Last weekend was the Native Harvest Festival and Powwow at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology. I had a lovely day there with some friends taking part in a variety of traditional Native Canadian activities. The day started with a drum circle to gather everyone together and then sing as the participants entered. (Check out the …
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This is a project I did a couple years ago as a table runner for Fall and for our Thanksgiving table. I found the idea for this in the October issue of one of my favourite magazines “Family Fun”. Here is a link to the instructions on their website if you would like to see …
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Sifton Bog
This is where I went for my morning walk today: The Sifton Bog is considered an Environmentally Significant Area within the city of London, Ontario. It is jointly owned by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (30 hectares), the City of London (10 hectares), and private landowners (10 hectares) for a total of 50 hectares …
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Beer Can Chicken with Spice Rub
Have you had beer can chicken? If not, you really need to try it. Because of the way it’s cooked, it’s crispy on the outside but the beer keeps it moist and tender on the inside. Make it on the BBQ or in your oven. I’ve gotten great results both ways! Head on over here …
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Grilled Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin
We love this grilled variation on Cuban style pork tenderloin. It’s so easy to make and incredibly tasty. Eat it as is or use it in Cuban sandwiches. I also like to use this pork in taco bowls. I use the soft taco bowls from Old El Paso and layer in some cut up pork …
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Folded Paper Ornaments
A friend of mine was demonstrating how to make squash books and I thought – hey, I make those too but in much smaller form. I have made a few mini squash books but generally I make these as folded paper ornaments Pictured above: the scrapbook when closed It’s a simple paper folding technique. If …
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