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Add More Vegetables to Your Diet with Hidden Garden Cookies

January 21, 2016 by Kathryn 192 Comments

One of the hardest things about healthy eating for me is giving up all those treats that taste so good, yet aren’t all that good for my body. I can’t resist the occasional sweet treat, and cookies are one of my favourites.

My boys love sweets just as much as I do, but of course I don’t want them having too much junk food either. Luckily, Hidden Garden has come to the rescue with tasty gluten-free and nut-free cookies that have a half-serving of hidden vegetables in every portion!

These cookies are crispy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s absolutely addictive. Available in Chocolate Chip, Ginger Snap, Red Velvet and Cocoa Cherry varieties, there’s a flavour to suit everyone. And since every serving includes vegetables such as butternut squash, beets and spinach, they’re a treat that I can eat without feeling too guilty!

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Warm Up This Winter with an Easy Vegetarian Spinach and Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe #whatscooking

January 28, 2015 by Kathryn 74 Comments

If there’s one meal that I absolutely adore, it’s soup. I’m a bit of a soup addict and whether it’s a thick and hearty chowder or a light vegetable-filled broth, I simply can’t get enough of it. There are some varieties of canned soup that I quite enjoy but to really satisfy my craving for soup when it hits, homemade soup wins every time.

That’s why, when I was battling a cold recently, I decided to whip up a vitamin-packed Spinach and Lentil Vegetable Soup to help power my body in a very delicious way. Topped with flavourful Kraft Cracker Barrel cheese, it was a great filling dinner choice. Best of all, this soup is so easy to throw together!

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Let it Bloom – Roasted Asparagus and Dijon Cream Sauce Recipe with Silk Organic

June 2, 2014 by Kathryn 77 Comments

I absolutely love vegetables that flower, from broccoli and cauliflower to zucchini and spinach. But of all the flowering vegetables, asparagus is easily one of my favourites. It’s such a seasonal treat with its fresh and versatile flavour and it’s absolutely loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. I’ve actually been known to eat asparagus raw by the stick, but I also love cooking it as a side dish and, with a great sauce as an accompaniment, asparagus quickly goes from everyday to gourmet.

I had a few different varieties of Silk beverage to choose from and I decided to use Silk Organic Unsweetened soy beverage to create a Dijon cream sauce for my asparagus. To really bring out the flavour of the vegetable, roasting it seemed like the best option. The result was a side-dish that was ready in less than 15 minutes, contained even more added nutrients thanks to the addition of the Silk Organic, and tasted absolutely amazing.

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Get Dinner Ready in Record Time with Tasty Asian Dishes from Fine Choice Foods-Giveaway

September 3, 2013 by Kathryn 131 Comments

Today is the first day of a new school year and that means that the season of rushed mornings, homework and extra-curricular activities is here! There are still plenty of relaxed evenings in the average week in our household, but there are also times that I am on a strict schedule between the end of school and the start of one of my boys’ sports lessons or activities. That’s why finding quick and easy meal ideas that my boys love is always welcome once autumn arrives!

I also love food that’s a little different than the standard soup and pasta that my boys would eat every day if I let them, and so I was very excited when I got the chance to test out a variety of frozen convenience foods from Fine Choice Foods. This Canadian-owned company offers a variety of quality Asian foods including spring rolls, wontons and egg rolls that taste great and go from freezer to table in just minutes!

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