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Family Dinner is Quick and Tasty with an Easy Peanut Beef Recipe

April 19, 2016 by Kathryn 27 Comments

A few weeks ago, my fiance and I were setting the table for dinner and he mentioned that one thing we’ve really mastered since moving in with one another is the family dinner. Without fail, the four of us manage to sit down to a home-cooked meal almost every night. And even on nights when Jeremy’s job takes him to work, the boys and I have a family dinner of our own.

Making meals that we enjoy as adults, but that are still kid-friendly, is a big help when it comes to making family dinner a priority. And since we’re a typical busy family, having quick and easy meals in our repertoire is a must. That’s why Canadian Beef is a frequent choice for our dinner table! Whether we’re cooking up succulent burgers, tender steak or spicy tacos, beef is the perfect fast and delicious choice for the whole family!

Looking for a great recipe for those busy weeknights? This easy Peanut Beef takes just twenty minutes to make and is a surefire crowd pleaser! Serve it over rice or vermicelli and tailor the vegetables to suit your family’s tastes for a meal that kids and adults will both enjoy! [Read more…]

Gluten-Free Eating is Pure Joy with Inspired by Happiness Gluten-Free Cakes-Giveaway

February 8, 2016 by Kathryn 124 Comments

If there’s one thing that almost everyone loves, it’s cake. A big slice of moist cake covered in creamy icing is such a treat whether it’s for a birthday celebration or just a way to make an ordinary day more special. But for someone with food sensitivities, finding a cake that’s appropriate for a special diet yet still mouth-watering can be harder than it seems. Inspired by Happiness, a company that wants everyone to be able to enjoy tasty cake any time, wants to change that with its new gluten-free cakes. And recently I had the chance to test them out and see what I thought!

I received a Cravin’ for Cookies & Cream and a Dreamin’ of Chocolate layer cake to test, carefully packaged on dry ice to arrive frozen. I loved that when kept frozen, these cakes stay fresh and delicious for up to six months. Once thawed, they can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week. I let my boys decide which cake they wanted to try first, and both of them decided the Cookies & Cream cake was the one we had to try. I defrosted the cake at room temperature for about fifteen minutes and then cut a slice for each of us. [Read more…]

Enjoy Healthy Eating on the Go with Happy Planet Grab & Go Fresh Soups-Giveaway

December 3, 2015 by Kathryn 137 Comments

For the most part, I eat pretty healthy. While I enjoy the occasional chocolate or pizza splurge as much as anyone, my everyday diet is mostly lean protein, whole grains and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. But the one thing that can always sabotage my healthy eating plans, despite my best efforts, is being rushed at mealtime. When I’m ready for lunch and have lots to do, grabbing unhealthy convenience food is just so much easier than making a healthy meal myself.

Luckily for me, Happy Planet, a fabulous Canadian company with popular lines of organic juices, smoothies and soups, has given me a solution to my problem! New Happy Planet Grab & Go Fresh Soups are a quick, easy, wholesome and healthy way to enjoy a delicious meal on even the busiest days! I recently received an assortment of the new Grab & Go soups to test out and I couldn’t wait to grab my spoon. [Read more…]

Quick and Healthy Pico de Gallo Baked Mexican Fish Recipe for Busy Weekdays

October 21, 2015 by Kathryn 28 Comments

Fall has always been a busy season for my family, and I have to admit that in the past that’s sometimes resulted in my serving a little more convenience food to my boys than I’d like. I love cooking but I often felt like I didn’t have time to create a tasty, home-cooked supper after a long day. Fortunately, Kraft Canada provided me with some inspiration thanks to its collection of quick and easy dinners! I decided to create my own twist on its Baked Mexican Fish Recipe with a fresh and delicious Pico de Gallo Baked Mexican Fish that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

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Treat Kids to Delicious Healthy Snacking with New Sabra Pizza Flavour Hummus-Giveaway

September 15, 2015 by Kathryn 159 Comments

As much as I love summer, I have to admit that my family went a little more crazy with indulgences than we should have during those warm summer months. From decadent feasts of steak and ribs on the barbeque to dreamy ice cream concoctions on the beach, occasional treats became a little too frequent during July and August! But now school is in full swing, cooler weather has arrived and it’s time to get back on track with our usual healthy diet. And that means I need to have plenty of nutritious snacks in the house for my hungry boys!

Sabra Hummus has been a favourite with our family for years now. And just in time for the back-to-school bustle, the company has released kid-friendly Sabra Single Serve Hummus in new Pizza Flavour! With protein, fibre and a flavour kids will love, it’s a great choice for lunchboxes or after-school snacks. And as an added bonus, using Sabra Hummus as dip actually gets my boys excited about eating their vegetables! [Read more…]

Layered Bean Salad with Tuna and Feta is Perfect Picnic Fare

July 26, 2015 by Kathryn 40 Comments

In less than a week, the closing date for my house sale will be here and I’ll be saying goodbye to my childhood home forever. Having lived in the same house almost my entire life, it’s an emotional time for me. But it’s also a busy one since the house has accumulated so much over the years. And between packing, throwing out garbage and giving away items I’m not putting into storage, I don’t really have the time or utensils to cook proper meals at the moment.

Luckily for me, Kraft Canada came to the rescue with some incredible portable picnic recipe ideas! The recipes are quick and easy to whip up, can be eaten quickly or taken on the road and, best of all, require hardly any cooking! I decided to put a twist on a popular recipe on the website: Layered Bean Salad with Feta. While it’s a hearty enough salad to be a meal already, I need all the energy I can get at the moment. Adding tuna was the perfect way to make this tasty salad even healthier and more filling!

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Make Perfect Coffee Every Time with the Breville the Grind Control Coffee Machine-Giveaway

July 15, 2015 by Kathryn 200 Comments

It’s no secret that I absolutely love coffee. In fact, I went from very much disliking the smell and taste of the popular beverage as a child to being an adult coffee connoisseur with a love of freshly ground, perfectly roasted beans brewed to perfection. And while I can get the results I crave at home, the process is time consuming and can sometimes make a mess.

That’s where the new Breville the Grind Control Coffee Machine comes in, and it is any true coffee lover’s dream come true! With a built-in grinder and a plethora of customizable settings, making the perfect cup of coffee has never been so easy! I recently received the machine to review and I had it out of the box and on the counter within minutes.

I fully believe that better beans make better coffee, so I chose a fair trade, organic Kicking Horse blend for the machine. The grinder compartment on top of the machine holds a full pound of coffee beans without compressing the beans too much and I loved the convenience of not having to load a grinder every time I wanted to make coffee. The grinder let me choose how finely the coffee was ground as well, so I could get a smooth, dark espresso brew with no trouble at all. [Read more…]

Brighten Your Holidays with this Simple Black Forest Oreo Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

November 28, 2014 by Kathryn 36 Comments

It’s no secret that I love all things cheese and because that applies to dessert too, I am a huge cream cheese fan. Since Kraft unveiled the new Philadelphia Chocolate Brick Cream Cheese last month, I’ve been having a blast using it to create decadent treats like these Double Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls. But when it comes to chocolate and cream cheese, there’s just no way that one dessert is enough!

I decided I wanted to create a festive dessert that had gourmet style, but was still quick and easy to prepare. Of course, chocolate cheesecake is a favourite with me so I also wanted to incorporate it in some way. And so my Black Forest Oreo Mini Cheesecakes were created!

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