Pineapple and Ham – an unexpected twist to pasta salad. The pineapple makes a great addition without shouting, “hey, there’s pineapple in this dish”. It plays together very nicely with all the other ingredients. Using aloha in the name bows to the idea of playing nicely with others. Mainlanders think of aloha as meaning “hello” […]
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The weather app chimed with high heat warnings and advisories every day this week! I know a big chunk of the US is riding the same wave — pun intended, although even a good pun won’t help the pain! Hope you’ve found a way to stay cool and thanks for stopping by! Features from last […]
Lemon Blueberry Scones
I made Lemon Blueberry Scones recently. Houseguests took us out for a delicious and lingering breakfast and no one was hungry come lunch time. We waited until about 2:30 and had tea instead. Sliced melon, strawberries and other fruit, some cheese and deviled eggs made up the menu, but the star of the show was […]
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We went to see the Wizard of Oz performed outdoors over the Fourth of July. Why is it that the Winkie Chant is still running through my mind two weeks later? O E O O E O One of the Winkies proposed to Glenda the Good Witch onstage at the end of the performance. […]
Hawaiian Party Burgers
Hawaiian style! Party on a bun. So quick, so easy to make; the sauce is just a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy. Your family and friends will love Hawaiian Party Burgers and think you worked really hard to make them special! I’ll never tell! When you pick up the package of King’s […]
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Featured from last week: Best of Long Island – Pickled Spicy Carrot Sticks Petticoat JUNKtion — Little Tike Playhouse Paint It Pretty DIY Inspired — Best DIY Pirate Party Ideas Garden Therapy — Add Color to the Vegetable Garden Premeditated Leftovers — 6 Expert Tips for Growing Cucumbers Sadie Seasonsgood – DIY Sea […]
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!