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 […]
Pear Honey
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 […]
Recipe for happiness – thoughts on a root beer float
Wheels and I sat down one recent hot, steamy weekend afternoon for a rare root beer float. As I spooned the vanilla ice cream out of the fizzy beverage, I thought about the origins of a root beer float. Who was the first person to drop a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream in […]
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake is a light and creamy ending to a meal. Or the star of an afternoon party like a baby shower. Peaches and Cream Cheesecake is a no-bake dessert. Just peachy anytime. Sorry, couldn’t help that pun — just fell out! =) If you can find sugar free peach jello, it […]
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!