Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected

A lovely part of a handmade Christmas. These cinnamon ornaments can be hung on a tree, strung into garland, or used as gift embellishments.   INGREDIENTS: * The nutmeg and cloves are optional, but add to the scent. Nutmeg is quite a bit more expensive than cinnamon and cloves. If you omit either,… Read more“Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected”

Pumpkin Bread

This flavourful quick bread is a favourite with my family and friends. Make ahead and freeze for brown bag lunches. Make your own pumpkin purée. Makes three loaves.  Chech out these posts as well: Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Ginger Cookies

When I moved to the Maritimes in 2002, I initially landed in Saint John, NB.  There I stopped at the Crosby Molasses Company and picked up a free copy of “Crosby’s Molasses Family Favourites” recipe book.  In it I found the most delicious ginger cookie recipe. This recipe won me a… Read more“Ginger Cookies”

Bread Machine Bread (3-lb loaf)

Fresh baked bread

Having homemade bread on hand is important to me, and I can accomplish this on a regular basis by using a bread machine. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups                        Warm water 3 tbsp                        Butter 1 tsp                           Salt 3 tbsp                        Dry milk powder 4 tbsp                        Sugar 1                                  Egg… Read more“Bread Machine Bread (3-lb loaf)”

Bread Machine Bread

Fresh baked bread

Have you ever looked at the ingredients for most store-bought bread? Sugar or glucose/fructose is often the second ingredient followed by a lot of ingredients you can’t pronounce, let alone know what they are. But what can you do about it? You can buy your bread at your local bakery. Local bakeries make… Read more“Bread Machine Bread”

Best at Home Steak

Make perfectly tender steak at home any time of the year with these simple instructions. Use a cast iron skillet for the best results. INGREDIENTS: Your favourite grilling steaks. Here is a list of the best steaks for grilling. Salt Seasoning – I like a cracked pepper medley. 2 tbsp                       … Read more“Best at Home Steak”

Homemade Croutons

I never used to eat Caesar salad because I didn’t like the hard, store-bought croutons.  And when I got wise to looking at the ingredients of processed food, I became even more convinced that I didn’t want to eat them. Then I started cooking for my husband who LOVES Caesar… Read more“Homemade Croutons”

Homemade Peanut Butter

Put homemade peanut butter in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator. Julia Stewart photo.

Peanut butter is a satisfying snack full of healthy fat, protein and fiber. But peanut butter can be full of salt, sugar, glucose-fructose and trans fats.  So read the label carefully to see what has been added to the peanut butter you are buying.   Or, better yet, make your… Read more“Homemade Peanut Butter”