Cranberry Pineapple Salad is a kid friendly addition to holiday dinners. The addition of crushed pineapple and diced apples in raspberry gelatin take away the signature tartness of the cranberry. Easier for kids and people who aren’t into tart – like me – to eat. I have a tart reflex. One bite and my face […]
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We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with forty of our closest friends and relatives. Fortunately they all fit into both categories! So much wonderful food and laughter and shared news since the last time we gathered. The food and traveling may fall on a given day — but thanksgiving is everyday. I am so grateful that […]
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Short Stuff is here for the weekend while Mommy is attending a conference. We made and frosted cupcakes this morning. What an adventure. Enthusiasm substituted for skill – for both of us!! – and they all turned out fabulous!! I picked up a can of color mist for cupcakes. We both have golden arms from […]
Butter Icing for 24 cupcakes
Fluffy butter icing for 24 cupcakes is not something I make often — but when needed its invaluable. We love cake, whether layered, sheet, or cupcakes but they don’t fly on our radar very often. The usual cake lasts way too long when the family is eating only 3 smallish pieces once a day. So […]
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Apologies for disappearing without warning last week! It was a surprise to me too! But moving 8 years of posts was a lot of data and involved a few kinks. We are glad it is done and all updated! Thanks for your patience! And thanks for coming by to leave a link!!!! I love all […]
Cheesy Beef Stromboli
Hearty. Cheesy delicious. Filling finger food. Meal in a crust. You’ll love Cheesy Beef Stromboli. Plus it is quick and easy! Just beef and cheese – no tomato sauce. Each sentence: one more word than the last. Now it is time to talk about the food! 🙂 Brown the beef and let it cool. Unless you […]
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!