Ardgowan: A Journal of House and Garden in Victorian Prince Edward Island

 “Imagination fills in the blanks in history as we take you back to the genteel life in the era of the Birth of Canada, sharing food preparation, medicinal receipts and fun facts about 1864.”

Glimpse into life in the home of William H. Pope and his wife Helen during the 1860s.  One of the Fathers of Confederation, Pope and his large family lived on a country estate in Charlottetown, as he pursued a career as a politician and entrepreneur.

 As Ardgowan: A Journal of House and Garden in Prince Edward Island unfolds, the author takes readers on a tour of Charlottetown in 1864, giving a glimpse of day to day life: winter travelling, gardening, games played by children and adults, fashion, social etiquette and more.  Chapters on the seasons focus on social activities: picnics, garden parties, the pomp and circumstance of the Charlottetown Conference that began the Confederation process, and yule season holidays.  As well each seasonal chapter contains recipes, garden information, household hints and medicinal “receipts”.

 Also included: a look at the preservation of the house and grounds, work done by Parks Canada to establish the house as a Historic Site and what visitors will find when visiting today.

Wonderfully illustrated in keeping with the era represented.

 Ardgowan: A Journal of House and Garden in Victorian Prince Edward Island

by Julie V. Watson

ISBN 0-9687092, Published by Seacroft,

128 pages, Perfect Binding.  $16.95

To order you need to send your cheque or money order in the amount of $25.80 ($16.95 + $.85 gst + $8.00 shipping and handling)  to:      Seacroft, P.O. Box 1204, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,   Canada, C1A 7M8 

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Please include full mailing address for shipping book plus special autographing requests.

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Sensational Seafood: Creative and Classic Recipes from the East Coast

by Julie V. Watson

“Novice of gourmet, every cook should find a few tried and true favourites to ensure a fabulous feast for seafood connoisseur in their life.  Practice to get your signature dish down pat!”

 This versatile cookbook includes recipes for all occasions. From health-conscious to sinfully scrumptious; from small budgets to extravagant gourmets. Recipes include easy-to-follow instructions, suggested serving sizes and a little bit of seafood history.  Simple instructions for selecting, buying, storing and preparing all kinds of seafood - fish, molluscs and crustaceans.  Tasty seafood accompaniment, favourites from fellow cooks, and suggestions for both inexperienced and seasoned cooks.  Every cook will find mouthwatering satisfaction in this fabulous collection.

$14.95

Nimbus Publishing

Paperback · 256 pages

6 x 9 inches

9781551097183

To order you need to send your cheque or money order in the amount of $23.70 ($14.95 + $.75 gst + $8.00 shipping and handling)  to:      Seacroft, P.O. Box 1204, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,   Canada, C1A 7M8   

or click "Add to Cart"  button below to purchase using PayPal

Please include full mailing address for shipping book plus special autographing requests.

Allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. (approx.)

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