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Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa 3 ½ cups chicken stock (or water) 2 cups bell pepper diced 1 x 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup salsa of choice 1 tomato diced 1tbsp jalapenos 1 cup red onion diced 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp […]

    I generally have a smoothie everyday in the afternoon.  It’s an easy way to get a solid amount of protein and a vessel for my newly added psyllium. You can get creative with your smoothie.  It’s fast and easy to prepare.  I have a Ninja blender that makes the process very efficient.   […]

Ingredients: 310g Greek yogurt I have used plain and flavored (peach, mango, vanilla) When using plain, you may find the bark isn’t sweet enough – consider adding a bit of sweetener like maple syrup or stevia – optional to taste 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup pumpkin […]

  Sadly there are a lot of kids who go to school hungry.  In fact 21% of Calgarians said they were struggling to buy food and groceries for themselves and their families. The Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK) program provides nutritious lunches for over 5000 kids in the city every day.  Various groups throughout Calgary [...]

    Ingredients (for 2 people): 5 large eggs, poached 1-2 green onions chopped 3 tbsps real bacon bits or chopped cooked bacon salt and pepper to taste 4 slices bread, toasted (we love sourdough bread)   Directions: Combine eggs, onion, bacon and salt & pepper.  Mash well. Spread on toasts and enjoy! Ride motorcycle.

  Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ½ medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine ½ cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup packed fresh parsley leaves 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried 3 medium scallions, sliced thin 1 garlic clove, minced*** ½ tsp […]

  Ingredients: 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup milk 5lbs ground beef 2 eggs ¼ cup chopped onion 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 tsp sage ¼ tsp dry mustard   Directions: Combine all ingredients Place in casserole dish Cover generously with ketchup 😊 Cook uncovered for 1 hour at 350°

  Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup milk 3 whole cloves 3 green cardamom pods, crushed (use all seeds and 2 pods) ½ stick cinnamon bark 3 thin slices peeled ginger root (~ ½” round) 4 pieces lemon grass (~4” long) 2 black tea bags (not Chai, no added spices; if using loose tea leaves, […]

  For the months of December, January and February, you are invited to participate in my winter challenge, where you will be asked to perform a variety of physical tasks.   They are meant to get you moving, to put a smile on your face and to help you embrace the winter months.   Get Started: [...]

Ingredients: 2 jalapeno peppers, cut in half, seeded 1 habanero pepper, cut in half, seeded 1 onion, quartered 2 cups cherry tomatoes or other 1 Tbsp. olive oil Pinch of salt 3 large tomatoes, quartered ½ cup cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, grated Juice of one lime 1 Tbsp. salt 1 ½ tsp cumin Pepper [...]