Improve Your House’s Air Easily with the Dyson Pure Cool Link Air Purifier and App

May 25, 2016 by Kathryn 40 Comments

Last year, Dyson released its first ever air purifier, the Dyson Pure Cool. I loved the silent operation of the unit and the fact that it could be used as a fan in hot weather as well as a purifier. And of course, as with all Dyson Canada products, the sleek, modern design was instantly appealing! Now, Dyson has made a good thing even better with the release of the Dyson Pure Cool Link, an air purifier that contains all the previous features of the original design and also lets me monitor air quality with the Dyson Link app!

I received the Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower in White to review and my fiance had it set up in the living room the day it arrived. With a remote to control the purifier power and fan level, it was the perfect way to cool our room on a hot summer’s day as well as making the air more breathable. But what I really wanted to do was test out the way that the Dyson Link app increased the air purifier’s functionality, so I grabbed my smartphone and got ready to connect.

Setting up the purifier on my home WiFi system was a step-by-step process that started with downloading the Dyson Link app, available free of charge for Android and iOS operating systems. Then I selected the “Connect a New Device” option and entered information about my WiFi network and my purifier. Initially, I had problems getting the purifier to connect to the system, so I called the Dyson help line to walk me through the process. The staff were incredibly helpful and suggested a few different solutions. Eventually, using my fiance’s iPhone to connect solved the problem, and instantaneously connected my phone as well! [Read more…]

Create Your Perfect Summer Drink Blend with Pure Leaf Iced Tea

May 23, 2016 by Kathryn 36 Comments

When it comes to summer beverages, I love a drink that’s cold, refreshing and healthy. And when that drink can also have zero calories, that’s even better! That’s why I was so excited to try new Pure Leaf Iced Tea. Made with real brewed tea, it comes in three delicious flavours all boasting zero calories per serving! I was challenged to create some fun summer drink combinations using Pure Leaf Iced Tea and I couldn’t wait.

Berry Lemony Iced Tea

Raspberries, blackberries and Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea combine to make a refreshing light beverage on a hot summer’s day. I loved the hint of tartness from the lemon, which brought out the sweetness of the summer berries beautifully. This could be made with any combination of berries and be delicious! [Read more…]

Treat Your Taste Buds to a Canadian-Inspired Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam Recipe

May 4, 2015 by Kathryn 98 Comments

Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a bit of a maple syrup obsession. It’s not something that we had in the house often, but any time we did I would put it on everything from pancakes to oatmeal. Now, as an adult, I always have maple syrup in the house so that I can add its unique, natural sweetness to any dish I desire.

If anyone had asked me, I would have said there was no way to make maple syrup any more delicious than it already is, but PURE Infused Maple Syrup has found a way with its unique syrups infused with complementary flavours. From Lavender & Chai to Chipotle & Lemongrass, these syrups take a product I already adore to a gourmet level! Recently I received all five varieties of PURE Infused Maple Syrup so that I could cook up a tasty recipe that showed off the syrup in a unique way.

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Make Your Holidays Sweeter with the Free Pure Via Tune in to Pure Recipe and Song Book Featuring Jewel

December 15, 2014 by Kathryn 47 Comments

There’s nothing sweeter than the holidays and this Christmas Pure Via wants to help you enjoy those simple pleasures that make life so sweet in a very special way! I’m already a huge fan of Pure Via since this naturally sourced sweetener made from Stevia lets me bake up tasty holiday treats without adding extra calories. And now Pure Via is helping Canadians “Tune in to Pure” with a free Pure Via Holiday Recipe and Song Book created with help from Jewel!

While there are many of Jewel’s songs that I enjoy, I do have a special fondness for her holiday music and this downloadable songbook/cookbook features two traditional holiday songs adapted by Jewel: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Angels We Have Heard on High. The digital book also features additional bonus songs by Jewel, tasty recipes, some of Jewel’s favourite photos and song lyrics!

Personally, I can’t wait to try the Tune in to Pure cookbook’s Cinnamon Cider on a cold winter’s night. Curling up with a mug of this warming beverage while listening to one of Jewel’s holiday songs is Christmas bliss to me! And indulging is even sweeter when desserts and beverages are made with zero-calorie Pure Via. In fact, Pure Via is one of the only sweeteners I use because it doesn’t affect blood sugar levels. Whether I’m whipping up a tasty drink with Pure Via Liquid or baking a sweet treat with Pure Via Granulated, I know the results will be healthy and delicious!

Pure Via has all kinds of fun and free offers available periodically so if you want to be one of the first to learn about new extras, make sure to like the Pure Via Canada Facebook page and follow @PureViaCA on Twitter. It’s a great way to learn about all the newest recipes and special offers from Pure Via Canada.

This free downloadable cookbook/songbook is such a sweet way to add extra holiday spirit to my home, whether I’m in the mood to cook up something delicious for my family, relax with some great music or both! In addition to the holiday music, Pure Via is even offering live never-before-released acoustic performances of two of Jewel’s hit songs! And the recipes are sure to inspire Christmas cheer. Download your copy of the Tune in to Pure with Pure Via and Jewel Holiday Recipe and Song Book and make your holidays even sweeter this year!

Make This Creamy Salted Caramel Latte Recipe and Other Delicious Drinks with New Pure Via Stevia Liquid Sweetener-Giveaway

September 19, 2014 by Kathryn 170 Comments

As somebody that is fairly health conscious, but also shuns artificial ingredients in my food, I’ve been a fan of Pure Via sweetener since it was first introduced in Canada. This naturally sourced option is made from an extract from the leaves of the Stevia plant and provides low-calorie sweetness that doesn’t cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

Pure Via sweetener is available in a granulated form that I love for baking and for sweetening my coffee in the morning. But the granulated version doesn’t dissolve very well in cold beverages, so I was pretty excited when the brand new Pure Via Stevia Liquid sweetener was introduced! The liquid version of my favourite low-calorie sweetener dissolves instantly in both hot and cold liquids and comes in a handy portable bottle with a no-drip lid perfect for a busy mom.

To let people see for themselves how delicious new Pure Via Liquid is, the company developed some fabulous and delicious cold beverage recipes perfect for a hot day. While autumn may be here, Saskatchewan is still enjoying plenty of warm, sunny days so I decided to test out one of the recipes and see how I liked it. And of course, as a confirmed coffee addict, I couldn’t resist whipping up a Creamy Salted Caramel Latte! [Read more…]