Pear Honey – just what the name says. So sweet and flavorful. Be prepared though. One taste and it will disappear in a flash. See that little bit on the little plate in the picture? That is what is left of the whole batch. Yeh, the same day I made it! A superb spread, Pear […]
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Rhubarb Cherry Jam
Rhubarb is one of the best things about spring – a season full of wonderful things. I love it! Mom’s garden always had half a dozen hills of rhubarb. She kept an eye on them every spring until the stems were just the right size and then send a “big kid” out to harvest. She […]
Cinnamon Pickles
My recipe card for Cinnamon Pickles, stained with red food coloring, always makes me smile at my friend’s distinctive handwriting. Cindy was my north star for a short time. You know, the kind of friend that comes into your life and points a different direction. I became a stay at home mom when my job […]
Low Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam
Making strawberry jam was not on my agenda this morning. But Wheels called from the General Store to say he found a dozen containers of strawberries that had just been moved to the sale shelf because they were going to “expire” tomorrow. Should he bring them home with the plumbing supplies he was purchasing? Well, […]
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!