Christmas To Do List

With Christmas just around the corner Santa isn’t the only one making a list!  We all need to make a list of things to do and things we want to do and cross them off as they are completed. We all have traditions that are important for our families. These are… Read more“Christmas To Do List”

Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected

A lovely part of a handmade Christmas. These cinnamon ornaments can be hung on a tree, strung into garland, or used as gift embellishments.   INGREDIENTS: * The nutmeg and cloves are optional, but add to the scent. Nutmeg is quite a bit more expensive than cinnamon and cloves. If you omit either,… Read more“Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected”

Pumpkin Bread

This flavourful quick bread is a favourite with my family and friends. Make ahead and freeze for brown bag lunches. Make your own pumpkin purée. Makes three loaves.  Chech out these posts as well: Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

No Mess Bacon

Bacon cooking on a broiler pan.

The broiler pan. There has been one in every home I’ve lived in, but until recently I’ve never used it. I have discovered that it is an incredible tool for cooking bacon! There is no spattering and most of the grease drips into the bottom of the pan.   Directions: A spray… Read more“No Mess Bacon”

Zucchini

I plant a variety of zucchini in my garden and by the end of each summer I have an abundance of this beautiful fruit. That’s right. Although treated as a vegetable, it is a fruit. Planting Plant seeds outside after the last frost or start them indoors two weeks before… Read more“Zucchini”

Food Prep – Easy Clean-up

Onions, garlic and bell peppers are common ingredients in my cooking, but I’m not a fan of the little pieces of onion skin and pepper seeds that land on the counter. I find them a bit annoying to clean up. My solution? Choose-a-size paper towel. A half-sheet is the perfect… Read more“Food Prep – Easy Clean-up”

Ginger Cookies

When I moved to the Maritimes in 2002, I initially landed in Saint John, NB.  There I stopped at the Crosby Molasses Company and picked up a free copy of “Crosby’s Molasses Family Favourites” recipe book.  In it I found the most delicious ginger cookie recipe. This recipe won me a… Read more“Ginger Cookies”

Bread Machine Bread (3-lb loaf)

Fresh baked bread

Having homemade bread on hand is important to me, and I can accomplish this on a regular basis by using a bread machine. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups                        Warm water 3 tbsp                        Butter 1 tsp                           Salt 3 tbsp                        Dry milk powder 4 tbsp                        Sugar 1                                  Egg… Read more“Bread Machine Bread (3-lb loaf)”