Mexican Layered Salad is a southwestern twist on an old classic. Make it ahead of time and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight to give flavors time to develop and meld together. Add the tortilla chips and cheese just before serving. Mexican Layered Salad is a colorful addition to a pot luck, picnic […]
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It is raining — again. The ground is so wet that big, old trees just fall over because the wet ground won’t hold the roots any longer. Fields are flooded and farm equipment sets idle. Friends have had their basement flooded four times already. Every time they thought the new preventive measures they took would […]
Quick and Easy Chicken Marsala
Quick and Easy Chicken Marsala begins with chicken breast fillets. That is chicken breast cut into half inch slices the full length of the chicken breast. If you can’t find them in the frozen food area or the butcher shop in the grocery store, you can cut them yourself from chicken breasts. The even thickness […]
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Trying to catch up with all the “little” chores that have been put off for far too long. Like going through all the clothing to make sure it all fits and is in good repair, etc. Took two BIG bags to charity. Makes the closet feel lighter! Sewed for two days straight, taking in tops, […]
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It’s been almost four years since we packed our belongings in Ohio in a neighborhood with zillions of old trees. We moved 1000 miles to the Great Plains to a new subdivision surrounded by corn fields with a few tiny trees here and there. The newest house, finished last year, is setting the best example and […]
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Well — that was really dumb! Somehow the code for the linky last week went AWOL. We had several major issues one right after another last week at Chez Charlene so I wasn’t checking in as usual. My deepest apologies to everyone who didn’t find the links where they should have been. My horoscope on […]
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!