Below are pictures I used to show designers of the old kitchen and the problems I needed to solve. Using pictures made it easy to compare the designs and to keep the focus on what needed to be done. Improving storage is the number one reason given for remodeling a kitchen. It certainly topped my […]
Dirty Bones
Meringues are really very easy to make. You just need to be aware of a few facts before starting. No big deal, because everything in life is easier when you know a few facts ahead of time. Room temperature eggs are easier to separate and will whip faster than cold eggs. If you don’t have […]
Zombie Brains
Zombie Brains are surprisingly tasty Halloween treats! Bwhahahaha! They are sorta cute – but the name gives them the eeewww factor that makes little boys growl with delight. (And I would be delighted if you would pin the photo above! Thanks!) This is a very easy Halloween treat. The biggest problem I had was that […]
Honey Plum Tartlet
Honey Plum Tartlets – Quick, easy, three ingredients, looks fabulous, and tastes as good as it looks! Just the right size for a touch of sweetness after a good meal. At our house, plums are a seasonal thing. Wheels loves to eat them out of hand, but there are always two or three left setting […]
How to make a parka for 18″ doll
We visited Alaska a couple years ago. Along the way we visited a replica of a native village where high schoolers demonstrated the ways of their ancestors. I was fascinated by the clothing. It was a very warm day in June when this beautiful young lady modeled this very warm and very heavy fur coat. […]
Spicy Pumpkin Bread
A light bread with lively flavor, Spicy Pumpkin Bread is great anytime. Serve plain or with whipped butter to let the spices shine. Or dress it up with a glaze for a more festive appearance and let the sweetness of the glaze complement the spices. To glaze a single loaf, start with a quarter cup […]
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!