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Penny's Boxty BreadPenelope's Boxty Bread
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

Keeley's Picture FrameKeeley'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

Millie's Raisin PieMillie'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

Lisa's Strawberry JamLisa'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

Margit's Journal CoverMargit's Journal Cover
In Home Free, Margit keeps a special journal. Make a decorated cover for your own journal. CLICK HERE

Angelique's Bannock BreadAngelique'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

Izzie's Paper BirdIzzie'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

Elizabeth's SamplerElizabeth'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

Ellen's Onion-skin DyeEllen'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

Rachel's Crazy QuiltRachel'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

Marie-Claire's DollMarie-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

Penny's SconesPenelope'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

Emily's LanternsEmily'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


Have Your Say

If you could pick a setting for the next Our Canadian Girl book, which of these would it be?

Ontario during the War of 1812 46.8%
The Klondike during the 1890s Gold Rush 22.9%
Newfoundland in the 1600s 17.6%
Quebec City in the 1750s 12.7%

Total Votes: 3936

 


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