Snow on the ground and below freezing temperatures — back to the normal weather for this spot on the map. Flowers didn’t make it to Christmas. Still a record for how long they continued blooming! We put up the outdoor lights this past week. When we first moved here, we were the only ones on […]
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos, The Party In a Pan
In our family, the New Year’s Junk Food Banquet is a tradition. We get together to eat all the things we haven’t touched all year. Potato chips. Candy. Ooey gooey stuff. Sweet stuff. Rich and buttery stuff. Little bitty pieces. But an indulgence none the less. We play all the loud and noisy games […]
Sweet and Savory Nuts
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Two nights of light frost took the flowers — but the plants are still green! Will they make it to Christmas? In other news — A Pinch of Joy has updated the recipe format. Every recipe now has full nutritional information which is important in this — many other — household/s. Plus: scale from 1 […]
Busy Monday 647
Flowers are still going — even with 32 degree overnights! The blooms are starting to look a little worse for wear, but hanging in there! Nate the Great and his Super Teacher Mom were here, Sister Vee and hubs J, Special Teacher Angie and daughter Lee joined us for Thanksgiving dinner. The teachers and progeny […]
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Flowers are STILL blooming. We had Thanksgiving on the deck one year, but never have we had flowers blooming in November. I could get used to this kind of weather! However, I hear there is snow on the way — hopefully AFTER Thanksgiving. May you have a great Thanksgiving with friends, food and laughter. Thanks […]
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!