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 […]
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May your Mother’s Day celebration be just what you wished for. And if you don’t celebrate Mother’s Day for whatever reason, may you still have a wonderful day!! Thanks for stopping by to link your posts this beautiful weekend. Featured from last week: Gluesticks — Color Block Fabric Water Bottle The Crafty BlogStalker — […]
Five things my mother taught me that everyone needs to learn
I’m a native Coloradan, born in the valley and lived half my childhood surrounded by mountains. When I was a fifth grader my parents decided to move to the Great Plains where they both had spent most of their lives. It was a culture shock. In the valley, evening came quickly and decisively. When the […]
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!