By Kim Thistle Any gardener who has young children knows the challenge of trying to keep their attention long enough to get a few things done in the garden. With my own children, I would try to get them to help me plant seeds and small plants in the vegetable patch – to no avail….
By Paige Marchant When learning how best to plant a new tree or shrub, both ornamentals and fruit varieties, first thing’s first: the purchase of your new plant. Make sure you choose a plant that will thrive in your location by matching the plant’s hardiness zone to your area. You can grow from seed or…
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and father figures. This month we’ve baked up some simple classics, inspired by an old cookbook sent to us by reader Susan Herdman. Published in 1948 by the United Church Girls’ Club of Corner Brook, the Family Favourites cookbook lived up to its title. Between the ads for…
By Marie Bishop Yay! It’s Come Home Year! Clearly we are still dealing with you know what… But we have managed to navigate our way through and around it. Yes, we are still cautious. Yes, there are still serious cases and even deaths due to it, but we have decided that life goes on. So…
By Gord Follett A tent, sleeping bag, plenty of beer and a few good friends. As young men in our late-teens and early-20s, that’s all we required for the makings of a fun-filled May 24th weekend. Oh, and some grub. Can’t forget the grub. Couple loaves of Mom’s homemade bread for toast in the mornings…
No matter your age, everyone enjoys something sweet at Easter! Here’s an easy-to-make festive delight! Mini Cheesecake Bird’s Nests 1 cup Oreo crumbs 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar, divided 3 tbsp butter, melted 3 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 tsp vanilla Milk chocolate blocks for shaving 54 mini eggs Preheat oven to 325°F….
By Todd Goodyear I grew up in a home where we ate pretty well everyday regular meals – you know, made with ingredients that you buy at the grocery store. Some friends of mine, then and now, eat off the land and water on a more regular basis than we ever did. Now don’t get…
The following is an excerpt from Perry Benoit’s new book, “Snippets of Outport Newfoundland Life from Various Perspectives”, a collection of short stories that he hopes will evoke fond memories. He also hopes to benefit a special cause with his work: a good portion of his book sales will be donated to the Janeway Children’s Hospital…
The crafted quilts you see on display today might remind you of your grandmother’s quilts, but they are not the same.By Hilda Chaulk Murray Some 30 years ago I went to see some Nova Scotian quilts on display at the Arts and Culture Centre. These truly were works of art and I admired them greatly,…
By Kim Thistle If you have houseplants, you know just how aggravating it can be to find yourself renting out accommodations to pesky insects. At the first sign of one little creature, you can be sure that tomorrow there will be dozens. Fortunately, there are a few preventative measures that you can take before you…
