Happy Left Handers Day
Someone invented a left-handed hammer but it didn’t sell, because there were no left-handed nails to use it with.
Blueberry “Cheesecake” Froyo
This homemade frozen yogurt fits well with our “healthy but still having some desserts” lifestyle. It doesn’t actually have any cheese in it at all, it gets its cheesecake flavor […]
August 2018
After my huge hiatus, I finally got back on the blog horse. Why was I gone so long? My health, loved one’s health, work, family, having other priorities. You know what […]
Leftover Turkey Stroganoff
I generally just refer to this as Turkey Stroganoff, because I haven’t hosted a Thanksgiving in years and I haven’t cooked a turkey for Christmas since I left the UK. […]
Breakfast Parfaits
These pretty breakfast parfaits are layered with Greek yogurt and granola so they make a substantial and filling morning meal. You can serve them in dessert glasses, or a mason […]
Pork & Black Bean Chili
This is a very simple but delicious chili without a long cooking time. I just want something different sometimes, instead of the same old chili(s) I’ve been making for years. […]
October 2017
I’m so happy to see October! It’s definitely one of my favorite months. I mean, autumn is the best time of year, but October is the best month of autumn […]
Fauxix Bars
Pronounced “foe-wix”, you know, like fake twix? These are so easy to make. Really, the hardest part about this recipe is unwrapping all those caramels. Yes, I use store-bought caramels. […]
Review of Natural Daylight Magnifier Lamp
I shopped for a lamp like this and was shocked to see how expensive they were. The one in the picture and the one in my review (same lamp) is […]
Cream of Mushroom Soup Sauce
I am happy to tell you that I have not bought a single can of cream of mushroom soup this year. I did, however, purchase a few dozen wide mouth […]
Chicken Curry IIII – Coronation Chicken
This is (another) sandwich fillings that you just don’t see in the US, but is very common in the UK. I happened to try it because the sandwich cart in […]
September 2017
Two months until Halloween, three months until American Thanksgiving, and 4 months until Christmas. Or in other words, Happy September! Last month was a bit of a rough month, I’m […]
Real Strawberry Gelatin
This lovely deep red dessert is beautiful to look at and smells amazing. With a dollop of whipped cream, it’s everything a summer dessert should be without all the junk […]
My Patio Garden 2017 – 3 of 4
I got some really beautiful blooms this year and loads of bees, hummingbirds, June bugs, and butterflies came to visit. As well as a lot of little birds enjoying the […]
Broccoli Slaw Salad
I don’t normally like prepackaged stuff, but I like being able to throw together a nice dressing and toss in store-bought broccoli slaw or broccoli salad mix. It saves a […]
Craft | Custom Composition Notebook Covers Craft
The new school year is looming and all the stores have started displaying their back to school supplies. Even though it’s been a long time since I was in school […]
Slow Cooker “BBQ” Chicken
Yes, those are quotations around BBQ in the title. No, this recipe doesn’t actually call for cooking anything outside over a fire. Yes, I understand that is what barbecue is. […]
August 2017
This month my granddaughter turns 10, it’s crazy how fast the time has gone by! This year, the last 10 years… just flying by! It’s crazy, isn’t it? It seems […]
No Cooking Cookies
These cookies are not too sweet and not too terribly unhealthy either. With no cooking necessary (melting doesn’t count as cooking!). They are a really great recipe for kids to […]
Buttermilk Pancakes
I have been guilty in the past of using pancake mix. It’s cheap, it often only needs water added, and it’s quick to make. Plus, maybe (MAYBE!) to feed a […]
Craft | Plastic Bottle Flowers Craft
So, I had this patch of bare soil directly behind some paving stones I put in my patio garden to extend the patio a little. I didn’t have enough rocks […]
Roasted Blender Salsa
No, you don’t roast your blender and make salsa out of it. That would be silly. You do roast up some veggies and toss them into a blender. Which may […]
July 2017
/> Half the year gone! Seems crazy, but this year is flying by regardless of what is going on with me. Oh, and this is what is going on with […]
Summer Pudding
If you’re from the USA you most likely wouldn’t picture bread soaked with berry juice as a pudding. Being from the USA myself I found the idea of this British […]
My Patio Garden 2017 – 2 of 4
This year’s patio garden is basically a whole new one because of the move. It’s exactly the same size but it gets more direct sunlight for longer in the day […]
Peach & Cinnamon Iced Tea
If you use vanilla in this tea it makes it taste a bit like peach pie. It’s a nice change from what I usually drink (plain iced tea) and this […]
Craft | Hanging Garden Lantern Craft
These hanging lanterns are basically mini versions of the plant hangers I shared last month. I fancied ’em up with some beads and because I’m too lazy to turn on […]