Taco Seasoning

Bowl of taco seasoning spices

Taco night is a family favourite and rotates through the meal plan regularly. Use this taco seasoning to make the perfect tacos and fill your kitchen with the familiar smell of taco night. Check out these posts as well. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

One of my favourite things in the spring is seeing my rhubarb make an appearance in my perennial garden. After a long winter, it’s such a treat to enjoy garden fresh produce again. In this tart seasonal cobbler the sugar doesn’t overpower the fruit flavour. Serve with ice cream or… Read more“Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler”

Tacos – Yay! It’s taco night!

All the usual fillings for tacos - seasoned hamburger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa

The familiar taste and smell of tacos takes me back to my childhood. Although a messy challenge to eat, tacos are still one of my favourite meals. For healthier tacos, make your own taco seasoning. You might like these posts as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Corn Chowder

Creamy corn chowder topped with crispy bacon bits.

This corn chowder recipe is the product of a cooking class. When the kids didn’t want to eat clam chowder, I turned on my creative thinking for a few minutes and came up with this concoction. It quickly became a favourite on my meal plan. For an added smoky flavour,… Read more“Corn Chowder”

Sourdough starter – learning its personality

Fresh sourdough bread displayed with a bowl of starter.

“The ability it has to drive your mood is remarkable.” Dr. David Bannon Sourdough starter can be a bit temperamental, but when understood it makes beautiful bread. Successes and failures Walking into the classic brick house there is a sense of authenticity. A collection of flags hangs on a wall,… Read more“Sourdough starter – learning its personality”

Beef Stew

The secret to melt in your mouth beef is to cook it low and slow. This recipe provides two methods – in the slow cooker and in the oven. Either way, it will be delicious. The slow cooker is the best option for a busy weekday meal. This recipe was… Read more“Beef Stew”

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad - a delicious combination of broccoli, onion, cheese and bacon.

Broccoli salad is a delicious addition to my collection of favourite salads. This is a basic recipe, but you can get creative with it by adding raisins, dried cranberries or nuts. You can also substitute some of the broccoli with cauliflower for a bit more flare. Thank you for subscribing… Read more“Broccoli Salad”

Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder

One of my favourite things to do in the summer is go out to the Cavendish sand dunes and collect clams for chowder. This clam chowder has earned high praise from many. Not bad for a mainland girl! Check out these recipes as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking… Read more“Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder”