He was twenty years old when he moved to California. With fresh training in the exciting new field of aviation, he was thrilled with his new job at an airplane manufacturer. His letters back home told of his apartment, friends, exploring his new city and a new car. Then they began to take an anxious […]
Apple Pie Rustica
Tart – galette – one crust pie – folded pie. This dish has an identity crisis. Tart is an English term for pastry with fruit, often one serving size, while galette is a French crusty cake with sweet or savory topping. So what to call this delectable dish? Besides a superb ending for a meal? […]
Low Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam
Making strawberry jam was not on my agenda this morning. But Wheels called from the General Store to say he found a dozen containers of strawberries that had just been moved to the sale shelf because they were going to “expire” tomorrow. Should he bring them home with the plumbing supplies he was purchasing? Well, […]
Fireplace Draft Stopper Balloon
Preparing for winter. Just the thought of winterization sends shivers up my spine! But that has been on the agenda at Chez Charlene spurred on by predictions of a “brutal” winter for this area. Where we live, there seems to be more misses than hits with weather forecasts. Something about jet streams that change their […]
Healthy and fun lunches for kids
How to give kids healthy lunches. It’s hard to come up with ideas of what to eat besides the same boring old thing — and my family are not picky eaters. Part of my problem was not taking the time to think about what foods would be great for lunch ahead of time. It’s so […]
Spinach Bacon Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing
A classic spinach, bacon combination with a wonderful new lemony twist for the dressing. A winner! Donna brought this to a ladies lunch and was generous enough to share the recipe Spinach needs cool weather to grow so it is most available fresh from September through November and again in the spring from March through […]
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!