Simply making your house your home
A few inexpensive household items keep the cost of cleaning supplies to a minimum. I clean my house with cleaning supplies made from vinegar, dish soap or bleach. Here’s the how to: Vinegar Dish soap Bleach Purchase spray bottles for your solutions or re-use clean, empty spray bottles. Label bottles… Read more“Cleaning Supplies – Making Your Own”
Preventing a build-up of baked-on food is the best way to keep the oven clean. But this is easier said than done. If I remember about the spill after the oven has cooled I spray the area with my all-purpose cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes before wiping… Read more“Oven Cleaning”
Onions, garlic and bell peppers are common ingredients in my cooking, but I’m not a fan of the little pieces of onion skin and pepper seeds that land on the counter. I find them a bit annoying to clean up. My solution? Choose-a-size paper towel. A half-sheet is the perfect… Read more“Food Prep – Easy Clean-up”
Packing lunches quickly becomes a dreaded chore when school starts in the fall. Here are some ways to keep them interesting: Main Snacks Fruit Drink Lunchbox Food Safety Tips from Health Canada Don’t miss a thing at Homemaking Jewels. Subscribe today!
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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”
I have kept the perennial section of my garden very simple with only four items – asparagus, blueberries, currants and rhubarb. With very little know-how and maintenance I have these nutritious seasonal treats come back year after year. The main thing is to keep the weeds under control. Mulch will… Read more“The Perennial Garden”
There has been much discussion and concern raised about storing and heating food in plastic containers. As someone who prides herself in taking a bag lunch to work, I was guilty of doing this regularly! When I heard of the possible hazards of chemicals leaching into my food, I quickly… Read more“Food Storage”
Spices put life into your cooking. But, I tend to use my usual seasonings – salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, etc. – especially when I’m in a hurry. A few years ago, my sister gave me six very cute little jars. I loved them and thought I would like to put… Read more“Spices – how to keep them organized”
