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Oatmeal Pancakes {RECIPE}

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Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday)! Did you have pancakes for dinner? We did and I’d like to share the recipe with you. I’d also like to share an incredible book about Pancakes! Oatmeal Pancakes Ingredients: 2 cups oats (large flake) 2 cups buttermilk (you can use regular milk with 2 Tbsp vinegar) 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda 2 eggs slightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla Directions: Mix together oats and buttermilk. Let soak for 10 minutes up to overnight (in the fridge). Mix together dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Whisk together eggs and add … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 7 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6 Here are the stats to show my progress in my “Get Healthy Challenge”:Start Weight: 190 poundsEnd of Week 1: 185 poundsEnd of Week 2: 183 poundsEnd of Week 3: 182 poundsEnd of Week 4: 179 poundsEnd of Week 5: 179 poundsEnd of Week 6: 176 pounds Starting … Continue reading →

Rose Reisman’s Personal Gourmet Frozen Food Delivery Service

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One morning, my husband called me from work asking me if I had seen the cooler bag in the front hall. I hadn’t noticed it yet but I quickly realized exactly what it was! It was my Rose Reisman Personal Gourmet Frozen Food that had been delivered over night. I was so impressed because not only was the bag packed with a large ice pack, but it was also “locked” shut with a tag that could only be opened with scissors. This way, I would know if the bag had been tampered with, after all, it did contain some yummy … Continue reading →

Oliver’s Garden Project – Helping Hungry Children

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This post is a guest post written by Stacey Allen-Cillis, Oliver’s Mom We are not only growing vegetables, we are growing adults.Oliver’s Garden Project is a children’s based initiative, growing organic vegetables in your backyard, selling the excess and sending the profits to local youth charities.Oliver’s Garden Project was started because at the time our 6 year old son wanted to help kids that may not have what they need, e.g. food or clothes. Oliver and I were driving and he spotted 2 young boys digging through some blue bins. He asked me why they would be doing that. I … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 6 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5 Here are the stats to show my progress in my “Get Healthy Challenge”:Start Weight: 190 poundsEnd of Week 1: 185 poundsEnd of Week 2: 183 poundsEnd of Week 3: 182 poundsEnd of Week 4: 179 poundsEnd of Week 5: 179 pounds Starting BMI: 28.9End of Week 1 BMI: 28.1End … Continue reading →

Foodie Friday: Cookbook – Healthy Starts Here!

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Author Mairlyn Smith was featured on City Line about a month ago. As soon as I heard about her amazing Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies and Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli Slaw, I knew I had to try out her cookbook! Mairlyn is a wonderful woman. She’s an inspiration, she strives to be healthy, she is knowledgable AND she has wonderful recipes to share. Check out her website for more!Mairlyn Smith’s Cookbook called Healthy Starts Here! is a wonderful book. Not only is it full of recipes organized by type of food, but it is also a good read as you … Continue reading →

Foodie February: How to Make Royal Icing

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Last year, I started venuturing into cookie, cake and cupcake decorating. Without taking lessons, this was a challenge at first and by no means am I good at it, however with the help of a few amazing people online, I have been able to learn many great tips. One of my favourite blogs is I Am Baker. There are so many great tips on Amanda’s blog along with some awesome video tutorials! The pictures are so beautiful and inspiring, she is one talented baker! Today, with permission, I am going to share with you this video about how to make … Continue reading →

Foodie Friday Blog Hop 2/3 – Homemade Blueberry Waffles

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This post is part of the Foodie Friday Blog Hop hosted by Talking Momcents! This Hop is in celebration of Foodie February, and will be running every Friday, Saturday, Sunday for the month of February. Its a great way to find yummy new ideas, amazing tips and tricks, and some great blogs. They don’t call me “Mommy the Messy Baker” for nothing!I have a Cuisinart waffle maker and it has taken me four different recipes, a lot of messes and quite a long time to “master” making my own waffles. The first time I made waffles, the waffles grew and … Continue reading →

Foodie February 2012

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There is no love sincerer than the love of food.~George Bernard ShawWelcome! Foodie February is a month long celebration of all things food. I am joining my fellow blogger, Talking Momcents, on a Culinary Adventure as we explore, create and discuss many different food related topics. We have created a page of links to participating posts. You can always find the page on the left hand side bar of my blog under events, or by clicking on the Foodie February button displayed on the participating posts. It will be updated frequently, so be sure to stop by daily to check … Continue reading →

Foodie Friday: Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli Slaw

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Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli SlawFrom Healthy Starts Here by Mairlyn Smith PHEc (Whitecap) I have never liked Brussel Sprouts, but who knew you could eat them raw! They taste great – especially in this slaw recipe. I am so excited to have found this recipe. I added cauliflower to mine as well. Ingredients:1 lb (500 g) broccoli = one large bunch1 cup (250 mL) Brussels sprouts½ medium red onion1 large red pepper1 large orange pepper2 large carrots, scrubbed well, unpeeled Dressing:½ cup (125 mL) apple cider vinegar – pure apple cider vinegar2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin oil1 tsp (5 … Continue reading →