An unexpected summer twist — creamy, cool salad featuring Cranberries! Combine a BLT and a Ranch Burger and what do you get? BLT Ranchburger Kitten held down the fort while we were on vacation. She was no help at in in choosing Busy Monday Mega Features! Five Star Family Approved — BLT Pasta Salad For […]
Garlic Citrus Butter for Corn on the Cob
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 […]
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!