tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-130018682012-01-13T07:53:52.265-05:00I am a girl who refuses meat. I listen to music 'cause I think it's neat. I go to the gym, Because I want to be slim. I hope you think my Blog is sweet.Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060835928595039491noreply@blogger.comBlogger1821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13001868.post-18069665914032417442008-08-07T13:38:00.006-04:002008-08-07T15:07:46.764-04:00

I've recently rediscovered Queen's Hot Space and I just can't seem to get enough of it. I put the album on my iPod and had a listen in late June - I've had it in regular rotation ever since. I don't know what it is about the sound of this album - is it the drum machine? I have a great fondness for the drum machine. What I think it is, is the marriage of funk, new wave, and classic Queen rock

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It's been my pleasure to work with Heather (domo arigato over to the left)for the last 4.5 years. She has humoured me to no end with her constant phobias and frights, all of which I find so endearing. Such a trusting friend is she, that she has actually shared with me some photos from her youth when she was just a knobbly-kneed, bespectacled, little lad…I mean lass! Oh how we joke! Thunderstorms

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I've spent the last 2 days crawling around in a concrete basement installing a laminate floor, and it's really taken a toll on my knees! They've been brilliant red and so sore since the project started Saturday morning. My sister suggested that I try some Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment on them - and it's worked like a charm! I used it last night and this morning, and though my knees are still sore,

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I've been tickled by my daily horoscope lately and how pertinent it has been. I don't really believe in the powers of Astrology, so I take it all with a grain of salt. And I find that as often as it is pertinent, it is also impertinent...which would be the opposite of pertinent...Today's is particularly funny because 1) it could apply to anyone in any situation, and 2) it offers a challenge to

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I admit it. I have a bit of bike envy. My sister recently acquired this beautiful thing. Her name is Betty, and she's pretty fierce! I had the chance to take her for a wee spin a couple of weeks ago, and it was just enough of a taste for me to get my Norco Katmandu c. 1997 off it's meat-hook and back on the trail! I do love Betty, and I hope to one day have something as lovely as her to toot

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I was just scanning through my 2005 posts looking for a particular link, and I realised that my blog used to be a lot more interesting than it is now. Food, food, food, FOOD!!! I'm pretty sure there's more to life than food, and I don't know how or why I let my blog evolove into a mostly-food-related blog? Not that there's anything wrong with that. I love food. Food is very important to me, and

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I resumed keeping a food journal recently, and it's something that I'd highly recommend...especially if like me, you tend to over-indulge your dietary freedom! I had a feeling something was a bit out of whack, and after reviewing the journal it appears that I'm just a tad to heavy on carbs and fat - no surprise there. So, I picked up some edamame (protein) and had a flip through Veganomicon. I

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Starwhats??? Who needs to spend $10 for an iced coffee when they're so insanely easy to make at home? If you have followed my blog, or know me at all, you'll know that I'm all about my percolated Kick-Ass coffee. I make a half pot every morning, but I can't ever seem to quite finish it all before running out the door for work. So, I decided to start freezing what was leftover for some Kick-Ass

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It's smoothie season! I love a good smoothie - my standard is Strawberry-Banana, which always tastes good...but it's a little boring. So I started brainstorming, and came up with a list (okay, a 3 page spreadsheet) of desserts and sweet treats that I thought would translate well in a smoothie. So this was my first trial, and what a success - this may have actually been the best smoothie I've

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The last day! I cut up a banana and threw it into a bowl, along with the last of my pineapple - and a few more cashews (they taste good with bananas). What I really liked about this breakfast was the portion - not as overwhelming as some of the breakfasts I had through the week. Substantial, and small - 'twas good.It was a clear the fridge kind of day. I should have taken a picture on Sunday - my

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By day 6 I was feeling like I had lost the plot a little. I cut up some pineapple, kiwi, and grapes for breakfast, and threw in some cashews for fun. This is not a normal breakfast for me - I might have the fruit, but not the nuts. I suppose I was trying to follow the diet plan somewhat by having a fat with my fruit - but it was unnecessary. I'm fine with fruit, and maybe a small portion of

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I started Day 5 off with a big bowl of quinoa with ground flax seed, flax seed oil, a chopped apple and a nice sprinkle of cinnamon. I had a look at the bowl before I dug in, and I said to myself "I'm not hungry enough to eat all this!?" But of course, I ate it anyway. I felt SO full afterwards, but oddly the feeling subsided and I got through the morning feeling fairly light - I even managed to

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All my meals were repeats on Day 4. Breakfast was wheatberries, blueberries and flax (easily my favorite meal this week, and definitely one that will be going into regular rotation). Lunch was chickpeas with bulgar (instead of brown rice) and a salad. And for dinner I had my whole-bean hummus lettuce rolls with brown rice (instead of quinoa, which I did on day 2 - too mushy).I decided to

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I was a little worried about Day 3, as it was on the third day that I crashed the last time I did this cleanse. Thankfully that didn't happen this time, but unfortunately Day 3 was a letdown foodwise. My own fault too, because I set the menu. For breakfast I tried to mimic the Pineapple-Cashew-Quinoa Stir-Fry I made a few weeks ago. I added some fresh pineapple to a bowl of quinoa, tossed in a

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Breakfast on Day 2 was a simple bowl of oatmeal (steel cut though - I can't stand sloppy rolled oats) with ground flax seed, flax seed oil, and a Delicious apple! The portion size for whole grains is 1/2 cup, and for breakfast the diet plan allows for 2 servings. A full cup of oatmeal is substantial amount of food, and kept me comfortably full till midmorning when I was able to enjoy my "snack

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It's Spring cleaning time for my insides! With all the cooking, and subsequent eating I've been doing it lately, I realised that it was high time to clear out, reassess the diet, and hopefully reset the appetite. Plus it's Spring, and my mind is set on eating fresh! I decided to do the 7-day ReCleanse again as my previous experience was for the most part enjoyable. The gist is to avoid all

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Have you ever wondered, "what's the deal with arugula anyway"? I often have - it sounds so fancy! My grocery store carries organic arugula, washed and ready to go - they also sell organic baby romaine, baby spinach, and field greens. I usually buy the baby romaine, but a couple of weeks ago all they had was arugula. Seeing it as an opportunity to have a new culinary experience, I bought some,

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I used the peanut dipping sauce from the cabbage roll recipe to spice up some plain noodles and broccoli. If you have the sauce ready to go, this meal can go from fridge to plate in about 10 minutes. I steamed the broccoli over a couple of inches of water, then used the remaining water to cook the rice noodles - I love one dish meals! It's a toss-up between laziness and efficiency! If I had

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I'm getting over a cold, so I decided that it was time for more garlicky caesar salad. I like my caesars, as you might have noticed in a previous post, so this time I thought I'd try the Veganomicon version. Sorry if you're getting sick of me talking about this book...but it is SO GOOD! This version of caesar dressing is much like the others, but it has 2 ingredients unique from the other recipes

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I woke up nice and early Sunday morning to a gorgeous, sunshiny start! So fitting that I chose that very morning to make the Carrot-Pineapple Sunshine Muffins from Veganomicon. Holy smokes! This book is great! Not only was this recipe easy to put together, but the muffins turned out perfectly - maybe even better than the authors suggest?! My muffins rose to a cute little peak - according to the

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This is my favorite noodle recipe so far! The pesto noodles were delicious, and maybe my favorite tasting noodle recipe - but this one I really enjoyed because it tastes fantastic, and it's a lot less work than it appears to be. I took my inspiration from this Chinese Cabbage Wraps recipe, but I had to Google chorizo as I had no idea what it was. Instead of paying for a veggie sausage which I

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I just happened upon this site today as I was looking for some nutritional info on TVP. At first I thought, "cool, meat without livestock - like, veggie burgers and stuff". But then I noticed the section named "cultured meat"...what's this? WHOA MAN!?!??!Okay, we all know that there is very little about the standard American diet (S.A.D. - no joke) that is natural anymore. From the pesticide

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I couldn't help myself - I had to get the Veganomicon cookbook after seeing so many of their delicious creations spun out of the Urban Vegan kitchen. I honestly have no idea how that woman stays so thin...? She adores this book, and all of the meals she has created from it look amazing. Her commenters have nothing but good things to say as well.I'm always looking for recipes that are healthier

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I've been taking a lot of kitchen inspiration lately from Urban Vegan. Early last month she blogged about this incredible, young, baking prodigy named Hannah Kaminsky who has recently pubished a book full of sweet, vegan treats. I love sweets, but try to a avoid them - so, as her blog is titled bittersweet, so too is her book!!! I noticed Hannah published several of her recipes on her blog (YAY

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I tried Robin Robertson's quick-fix vegan lasagna. It's a nice, simple recipe that's quick and easy to put together, but it requires about an hour of cook time - so for a commuter like me, this is a Sunday evening recipe. Bonus - lunch leftovers!I don't want to give Robin's secrets away, but you can quite simply create a lasagna like this one by crumbling some firm tofu and adding whatever

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I had a rather unfortunate experience at a new Thai restaurant this weekend. We waited just under an hour for our food, and when it did come the plates, and even some of the food was served to us ice cold?! Were these guys microwaving plated meals or what? I was trying to make myself feel better about the long wait by believing that all the food was being prepared fresh, but that was a serious

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For noodle bowl #3 I tried another recipe from Robin Robertson's book Quick Fix Vegetarian, Indonesian-Style Noodles. Robin uses linguine noodles, but offers that any noodle can be used. This was another great way to get through that pesky cabbage...I still have a quarter left! The recipe certainly lived up to the title of the book, and was on the table in less than 30 minutes. You might be able

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My addiction to Banana Muffins began several years ago - I was probably 12 or 13-years-old, and for some reason I decided to try my hand at baking. I could never bake a cookie or a cake worth eating, but for some reason muffins nearly always worked for me. My mom had a spiral bound muffin cookbook that I would always go to for the "Best Ever Banana Muffins". I can't remember the name of the book,

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This is a recipe I created last year quite by accident. I didn't really even know what Singapore Noodles were at the time - but it turns out that they're basically just soy sauce and curry. Nice combo! Not as speedy as my last noodle bowl (especially if you forget to turn on the kettle like I did), but it's a great way to use up cabbage - and probably equally as delicious! I sometimes throw in

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I have a real problem with overeating when something tastes good...who doesn't? Cooking for one almost always leads to cooking in excess of the current meal's portion requirement...and don't get me wrong, I LOVE leftovers - but, too often a portion of the leftovers get eaten before they have a chance to become leftovers! It's a bad situation. If I could follow some of my self-imposed rules - ie.

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I find that if I can manage to set aside a couple of hours on Sunday afternoon to spend in the kitchen, I will eat really well the following week! This afternoon I decided to whip up a batch of Pesto with some basil that was otherwise on its way out. I looked up a few recipes online, then decided to wing it - since that's my favorite way to cook! I used walnuts since I was low on pine nuts, and

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Uh, YUM! Another full stomach after another successful recipe trial. Sometimes I wish the recipes I choose wouldn't turn out so well so I wouldn't be so tempted to over-eat (and doubtlessly give in)! This recipe was from Quick-Fix Vegetarian by Robin Robertson, a new purchase and the first recipe I've tried from the book. The recipe was just for the tempeh and sauce, but to me that's just a

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I've decided to be completely, unapologetically selfish for the next 2 months. It's out of necessity as far as I'm concerned. I have a half-marathon to train for, and some serious confidence to boost. A friend mentioned she was reading a book called Skinny B*#ch, "A no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous"...and it ended up being very

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My standard brown-bag lunch is chick peas and rice. I've meant to take pictures of the real thing to post here, but I'm always so rushed when I'm making it - and there's often lots of mess in the kitchen at the time too. So, I'll give you the run down super-quick, as super-quick is the only way in my opinion if you're going to brown-bag it.First though, this container has made packing this lunch

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A year or so ago, I went on a Chai Tea kick. I started making it at work, so I'd always have some soymilk and ground cinnamon on hand. Today, as I was making myself a green tea I noticed the cinnamon container sitting on a shelf at eye level, with the "Ingredients:" side of the label facing me. Immediately I noticed that there was more than one ingredient...what more needs to be in there? To my

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This was a poor excuse for a dinner, but at least I turned the stove on and gave the toaster a rest. I sprinkled some ground flaxseed on top... I'm hoping to do better tonight.

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I decided to spoil myself with a matinee yesterday! The first time I saw a trailer for Juno I just knew I had to see it. There was something very appealing to me about this tale of teenage-pregnancy - such a taboo topic. But here the story is told with such an overwhelming sense of humor, yet the gravity of the situation remains in tact. It turns into a beautiful love story - actually, there are

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Of course someone beat me to the punch! Check out Urban Vegan's frugal tips - I know that several of these are going to become vital to my survival over the next few months! Thanks Urban Vegan!

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My apologies to anyone who actually enjoys reading my blog! Life delivered some pretty major changes for me over the last couple of months, and made the idea of blogging rather insignificant. But I was always planning a comeback in '08!The extent of time spent in my kitchen over the last while has been just enough to boil a kettle or make toast, so I'm going to need to put in an effort into

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Finally, a natural, Canadian-made skin care line I can use! What a relief! The Green Beaver Company , from what I understand, was conceived by a French-Canadian couple who were a little rattled when they realised that the innocent looking bubbles their baby son so often consumed in his bath, contained countless chemicals and preservatives that were harmful to his health. Thank you baby Joshua for

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This was the quickest soup ever. I can't say that it was entirely a "whole foods" soup, as the 2 main ingredients came out of a can. But in my own defence, they came out of separate cans that I thought to mix together! Hey, it's better than Mr. Noodles. Here's the recipe (very roughly):Curried Pumpkin Coconut Soup2 cloves garlic1/2 onion1 can'o'pumpkin1 can coconut milkSome curry powder/paste of

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Tracy and I went on a road trip to Nashville this spring, during which many cups of coffee were consumed. I had brought some soymilk with me for the trip to lighten my coffee as I knew the US gas stations where we'd be stopping often for fill-ups, were likely to have little more than those frightening little flavoured edible-oil products. I have no issue with gas station coffee - it's generally

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Maybe this isn't the type of squash you would expect at this time of year, but it is still summer - at least until Saturday night. I got this picture from a friend as a forward about anger management. It really has no relevance here, but I realised I hadn't posted in a month so it was the quickest visual I could find just to give you something to look at! Plus, that pup looks a lot like Charlie

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You're going to love this Tuco! I bought an A.Vogel sporuting jar and an assorted pack of sprouting seeds on the weekend. I haven't started my first batch yet, but I'm very excited about it!!! I feel a bit silly about buying the jar - my mason jar with cheesecloth on top worked just fine. But I had to prop it up in a colander in the sink - not a big deal, but I'd prefer to put it on the

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I had amaranth for breakfast last week for the first time. It was good, but maybe a little gummy. I read online that the grain could also be popped, so I tried it out. It's very similar to puffed rice, but on a much smaller scale. It was tastey enough, but I found that the smell from it lingered too long, and eventually put me off. I think I would try it again, but maybe in a recipe like this

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What do you call this dish? It's a tough one because it's got several "highlight" ingredients. It's based on this recipe called Fenugreek Curry, but only very loosely. The massive zucchini was from Sherri, thank you Sherri! It was so big that I guess I thought it needed to be stuffed. I actually had the entire dish cooked, and had the zucchini half stuffed and ready for it's photo...when I

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This has been so simple and quick! My sprouts are ready to be eaten. I just ate a couple, and they are somewhat bitter tasting - so I've found a recipe that will cook them just slightly. I'm going to attempt to sprout some organic quinoa that I bought at the bulk store. Assuming that the quinoa hasn't been irradiated, it should sprout. I'll let you know. Check out how the fenugreek sprouts filled

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This is way too easy.

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Check these puppies out! This is at the end of Day 1 - see the little tails growing out? I can't wait to see just how quickly these things are going to grow...mmmm, and how good they will taste!?

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I recently read some course materials on the incredible health benefits of including sprouted seeds, beans and grains in the diet. I love sprouts, but I've really been missing out as I don't often buy them for fear of salmonella poisoning or botulism. Plus, you can only eat so many alfalfa sprouts and (mung) bean sprouts - most supermarkets don't have much more of a selection than that. Then, I

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I've been pretty blown away by some Veggie bloggers recently. So I thought it would be nice to give them props to let them know that what they are doing is very, very cool. I honestly don't know where these guys find the time or constant inspiration for their blogs, but it's an admirable amount of useful content that they post.It starts with Tuco, who actually tried the recipe I posted, and

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I don't wear much make-up anymore. If you read my blog you know that I have skin "issues". Last fall, in an attempt to rid myself of a nasty outbreak, I decided to discontinue use of some of the products that I had been accustomed to using since high-school. I never wore that much - eyeliner and eyeshadow on occasion, foundation and/or concealer only if I thought my skin looked really bad, but

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I read about Raw Food Diets and the benefits of eating raw foods last night in Prescription for Dietary Wellness by Patricia A. Balch, CNC. There were some recipes listed at the end of the chapter, and to my surprise I actually had all the ingredients in my kitchen for "Raw Foods Salad No.1". This salad really needs a better name, because it is fantastic! Ms. Balch says that this salad is good

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This is a project that has been in the back of my mind for years – it’s so nice to finally see it in 3D. It must have been at least 6 or 7 years ago, my Mom asked me if I had any use for my Grandma Lavender’s Mason jars. I had always loved these embossed jars, so I took them with the intention of filling them up with dried grains and beans and having them out on display. The idea is similar to

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My experiment with 'tree essence' cream didn't have quite the result I was hoping for. The redness and itching did settle quite a bit early on, but I found that the itchiness came back in the evening most days. My skin was certainly better, but I didn't think the improvement was enough to warrant continuing the the rather agressive application schedule. The cream required at least 6

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Genetic engineering and food are two things that should never go together. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been “cropping up” in our food supply over the last 10-plus years – not exactly enough time to gain an understanding of the impact this man-made food has on the human body. How about a little fish DNA in your pasta sauce? Or maybe some chicken genes in your mashed potatoes? If you

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Another natural-product review for you...though I'm probably jumping the gun a little. I picked up this stuff, Botanical Therapeutic Skin Cream made by Carina Organics here in Canada, to help correct another skin issue I've been struggling with for over a month. I think it's related to my previous issue of perioral dermatitis, or whatever it was - it's a rosacea-type acne-ish, annoying,

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On the heels of this post by Kat, and a nice comment by Tuco I'm compelled to get back in the blogging saddle.Studies are going well, but not nearly quickly enough. I have 9 lessons left to do in 5 months - and so far I've completed 3 in as many months. It's hard not to let life creep in - but I am going to have to put my foot down! To help myself out, I think I need to steer this blog full tilt

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I don't know if I can ever top the shopping experiences I had this weekend? First of all, Target must have aliens that abduct people like me in our sleep and then make clothing that is cool and that fits us perfectly and that is cheap. I don't know how else they do it? I bought something dumb, like 15 pieces of clothing at Target this weekend. The best part is that we have no Target in Canada, so

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The Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon takes place in Nashville this Saturday, and this chick's going to be there! Tracy and I are hitting the road on Thursday for our first ever Sisters Road Trip. Glenn will be running the Full Marathon, along with Jeremy and Jason from downhere, and Dave, downhere's sound technician. I will be running the 1/2 Marathon with Jeremy's wife Erin, and Tracy

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I've been a busy little bee trying to juggle my schedule and squeeze in as much time as possible for studying, and quite obviously blogging has gone by the wayside as a result. It just hasn't been a priority. Believe it or not, I've been reading about fats and oils for a month! That makes me a little nervous about my progress with this course, because my study time is limited. I'm hoping the

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I’ve been reading a LOT about Fats and the oils that most of us get them from, and I was shocked to learn that Canola Oil – the main cooking oil in my kitchen for the last 10 years – is actually detrimental to my health. All of mine went down the drain last weekend, but maybe there’s a better way to make use of all the Canola oil we produce right here in Canada…First, Canola oil is harvested from

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“You are what you eat, you know”, I was told by the Janitor at my high school when I was in the 9th Grade. I was eating a sucker at the time. He was a wise man, and though his words could have had a negative impact on me (why am I such a sucker?), I took them to heart – maybe a little later than I could have, but nonetheless. And so I ask this question; what is your health worth?Because I believe

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The top question a vegetarian is asked is - where do you get your protein? Well, there's plenty of options for us veggies, and here are a few of my favourites:Edamame (that's what you see pictured here)Seitan or Gluten - made from wheat proteinTempeh - a fermented soybean productTofu - soycheese!Soy Protein PowderChickpeasVegetarian, but non-vegan favourites:Eggs and Egg WhitesCottage

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There it is! Veggie Tuna. It was our dinner tonight, and it was fantastic! Did it look like tuna? No. Did it smell like tuna? No. Did it feel like tuna? No. Did it taste like tuna? No. But, it tasted delicious! Sweet, and a little savory - a little touch of the "sea" was imparted to this lovely treat by the seaweed (or nori) casing. The texture was incredible for this one such vegetarian. Bob

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I subscribe to a newsletter for a Vegetarian and Vegan Market in Kitchener called Green Door. I've only been there a couple of times, but I might have to make a special trip this weekend. In the newsletter I received today, an announcement was made about the arrival of a new product line containing such tantalizing temptations as Veggie Tuna Steak, Fish Balls, and Veggie Fish Chunks. I realise

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Between work and trips to the hospital, I've somewhat successfully completed a bathroom reno with my Dad's help over the last month. Bob and I are also on the hunt for a new car, and I can't stop thinking about An Inconvenient Truth. Hybrids are way too expensive! So, sorry for the incontinuity.Work is work, and the commute at this time of year really loses all appeal - not that it had much to

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Here are a few more pictures from our trip. I hope you can see that I tried to be a little artistic with the G7. The new camera and I are still working on a few things in our relationship. Credit goes to Bob for the pretty sunset shot (I was half-asleep under a cozy blanket on the couch at the time).TimBits and Skis. Vital booty.Freaky-frost on the moon-roof.Our first view of the lake.The

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This is me in the middle of frozen Eagle Lake. Don't I look like such a natural on skis? Hardly! Although, it really wasn't quite as scary or difficult as I had imagined. Actually, once I got going it felt easier than running - but I didn't feel like I was gliding quite the way that most cross-country skiers glide. I'm sure I looked quite grace-less. In this picture you can see our tracks to the

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We're heading up North tomorrow for an extended weekend getaway in celebration of Bob's birthday, and also in celebration of this great season we call Winter! It really hasn't been much of a winter until very recently. We don't even know if there will be enough snow on the ground to go cross-country skiing, but that is the plan. We bought skiis last January and the purchase seemed to bring on the

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I went for my O2 facial 3 weeks ago. I was happy that my spots didn't scream out in protest, and remained fairly calm throughout the procedure. It was relaxing and nice, but pricey. I felt that the best part of the entire process was talking with the esthetician about my problems, and having a plan of attack using natural remedies.Two days after the facial I felt that my skin looked really good,

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Finally, this is my last day on the cleanse! I've been looking forward to getting to the end of this 7 day stretch, but to be honest the last few days really weren't all that bad. I really enjoyed all of the meals I ate, and I know that my body was really quite happy with the diet. As I said on day 1, this is the diet I am always striving to stick with, and I think it only makes sense to eat

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Yesterday, day 5 went well. I think I could say that I feel a little more energetic than normal, but just a little. I found the cookies and chocolates at my desk a little tempting yesterday, but I didn't cave. I'm this far along, I might as well just stick it out.I forgot my lunch today, so I stopped at the grocery store and picked up some bulgar, organic chickpeas and a salad. I was a little

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A much better day! Going to work during a detox is actually better than being at home. Regardless of the heap of chocolate on my desk at work, the structure of the day helps me to keep on track, and to keep my mind off all of the things I'd like to be eating.I've had a lot more energy today - I got out for 2 walks with Charlie, and spent an hour at the gym tonight. Plus I managed to stay

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I'm absolutely lethargic. I took the dog out for a 45 minute walk this morning, then I had breakfast. After that I gave Charlie his Christmas bath, then I ate lunch. Following lunch I wrapped myself up in a blanket and curled up into a ball on the couch, where I stayed and slept for 4 hours!!! I never do this.I really didn't expect to be affected by this detox. I guess maybe I thought my

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It's day two, and I have a couple of complaints. My head has been achey all day. Not migraine-level stuff, just achey, naggy, annoying pain. The manufacturer of this herbal cleanse does specify that many people do complain of headaches in the first three days, while the body adjusts to the elimination process it is going through. That is so annoying too, because to take an Advil to relieve the

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This is Day 1 of my 7 day herbal cleanse. I've never done a herbal cleanse before, but I decided to because of this "blemish" that I've been annoyed with since early October. I make regular trips to see my family doctor, and generally I trust him with my health. In this case though, I'm going it alone.The first time I went to see my doctor about a problem with my complexion was in 1998. I was in

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So here we are at the end of November. The most wonderful time of the year is here. And so I ask you, how is your Christmas shopping coming along? Mine is coming along remarkably well! I always set this goal for myself of finishing my shopping by the first week of December, but it's rare that I should meet it. This year I think I may come pretty close. I set this goal of ending the madness early

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I'm having a....heart murmur! Yes, the doc sent me for an Echo Cardiogram after hearing a faint murmur a couple of weeks ago. I had the test done at the hopital on Tuesday - it was strange. The technician (thankfully female) did the ultrasound on my chest while I lay there on the table with my back to her for half an hour. It was kind of liked getting spooned by a stranger who kept pressing an

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I've finally found a Pastor who speaks my language. Pastor Tim from Liquidchurch.com. He's responsible for the words entitling this entry, and you can listen to his Podcast episode entitled Finding Faith in Rock and Roll: Losing My Religion to understand what he really means (the link is in the bottom left sidebar on his site).I've felt for a long time that my spiritual being has been kind of

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I took this picture last night. My boss gave me this rosebush from his garden two years ago. I plunked it down in my garden without any special treatment, no fertilizer, no bonemeal(uh...Gross), just water like the rest of the garden gets. Last year a few flowers bloomed, but nothing spectacular. But this year it just won't stop! It's flippin cold outside and here's this rosebush with 2 big,

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We were lucky enough to have been invited to a grown-up Halloween Party on Saturday night. Here's Tracy as Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas, and my interpretation of Strawberry Shortcake for the second year in a row! The other guests at the party were pretty freaked out when they realised that I smelled of sweet, juicey strawberries! Thank you Body Shop. I felt that the scent made this

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Here's me looking severely cool on Little Round Top in Gettysburg, PA. We're back from our trip, and though we regret that it's over, there's much to be thankful for coming home. It's funny how we get so sick of the daily grind, but after a week of getting out of the rhythm, we crave that routine again. We kept moving on this trip, which was fun, but also tiring. I've been thinking about how

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We're off to the races, literally. From there we will become die-hard Downhere fanatics, and then happy tourists in warm and sunny Nashville. On our way home we will be spooked by ghosts of the Civil War, and we will look down to the sidewalks through the bullet holes in our guest room at Farnsworth.Things may be quiet here for the next week, but you'll be hearing from me soon.

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In just 2 days and 17 hours I will be running the Toronto Marathon. It's pretty crazy to think that it's already here. I've been training since March, so it's really been a long countdown - and as you can imagine, there's been a lot of anticipation building up over all of these months. You can check out Vegelope for more marathon related details, if you feel so inclined.I quit going to the gym

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Bob's Grandma Doris passed away this afternoon. We've been preparing for this reality for about a month. Though we are sad today, our hearts are made lighter with the understanding that her pain and suffering has ended.I'm looking forward spending time with the family and getting to know Doris a little better through the stories they tell. She had spunk, and was never afraid to speak her mind,

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I've been in a rather reflective mood these past few days. Bob and I are coping right now with the impending loss of a loved one in his family, and as difficult as this is, it is helping me (and him too) to appreciate what I have, and what I have had, and the people who are responsible for my very being. I dug up some old photos the other night and they've filled me with warmth. This is my

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We finally made a trip to the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada today! I saw a highlight on this place on TV several years ago, and I really don't know what's taken me so long? Especially given it's proximity to my front door - less than 10 minutes driving. It's a fantastic place. You should go!I made friends with a donkey named Danny. He was very gentle and relaxed - he allowed me to pet him for

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How boring life would be without change. I love living in a four-season climate - I love the transition from one season to the next. At this time of year the season's change is bittersweet. The days are shorter and cooler, but the colours that the cool air brings are spectacular! Summer vacations end, and the kids go back to school just as the autumn harvest's bounty arrives at local Farmer's

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It started early last week - this swishy, gurgly, drainy sound. It may have started long before then, but it was last week that it became noticeable…unavoidable even. We started looking for a replacement immediately, knowing it was only a matter of time.We thought we had lost our fridge yesterday – the gurgle was silenced, all items in the freezer had thawed, and the fridge was just barely

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This has been a lucky week for me. The travel guide that I had requested for West Virginia some weeks ago arrived in the mail on Tuesday. We've since decided that we West Virginia won't be a destination for this trip (although I'm sure we'll enjoy the scenery as we pass through), but the arrival of this guide made me realise that I probably should request some literature from the states where

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Bob got home before me on Friday, so unfortunately I got his reaction via cell phone. It was good, but not over the top or anything – I could have guessed that. He said, “So, what did you do to the office”? My response, “I cleaned it for you”. “What do you mean for me?” “Well, not just for you; I did it for us because it was such a wreck…..so…what do you think?” “I like it…it looks really

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It started with a search for my 2005 T4. I threw my hands and asked myself, how can we live this way? We were living amongst chaos, and I couldn’t stand it any longer.It’s embarrassing, this one corner of the world that we get to call our own – and this is what we do to it? Please know that the rest of our home, though not perfect, is much more orderly. This room had become our junk drawer,

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It looks like we'll be Nashville-bound in October! I must say, now that I know where we're going, I'm getting very excited and eager to plan it all out. We’ll start out on the Monday following the marathon – it will be a long day of driving, but we’ll have Glenn with us and he’s got some serious entertainment value – the hours and miles will fly by! We’ll arrive in Nashville that evening, and

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Today is not a day for exploration or pushing boundaries. Rather, you should stay close to home and experience your life the way it is right now. Everything may not be perfect, but you are truly blessed in your own way. If travel is unavoidable, make sure you are completely prepared for the journey and bring an item with you that will remind you of home. You are deeply connected to your roots

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We had a lovely weekend at Sauble. The weather could not have been more perfect! The drive up went quick, and we were able to kick off the weekend with a campfire on Friday night. Bob and I got a head start on Saturday morning with an interesting run through the back end of the trailer park - you can read more about that at Vegelope. We did a little bit of exploration on our way to the beach

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