A friend sent me a couple of humourous videos that might appeal to some of you:
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Sooner or later, I'm going to have to get a smart phone (blackberry, iphone, android, whatever). It seems you need one to 'read' this billboard:
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mango in Motion
Here is a quick healthy recipe I found from
the 'Your Healthy Weight' website.
'A very nutritious drink ready in less than 5 minutes!'
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
1 cup (250 ml) cold milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) frozen mango-orange 100% juice concentrate
1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla yogurt
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a tall glass. Stir until the juice concentrate dissolves. That’s it!
Option: replace the vanilla yogurt with fruit yogurt and the mango-orange with any of your other favourite frozen 100% juice concentrates. Yum!
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the 'Your Healthy Weight' website.
'A very nutritious drink ready in less than 5 minutes!'
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
1 cup (250 ml) cold milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) frozen mango-orange 100% juice concentrate
1/2 cup (125 ml) vanilla yogurt
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a tall glass. Stir until the juice concentrate dissolves. That’s it!
Option: replace the vanilla yogurt with fruit yogurt and the mango-orange with any of your other favourite frozen 100% juice concentrates. Yum!
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Smart Marketing IQ Test
This is fun -- give this a try -- be sure your sound is on!
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy
This video is heartwarming and worth sharing, I think.
A few nights ago, we ate out with some friends at a Northern Persian restaurant. We enjoyed the food very much. L and I ordered succulent, flavourful lambchops on beds of basmati rice. K enjoyed his chicken kabobs and M had a beef sirloin kabob with pomegranate sauce. One of our friends had a chicken 'stew' with pomegranate sauce. I had a taste and it was very good. We sipped on cardamom scented tea and some Persian pastries afterward.
A few nights ago, we ate out with some friends at a Northern Persian restaurant. We enjoyed the food very much. L and I ordered succulent, flavourful lambchops on beds of basmati rice. K enjoyed his chicken kabobs and M had a beef sirloin kabob with pomegranate sauce. One of our friends had a chicken 'stew' with pomegranate sauce. I had a taste and it was very good. We sipped on cardamom scented tea and some Persian pastries afterward.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Sony 3D TV demo
L and I were at the mall yesterday and tried out the new Sony 3D TV's on display in Centre Court. The 3D glasses cost $150 and the TV's cost about $4500 (Canadian dollars). They come with a 3D transmitter that sits on top of the TV monitor. 3D looks REALLY good, the polar bears looked so real swimming around on the TV screen. Then the attendant switched to a world cup soccer match. It was so realistic, and even if you turn the 3D feature off to rest your eyes, the picture is still incredibly clear.
Here's a recipe I received from Life Made Delicious - General Mills Canada. It's on my list to try.
Asparagus And Swiss Bake
Succulent asparagus and savoury Swiss cheese pair up in an easy and tasty egg bake.
Prep Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 55 Mins | Makes: 12
Ingredients:
2 cups (500 mL) cut (1-inch/2.5 cm) asparagus spears
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped red pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced green onion
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup (175 mL) BISQUICK* mix
11/2 cups (375 mL) milk
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon-pepper seasoning salt
3 eggs
Method:
* Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In medium saucepan, heat 1-inch (2.5 cm) water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
* In baking dish, mix asparagus, red pepper and onions. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) of the cheese. In medium bowl, stir the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
* Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between centre and edge comes out clean.
For this recipe you'll need Bisquick* Variety Baking Mix
Bisquick* Variety Baking Mix
Tip
Kitchen Tip: If you don't have fresh asparagus on hand, use frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained. Don't cook the asparagus in boiling water; just add it to the casserole.
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Here's a recipe I received from Life Made Delicious - General Mills Canada. It's on my list to try.
Asparagus And Swiss Bake
Succulent asparagus and savoury Swiss cheese pair up in an easy and tasty egg bake.
Prep Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 55 Mins | Makes: 12
Ingredients:
2 cups (500 mL) cut (1-inch/2.5 cm) asparagus spears
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped red pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced green onion
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup (175 mL) BISQUICK* mix
11/2 cups (375 mL) milk
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon-pepper seasoning salt
3 eggs
Method:
* Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In medium saucepan, heat 1-inch (2.5 cm) water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
* In baking dish, mix asparagus, red pepper and onions. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) of the cheese. In medium bowl, stir the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
* Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between centre and edge comes out clean.
For this recipe you'll need Bisquick* Variety Baking Mix
Bisquick* Variety Baking Mix
Tip
Kitchen Tip: If you don't have fresh asparagus on hand, use frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained. Don't cook the asparagus in boiling water; just add it to the casserole.
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Lighthearted Caesar salad and Everyday Vinaigrette
I got this one from a Heart and Stroke foundation newsletter:
Lighthearted Caesar salad
Lighthearted Caesar saladMakes 5 servings
Here’s a version of this very popular salad with less oil than usual and without the egg — without sacrificing flavour.
Ingredients
* 2 slices bread (preferably whole wheat)
* 1 large clove garlic, halved
* 1 large head romaine lettuce
* 50 mL (3 tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
* 15 mL (1 tbsp) water
* 15 mL (1 tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 5 mL (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
* 5 mL (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
* 1 anchovy fillet, minced, (or 5 mL/1 tsp anchovy paste)
* 0.5 mL or less (1⁄8 tsp or less) salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. Toast bread until browned and crisp.
2. Rub cut side of garlic over both sides of bread.
3. Cut bread into cubes.
4. Mince garlic to use in dressing.
5. In small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, oil, water, Parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire, anchovy, and salt and pepper; whisk to mix well.
6. Just before serving, tear romaine into small pieces and place in salad bowl.
7. Pour dressing over and toss to mix. Add croutons and cheese; toss again. Serve immediately.
Make ahead:
Wash lettuce; dry in salad spinner or between paper towels or tea towels. Wrap in paper towels or tea towels and place in a plastic bag; refrigerate for up to 1 day. Prepare dressing up to 1 day in advance. Store, covered, in the refrigerator; whisk again just before using. Prepare croutons up to 1 day in advance; store in airtight container.
Nutrition information per serving
* Calories: 119
* Protein: 5 g
* Total fat: 8 g
* 5 g protein, 8 g total fat,
* 2 g saturated fat: 2 g
* Cholesterol: 5 mg
* Carbohydrate: 9 g
* Fibre: 3 g
* Sodium: 272 mg
* Potassium: 350 mg
From Anne Lindsay’s Lighthearted at Home ©2010.
How about this one:
Everyday vinaigrette (five variations)
Everyday vinaigretteMakes 90 mL (6 tbsp)
Ingredients
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) olive or canola oil
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) water
* 1 small clove garlic, minced
* 5 mL (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
* Pinch each salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. In small measuring cup or bowl, or jar with screw top, combine oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper
2. Mix well.
Variations
Add one of the following to the dressing:
* 5 mL (1 tsp) sesame oil
* 1 mL (1∕4 tsp) ground cumin
* 15 mL (1 tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Herb Dressing
Add 25 mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh herbs (basil, dill or parsley or a combination).
Poppy Seed Dressing
Omit mustard and garlic. Add 15 mL (1 tbsp) poppy seeds and 5 mL (1 tsp) granulated sugar.
Ginger-Garlic Dressing
Use 15 mL (1 tbsp) each of canola oil and sesame oil; add 5 mL (1 tsp) finely minced gingerroot. Omit mustard. Note: This vinaigrette has half the fat of a traditional vinaigrette. However, if you are wanting a really low-fat dressing, add 2 to 3 tbsp (25 to 50 mL) water to this Vinaigrette.
Nutrition information per serving
(15 mL/1 tbsp)
* Calories: 43 calories
* Protein: 0 g
* Total fat: 5 g
* Saturated fat: 1 g
* Cholesterol: 0 mg
* Carbohydrate: 1 g
* Fibre: 0 g
* Sodium: 21 mg
* Potassium: 9 mg
From Anne Lindsay’s Lighthearted at Home ©2010.
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Lighthearted Caesar salad
Lighthearted Caesar saladMakes 5 servings
Here’s a version of this very popular salad with less oil than usual and without the egg — without sacrificing flavour.
Ingredients
* 2 slices bread (preferably whole wheat)
* 1 large clove garlic, halved
* 1 large head romaine lettuce
* 50 mL (3 tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
* 15 mL (1 tbsp) water
* 15 mL (1 tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 5 mL (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
* 5 mL (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
* 1 anchovy fillet, minced, (or 5 mL/1 tsp anchovy paste)
* 0.5 mL or less (1⁄8 tsp or less) salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. Toast bread until browned and crisp.
2. Rub cut side of garlic over both sides of bread.
3. Cut bread into cubes.
4. Mince garlic to use in dressing.
5. In small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, oil, water, Parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire, anchovy, and salt and pepper; whisk to mix well.
6. Just before serving, tear romaine into small pieces and place in salad bowl.
7. Pour dressing over and toss to mix. Add croutons and cheese; toss again. Serve immediately.
Make ahead:
Wash lettuce; dry in salad spinner or between paper towels or tea towels. Wrap in paper towels or tea towels and place in a plastic bag; refrigerate for up to 1 day. Prepare dressing up to 1 day in advance. Store, covered, in the refrigerator; whisk again just before using. Prepare croutons up to 1 day in advance; store in airtight container.
Nutrition information per serving
* Calories: 119
* Protein: 5 g
* Total fat: 8 g
* 5 g protein, 8 g total fat,
* 2 g saturated fat: 2 g
* Cholesterol: 5 mg
* Carbohydrate: 9 g
* Fibre: 3 g
* Sodium: 272 mg
* Potassium: 350 mg
From Anne Lindsay’s Lighthearted at Home ©2010.
How about this one:
Everyday vinaigrette (five variations)
Everyday vinaigretteMakes 90 mL (6 tbsp)
Ingredients
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) olive or canola oil
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
* 25 mL (2 tbsp) water
* 1 small clove garlic, minced
* 5 mL (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
* Pinch each salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1. In small measuring cup or bowl, or jar with screw top, combine oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper
2. Mix well.
Variations
Add one of the following to the dressing:
* 5 mL (1 tsp) sesame oil
* 1 mL (1∕4 tsp) ground cumin
* 15 mL (1 tbsp) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Herb Dressing
Add 25 mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh herbs (basil, dill or parsley or a combination).
Poppy Seed Dressing
Omit mustard and garlic. Add 15 mL (1 tbsp) poppy seeds and 5 mL (1 tsp) granulated sugar.
Ginger-Garlic Dressing
Use 15 mL (1 tbsp) each of canola oil and sesame oil; add 5 mL (1 tsp) finely minced gingerroot. Omit mustard. Note: This vinaigrette has half the fat of a traditional vinaigrette. However, if you are wanting a really low-fat dressing, add 2 to 3 tbsp (25 to 50 mL) water to this Vinaigrette.
Nutrition information per serving
(15 mL/1 tbsp)
* Calories: 43 calories
* Protein: 0 g
* Total fat: 5 g
* Saturated fat: 1 g
* Cholesterol: 0 mg
* Carbohydrate: 1 g
* Fibre: 0 g
* Sodium: 21 mg
* Potassium: 9 mg
From Anne Lindsay’s Lighthearted at Home ©2010.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
A recipe and some nice videos
My Kitchen Snippets posted this recipe for Baked Jam Filled donuts and I hope we can try this soon, it looks sooo delicious.
This video is called '32 songs in 8 minutes', it's cute.
Here's another nice video called 'Michael Jackson Medley'.
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This video is called '32 songs in 8 minutes', it's cute.
Here's another nice video called 'Michael Jackson Medley'.
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