I was out grocery shopping on the weekend when I noticed they had fresh locally grown rhubarb in the produce section. I knew immediately that I needed some strawberry rhubarb something in my life immediately. Off I went to find some fresh strawberries and found USA grown strawberries on sale for 1.77 a pint. Great …
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents a fantastic journey through the universe as Carl Sagan’s visionary series continues with COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD June 10. Debuting two days after the epic conclusion, fans can re-watch this legendary story 13.8 billion years in the making just in time for Father’s Day …
Mmmm! Cheesecake! I just love it, so rich, creamy and perfectly sweet. Cheesecake is quite possibly the best dessert ever. These cheesecake bars offer everything a cheesecake does except its a little less fussy and a little less formal but still looks and tastes stunning. I love the combination of raspberries and white chocolate in …
I’m really loving my new Blendtec Blender and getting familiar with all it is capable of. I still feel like I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface. The Blendtec Designer 725 also comes with a Twister Jar which has been engineered to blend even the thickest of recipes but is also great for …
I love appetizers that could easily work as a light meal. These Turkey and Sweet Potato Wonton Cups are deliciously different and provide a satisfying crunch. Turkey and Sweet Potato Wonton Cups Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast 1Tbsp coconut oil 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½ inch dice ½ …
I got to check out the brand new Blendtec Designer 725 blender recently and shared my recipe for Baby Lasagna. Last week I shared my recipe for a really delicious Vegan Creamy Broccoli soup made with The Blendtec Designer 725. This week I wanted to show off its ability to crush ice for frozen …
I was telling you just last week about my new Blendtec Designer 725 blender and shared my recipe for Baby Lasagna. This week I want to show you how to make a really delicious Vegan Creamy Broccoli soup with The Blendtec Designer 725. I love the super easy to clean BPA-free 5 sided WildSide+ jar …
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Here is a delicious Mexican inspired non-alcoholic drink perfect for celebrating with. I haven’t drank much over the last 3 years between being pregnant or breastfeeding all this time. While I don’t miss the hang overs or even the feeling of getting a little buzzed, I do miss the fancy drinks. …
The avocado will make a velvety smoothie that is delicious-and on the thicker side. If you prefer a thinner smoothie add 1 cup crushed ice. We did not do this, so you can see the creamy consistency. The freshness of these ingredients will whip together in no time at all in most blenders to create …
I really love Asparagus, it has a flavour that just makes me think of spring sunshine. A few years ago I was playing around in the kitchen and just had this craving for asparagus and lemon so I came up with this recipe. I was a little surprised when researching the post title to …
In my family there is nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of homemade spicy barley and vegetable soup on a blustery and cold winter day. This soup is often requested by my family and despite being vegetarian and I guess vegan even, it is filling and hearty thanks to the pearl barley and …
Surprise your sweetie with a heart-healthy valentine’s day smoothie – it’s dairy free and delish! You can’t go wrong with this mix of fruit and almond milk yogurt! Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup frozen sliced peaches ½ cup almond milk yogurt Directions: Thoroughly wash …
It’s the New Year and many of us have made weight-loss related resolutions. Hopefully most of you have been able to stick to your resolution – so far so good over here! One great way to reach your weight-loss goal is with detox smoothies, and I have a great Purple Detox Smoothie recipe to share …
1.) Make a List (and check it twice) If you need to shop for a lot of people, you may start to second guess yourself when you remember that there are people you have forgotten about. In order to make sure that you don’t go overboard, stick to your list no matter how you think …
You might already know that car insurance premiums are determined based on your risk factors. Did you know there are tactics you can take to help control the cost of your car insurance? First let’s talk about the risks car insurance companies look at when determining how much your premium will be. Keep in mind …
As a mom with 2 kids, I’m always looking for quick and healthy breakfast options. It needs to be easy, fast, nutritious and filling. If I could make a batch and eat it for the next couple days, that’s a huge bonus. This blueberry oatmeal recipe is exactly what busy moms need. It’s …
When it comes to body fat, some fats are more harmful to your health than others. Abdominal fat or belly fat is particularly dangerous. It increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancer. How do you know if your waistline falls into the danger zone? Health Canada says a …
Insurance fraud is an ongoing problem in Canada. Fraud is not a victimless act – it affects us all. Insurance crime is not victimless. The cost to Ontario is estimated to be 1.6 billion a year in insurance premiums and health care, emergency services and court costs. Thankfully the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is …
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – Adventures in the Crystal Empire My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – Adventures in the Crystal Empire is coming to DVD in Canada on April 2nd. A magical empire has suddenly appeared in the arctic north of Equestria and Princess Celestia needs Twilight and her friends …
Growing up I had a large set of LEGO® to play with but I had no idea the history behind this fun toy. I was surprised at some of the information I found regarding both the history of the LEGO group as well as fun facts about LEGO. How LEGO came to Canada 1) LEGO …
When it comes to applying for credit cards UK consumers can be very wary and even paranoid about things like credit ratings. This is hardly surprising, cons idering the number of exaggerated and misconceptions spread around about things like ‘credit blacklisting’. One of the most feared rumours relates to cancelling old credit cards, with many …