Please Pin!! Thanks! Basil Balsamic Pork Chops take less than five minutes to prepare and cook in about the same amount of time on each side. The marinating process takes 2-12 hours depending on your schedule and when you prepare it. But – the process requires absolutely no attention from the cook. Unless you want […]
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Beautiful sunny days with a slight breeze, perfect summer days for working in the garden and relaxing with a glass of tea. And then — boom – overnight — it wasn’t. Cold, cloudy and rainy, fire up the furnace, get out the layers, fall is here! We made it all better with The Best Breakfast […]
Slow Cooker Southwestern Breakfast Casserole
Southwestern Breakfast Casserole made in the slow cooker is a great way to wake up in the morning. It’s yummy enough — and pretty enough — to serve guests even when you’ve stayed up late the night before. I am always up around 3 in the morning so putting it in the crockpot to cook […]
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The Monarch butterfly migration is in full swing. The purple butterfly bush that we moved last year is loaded with bloom and the butterflies are loving it. They swarm around it and then lift off taking advantage of the slightest breeze to swoop and rise, dip and soar for our beautifully choreographed lunch time entertainment. […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
Rhubarb can be fresh or frozen. Cut fresh rhubarb into one inch slices; frozen is usually already cut. Fresh strawberries can be washed, stemmed and cut in half; frozen just need the package opened and the amount measured. Let frozen fruit thaw somewhat so you aren’t starting with a solid chunk of ice. Using the […]
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I did a presentation for a group at our church and received a thank you gift — a fall swag of Indian corn made by a 91 year old gentleman. It was absolutely gorgeous! And a delightful honor! He also grows Indian Corn from heritage seeds furnished by an indigenous native group. They had only […]
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!