so fresh and tasty. Congrats on all the awards.

Jenn said...

Beautiful cat! I love the color of his eyes. I wish I had a cat. Easy flatbread that's delicious. I've got to try me some of that!

Congrats on all the awards, too.

Gera @ SweetsFoods said...

Congrats to the winner and for you for the awards!!

Btw the Flatbreads are gorgeous like pitas :)
Well the cat pic is super!!

Cheers!

Gera

Katy ~ said...

Oh, I am suuuuch a sap for kitties and yours is absolutely sweet. What a face!

Congratulations to Cookin Canuk!

Congratulations to you as well for your well-deserved awards. You have a terrific blog and you know I'm always over here hanging out with you, stalking your recipes LOL

The flatbread looks awesome. I'll have to let our celiac kid know about this!

KennyT said...

The kitty is so beautiful!!!

Jessica said...

Your cat is so cute!!

And the food looks good too, of course :-)

Helene said...

Congrats for your award and the recipe looks really good. Cute cat.

BeadedTail said...

Congrats on your awards, thanks for the yummy recipe and Moon is just so handsome!

Petula said...

That food look so yummy! Now I want a snack. :) Congratulations on your award.

the ungourmet said...

This wasn't too long at all, it was fun!

Congrats on the awards, Awesome recipe, and what a pretty kitchen kitty!

Adrienne said...

a pet brings so much happiness... she's really beautiful! that flatbread sandwich is just my style. mmmmm.

Claudia said...

Oh! I'm a sucker for a sweet cat face. What a cutie! COngrats to you and to the winners! It's all so delectable. Oh and the food - yes, that looks grand. I haven't tried gluten-free and have been thinking about it - for various reasons - so this was a timely and a gentle reminder. Lovely post!

unconfidentialcook said...

I have a friend who makes everything gluten-free and I'm going to send her your link. Looks wonderful, and what a cute cat!!!!

BigSis said...

I'm in love with your kitchen cat! He looks a lot like my Ashy Poo. He's a flamepoint Siamese, but he was already blind in one eye when the pound picked him up on the street in Austin when he was about a year old. He only has one beautiful light blue eye, but he's a dear! He's been with me for almost 9 years now.

girlichef said...

Aw, look at Moon! So handsome :D I've bookmarked this flatbread, it looks fabulous!

Amanda said...

Ok first...you cat is BEAUTIFUL!! love those eyes!

And for the flat bread, where do they sell that mix?? It is intriguing!! I love fresh veggie meals for the summer and that looked GREAT!!

Donna-FFW said...

Your kitty is precious, so cute. Congrats on all your awards .. you are most deserving. The flatbreads look absolutely wonderful.

teresa said...

Congrats on your awards, you're definitely deserving! The bread looks so good, I love flatbread like that. Cute cute kitty!

Soma said...

never used the bread mix before.. what a cute kitty!! a doll...

Melody said...

What a sweet little kitty! Congrats on the awards. You really deserve them. I always learn something from you and appreciate your kind words.

Chow and Chatter said...

I gave you a lovely blog award but don't worry about wow so many awards you deserve them i adore your cat, what eyes, and your food is good as ever

By the way I changed my address to match the blog!

https://chowandchatter.blogspot.com
Rebecca

healthhappinesshope said...

Congrats to all those honored!!! What wonderful awards.

Wow, this flatbread sounds amazing. I've never tried making my own before, but you sure know how to make them look delicious!

Kerstin said...

Love your great flatbread idea - they look good! Congrats on your awards!

Cute kitty too :)

noobcook said...

adorable kitty! I wanna steal, hehe ... delicious flatbreads, luv the fillings on top too!

Cookin' Canuck said...

I'm so excited to win this giveaway. Thank you so much! My gluten-free dad will be very grateful. I emailed you my mailing address.

♥peachkins♥ said...

Congrats om your awards! You deserve it..

Congrats to the winner of the giveaways.

The flatbread sounds really nice..

sherri said...

Pretty kitty and love the flatbread recipe!

Thank you for visiting my friend's blog and wishing her a happy birthday. I love it when people go out of their way for someone else.

Ann said...

Congrats on your awards..yummy recipes there..

Bob said...

Club soda? That's an odd ingredient, what's it do? Not that the end results don't look good. :)

Moon rules. That reminds me though, I haven't done Sunday cats in a while...

Tangled Noodle said...

Congratulations to you on your well-deserved awards and to Cookin Canuck on her win! The flatbreads look great and I appreciate that you've tweaked the Chebe mix to improve it. I'll have to look for it and try it out myself!

Angie's Recipes said...

Moon.....has melancholy blue eyes :-)
We are thinking about to adopt another cat from Spain...so many cats there need help......
Congratulations on Cooking Canuck!

Angie's Recipes

Angie's Recipes said...

I used to do flatbread at home too, but it killed many of my pans...... bought another two iron pans, again, about to dump away......

Angie's Recipes

Varsha Vipins said...

aww..that kitten is so so cute Reeni..:)..n I say the flat breads looks definitely addictive..:)

My Little Space said...

Just discovered your blog! You got lots of fantastic recipes here. Will check them out slowly. N thank you for sharing.

Ivy said...

Congrats to Deb for winning. The kitten is so cute. The flatbreads sound so good and look like Greek pita.

Dajana said...

That's a great looking dish.
And congrats to the winner

♥Rosie♥ said...

Huge congrats to the winner and kitty is absolutely gorgeous!

Also congrats on your well deserved awards :0)

Those flatbreads look divine.

Maria♥ said...

Reeni, your cat Moon is absolutely beautiful!!

Maria
x

Joanne said...

Those flatbreads look awesome! I could totally go for a pizza on one.

nora@ffr said...

congrats on the awards reeni. love ye beautiful cat :) faltbreads sound amazing. must try out somtime soon.
cheers!!

Heavenly Housewife said...

Whoa, look at all those awards, your tiara must weight a ton!!!!!!!

stephchows said...

your kitty is so cute!! and that is awesome you figure out a way to make the mix better! great job!

The Food Hunter said...

Cute cat. Congratulations to all your blog award winners!

HannahBanana aka Amanda said...

Hooray on the awards!
Hooray to Cookin Canuck!

That kitty is beautiful! I am cat crazy and have 8 of them!

Flatbread...love that you added the club soda. Looks deelish!!

Faith said...

Congrats to the winner! This flatbread looks great, and I love that it's made in a skillet! Your cat has gorgeous eyes!

Bridgett said...

Congrats on the awards! What a gorgeous kitty.

lisaiscooking said...

Your wrap look great, so your experiment was a definite success! Sweet kitten too. I have one inside and one outside to keep me company whether I'm cooking or gardening.

dddiva said...

Congrats on all your awards. Okay, the Gluten Free recipe I am swiping for the mini-diva's boyfriend, he is not overly fond of the mix, but your way looks so good I bet he'll like it. Appreciate you sharing.

ChefBliss.com said...

Lots of great stuff! And the flat bread looks versatile and delicious! I love Moon, absolutely gorgeous!

Lori said...

Congrats on your awards and to the lucky winner! I love that flatbread, perfect for a sandwich, or better yet, a gyro!

The Blonde Duck said...

Ah, handsome Moon. And that flatbread looks great!

maybelles mom said...

congrats on the awards and delicious flatbreads.

appropriated.muffin said...

awww i wish i had a kitchen cat!
or any kitchen pet, in fact! :)

Sarah said...

Congrats to the winner! The flat bread looks delicious, light and soft looking. Some gluten free breads are very dense and tough, this one looks fantastic!

Nutmeg Nanny said...

Oh Moon is so adorable!!! We should set up a kitty play date:) I just got my cats a new laser light to play with. They love it! Also congratulations on your awards. You have such a great blog, you totally deserved them:)

parentingBYdummies said...

What a delicious looking blog you have here. Why didn't you bring food to my SITS party again? I'll sign you up for next time:) Thanks for coming. Hope to see you again soon!

The Redhead Riter said...

Food looks great. Nice photography. Kitty is adorable!

Stopping by from SITS to share the blog ♥ !

Have a great Saturday!

Natashya said...

Congratulations on all your well-deserved blog awards!
Love your gluten free flatbread, GF issues seem to be epidemic lately.
And what a beautiful kitty!
Have a great weekend.

Cucinista said...

As everyone else has said, congratulations on the awards. I know I always love reading your posts. This latest one no exception: me want flatbread...

SugarandSpice said...

That looks SO delicious!

Thanks for commenting on my blog and wishing my husband well. I am a total cat lover so I love all the pics of your kitty on your page!

Marta said...

Congrats on the award!
These flatbreads look delicious!

The Main Ladybug said...

Happy Saturday Sharefest!! Just visint from SITS. Hope your weekend is wonderful.

Debinhawaii said...

Moon is so gorgeous! The flatbreads look delicious--perfect to top with just about anything. Congrats on the awards too--well deserved!

Sophie said...

Congrats on your latest well deserved awards!!!

Congrats & enjoy!

Those flatbreads & that cat look stunning!

Bella Vita said...

Reeni, I forgot to mention in my previous comment how BEAUTIFUL your precious "Moon" is. I have a blue-eyed Siamese cat and I have never seen another non-Siamese cat with blue eyes! Great close up photography as well. Plus I like it that you let Moon announce your winners! I hope you post more about Moon in the future! It says that you have a life! Love, Roz

Calm In The Kitchen said...

A belated congrats on the awards!

That is one pretty cat...

;) amy

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