It’s Friday!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Deborah

Which means…

It’s PIZZA DAY!

Today’s Pizza will be BBQ Chicken Pizza. One of the easiest and quickest pizzas to throw together at the end of a busy work week. Sure, you could go out and pay almost 20 bucks for one at a local pizza joint….but I will show you how easy it is to make your own at home for a fraction of the cost.

To start with…you need pizza dough. Click on Whole Wheat Pizza Dough to access my recipe and that will get you started.

Next, you need a chicken…not a live one, nor a whole … Read more...

GangUp Challenge Clock is Ticking!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Deborah

Only 2 days left to work your culinary masterpieces and get your dishes sent in.

For a list of ingredients and rules – click here.

Looking forward to displaying a fabulously creative and delicious selection next week!… Read more...

Sock It To Me!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Deborah

I hate socks. I really do. So why am I contemplating knitting some?

A challenge I guess….. or I am nuts…

I have been knitting for years. I have made adult sweaters, baby sweaters, bonnets and booties, scarves, hats and afghans by the yard. Actually, the year I gave up the horrible tobacco stuff, I made 6 afghans – a world record I think. I should have called Guiness…wonder if there is a world record category for that?

But back to socks….Since re-igniting my knitting fetish this past summer, I have been talking to a neighbour who makes socks by … Read more...

Secret Weight Loss Tip

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Deborah

Resist the temptation to hoover up the last half of the box of chocolates from Christmas….you know, the one you hid in the freezer in anticipation of your next choc-holic binge craving session.

Actually, that isn’t the secret.

The secret is a wonderful, rainbow filled chart displaying

Canada’s Food Guide.

Eating sensibly doesn’t have to lead to tasteless meals, hunger pangs and dinnertime boredom. Take a look at the Food Guide to see what new and healthy options are available to help in your quest to lose weight.

You may be surprised by the inspiration that you find….

If … Read more...

Things you do for your Pet

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Deborah

This post is an inspiration from Anne (yes, YOU missy), she has the most adorable pet kitties. I have never met them in person, but have seen gorgeous, funny pictures of them that she posts once in a while on FB. Like this one…

Adorable aren’t they? I love Sir Charles, he is the Black and White one with the Hitler ‘stache’….

Anyway, her inspiration for this post came from the lovely, knitted collars she made them. Cute eh?

This brings me to the following question…..What odd, crazy, weird and/or wonderful thing have you made for your pet?

Made a … Read more...

Clutter Bustin Time

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Deborah

2013’s Resolution # 2 is probably the second highest-made resolution after weight loss (or being a better person and if you are over 40, there’s no hope for you now, as you are too set in your ornery ways to become a better person so you may as well give up), anyway, back to Resolution # 2…

Time to rid yourself of the unwanted books, magazines, circus prize trinkets, old batteries and novelty decks of cards from your last trip to Vega$ that are stashed in various drawers and closets throughout your home.

Here’s a challenge for you – Clear … Read more...

My Plate

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Deborah

It has been 2 weeks since my New Year, New Beginning post…have you forgotten or abandoned your quest to lose weight? Better not have!

As I mentioned in that post, one of the best tools for weight loss is a food/exercise journal. It helps to keep you accountable because at the end of every day, you see exactly what you have accomplished (or totally bombed on after hoovering up half a dozen leftover Christmas cookies, hence your impending doom of guilt) and can feel good in your efforts to lose your excess baggage.

My favourite tool (and has been for … Read more...

ooooooh….Shiny!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Deborah

Smitten….ever been smitten with something? Not someONE, but someTHING?

Gardening is it for me….
(yeah, yeah, I hear you, here I go again)

But wait!

NOW is the most important time to plan out your garden!

Regardless of what the weather is doing outside, you can always start a mini greenhouse indoors. So yesterday I started my herbs in pots, Parsley, Cilantro, Thyme & Basil, mainly for being able to use them earlier and planting a second batch later on in April.

Today (well, actually it was yesterday, as I always do my posts ahead) I was searching on-line … Read more...

Toss that one!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Deborah

Ever try a new recipe and it bombs?

That is what happened this past weekend. I tried out a new recipe (from the pages of Canadian Living no less, and usually they are “Tested Till Perfect” – their motto), but not this time…which is almost unheard of.

I did somewhat enjoy it, but hubby didn’t say a word while eating it…

Which meant it was a bomb.

So this one is tossed.

Spicy Sausauge Corn Bread Cobbler

The premise was promising, it consisted of sauted potatoes, onions, Italian sausage (I also added carrots and spinach), simmered in a beef broth, … Read more...

GangUp Challenge ~ Update

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Deborah

Due to the technical difficulties my site experienced last week, I am extending the closing date of the GangUp Challenge from January 22nd to January 26th.

This should enable enough time for everyone to devise, plan and show off their kitchen creativity!

For a list of the ingredients and rules, click here.

Looking forward to seeing what everyone brings to the table!