This is a basic hot chocolate mix. I always make the first batch of the season as soon as the temperature drops so we are ready for the cold weather. Hot chocolate is also Christmas Eve tradition at our house. An early supper – a lighter meal than dinner – is always planned. Afterwards there […]
Beverages
What Shall I Make for Holiday Dinner?
Searching for holiday dinner recipes? Me too! We’re unexpectedly hosting festivities since the originally scheduled host can’t. If you’re in the same boat – vs my usual boat of waiting till the last minute — here’s a helpful list of some ideas from past A Pinch of Joy posts. You can find more ideas in […]
Citrus Iced Tea
Summer days so searing you can scarcely breathe when you step outside. We’ve had several of those already this summer! Even being inside where it is cool can just sap energy. Citrus Iced Tea is so refreshing on those kinds of days! It’s not sweet nor tart – just a balanced blend of tea and […]
Elegant Eggnog
Eggnog is a perfect drink with it’s richness and creamy spiced flavor. It was a special treat at our house for a couple of weeks around Christmas each year. Wheels especially likes it. And then – carb counting entered the picture. At 35 carbs and 340 calories per serving, eggnog fell off the radar. Normally […]
Simply Strawberry Smoothie
Have to admit I’m slow to the smoothie parade. We’ve always preferred to eat our fruit as fruit (or a dessert with fruit showing – yes!) rather than drinking it. But this entire long weekend we worked hard outdoors — digging, painting, planting, changing everything around. A cold, fruity nutritious drink sounded like a great […]
Perfect Punch . . . lemon pineapple punch
Otherwise known as Perfect Punch or Lemon Pineapple Punch, Snappy Punch is the name Wheels gave this refreshing drink,. As in “Got any of that snappy punch left?” There is never any left because everyone loves this golden nectar and it disappears in a flash where ever it is served. I’ve made it for baby […]
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!