Strawberry S*** salad

We don't say s***(pinach) around here.  But even the kids will eat this!  (Mommy too!)  We have this pre-washed and torn baby spinach salad mix here.  I found it last week (in my fridge - Mike did the shopping) - it is 3/4 baby spinach.  Spinach does have a much stronger taste than iceberg ... Continue reading...

The best Lasagne!

Ummm.  This ain't exactly Weight-watcher approved.  But it is delice!2 cups scramble-fried ground beef 1 jar Prima Vera pasta sauce1 can stewed tomatoes3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese12 lasagne noodles, cooked per package directions (I use Tinkyada Brown ... Continue reading...

Lunch Salad w/ Chicken

SL BL Chicken Breast (Skinless Boneless) Cooking Spray Prepared salad mix 1 serving: mushrooms, celery, bell peppers, cut up 1 Tablespoon low fat Raspberry Vinaigrette 1/4 cup grapes 1.  Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray.  And cook chicken breast 6 or 7 minutes each ... Continue reading...

GF Diet & Weight Watchers

Hello friends, We are embarking on a new path in our diets.  Both hubby and I need to loose a few pounds.  Me a few more than he, but who's counting?  So he has joined weight watchers at work, and is eating on the flex plan - that is the points one.  This is an excellent challenge to us to ... Continue reading...

Dear Strawberries: If distillation takes care of gluten, why do I react to whiskey?

This is an excellent question. Often, I think, your own belly is the best guideline. Because I’m sure that even if they say it is gluten-free, there are a minuscule amount of proteins that are ‘acceptable’ or deemed medically safe.  Or you are reacting to a non-glutenous source that your body ... Continue reading...

Grocery Budget for Canada

We've recently been looking over our budget and making changes to our grocery budget items.  We try to keep our spending to within the recommended guidelines. Did you know that the Canadian Credit Counseling Bureau recommends $200 per person in a family for groceries alone?  For our family that is ... Continue reading...