Simply making your house your home
The daily routine She had a realtor in to list the house one week before the pandemic shut everything down. She was done. Done with the commute. Done with late suppers. Done with busy all the time. Rachel Reeves and her husband Ryan live 30 minutes from Summerside, P.E.I. where… Read more“Working from home – a new normal for many”
Reina Lamothe was making a quilt when she realized who she should give it to. Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.’s chief public health officer. “Our angel for P.E.I.,” Lamothe said. Last summer Lamothe answered a quilting challenge to make a COVID caring and sharing quilt. “You were to make a quilt… Read more“Angel in Disguise – One Block Wonder Quilt”
“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”
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 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”
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”
Add a personal touch of comfort to any room in your house by creating a one of a kind throw pillow. Just follow the link to the how-to.
These Nuts and Bolts are a nice contrast to all the sweets around at Christmas time. A tasty addition to a “Handmade Christmas” package.
This incredibly tender and flavorful dish will amaze your family. I like this done in a cast iron Dutch oven, cooked low and slow.
The matching oven door towel to the basket weave dishcloth pattern. It a little tricky around the button hole but if I can do, so can you!
