My dad loved corn. Especially a white and yellow mix called Country Gentleman. He always had a huge garden, a part of which was dedicated to his corn. Mom would freeze nearly 200 hundred packages every year so he (and the 7-10 other hungry mouths at the table) could have a corn fix during the […]
10 Things I learned while on summer vacation
1) Using a handful of shampoo is not smart if the house you are visiting has a water softener. Twenty minutes later you might have the shampoo mostly rinsed out. By the time you jump in your clothes and open the door – uncombed and no make up – there might be a cheering crowd […]
Mega Feature!
Here you are . . . Two dozen fabulous features from Busy Monday . . . . . Ideas for living well, having fun and food for thought! . . . . . And yummy eats! ENJOY! [table id=52 /] [table id=51 /] If […]
Breakfast to go . . .
After pinning a few breakfast cookie recipes, I decided it was time to actually try one. Only none of the recipes was going to work. Either I was missing an ingredient – or they sounded too bland – or maybe I was just being too picky. So I did what I usually do and mooshed […]
BLT Ranch Burger
First time I made Ranch Burgers, I used ranch dressing out of the bottle. They were moist – just like I thought they would be. That was a good thing. But they were so moist they came apart and slid down into the barbecue flames. Not a good thing. And they were so soft […]
Crockpot Calico Beans
It doesn’t matter if you call them Calico Beans or Trucker Beans, or Cowboy Beans or Prairie Beans, this dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or an autumn tailgate party. This recipe is foolproof and flexible and quick to make! Gather your crockpot for no-work cooking and set all the ingredients on the counter. Pour, […]
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!