Soup’s On – Cauliflower Broccoli Cheddar
In the cold days and nights of January nothing hits the spot like a bowl of yummy, hot soup. We’ve got one for you toady that is simple and delicious!
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Very Wise Words
Let’s end the first week of this new decade with some very, very wise words.
Read moreDec 30
Words of Wisdom
Not only almost to the very end of the year, but also almost the end of a decade! Words of Wisdom seem most appropriate. What do you think?
Read moreDec 27
Dec 26
Wise Words From A Very Wise Lady
Yesterday the Queen gave her annual Christmas message. She is a remarkable woman and at 93 years old a very wise one too. Her message was a great one for all of us, British or not. We think this message is a universal and timely one. And well worth the listen:
Read moreDec 25
Dec 19
Be Sure Tp Get Your Christmas Crackers!
Christmas crackers are a traditional Christmas favorite in the UK.
They were first made in about 1845-1850 by a London sweet maker called Tom Smith.
Read moreDec 18
Have You Ever Wondered?
What, on earth, do the Twelve Days of Christmas mean? Well, we found some information that you might enjoy reading.
Read moreDec 17
Making Things Sweet
This post could also be titled Making Sweet Things….Like this yummy peppermint fudge!
Read moreDec 16
More Wise Words
It’s Monday again….already. The days fly by, especially during this holiday season when we are all so busy everyday day and even during the nights too. We have some words…wise words, we believe… for you to take a moment to ponder.
Read moreDec 10
The Good Gift
“The Good Gift” is the one that is fun to give and fun to receive. We have some very fun gift ideas for you today 🙂
Read moreDec 9
Dec 6
Why Christmas Wreaths
If you celebrate Christmas in your home, chances are there will be a wreath to adorn your front door this holiday season. Have you ever stopped to wonder where this tradition came from or why we hang a wreath on the door at Christmas?
Read moreDec 5
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Nov 27
Turkey’s GF Friend
If you have been around Two Chums over the past year you know that we have been featuring Gluten Free (or GF) recipes. The day after tomorrow you, like thousands of other Americans, will no doubt head to the kitchen to have a sandwich made with some leftover turkey.
Read moreNov 26
Nov 19
Holiday Appetizer – Cheesy Bacon Crackers
Looking for a nibble for your guests this holiday season? We’ve got an easy one thats also really yummy for you today 🙂
Read moreNov 15
It Takes The Cake
This cake is so simple to make and sooo tasty to eat. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a recipe you definitely want to try!
Read moreNov 13
Nov 12
Stocking Stuffers – Socks
Need a fun stocking stuffer for someone in your family? How about some clever, fun animal paw socks from Amazon?
Read moreNov 8
Soup’s On – Potato Cheddar
As promised earlier this week, we have a yummy soup recipe for you…Potato Cheddar Soup…YUM!
Read moreNov 6
Nov 5
Salad Days – Apple Walnut Salad
Apples and Fall just go together. As Fall sets in sometimes it is nice to have a tasty bowl of soup and a refreshing salad for supper. This Apple Walnut Salad is full of flavor and pairs well with most soups.
Nov 1
PB&C Treats
In case you aren’t familiar with the shorthand of PB&C, that would be Peanut Butter & Chocolate!
Read moreOct 28
A Monday Morning Chuckle!
One of our very dear chums expressed to us how much he loves the Monday Morning Chuckles and so here is one for you all.
Read moreOct 25
Death Of The Doughboy
Sometimes we start the week with a chuckle…sometimes we end it with one.
Read moreOct 24
Honey Garlic Chicken
This is an easy, tasty, very satisfying chicken recipe. We think this is worth your time to try 🙂
Read moreOct 23
Harry and Meghan: An African Journey
Tonight on ABC there will air a documentary and interview with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Read moreOct 18
Steakhouse Garlic Bread
Nothing compliments a great steak dinner like crunchy, chewy, cheesy garlic bread.
Read moreOct 17
Celebrate EVERYTHING!
Life is short. Some days are tough for you or your little ones. Celebrations are necessary and good for your souls. We’ve got an easy way to make simple cupcakes the treat for your celebration. What are we to celebrate you may ask? Don’t wait for some big accomplishment or award. How about finding the joy in something as simple as the fact that it is Thursday?
Read moreOct 16
A Creative Breakfast
This is a simple breakfast but a really yummy one that ANYONE can make and everyone should try.
Read moreOct 14
“Let Them Eat Cake”!
Marie Antoinette was known to be a charitable person – very generous and wanting to give to the “have-nots”. Why, then, is she said to have said, “Let them eat cake” ?
Read moreOct 11
Oct 10
Perfect Rice…EVERYTIME!
How many different recipes or methods or ways of cooking rice have you read about or even tried?
Read moreOct 9
It’s Halloween Baby!
Halloween is just around the corner and if you’ve got a little one, we’ve got some fun costume ideas for you 🙂
Read moreOct 8
GF Cheese Puffs
These are salty cheesy and just down right yummy. Add a little butter and you’ll be hooked!
Read moreOct 4
Sep 30
Sep 27
They Are Engaged!
“The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Beatrice to Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.”
Read moreSep 26
Mini Cookie Cheesecakes
Need a simple sweet treat that everyone will love? We’ve got that 🙂
Read moreSep 25
Appreciating The Ordinary
We came across a reading we thought we should share with you, our chums.
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Sep 13
Celebrating Oz
By now you no doubt have heard that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the wonderful classic film, The Wizard of Oz.
Read moreSep 12
Almond Chicken Baked In Cream
If you like chicken and almonds and light curry, you are in for a treat!
Read moreSep 6
Charlotte Goes To School
Just like her big brother George, Charlotte had her first day at school yesterday. It is the same London school that George also attends, Thomas Battersea Day School.
Read moreSep 3
Sep 2
Happy Labor Day!
Celebrating Labor Day means different things to different people. We found these great inspirational quotes about labor that we wanted to share to you.
Read moreAug 30
Southwest Corn Salad
As we noted yesterday, Labor Day and the last BBQ’s and family gatherings for summer is only a couple of days away. If you are like most of us, you are thinking about what you might serve at your Labor Day party or what you might take to someone else’s. We have a good suggestion today.
Aug 29
GF Brookie
What is a Brookie you might well ask? Labor Day and gatherings with family and friends and BBQ’s are only days away. Whether you are going to host or are contributing to someone else’s party you are going to want to have a killer dessert.
Read moreAug 28
Perspective
It is really amazing what different perspectives can present to the human eye!
Read moreAug 27
Aug 23
Kentucky Butter Cake
Otherwise known as “THE BEST CAKE I EVER ATE!” That phrase was heard to be uttered after quietly inhaling a piece of this moist, buttery, absolutely decadent cake 🙂
Read moreAug 19
Wise and Timely Words
The quote we have for you today could hardly be more perfect or timely regardless what your political bent may be.
Read moreAug 15
Magic Pizza
“What makes it magic?” you may well be asking. You will be very surprised! No carbs and no cauliflower to start with…do we have your attention yet?
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Aug 2
Balmoral Castle, Here They Come!
Having welcomed Boris Johnson as Prime Minster of the UK and asked him to “Please run the country” at the beginning of last week, Queen Elizabeth took her leave for the rest of the summer to her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Read moreJul 31
Words For Your Son
We saw these “RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON” on social media and had to share.
Read moreJul 30
Summer Salad
What is more refreshing and tasty on hot summer days or nights than a fresh yummy salad full of summer’s bounty and goodness?
Read moreJul 29
What Spills Out
A dear chum, Lois, sent this to us and we thought it was not only worth sharing, but a great reminder to start the week.
Read moreJul 26
Umami Chicken And Veggies
If you aren’t familiar with the term “umami” you are probably not alone. From the Japanese, the word umami can be translated as “pleasant savory taste,” and indeed, it is just that.
Read moreJul 25
Jul 22
Jul 19
The Man On The Moon
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the day man first walked on the moon.
Read moreJul 17
Had To Share…
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic
bags weren’t good for the environment.
Jul 15
Jul 12
Hang On To These Words
Today we want to close out our “week of words” by sharing something with you that one of you may be in real need of hearing, or maybe you know someone who is.
Read moreJul 11
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Jul 8
Wise Words
Sometimes we start the week off with something to make us all laugh. Today we have something to ponder that quite literally could change everything for each of us.
Read moreJun 18
Baking Soda Or Baking Powder?
The question of which to use when and what the difference is between these two common leavening agents is the subject of today’s post. Read more
Jun 12
Last Minute Gift Idea For Dad
This is a great and inexpensive gift idea for that Dad who loves to solve puzzles. Read more
Jun 3
Monday Humor
We don’t mean to offend anyone but we just couldn’t resist this… Read more
May 28
A Hurricane Hack!
Yes! For sure. This is a great way to create a wonderful looking hurricane candle. Read more
May 22
Time To Hang Your Summer Wreath
It is always a fun change to put a different wreath up on your door. This is a great way to do it! Read more
May 17
Be A Shoe “Bee”
Want to know where to find these fun shoes? Keep reading! Read more
May 8
Savvy Secrets – Keeping Your Whites Really White
Do you have white sheets or towels or shirts that are not as white as you know they originally were? OR clothes that are
clean but look a little dingy? We’ve got a solution for that problem that doesn’t involve bleach:-) Read more
Apr 25
Favorite Finds
And it seems most appropriate that we should show you where you can get this! Read more
Apr 24
Happy Birthday Little Prince
Yesterday was the 1st birthday of Prince Louis Arthur Charles, the 2nd son and 3rd child of Prince William and his wife Catherine Middleton. Read more
Apr 12
Happy Dyeing
Easter is almost here. Dyeing Easter eggs can be the highlight of your holiday preparations, or an exercise in frustration. We have a fun way to dye your eggs that we think you and your kiddos will like. Read more
Apr 11
Savvy Secrets – Gluten Free Baking
If you have started cooking gluten free, you know it can be like learning to cook all over again, especially when it comes to baking. Read more
Mar 25
Mar 22
Baby Take A Bow!
Do you have a would-be “tiny dancer” like this in your family? We have a fun idea to keep her, (or him), busy this weekend:-) Read more
Mar 21
Spring Into It!
There has been much talk lately about the Kondo cleaning out with joy method and, certainly, we feel strongly that there is a lot to be said for it. Read more
Mar 20
Feb 28
Gluten Free – A DIY
If you’ve been around Two Chums of late you know we have family members who have issues with gluten and consequently, we are attempting to make food that is gluten free. But what do we do with all those recipes we have that include wheat flour? Read more
Feb 18
A Monday Morning Giggle
As we do often on Mondays, here is a Two Chums Post which will make you smile. Read more
Feb 6
Favorite Finds – A New Hobby, Perhaps
Looking for a hobby? We have a very fun one for you. Read more
Feb 1
Which Foot, Mama?
We found this on the web and feel badly as we do not know who to give the credit to. A super good idea. Read more
Jan 31
Ahhh – Avocados!
There aren’t too many of us who do not like avocados. A wonderful bowl of guac goes very quickly in our homes. Read more
Jan 28
The “Eyes” Have It
Do you ever have the experience of seeing or reading some new info in a variety of unrelated places and wonder why it keeps coming across your path? It’s no doubt because that info is what they call “trending”, meaning lots of people are suddenly aware of, or interested in, some piece of info or a particular topic. Often in this current social climate, what is “trending” is something political, but other info can “trend” as well. We have recently seen several times, in several very different mediums, an interesting bit of info that keeps coming across our path, so we decided to pass it on to you our chums. Read more
