As a child, one of our sons had food allergies which really limited the kind of sweets he could have. Fortunately, he “outgrew” them and they didn’t stunt his growth at all as one elderly relative worried – now 6’2” and still growing I think! I was really surprised as a Den Mother to […]
Roundup
13 Reader Faves for 2013
I am so blessed to have each and every one of you stop by here for A Pinch of Joy! You are the reason this blog exists and the reason I continue to write and and publish. Thank you for your support and encouragement — you truly are what keeps this little piece […]
Baker’s Dozen of Christmas Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies from Pint-Sized Baker Coconut White Chocolate Cookies From Gonna Want Seconds Date Filled Cookies from A Bright and Beautiful Life Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies from Cooking Classy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies from Butter, with a side of Bread Quick and Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies from iMom […]
October Replay
October began with elegantly spooky Halloween atop the dining room buffet. Some brilliantly colored decor for the autumn front porch. Definitely autumn food – Sausage and Apple Stuffed Squash . . . and autumn comfort food – Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich Warm tummy breakfast – Cottage Pancakes with a surprise […]
September Wrap Up
September was a busy month around Chez Charlene and A Pinch of Joy! Celebrated the second anniversary of blogging –– Installed picture frame moulding and revealed the Dining room Makeover Looked ahead to Halloween Make a Halloween Wreath Grasshopper Guts — Treat Smashed Frogs — Treat Ate some […]
August Replay
An unexpected summer twist — creamy, cool salad featuring Cranberries! Combine a BLT and a Ranch Burger and what do you get? BLT Ranchburger Kitten held down the fort while we were on vacation. She was no help at in in choosing Busy Monday Mega Features! Five Star Family Approved — BLT Pasta Salad For […]