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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”
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”
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”
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 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”
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”
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.
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”
This Swiss steak supreme makes a rich gravy and can be made in the slow cooker for an easy weekday meal. I serve it over mashed potatoes with a garden salad on the side. Serves 6. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Tomato sauce 1 tsp Dried whole oregano 1 tsp … Read more“Swiss Steak Supreme”
This is the nicest sweet and sour recipe I’ve ever made. A good, balanced flavor. Serve over rice or noodles with a vegetable stir-fry.
