Simply making your house your home
Pumpkins are the favorite fruit of October. From pumpkin spice to Jack-o’-lanterns, from pumpkin soup to pumpkin pie, pumpkins add magic to the season. As I drive through the countryside rich in golden autumnal colors, I notice piles of pumpkins at roadside stands. There, people are wandering through the selection,… Read more“Pumpkins – The Favorite Fruit of October”
Oooooh! Soooooo! Goooooood! These chewy butterscotch brownies mix up quickly and are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This is another family favorite from Auntie Linda’s kitchen. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup Butter 1 cup Brown sugar, packed 1 Egg 1 tsp Vanilla ¾ cup All-purpose flour 1 tsp Baking powder… Read more“Blondies (Butterscotch Brownies)”
This colourful and hearty bean soup is full of flavour and nutrients – comfort food at its best! It also puts a leftover ham bone to good use. Try these recipes as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
“A plate of apples, an open fire, and a jolly good book are a fair substitute for heaven.”— L.M. Montgomery As the days begin to shorten and the crisp, cool air greets me in the morning, I am swept up by autumn’s enchanting splendor – the smell of woodstoves warming… Read more“Apples – Embracing the Autumn Season”
Applesauce is used to compliment pork chops or ham and can be a substitute for the oil or eggs in a recipe. It’s super easy to make and so much better than store bought. But first, here’s a little humour…. You may also enjoy these posts: Apples – embracing the… Read more“Applesauce”
“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”
