Enjoyed the holidays with family, including New Year’s Eve at sister Bee’s. It was a little smaller than in the past since her husband is having knee surgery on Monday. Also celebrated the Special Teacher’s newly minted Master’s degree with Zoom call to her dad, my brother. While they all were here we had a […]
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Nate the Great came to visit yesterday. He’ll be here until after New Years while his mom catches up on work projects. Just came in from a long walk — long as in spaced out. He was a full block full steam ahead! We had a discussion at lunch about the French Revolution. We actually […]
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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
Note: Keep in mind I am a spice wimp. You might choose to double the cayenne and black pepper.
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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 […]
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!