Lunchbox Food Safety

Back to school 1982

We pack lunch for work or school everyday so it’s good to know basic information about food allergies and food safety. Quick Facts About School Lunches and Food Safety    Allergies Food Safety For more information visit https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips.html You may also be interested in this article: Brown bag lunch ideas Subscribe… Read more“Lunchbox Food Safety”

Summer Fun in the Sun

We are halfway through summer already! I hope you have had some time to enjoy it! Here on Prince Edward Island, Canada we have been having a beautiful sunny summer. The hot summer days of July were most certainly filled with time spent outdoors with family and friends. Some of… Read more“Summer Fun in the Sun”

Lobster Bubbly Bake

Make this bubbly bake with any variety of seafood such as lobster, scallops, haddock, shrimp, crab, or clams. Serve with fresh biscuits and a salad. Serves 6. You may also enjoy these posts: Cast iron cookware care and use Baking powder biscuits Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder P.E.I. Blue Mussel Salad… Read more“Lobster Bubbly Bake”

Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake

With a mild rhubarb taste, this flavourful coffee cake made from garden fresh rhubarb is a real treat after a long winter. Serves 10. INGREDIENTS: Cake 1 cup                          Milk (or lactose-free milk) 1 tbsp                        Lemon juice 1 tsp                           Vanilla 1 ½ cups                    Brown sugar 2/3 cup         … Read more“Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake”

Camping Trailer Checklist

It is time once again to get the camping trailer ready for some summer fun! Here on PEI, it is very common for people to set up their camping trailer at a campground or on a lot for their little “getaway cottage”. I don’t know about you, but I like to… Read more“Camping Trailer Checklist”

100% Wool Bleach Test

My craft room closet has several shelves dedicated to yarn. And some of it has lost its label. When I’m working on a project that requires 100% wool, how can I know for sure I’m using is 100% wool? Watch this video for a tidbit of knowledge my clever knitting… Read more“100% Wool Bleach Test”

Lemon Parfait

Lemon parfait is one of my favourite desserts to make at Easter. It’s light and bright and springy looking. It can be made in a 9″ pie pan or layered in glasses for a pleasing presentation. Serves 8. INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups                     Graham crumbs 1 tsp                           All-purpose flour… Read more“Lemon Parfait”

Annual Photo Albums

Make an annual photo album a special birthday or Christmas tradition for your child. It will become a treasure they cherish as they grow. Photo albums are becoming passé.  When I went to the only major department store in town to buy a couple albums, I discovered they don’t carry… Read more“Annual Photo Albums”

Office Cleaning and Organizing

Office

Keeping the office clean and organized has its challenges. Having the right equipment and systems in place can help. Office essentials Organizing Cleaning Check out these tips on cleaning other rooms in your house: Bathroom cleaning Bedroom cleaning Kitchen cleaning and organizing Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Mexican Goulash

Make this colourful and delicious Mexican goulash in your slow cooker for an easy weekday meal. Serve with toasted baguette. Makes 10 cups.  Store leftovers in individual portions for lunches. INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ lb                         Lean ground beef 2 tbsp                        Vinegar 1 tbsp                        Chili powder 1 tsp                          … Read more“Mexican Goulash”