More snow. More bitter cold. And more coming every day next week. But at lunch today there were seven robins setting on the little arbor over the pentagon shed door!!! Robins = spring!! No way it was spring today — but it is coming. Robins never lie. Right??? Thanks for braving the cold and […]
White Cafe Mocha with Whipped Cream
This rich and decadent gourmet coffee drink is just as delicious as the one available at your local coffee shop. A perfect way to make a long, cold afternoon in the house – again!—more special and enjoyable. Homemade Whipped Cream Start with cold heavy cream. The colder the cream, the easier and more successfully it […]
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A.a.a.a.a.and MORE snow! Three inches yesterday. Another three inches already for today, with an additional 3-4 inches expected. And three more inches forecast for tomorrow. I am afraid to look any further into the future than that! The temperature is currently two degrees and it MIGHT get up to eight degrees. So we are huddled […]
Peanut Butter Banana Bars
What do you do with a bag of bananas? Make Peanut Butter Banana Bars! Last time I was at the neighborhood grocery by my sister’s house, they had just set out bags of perfect golden yellow bananas. I brought one of the bags home with me. I made Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream and […]
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Thirteen inches of snow — plus. It has been extremely foggy with a white and gray sky the last two day All the trees are covered in snow and ice. A beautiful and classic picture in all neutrals– gray, beige, black and white. Gorgeous! From inside — outside it is frigid!!! Thanks for stopping […]
Banana Strawberry Blueberry Smoothies
What do you do with a bag of bananas? Make Banana Strawberry Blueberry Smoothies. One of the little groceries in town is a great place to find unexpected bargains. Last time I was there, they had just set out bags of perfect golden yellow bananas. I brought one of the bags home with me. I […]
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!