News and Articles from the NBWI
Busy Days for the Coldstream Women’s Institute
During the last few months of 2019 and the first few of 2020, since the last edition of the Home & Country, the Coldstream WI has been quite busy.
Fisherman’s Pie
We're not sure if it's called Fisherman's Pie because it's so simple that even a fisherman could make it... No matter who's cooking - YUM! 1 x 15 oz. can salmon1 cup cooked green peas2 or 3 hardboiled eggs2 cups mashed potatoes1 cup white sauceSalt and pepper2 Tbsp...
Spring 2020: Message from the President
President Sandra Day reaches out to the women of New Brunswick with her message in our Home and Country magazine, published in the Spring and Fall.
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
A crowd-pleasing pasta dish easy enough for a weeknight! Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels 3 Tbsp butter1/2 cup chopped onion2 x 10oz cans cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup water1/3 cup skim milk powder1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese2 cups cubed, cooked chicken2 Tbsp...
Closing the Office for COVID-19
One of the first mandates of the Women’s Institute was to educate and create awareness around hygiene and health. With this in mind, we’ve looked into Health Canada and the Government of Canada’s recommendations for prevention and risks surrounding the Coronavirus ...
Crazy Quilt Salad (Bean)
It's been so long since we've had fresh beans from the garden - time to get creative with a colourful salad! Photo by Meghan Schiereck on Unsplash Salad: 1 tin green beans, drained1 tin waz beans, drained1 tin red kidney beans, drained1 tin lima beans, drained1 cup...
Crabmeat Dip
Lovely served with flatbreads, crackers or your favourite veggies! Photo by Regina Barker on Unsplash 6 oz. tin crabmeat4 oz. softened cream cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise2 Tbsp ketchup3 Tbsp French dressing2 Tbsp finely chopped onion Mix well and chill. Remove from...
2020 is an Election Year!
The New Brunswick Women’s Institute, your Institute has had a long history of being in your community/province and serving you the members. The past and current executives have served you with distinction, but the time has come for a new generation of leaders to come...
Cinnamon Twists
These cinnamon rolls are easy like Sunday morning but come together quick enough for an afternoon snack! Photo by Kjartan Einarsson on Unsplash 3 cups flour3 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt2Tbsp white sugar1/3 cup shortening1 egg2/3 cup milkButter or margarine, cinnamon...
Cider Stew + Dumplings
Tender chunks of meat in a rich gravy topped with pillowy dumplings can turn any kitchen into a paradise, especially on a cold winter day.
Soft Pretzels
Frances Firth, who submitted this recipe, says, "I make these with my grandson after school and we have fun and they are very good for a snack, and they are also good with friends when they visit." Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash 3/4 cup warm water1 pkg quick rise...
Mice No-Bake Cookies
Perfect for kiddies and kids-at-heart, these no-bake cookies come together quickly. And get eaten just as fast! 4 oz semisweet chocolate1/3 cup sour cream1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos are too dark)Extra crumbs for coatingSliced almonds, silver balls, string...
