St. Patrick’s Day is the time to plant potatoes in much of the Midwest. They will withstand the less severe frost of early spring — at least the usually less severe frost. This year — hard to predict 🙂 My dad loved to garden and I remember his excitement at getting ready to plant potatoes […]
Potatoes
Scottsdale Potatoes – Hashbrown potato casserole
My mother discovered these creamy, cheesy potatoes while visiting family in Arizona. Apparently that’s why they are called Scottsdale Potatoes! Here in Ohio, they are known as Cheesy Potatoes or Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole. Recently I’ve seen points further south that labeled them Funeral Potatoes – a name which belies their yumminess but apparently takes […]
Pierogies and Sausage
Happy Pierogie Day! I don’t know who decides these things, but when I read that October 8 was the day for pierogies I knew I had to share this recipe. I was introduced to pierogies a few years ago on a Vacation Bible School message board. One woman noted that she had spent so much […]
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!