I’m a native Coloradan, born in the valley and lived half my childhood surrounded by mountains. When I was a fifth grader my parents decided to move to the Great Plains where they both had spent most of their lives. It was a culture shock. In the valley, evening came quickly and decisively. When the […]
Skillet Lasagna Mexicana
Skillet Lasagna Mexicana is so easy it almost makes itself. Well, not quite. But it is an all-ages approved dinner that goes from pantry to table in just about half an hour. Made from ingredients that are likely already in your pantry and refrigerator, it works wonderfully well on those days you walk in the […]
Cowboy Cookies
Bytes and some of his cousins met for a workday last week. Big guys and big jobs deserved big cookies. Cowboy cookies are big in size – four inches across on average. And they are big in flavor with three kinds of chips, pecans, coconut, butter, oatmeal and corn flakes. It’s like the cook used […]
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
This Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is the BEST cheesecake recipe ever baked. The toasted pecan crust has just the right flavor to set it apart from the run of the mill crust. The cheesecake is divinely creamy, so very rich and smooth. Make it plain without swirls and it is deliciously decadent. Add the subtle flavor […]
Busy Monday 263
Featured from last week: Olla Padrido – Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie ( or something like that) An Extraordinary Day – Frugal but Fabulous Tablescape Drugstore Divas – How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes without Ironing My Thrift Store Addiction – Earth Day Inspired Bird Feeder 5 Minutes for Mom – Strawberry […]
New Home – 18 month update
It’s been a while since I last updated the changes we’ve accomplished in the new to us house. Here’s a quick peek at some of the things going on. Like the new lilac on the east fence, we are growing where we are planted. Like the plant, we don’t quite look like the picture yet […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!