A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

Strawberry Pina Colada Dessert

Strawberry Pina Colada Dessert  is a quick and easy dessert that can be dressed up nicely.    Though “getting fancy” can take it out of the quick category.  There is a trick to making thick desserts  look presentable in a clear glass container.   Ideally, everything would go in without air bubbles and lay in beautiful […]

Clean Your Refrigerator in Three Days – Day Two

  Last week I shared with you a secret for which you would  have to pay hundreds of dollars normally.  But you got it here for Zero dollars!!!  The secret:  Have a job you dread, that is overwhelming, that needs to be done but you have too little time and/or energy to tackle?  Break that […]

Easter Breakfast Casserole

One of my Colorado cousins made this breakfast egg and bread casserole  when we were guests in her home.  It was wonderful and I made it just the way she did for a time.  She included 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and a small onion (about 1/3 cup) diced finely.   Then I got acquainted with church […]

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Potato Nests and holiday menu suggestions

I served this at a tea party brunch for something a little more substantial and with a different texture and savory taste than the usual fare.  I served in the fancy ramekins in which they were baked.  A platter of these nicely turned out would be spectacular, especially with a few chopped chives over the […]

Sugar and Spice Muffins – Best Breakfast Muffins Ever

French Breakfast Puffs, Sugar and Spice Muffins, Donut Muffins, Baked Sugar Donut, The. Best. Breakfast. Muffin. Ever!   Many names, but only one description:  “Oh wow – this is good!” This is truly a time honored favorite, no matter what name it has.  Everyone love, love, loves this tender muffin with a crunchy spicy coating.  Time […]