Make Your Home in Hamilton

After 100 years of making steel, word came on Tuesday that U.S. Steel, formerly Stelco, will permanently shut down its iron and steel making operations.  On one hand, it is sad - truly the end of an era for an industry which was formerly Hamilton's largest employer and the real backbone of a young Hamilton. On the other hand, we can throw a po...

When I was a kid, not a season went by without my mom pulling out a few special items to tape to the wall or set on the table - Easter, Valentine's Day.... Now I do the same in my home, and I am always intrigued by simple (I mean, REALLY simple) ideas that create some interest and celebrate the season at the same time. Here is a really pretty ...

If they say a picture is worth a thousand words, then the photos from our First Annual Appreciation Party indicate that a great time was had by all! We had a perfect, sunny day for our event at TB McQuesten park in Hamilton. The kids had a blast riding the pony, having their faces painted and bouncing in the inflatable giraffe. Everyone enjoyed the...

Gluten Free Baking Flour   This mixture is a good basic substitute for all purpose four.  It doesn't work in everything, but it is a simple combination to mix up and is a great base for some GF recipes like our Cornbread and Apple Crumble recipe.  I always have some of this mixed up and ready to go!  Mix thoroughl...

Gluten Free Cornbread 1 cup GF flour mixture* 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1 cup cornmeal 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tbsp sugar 1 cup milk 1 tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup oil 1 tsp salt Combine dry ingredients in medium sized bowl.  Combine wet ingredients and add to dry, mixing just until moistened.  Pour into a greased 8” round or square baking ...