Simply making your house your home
Cabbage adds a hearty flavour to a meal. It can be eaten raw in a coleslaw or cooked. I like to add it to my soups and sometimes I cook it in a casserole with some butter and salt and pepper for a side dish. And I enjoy growing it… Read more“Cabbage”
We have a steady supply of fresh tomatoes for a few weeks at the end of each summer, usually more than we can eat, so I freeze them as they ripen to use throughout the year. How to freeze tomatoes How to use frozen tomatoes I use the tomatoes throughout… Read more“Tomatoes – Storing”
We pack lunch for work or school everyday so it’s good to know basic information about food allergies and food safety. Quick Facts About School Lunches and Food Safety Allergies Food Safety For more information visit https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips.html You may also be interested in this article: Brown bag lunch ideas Subscribe… Read more“Lunchbox Food Safety”
We are halfway through summer already! I hope you have had some time to enjoy it! Here on Prince Edward Island, Canada we have been having a beautiful sunny summer. The hot summer days of July were most certainly filled with time spent outdoors with family and friends. Some of… Read more“Summer Fun in the Sun”
Never throw out an overripe banana again! When you have overripe bananas simply peel, put in a small freezer bag and place in the freezer. I collect three bananas per bag as this is the amount most banana bread recipes require. And you can use them in smoothies, milkshakes or anything else… Read more“Storing Overripe Bananas”
Gravy is poured on meat, potatoes, dressing and even vegetables so it has to taste good and be served hot. What is better for thickening gravy – cornstarch or flour? My mom always used cornstarch, so I always use cornstarch. Cornstarch is also a good alternative for those with gluten… Read more“Gravy”
Homemade cranberry sauce is easy to make and so much better than store bought. Adjust the recipe to any amount you want keeping the 2:1:1 ratio. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Fresh cranberries 1 cup Water 1 cup Granulated sugar DIRECTIONS: Wash cranberries thoroughly and pick out any bad ones. Put cranberries… Read more“Cranberry Sauce”
This melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is by far the best I have ever had! The secret? Whip the cookie dough for 10-20 minutes with an electric mixer. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Butter, softened 1 cup Confectioners (icing or powdered) sugar 3 cups All-purpose flour 3/4 cup Cornstarch DIRECTIONS: Enjoy! Subscribe… Read more“Whipped Shortbread”
You can’t go wrong adding this favourite no bake cookie to your treat tray. And it’s so quick and easy to make! For Christmas I rolled the mounds into balls for a different presentation. Makes two dozen. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup Butter ¾ cup Granulated sugar 3 tbsp … Read more“No Bake Chocolate Balls”
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”
