We painted the deck walls the same color as the living room walls. The deck is inset into the north wall of the living room so it is roofed and fully enclosed on three sides in an attempt to deal with the prairie “breezes” and other climate conditions. That floor plan makes things VERY dark […]
Cream Cheese and Onion Hotdog
Hotdogs are not usually on our radar. Not since I made octopus hotdogs for toddler lunches. Now one toddler is 6’4″! But when I heard of hotdogs smothered in onions on a bed of melted cream cheese — well, it was time to give that a try! Glad we did. We’ll do that again. […]
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Happy Independence Day/Weekend! We are at home, staying safe as are most of our neighbors. One family gathered in socially distant groups in the yard around the house — but the hilarity and fun was certainly evident! We watched the first hour of Hamilton Friday evening. Then the internet froze and refuses to stream […]
Curried Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg salad is my very favorite sandwich — as I have mentioned a time or two. But even favorites need a new twist now and then. I like curry as in this Curried Chicken Salad. Mixing the two together in a Curried Egg Salad seemed the perfect marriage. I happened to […]
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Chicken Tikka-Masala Tacos
Tortillas filled with chicken in a tikka-masala sauce. I was confused. Is it from India? Mexico? Chapitas from India are similar to a Mexican tortilla, but are made from whole wheat flour with water, oil and salt. The Mexican tortilla is made from refined flours (or corn) with milk, oil and salt. Tortillas are more […]
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!