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Wonton Wrapper Spinach Lasagna

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Ok I have to start this by saying this is equivocally one of the best lasagna dishes I've ever had let alone made! I find that most lasagna with noodles (gluten-free or not) are very heavy as it is with pasta dishes.  Oh and by the way this particular one is not gluten-free but could be modified easily.  So because they are so heaving and I always feel cruddy afterwards; I virtually don't eat pasta much at all.  It's high in fat and a pain to make but this! So lately I have been trying mor...
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A gem of a shopping find

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Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping ~Bo Derek So in my last post when I mentioned that great little day trip or camping trip at Rock Glen and I was mentioning how I came across this great little find of a store.  Well really it's not "that" little, I think unfortunately somewhere in my years if something isn't department store size it equates to being small as opposed to simply smaller.  And this place has utilized absolutely every inch of their store ...
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Cool Cucumber Dip

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OK so if you haven't had this before now is the time to do so!!  It is a perfect light cool snack to have on these ridiculously hot humid days.  You can have it with whatever type of crackers or flat-bread or dipper that you prefer. It's super easy and quick to make and just needs a bit of chilling and setting time and you are good to go! For those of you that are calorie conscious there is no need to worry here. Cool  Cucumber Dip Ingredients 2 cups seed, peeled and finely chopped cucu...
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Stuffed Zuchinni Boats

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As a vegetarian I am always in search of different veggie recipes and I have got to say I hit the jackpot with this one!  I have no idea why Ive not posted it before as I make it so often. : ) One of the things I really like about it is that its very forgiving and you can mix it up.  Obviously I don't eat meat but I did many years ago and something that would pair nicely with this is chunks chicken or even bacon mixed in with it.  So if you have leftover chicken one night you could pop it in ...
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No Bake Oatmeal Bites (Easy modified to Gluten Free if you like)

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This is  a super quick and easy little treat to make and again child friendly; they'd love to get their hands in there! You can modify these in so many ways to be more healthy or more of a treat; whatever strikes your mood that day.  Any of the ingredients can be left out or replaced; just be sure to keep in mind the end result of the texture.  IE if you leave out the hemp seeds then drop the Peanut Butter or Honey measurement just a tad. This is the non gluten free recipe but for those th...
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Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Sretan Bozic, Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar, Joyeux Noel, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Kala Christouyenna!, Mo'adim Lesimkha, Boldog Karácsonyt, Ojenyunyat Sungwiyadeson honungradon nagwutut, Feliz Natal, Sarbatori vesele, Nollaig Chridheil dhuibh! In any language and any country I wish you a very Merry Christmas!  May you celebrate with your loved ones and remember the true meaning of the Season. I'll be back next week and in the meantime....Have a...
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Energy Bars/Crackers

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Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.- Hippocrates   Energy Crackers I have these pretty much daily and not only are they satisfying bu they are incredibly healthy! They are a little tricky to transport but I just put them in a container as opposed to Ziploc and I'm good to go. I often have these just before or after a work out and with hummus when possible to get the good balance of carbs and proteins,  They are super easy to make which is great when we all val...
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Roasted Cinnamon and Honey Chickpeas

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This is a great healthy snack that both you and your little ones are sure to love.  They are tasty and crunchy,similar to nuts, and super easy to make.  Needless to say they are low in sugars and fats, and high in protein.   And they really are soooo good!! They are also easy to change up if you like you can do them spicy as well if you prefer. I should say too that I accidentally bought and opened the "chickpeas with fava beans" and was surprised they turned out just a well.  Just need to...
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Giving thanks

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“Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” ~Maya Angelou~   Normally I would blog on Tuesday but of course I couldn't let the day go by without popping in a saying Happy Thanksgiving to all in our corner of the world here in Canada. I'm thankful for so very much and for those that know me know that I have had faced health challenges and I am so thankful to have come out the other side of them time and time again.  I truly have learned how to be thankful for each day and ...
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A great gift idea!!

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This is one of those things that I'll never forget as I was so touched when a client sent it to me.  It's a great fun little craft to make with your little one and give it to someone they love a special occasion or just because.  It's the American Sign Language sign for "I Love You"   At the dollar store you can buy the little foam pieces and a small piece of craft or or colored paper So on the foam just trace your child's hand and then cut it/them out.  It's great for ones a bit o...
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