A light lemon flavor combined with creamy white chocolate and a crisp chewy texture, Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate Chips are a study in contrast and complements. Compliments too, because that’s what you’ll get when you make them!! I’ve mentioned before that I don’t own or use a lot of kitchen specialty tools. I’m a […]
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We’ve spent the week working in the yard between rain showers, racing to finish before it becomes really hot! The back yard finally looks intentional and the different areas are starting to work together. We’ve added tons of flowers and plants that will survive the sun in the existing border. A new raised flower bed […]
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Memorial Day weekend always seems like the real start of summer, although it really is the tail end of spring. School is already out in many places, gardens are planted, kids are playing late in the evening filling the air with shouts and laughter. Some are ready for the first outing of the year, while […]
Chicken Taco Chili
Chicken Taco Chili was a unanimous thumbs up the first time I made it. And every time since. Before I found this recipe I was definitely not a chili fan. Chili always seemed “heavy” and unappetizing. This one, with chicken and taco seasoning, is light and flavorful and full of good stuff. When Bytes […]
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What crazy weather! We had to get our winter coats out again. That’s a big switcheroo after we just got used to wearing shorts 🙁 Lots of good rain though! That’s a positive thing for a section of the country that has been in drought for quite a while. Thanks for stopping by today — […]
Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
I love rhubarb, especially in the spring. Put it atop a creamy cheesecake with a nutty crust — mmmm. Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars – heavenly. So good you won’t want to stop eating until it’s all gone. One pound of rhubarb makes 3 cups of sliced rhubarb. The redder the color of the rhubarb, the sweeter […]
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!