I was curious how this delicious pastry filled with fruit and creamy pudding came by its name. Napoleons seem to be a Neopolitan invention as they originated in Naples, Italy. The French adopted the dessert, calling it “mille-feuille” or “ thousand leaves” for the many layers of pastry. As the dessert traveled from France […]
Busy Monday – week of February 10
Featured from last week: Featured links: A Bright and Beautiful Life Homemade Ranch Dressing: Crazy Little Projects Ruffled Tote Bag; My Turn for Us Super Bowl Deviled Eggs; Tip Garden Busy Bag Velcro Sticks If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to the linky in My Party […]
Berry Melon Fruit Cup
This is a quick and easy no-recipe recipe. The name says it all – berries and melon fruit cup. Cut melon into smaller than bite size pieces. One kind of melon is nice, two kinds are great, three are spectacular. Think of the color combinations and texture variations you can create. Watermelon and cantaloupe. Cantaloupe […]
Change
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 […]
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!