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 […]
Skillet Lasagna Mexicana
Skillet Lasagna Mexicana is so easy it almost makes itself. Well, not quite. But it is an all-ages approved dinner that goes from pantry to table in just about half an hour. Made from ingredients that are likely already in your pantry and refrigerator, it works wonderfully well on those days you walk in the […]
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Great sale at the nursery and we brought home 3 six foot arborvitae, 20 hostas of different varieties, and an assortment of 24 full sun perennials. Gorgeous eighty degree weather means beds were prepared and two thirds of the plants are in the ground. Woohoo!!! And yes, I was complaining about snow just last week! […]
Cowboy Cookies
Bytes and some of his cousins met for a workday last week. Big guys and big jobs deserved big cookies. Cowboy cookies are big in size – four inches across on average. And they are big in flavor with three kinds of chips, pecans, coconut, butter, oatmeal and corn flakes. It’s like the cook used […]
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What is this white stuff in the air and on the ground? It’s supposed to be sunny and in the 70s this time of the year! We’ve been cheated! But we finished up an indoor project that has dragged on way too long so all is good. Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome […]
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
This Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake is the BEST cheesecake recipe ever baked. The toasted pecan crust has just the right flavor to set it apart from the run of the mill crust. The cheesecake is divinely creamy, so very rich and smooth. Make it plain without swirls and it is deliciously decadent. Add the subtle flavor […]
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!