Cast Iron Cookware Use and Care

There is something beautiful about cast iron. Yes, it requires some work, but with the proper care, cast iron will last forever. In fact, for some, cast iron cookware and bakeware is passed down from generation to generation, becoming an heirloom. I purchased my first piece of cast iron cookware,… Read more“Cast Iron Cookware Use and Care”

Garden Journal May 9, 2019

Vegetable garden with marigolds planted along the border.

On Monday, I planted three short rows of Romaine lettuce since lettuce likes the cool soil. I also planted a couple short rows of beets just to see how they do. We have had beautiful weather on Prince Edward Island this week, but the temperature is still a little cool,… Read more“Garden Journal May 9, 2019”

Garden Journal May 4, 2019

April showers bring May flowers! April was a very rainy and windy month this year but in between the wind and the rain my husband and I managed to get the yard cleaned up. Now that the yard work is done, I’m just itching to get into the garden! Yesterday… Read more“Garden Journal May 4, 2019”

Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April

Winter is almost over, (I hope!) and spring cleaning season is upon us! Homemaking Jewels is adding some fun to our spring cleaning this year with this cleaning bingo sheet. Be sure to reward yourself each time you complete a row. Happy cleaning! For help with some of these cleaning… Read more“Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April”

Chicken and Asparagus Casserole

I know it’s spring when I see the tips of asparagus spears breaking through the surface of the garden soil. This chicken and asparagus casserole is a tasty way to serve the favourite springtime vegetable. And it’s ready in less than 60 minutes. Check out these posts as well: Chicken… Read more“Chicken and Asparagus Casserole”

Imperfect Hospitality

Have you welcomed an unexpected guest into your crazy life? Often in times of the unexpected we experience life’s most memorable moments. I was reminded of this while reading Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne of Avonlea”. Anne is preparing for the arrival of a special guest – Mrs. Morgan, a famous… Read more“Imperfect Hospitality”

Surviving Housework

“The secret of surviving housework is simply to do it. Pull the plug on the part of your brain that always wants to negotiate everything. You need to change a diaper, rinse a bottle, clean a spill, fluff a pillow? Consider it done. It’s a no-brainer. End of conversation. End… Read more“Surviving Housework”

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

To use up the leftover pork roast from the weekend, I created this concoction – a delicious recipe with just enough tang and not too much smokey flavour. You can adjust the flavour with the amount and kind of BBQ sauce you use. This can be made in a cast… Read more“BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches”

Cleaning Bingo Sheet for March

Winter is almost over, (I hope!) and spring cleaning season is upon us! Homemaking Jewels is adding some fun to our spring cleaning this year with this cleaning bingo sheet. Be sure to reward yourself each time you complete a row. For help with some of these cleaning tasks visit… Read more“Cleaning Bingo Sheet for March”

Baked Beans for Pressure Canning

Makes 8 pints. If you like brown sugar or maple flavoured beans, this recipe is for you! I have created the best combination of these two flavours for these baked beans. Pressure canning the large batch of beans produces a quality product. These beans can be baked and frozen, but… Read more“Baked Beans for Pressure Canning”