Month: October 2020

• Fleece Processing Introduction

  

  When I first started with this hobby I struggled to find information to take me through all the steps.  For anyone that is new to this hobby, I wanted to create a place to help with all of the phases from raw wool to a completed project.  There will be a series of blogs that…

• Home Canned Beans

  

  Most Canning sites will recommend beans are only to be canned using a pressure cooker.  My family has been canning beans for generations using this method. Sanitizing and PreparationThe key to home canning is sterilization.Ensure all jars and lids are washed in hot soapy water. Place jars and lids in boiling water for ten minutes to sterilize.Wash…

• Kitchen Glossary

• Canned Carrot Salad

  

  IngredientsVegetables2.5 pounds of peeled carrots sliced into 1/2 inch pieces1 medium sized onion diced into 1/4 sized chunks2 medium sized green peppers chopped into 1/4 sized chunks Sauce2 cans tomato  soup1.5 cups white vinegar1/2 cup canola oil2 cups white sugar2 Tbsp prepared mustard Directions1.  Place chopped onion and green pepper into a large bowl2.  Blanch…

• The Story Behind Wool and Knitting

  

  This is my short story about how the Wool and Knitting blog posts came about. I don’t think I was much older than 6 years of age when I asked my mom to show me how to knit.  It was a struggle for both of us, but I soon got the hang of it and…

• Hoodoo Creek/Abraham Mountain

  

  Hoodoo Creek/Abraham Mountain: Alberta, CanadaArrivalThe Mainprize Documentary Executive was invited by the Newton family to shoot footage for Jeff Newton’s memorial service. The service took place on August 1, 2020 at Hoodoo Creek, Abraham Mountain. Jeff grew up in Midale, Saskatchewan and a former resident of Nordegg, Alberta. The Hoodoo’s/Abraham Mountain base is located along…

• Creamy Elbow Pasta

  

  This creamy elbow pasta is simple and quick to prepare for a summer picnic. Ingredients3.5 C mini elbow pasta8 qts water.5 C canola oil.5 C milk*.5 C Mayonnaise2 Tbps Dill2 Tbsp of Mrs. Dash Original Blend.5 C marble cheese.5 c diced green onions tops.5 c diced green pepperSalt water to taste Directions1. Place pasta in…

• Creamy Sautéed Cabbage

  

  A simple quick and tasty dinner for 4 Ingredients7 1/2 cups finely sliced green cabbage3 sausages.  Pepperettes, or mild Italian work well1 Tbsp caraway seed2 Tbsp butter3/4 cup cream (half and half or heavy)1 Tbsp buttersalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsSlice sausage on an angle into 1/2 inch slices.  Into a large frying pan with a…

• Canned Three Bean Salad

  

  Three bean salad is one of our annual favourites to enjoy all year. Most canning sites will recommend beans are to be canned using only a pressure cooker.  My family has been canning beans for generations using the following method.  The key to home canning is sterilization. Preparation1. Ensure all jars and lids are washed…

• Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

  

  A delicious and versatile dish that is very good on goat cheese as an appetizer. It is a great addition to soups or pasta sauces. We freeze the roasted tomatoes in 1/2 cup portions.   Ingredients3 cups of cherry tomatoes cut in half1/2 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp diced fresh oregano1 Tbsp diced fresh basilsalt and…