A quiet week on the Great Plains. Lots of laundry (making up for the many days it took to the repairman fix the washer!), a quick trip to the other side of the state to see Wheel’s sister before the snow flies, putting the garden to bed and such — all necessary and mostly fun […]
Peaches and Cream Baked French Toast
Peaches and Cream topped with struesel on top of a puffy custard French Toast — a winning combination of sweet, crunchy, creamy and downright delicious. This can be made ahead for a deliciously spectacular holiday breakfast. Begin with a dense bread, such as French, Italian, sourdough or other artisan bread. Cut bread slices in quarters […]
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I’m always impressed by the diversity of topics I find linked here each week. The ideas alone are amazing – creative, thought provoking, and on so many different topics. Then there are the delicious recipes that have been given a unique spin. . . You all are awesome!!! Thanks so much for stopping by each […]
Ginger Orange Chicken Baked Stir Fry
Tender baked chicken with a delicate orange ginger glaze and topped with flavorful stir fry sauce served atop healthy brown rice with colorful vegetables. Orange Ginger Chicken Baked Stir can be prepared ahead in about 2 minutes — 3 minutes tops! Let it marinate all day (or longer if you want to make it the […]
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We volunteered at two different Halloween parties this week. The costumes were fantastic! Princesses, of course, and superheroes. Robots and scientists. Dinosaurs and ninjas. The ideas were endless and so creative. And next year we are going to have costumes, too. I’m thinking Wheels can be bacon and I’ll be an egg — I can […]
Magic Pumpkin Spice Bars
A variation on one of Wheel’s favorite dessert, Seven Layer Magic Bars, and Bytes favorite dessert, Pumpkin Pie. Magic Pumpkin Spice Bars are a delicious compromise! The pumpkin filling is just right spicy on a base of crushed vanilla wafers and topped with coconut, pecans, crushed toffee and white chocolate. You can crush the vanilla […]
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!