A smidgen of topics today just because I’m still in a vacation frame of mind . . . something from our trip related to kitchen design — sort of; a note about the Rhubarb Cherry Jam posted HERE and a reminder to change your reader.. . . And you thought your stove was […]
Smoked Salmon Quiche
Deep Dish Smoked Salmon Quiche with Dill. I could almost smell the smoked salmon when I found this recipe in a Quick and Easy Paula Deen’s magazine. So when I saw smoked salmon on sale the deal was sealed. I picked up the salmon and carton of half and half and planned to make it […]
Rhubarb Cherry Jam
Rhubarb is one of the best things about spring – a season full of wonderful things. I love it! Mom’s garden always had half a dozen hills of rhubarb. She kept an eye on them every spring until the stems were just the right size and then send a “big kid” out to harvest. She […]
How to divide hostas
Being the hardy shade plant that they are, hostas will tolerate division from spring until about a month before frost. They need plenty of water the first couple of weeks to help get over the shock and cool conditions will certainly help them reestablish themselves. Don’t expect much new growth until the next season. Most […]
Five tips for planting hydrangeas
Who doesn’t love hydrangeas? We have a shady corner crying out for color and light. The shrubs we had planted there never thrived because it was too shady. Then the local power company came in to do some work on the transformer the shrubs were hiding. No chance of thriving after that. I was thrilled […]
Crunchy Ramen Cole Slaw
Asian Coleslaw, Ramen Slaw, Crunchy Ramen Slaw. Not a big identity crisis, but there are alternative monickers — as the old movie detectives would say out of the corner of their mouth. For me, the mystery isn’t the name; nor do I wonder whodunit. The mystery is why? Why did someone decide to crunch up […]
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!