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In the old days, Boxty was a traditional Irish potato dish served on the eve of All Hallows' Eve or, as we know it, Halloween. Boxty on the griddle (fried) is called boxty cakes. If it is baked it is called boxty bread. It was served with butter, milk, and salt. CLICK HERE
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 | | Keeley's Mother's Painting
When Keeley and her father moved to Frank, she really missed her mother, so she unpacked some of her mother's colourful landscape paintings. Make your own landscape painting. CLICK HERE
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 | | Millie's Raisin Pie
Millie isn't one to back down from a dare—especially when there's raisin pie to be had. Make your own Old-Fashion Raisin Pie. CLICK HERE
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 | | Lisa's Strawberry Jam
Lisa and her family discover patches of wild strawberries at the beginning of July. Enjoy the taste of strawberries all year round with this easy-to-make no-cook strawberry jam. CLICK HERE
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 | | Margit's Journal Cover
In Home Free, Margit keeps a special journal. Make a decorated cover for your own journal. CLICK HERE
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 | | Angelique's Bannock Bread
Learn how to make bannock, a quick bread that was a favourite food of Métis girls like Angelique in the 1860s. CLICK HERE
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 | | Izzie's Paper Bird
Izzie and her friends don't have a lot of money to spend on decorations for their Christmas tree, so they make homemade ornaments such as this paper bird. CLICK HERE
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 | | Elizabeth's Sampler
In the 1700s, girls like Elizabeth learned how to do embroidery by making samplers. Make a sampler of your own with the help of some graph paper and pencil crayons. CLICK HERE
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 | | Ellen's Onion-Skin Dye
During the Depression, people used natural dyes to brighten up their old clothes. Learn how to make a pretty yellow dye from onion skins, and experiment by dyeing pieces of yarn or fabric different shades of yellow. CLICK HERE
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 | | Rachel's Crazy Quilt
In Rachel's time, blankets and duvets were made by
hand. Find out about quilting and try making your own
crazy quilt out of paper. CLICK HERE
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 | | Marie-Claire's Clothespin Doll
In working class families like Marie-Claire's, toys and
dolls were made from materials found at home. Learn
more about dolls in the 1800s and how to make your
own clothespin doll. CLICK HERE
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| | Penelope's Scones
Chores don't have to be a bore. Help make a snack for
your family by following Penny's recipe for delicious
Maritime scones. CLICK HERE
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 | | Emily's Paper Lanterns
Emily is fascinated by the celebrations for the Chinese
New Year she sees in Chinatown in the 1890s. Stage
your own festivities by creating a paper lantern. CLICK HERE
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