For ages we had planned to build a raised garden bed. Finally the planets all aligned. Space formerly shady is now sunny. Plans were made. Saws found. Hopes ran high that finally we could have a garden that might produce more than a few random tomatoes. A garden in spite of heavy clay. We were […]
Pineapple Bacon Bites
A Mad Men era scene pops up in my mind when I look at this appetizer recipe for Pineapple Bacon Bites. I picture the high heeled, full skirted, perfectly coiffed hostess fingering her pearls as she waits for the appertizers to finish. I have absolutely no idea why. Maybe because the recipe has been […]
Cake Decorating Tip – just one
I’m taking a cake decorating class. If you’ve been to a Wilton class you’ll recognize this as lesson 2 in the beginner’s series. You can tell I need a little practice with smooth starts and stops. Maybe some practice with making smooth, even movements in making the edging. And my dots look more like […]
Mock N Cheese aka Cauliflower Gratin
Cauliflower au Gratin — cheesy goodness as a main dish or a side dish. Cauliflower, Mark Twain once sniffed, was nothing but cabbage with a college education. Boiled and buttered, the way grandma used to do it, cauliflower was nothing to write home about. Now it is everywhere. Cauliflower first appeared on vegetable trays, in […]
5 Easy Steps to Organizing Your Financial Life: Part 5 Be Prepared
Organize Your Financial Paper Series: Use the documents gathered for filing your income tax return in Part 1 to prepare for emergency in Part 2, to set financial goals and plan ahead in Part 3. Part 4 helps you build a budget. What happens if you find yourself without any of the paper work that […]
Delightful Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons a re another quick and easy, but elegant dessert. I was going to pipe melted chocolate lines across the top for an added touch, but these disappear fast. Just glad there were enough to show you a photo! I use the eggshell method to separate white from yolk. Crack the egg in the […]
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!