Salsa

This salsa has the perfect balance of flavours and is a little addictive! I’m glad it makes a big batch! Makes 6 pints (500mL) mason jars. You may also enjoy these posts: Chilli con carne Mexican Goulash Tacos Taco Salad Taco Seasoning Storing tomatoes Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Tips for meal planning success

Make meal planning a part of your routine. Motivation Taking care of yourself and your family is your number one priority and healthy eating is a cornerstone for ensuring a healthy body. Cooking is a labour of love. If you are cooking for one, cook things you can share with… Read more“Tips for meal planning success”

Banana Nut Muffins

Full of the familiar banana flavour we all love, these muffins are a great way to use the overripe bananas on your counter or stored in your freezer. Have them on hand for your brown bag lunches. Makes 12 muffins. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. You may also enjoy these… Read more“Banana Nut Muffins”

Grocery Shopping

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Grocery shopping is a planned event for me. It’s not something I particularly enjoy, so I go prepared. Shopping list. Check. Bags. Check. I enter the store and follow the same path every time solely focused on the task. Working off my list, I’m usually in and out within 30… Read more“Grocery Shopping”

Dishcloth – diagonal knit pattern

Use 100% dishcloth cotton with 3.75mm or US 5 needles. Using smaller needles gives this dishcloth a tighter stitch so it doesn’t stretch as much when wet. Instructions: Cast on 4 stitches. K 1 row. *K 2, YO, K to end*. Repeat until there are 47 stitches on the needle…. Read more“Dishcloth – diagonal knit pattern”

Chilli con carne

A pot full of hearty chili. Perfect for a cold winter's day.

A hearty meal for a cold winter’s day. Make a big batch so you have leftovers for lunches or quick weekday suppers. Chilli freezes well. Enjoy Chilli con carne on Chilli Cheese Potatoes or Taco Salad. Click here for helpful hints on using a slow cooker. This recipe makes a… Read more“Chilli con carne”

Dry cleaning de-mystified

Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. “The only problem with dry cleaning is that we all believe this is actually possible. They’re cleaning our clothes, but they’re not getting anything wet. I know there’s got to be some liquid back there.” Jerry Seinfeld Dry cleaning is a mystery. It’s a laundry… Read more“Dry cleaning de-mystified”