Strawberries and Cream scones are tender, golden and not too sweet, perfectly punctuated with ruby berries and a light glaze and will make any breakfast or brunch special. They look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but really are easy to make. Prepare the berries ahead of time and refrigerate until you need them. […]
Busy Monday 299
It’s been really, really cold — but I haven’t minded since I’ve been knee deep in an organizing project. I decided Christmas things needed to be sorted – again -before they got stashed away. I thinned out some when we moved. However, this house is so different from the one we lived in before that […]
Mississippi Sin Dip
Mississippi Sin Dip is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and so sinfully good! I understand the “sin” part of the name, but not why Mississippi should get all the glory. But then I am woefully undereducated about Mississippi, My mother taught us to spell it: M I crooked letter crooked letter, I crooked letter crooked letter I […]
Busy Monday 298
I hope everyone had a great holiday — relaxing, exciting, quiet, festive, whatever suits your fancy! We had a wonderful time with 6 year old Short Stuff and his mommy. Short Stuff was so excited that Santa came for everyone — even Uncle Wheels! Uncle Wheels was impressed too! Rockee got a new scratching pad […]
Rocky’s Year End Review
I joined the Vance household at the beginning of the New Year when I was just a handful. The last humans I knew left me behind when they moved. A nice man rescued me and found the Vances via facebook. I was so hungry I ate and ate and ate for days. And hid a […]
12 Awesome Appetizers and Delicious Dips
Here’s a dozen great appetizers and dips to consider for your next party. Plus a bonus appetizer for a Christmas / New Year Party that has been a seasonal top post since it appeared on A Pinch of Joy! I was so surprised to see the total number I just had to add it! How’s […]
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!