Simply making your house your home
This buttery shortbread is truly a traditional taste of Christmas. This can be baked in a regular 8×8 pan if you don’t have a shortbread pan. Makes 9 sinfully large and delicious cookies. INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup Butter, room temperature ½ cup Powdered sugar (icing or confectioner’s sugar) ½ tsp… Read more“Classic Shortbread”
Enjoy the chewiness of these butterscotch coconut squares. A lot like blondies… only better! Time saving tip: Be ready for unexpected guests. Make these ahead, cut into bite size pieces and store in an air tight container with parchment paper between the layers. Can freeze for up to a month. Check… Read more“Butterscotch Coconut Squares”
Add a sense of tradition and Christmas welcome to your home with a handmade Christmas wreath. At this workshop Julia will show you how to make a traditional Christmas wreath while you enjoy hot apple cider and cookies. Then you will get to make your own wreath. The frame, boughs… Read more“Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop”
Add a sense of tradition and Christmas welcome to your home with a handmade Christmas wreath. At this workshop Julia will show you how to make a traditional Christmas wreath while you enjoy hot apple cider and cookies. Then you will get to make your own wreath. The frame, boughs… Read more“Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop”
A major part of Christmas is the decorations. I have been collecting my decorations for several years, and almost every item has a story or a special meaning. That is why I take care when storing my Christmas decorations at the end of season. Here are my tips for keeping… Read more“Storing Christmas Decorations”
Turkey dinner isn’t complete without the dressing, and a homemade bread dressing makes it even better! INGREDIENTS: (NOTE: These measurements are approximations and can be easily adjusted to your desired taste and texture. The secret to a good homemade dressing is adding the right amount of seasoning, so be sure… Read more“Bread Dressing or Stuffing for Turkey Dinner”
Do you have traditional family recipes passed down from generation to generation? Are they written on recipe cards in your mother’s or grandmother’s handwriting? These special recipes need a special place. At Christmastime I have a special recipe box for our favourite Christmas recipes. Now I don’t have to search… Read more“Recipe Box for Christmas Favourites”
Turkey dinner, a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner is a lot of work to prepare and clean-up. Here are my thoughts on making this feast as easy as possible so it’s enjoyable for everyone, including the chef! Step 1: Plan the Menu A week or two before the event, plan the… Read more“Turkey Dinner De-Stressed”
A wreath is a symbol of everlasting life and eternal love. With no beginning and no end, it is timeless. I love a classic Christmas wreath made from evergreen boughs adorned with a simple red bow. They are so easy to make, and you can use the boughs you trim… Read more“Classic Christmas Wreath”
Homemade cranberry sauce is easy to make and so much better than store bought. Adjust the recipe to any amount you want keeping the 2:1:1 ratio. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Fresh cranberries 1 cup Water 1 cup Granulated sugar DIRECTIONS: Wash cranberries thoroughly and pick out any bad ones. Put cranberries… Read more“Cranberry Sauce”
