Simply making your house your home
“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.” ~Jane Austen There really is nothing like the smell of an apple pie baking in the oven. The house fills with a warm aroma of apples and spices, and bids anyone who enters, “Welcome!” If you are looking for the perfect… Read more“Traditional Apple Pie”
This is my version of a recipe I discovered many years ago in Treats to Remember, a cookbook put together by the UBC Bakeshop. It is one of my favourite apple desserts and is quick and easy to make. Similar to an apple crisp, this is a wonderful combination of… Read more“Apple Betty”
This is delicious! We like things a little on the spicy side so I use spicy Italian sausage and add cayenne pepper. Preparation and cooking time: 1 hr Serves: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Italian sausage, spicy or mild 1 Large onion, diced 2 cups Mushrooms, sliced 2 Carrots, shredded or… Read more“Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup”
Marigolds add a bright and cheerful touch of sunshine anywhere you plant them. They are easy to grow and are an essential part of a vegetable garden as they help keep insects, beetles and slugs away from my garden. Marigolds require basic care and watering. They grow in almost any… Read more“Marigolds from Spring to Fall”
Meal planning saves you time and money and helps you get healthy home cooked meals on the table regularly. This weeks meal plan is full of healthy, home cooked meal ideas, using simple ingredients from your pantry. DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday Chicken Sandwich Chilli Cheese Potato Tuesday… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 4”
A list of essential household items for your home. I have always liked to keep a stocked pantry – something I learned to do from my mom. Now, more than ever, it is important to have a good supply of essential household items on hand. Here is a list I… Read more“Household Supplies”
Rhubarb is a seasonal favorite. Enjoy it year round with Rhubarb Sauce Preserves in a Rhubarb Crisp, pie or simply on ice cream. INGREDIENTS: 16 cups Rhubarb, washed and cut into ½ inch slices 4 cups Granulated sugar 1 cup Water 1 tsp Nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In a large, heavy… Read more“Rhubarb Sauce Preserves”
As children, these cookies were a favorite for me and my sisters. When we would visit Nana and Grandpa’s, sometimes Auntie Linda would have made up a batch of these and we all loved them. They are sure to become a family favorite for you too! INGREDIENTS: ½ cup Butter… Read more“Auntie Linda’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies”
DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday Bacon and Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich Curried Chicken Rice Raita Naan Tuesday Taco Salad Sausages and Perogies Sautéed Peppers and Mushrooms Wednesday Egg Salad Sandwich Sliced Vegies Leftovers Thursday Vegetable Soup Cheese and Crackers… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 3”
This is my go to biscuit recipe. Crunchy on the outside; light and flaky on the inside. Serve hot from the oven with butter and jam. From “Aunt Maud’s Recipe Book”. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
