Lucy Ogletree is a Canadian folk artist. She grew up in Thamesville, Ontario and currently resides on a beautiful 5 acre property just outside Sparta, Ontario. Her residence, known as Winter Wheat, is also the site of her studio and store. Winter Wheat is a magical, tranquil, whimsical piece of serenity tucked away in the …
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Save Those Slurpee Lids!
This craft uses those dome shaped lids from the Slurpee cups to create really pretty ornaments. I’m using the term Slurpee here because it’s one that most people seem to be familiar with, but really, in my neck of the woods you can find these same slushie type drinks with the dome lids at a …
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Palm Weaving
What do you do with your palm leaves from Palm Sunday? In our family, we do some palm weaving and make crosses out of them! Blessed palms from church are sacramentals – “sacred signs instituted by the Church” (CCC 1667). Jesus was hailed as King as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Displaying these crosses …
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My Sister Barb’s Applesauce Meatloaf Recipe
A different but oh so tasty take on meatloaf! My sister used to make this all the time when I lived with her and I was always asking for it again. Now, this Applesauce Meatloaf Recipe is a family favourite with my own family. Ingredients: 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 cup applesauce 1 lb. …
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
Here’s an old family favourite. My mom used to make this all the time when I was growing up and now it’s one that my daughter and I like a lot too. It’s quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (this is our personal preference now but growing up Mom would …
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St. Nicholas the patron saint of children and baking
St. Nicholas is known as the saint on whom the story of Santa Claus was based, being the patron saint of children. Today, December 6th is the feast day of St. Nicholas. In many countries there are customs surrounding St. Nick’s Day usually involving leaving out wooden shoes or something similar which would get filled …
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