Simply making your house your home
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.
DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday Leftover Pizza Spanish Rice Cream Corn Garden Salad Tuesday Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Pulled Pork Sandwiches Fries Wednesday Nachos Macaroni Salad Baked Beans Fresh Vegetables Thursday Tuna Melt Meatloaf Parmesan Noodles Garden Salad… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 2”
If you love hot wings, you will love these Buffalo Mussels. When my husband, Stephen, owned Ship to Shore Restaurant on PEI, he worked with his chef to come up with Buffalo Mussels. Now, with Stephen’s input, I have concocted this recipe that seems pretty close to the original. INGREDIENTS:… Read more“Buffalo Mussels”
INGREDIENTS: Here is a different, but delicious way to serve mussels. The added flavors of the infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar gives this salad the “Wow” factor. 5 lbs Blue mussels, steamed and out of shell 2 Carrots, peeled and shredded 1 Medium red onion, cut into thin… Read more“PEI Blue Mussel Salad”
This Creamy Coleslaw accompanies many meals easily and is a delicious addition to any picnic or BBQ. INGREDIENTS: 1 bag Coleslaw mix Or make your own with: 6 cups Shredded cabbage (If you have it, add some red cabbage for color) 1 Carrot, grated Dressing 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 2 tbsp … Read more“Creamy Coleslaw”
The perfect combo of banana and chocolate, these banana chip muffins never last long. And they’re a good way to use your overripe bananas. Makes 12 muffins. INGREDIENTS: 1 ¾ cup All-purpose flour ½ cup Granulated sugar 1 tbsp Baking powder ½ tsp Salt ½ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 … Read more“Banana Chip Muffins”
This simple stockinette and garter stitch pattern makes a tightly knit dishcloth that will not stretch out of shape. Use 100% cotton dishcloth yarn and US 5 (3.75mm) needles. Instructions: Cast on 38 stitches Rows 1- 4 Knit Row 5 Knit Row 6 Knit 3,… Read more“Ladder Dishcloth Knit Pattern”
Growing season on Prince Edward Island is short so I like to buy my tomato and pepper plants to ensure a good harvest. Everything else (lettuce, radishes, carrots, onions, potatoes, peas, beans, corn, squash) generally grows well from seed planted directly in the garden. This year I am trying something… Read more“Garden Starter Plants”
