GEDmatch – GEDmatch is a site geared toward both professional and amateur genealogists and researchers alike who are curious about genetic origins. The tools provided for searching are generally free with the option to use premium tools for those wishing to support the company.… Read the rest
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Newfoundland Genealogy Research Sites
Newfoundland Grand Banks – Newfoundland Grand Banks is designed to help give historical data and original genealogical information to those in the province in Newfoundland. It serves as a directory for each parish, church, cemetery record and publications for you to search through.… Read the rest
Genealogy DNA Kits
Ancestry.ca DNA – Dive into your rich ethnic origins with the simple to use DNA testing kits on AncestryDNA. Through AncestryDNA, you will be given the chance to understand your ethnicity in a detailed manner that breaks down the different regions of the planet where your ancestors hail from.… Read the rest
Family Tree Sites
Ancestry.ca – Ancestry.ca is the site I have chosen to subscribe to with a yearly paid membership for my personal family tree, but you can use the free membership if you wish. Ancestry.ca takes the hassle out of finding out your family history.… Read the rest
Snowballs Recipe
In a large saucepan, combine and boil together gently over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches about 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer:
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
1 & 1/4 cups milk
Once mixture begins to boil it is very important not to stir it at all.… Read the rest
Lassy Shortbread Recipe
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2/3 cups of butter
In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Then add the molasses. Combine. Then add the flour and mix until it’s formed into a dough. You can add more butter or molasses if you think it’s too dry.… Read the rest
Aunt Marg’s Shortbread Recipe
1 cup flour (you CAN use 2/3 cup of flour, 1/3 cup cornflour. Not cornstarch)
3/4 cup of caster (granulated) sugar
2 blocks of butter/margarine
In a bowl, sift the flour and then the sugar. Gradually cut in the butter, and judge yourself accordingly.… Read the rest
Scones Recipe
1 cup of flour 3.5-4 tsp of baking powder
2oz butter or margarine
1 oz caster sugar
150ml milk
1 egg
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (which is gas mark 8)
Sift into a bowl the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, make sure when you sift it, that it’s right airy.… Read the rest
Santa’s Christmas Biscuits Recipe
4 oz, plain flour
1-3/4 tsps. cinnamon
3 oz. butter
pinch salt
4 oz. castor sugar (superfine sugar)
blanched almonds to decorate
1 large egg
Set aside white of egg, 1 oz. of sugar and 1 tsp, of cinnamon for glazing.… Read the rest
Raisin Squares Recipe
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1/2 cup sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1 cup seedless raisins
Melt shortening; pour into a bowl. Stir in sugar and molasses.… Read the rest