Finally in gardening Zone 5B it’s time to plant annuals. And that means spiffing up the front entry way. A good sweeping of the walk and steps. Look for the planting urns in the topsy turvy potting shed. In the fall, things go into the potting shed very orderly– until after the first frost and […]
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich with apple
Grilled Ham Cheese with apples on sourdough bread. Several women from the neighborhood occasionally get together to try new places to eat, maybe shop a little and, always, talk a lot. I was intrigued by this combination at a new to us restaurant, ordered it and have been making it at home ever since! Sourdough […]
6 Tips for a successful garage sale
Last weekend was our neighborhood’s annual garage sale. Great motivation to clean closets, cupboards, basement and garage! We usually come out pretty well for the time invested – if the weather cooperates. I have a fun time with the folks that come by. Dude rolls up and into the garage on his huge motorcycle, asks […]
Buttercream Cake Icing and writing Joy
Buttercream Icing was the basis for a cake decorating lesson. Actually, it was my final exam in the cake decorating class I’ve been taking. We were to bake two layers, stack and frost them before class. We could make flowers ahead of time and let them dry. In class we had to write a word […]
How to Build A Raised Garden Bed
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 […]
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!