My dad loved corn. Especially a white and yellow mix called Country Gentleman. He always had a huge garden, a part of which was dedicated to his corn. Mom would freeze nearly 200 hundred packages every year so he (and the 7-10 other hungry mouths at the table) could have a corn fix during the […]
10 Things I learned while on summer vacation
1) Using a handful of shampoo is not smart if the house you are visiting has a water softener. Twenty minutes later you might have the shampoo mostly rinsed out. By the time you jump in your clothes and open the door – uncombed and no make up – there might be a cheering crowd […]
Breakfast to go . . .
After pinning a few breakfast cookie recipes, I decided it was time to actually try one. Only none of the recipes was going to work. Either I was missing an ingredient – or they sounded too bland – or maybe I was just being too picky. So I did what I usually do and mooshed […]
BLT Ranch Burger
First time I made Ranch Burgers, I used ranch dressing out of the bottle. They were moist – just like I thought they would be. That was a good thing. But they were so moist they came apart and slid down into the barbecue flames. Not a good thing. And they were so soft […]
Fruit Slushie
Last summer we visited my sister Vee. They were preparing to repair a storm damaged roof and she had a crew of family coming in for the task. When I asked what I could do to help prepare food for them, she told me to use the bananas on the counter and make a fruit […]
Frozen Cranberry Salad
Frozen Cranberry Salad is another recipe from Millie. It could also be called Cranberry Pineapple Dessert! Millie was an almost octogenarian who cooked for our youth group when we did flood repairs in Missouri. Pulling the card in her handwriting out of my recipe box, makes me smile! Just like the Sunny Broccoli Salad, […]
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!