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Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of summer treats? A few things come to mind for me…ice cream cones and sundaes! Basically I think of anything cold and sweet. I want to try to stay… read more »
Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product. I’ve been watching what I eat since February 2012. That’s when I started my weight loss journey to lose the extra bulk I’d… read more »
Did you know that May is National Mediterranean Diet month? I have been a fan of this eating plan for years because I love the fresh approach to feeding my family delicious whole food meals. Therefore, I had a blast recreating some of the Zoës Mediterranean-inspired Fresh Take recipes courtesy of Zoës Kitchen! Zoës Kitchen… read more »
I’ve always dreamed of someday visiting Europe. My best friend, Angel, lived in Italy for two years and I vicariously experienced Italy and other nearby countries through her Facebook photos. Someday maybe I’ll get over there! For the time being though, I’ll have to be satisfied looking at pictures and drinking Barista Prima Italian Roast… read more »
May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day! Yes, it has it’s own special day. Who knew?! When I think of chocolate chip recipes, my mind immediately goes to chocolate chip cookies! I like mine chewy and fresh out of the oven so that the chocolate melts in your mouth. However as I was looking around… read more »
Title: Easy Indian Cooking Author: Suneeta Vaswani About the Book: Indian food is an incredibly exciting cuisine, and with this new edition of Suneeta’s bestselling first cookbook, it’s easier to make than ever. All of the dishes are richly flavored but are not complicated to create at home. You’ll be absolutely delighted and amazed by the… read more »
I discovered frittatas last year when I started my low carb diet. I’ve tried a variety including Pancetta & Onion Frittata, Broccoli Frittata, Turkey Bacon Frittata, Caramelized Onion, Red Pepper & Zucchini Frittata and even Steak Frittata! You can pretty much be as creative as you like. It’s such an easy dish to make. This… read more »
You don’t need to have a party to serve appetizers. In fact, I often make a variety of apps for supper. Finger food is fun and changes up the routine a little bit. In the May 2013 issue of Canadian Living there’s a feature called “There’s An App for That”. They had a few variations… read more »
May 6th is National Beverage Day! Who knew? It’s a day to celebrate all the delicious drink recipes. Celebrate the day by enjoying your favourite drink or try a new beverage recipe. I’m pretty easy to please when it comes to drinks and have fairly simple tastes. I drink water (of course) and a ton… read more »
