Change always comes bearings gifts. In the last three weeks, change has pelted down at our house. Everything we do requires checking the operator’s manual, it seems. The learning curve is steep and time consuming. three first ever Smart phones that are just full of surprises — some delightful, and others just plain work a […]
Tablescape for Brunch and Tea
Technically, this should be titled “Brunch with a Tea Party theme and a nod to Valentine’s Day”. Because tea is served mid afternoon. It didn’t even qualify for Elevenses. The invitation read 10 am. This affair was an American hybrid. Tea and nibbles served when it fit the schedule of those attending. But no matter, […]
Planning a Tea Party Menu
When planning your tea party, take into consideration the time of day. If between meals, you can serve a lighter menu. The focus is on the tea with perhaps a small sandwich or “biscuits” – aka cookies, non-computer version. That was the origin of tea time – a tide-me-over between lunch and a dinner that […]
Create a formal invitation
What will we do next time? How about a tea party? And so we did. A formal affair with written invitations. Just for fun. The invitation started with a kit and some scrapbook bling. But it could be made with cardstock or heavy scrapbook paper. Anything that you can print on. Because you print the […]
Monte Cristo Sandwich
The Monte Cristo sandwich is based on a similar sandwich called Croque Monsieuer – basically a grilled cheese sandwich. When it appeared in American cookbooks in the 1930’s, it was known as French sandwich. Then someone came up with the idea of combining those two “French” dishes – French sandwich and French toast – into […]
Honey Butter Baked Pear
Pear baked in honey laced with butter. I had to start with the basics for this one. And I’m so glad I did! Bosc pears are an aristocratic fruit. A ripe Bosc pear has a sweet,somewhat spicy refined taste and is buttery smooth on your tongue. They are firm and more densely textured than other […]
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!