We lived here only a very short time before realizing that a house designed and built in 1977 needed some work to make it livable for today! When our house was built, it was a big deal to have a two car garage open directly into the kitchen so groceries in paper bags could be […]
Pina Colada Squares
OMGG. Oh my, great goodness! This refrigerated Pina Colada dessert is sooo good. It’s made with cream of coconut for extra richness and flavor – just like the pina colada. You’ll find cream of coconut with the drink mixes. It’s an investment ingredient because it is enough to make another batch later. One can cream […]
Dress up your garage entry
When you park the car in your garage, do you walk around to the front door to enter the house? I didn’t think so! If your family is like most, chances are you come and go by the garage entry door something like 97.3% of the time. I totally made up that statistic out of […]
Layered Taco Salad
This layered salad with a Mexican twist makes six servings of about 1 cups each. A glass 8×8 pan is the perfect size. I have a vintage covered refrigerator dish that works great! Use any sturdy lettuce or lettuce mix as the base – iceberg, romaine,etc. A 12 ounce package seems to be the norm, […]
Classic Basic Creamed Peas, Simply The Best Side Dish
Creamed peas are good on their own but they are also very versatile. You can dress them up with onions, mushrooms or small new potatoes. Creamed peas are one of those traditional family dishes that are rarely given a thought. Some families add to the basic sauce. Things like a spoonful of sugar — or […]
Salmon Patties with Creamy Dill Sauce
Salmon patties are a favorite way to take advantage of excellent nutritional value offered by salmon, especially Omega 3 and protein. While fresh salmon is available in many areas only on a seasonal basis, canned salmon is available all year round and also wins over fresh or frozen cost wise. Removing the bones from canned […]
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!