It’s been a while since I last updated the changes we’ve accomplished in the new to us house. Here’s a quick peek at some of the things going on. Like the new lilac on the east fence, we are growing where we are planted. Like the plant, we don’t quite look like the picture yet […]
Hearty Beef and Tomato Soup
Being a great cook day in and day out means making the best of what you have on hand. A great cook is a versatile cook. Of course, it helps if you have a versatile recipe and a few hints along the way. Tomato and Beef Soup is a versatile recipe. Two 48 ounce box […]
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Happy Easter! May your weekend be full of blessings! We’re looking forward to family, food and fun. Always lots of laughter and excited little ones. A marathon cooking session coming up, too (with pictures!) Can’t wait! And speaking of family — meet Rocky. Thanks for stopping by to add your fabulous links each week! Featured […]
Rocky the Cat
On Christmas Eve an apartment dweller called the manager and said, I keep hearing a cat meowing in one of the garages here, can you find out what’s going on? So the manager trekked out, found the garage and rescued a small kitten. He asked around, no one seemed to know anything about it. Knowing […]
Cheesy Egg and Sausage Bake
Hearty, filling and delicious, great for a busy day breakfast, this dish is low carb and a good source of protein. It’s the perfect solution for what to feed a group for breakfast. Pop it in the oven, prepare coffee, add bakery cinnamon rolls (or your own made ahead) and/or slices of melon and you […]
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It has been a beautiful early spring week! We moved the outdoor furniture into place, pruned the Russian Sage and Knockout Roses, added an arch for the wisteria, and prepared to replace the plants wiped out by the Great Underground Sprinkler Leak of last summer, went for windy walks around the neighborhood paths and enjoyed […]
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!