Butter Icing

This easy recipe makes enough butter icing to cover a two-layer, 8-inch cake.  Compare this ingredient list to what you would find on store bought frosting and I think you will want to take the few minutes to make this.  Don’t forget to lick the beaters!! INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup                     … Read more“Butter Icing”

Mincemeat Tarts

Truly a flavour of Christmas, mincemeat tarts are one of my favourites. They’re so easy to make and add variety to a treat tray. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups                        Mincemeat ¾ cup                         Plain applesauce 36                               Tart shells DIRECTIONS: Time-saving tip: Buy pre-made mincemeat and tart shells to save time with this recipe. Here’s… Read more“Mincemeat Tarts”

Noel Nuts

Each year my sister includes something homemade in her Christmas gift to me. One year these Noel nuts arrived. I have now added them to my list of favourite Christmas treats. They are a good change from all the sweet treats around at Christmastime. BONUS – they are super easy to… Read more“Noel Nuts”

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.

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”