Shelly’s Friday Favourite presents Traditional Christmas Drinks

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Tis the season to be jolly and that includes attending or hosting holiday parties, and it doesn’t hurt when you’re hosting if you serve some great traditional and no-so-traditional Christmas drinks. If you’re hosting a special holiday party or you’re wondering what to bring to a small get-together, here are some great drink recipes for the holidays.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites tries for the perfect penne

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When you want pasta for dinner, you usually just reach for a package. But this week was different, because this week I made 3 different types of pasta with the Philips Avance Pasta Maker. Although it didn’t look as perfect as it does from the bag, it was the best pasta I’ve ever had.

Prepare for back to school with some brain food – Shelly’s...

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I’ve been experimenting with brain food lately, and found a recipe that takes all of those nutrients and combines them into one delicious energy bar. Although they’re chock full of healthy ingredients, they taste almost like a chocolate bar. The local coffee shop sells them and calls them ‘Brain Bites,’ but I just call them delicious.   I whipped up a batch of these little gems today – check out the recipe and my photos for the steps to make them.

What you can make with a top of the line blender

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Historically, blenders have been used to chop, grind, and puree food and beverages, often as food preparation for a larger recipe. However, these days, there is no end to what you can do with a top of the line blender, even in those with a small profile. Read on for some great recipes and an overview of a few of my favourite single-serve blenders.

Spring eats and garden-ready treats: Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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 It’s spring time and it’s time to shake off the winter blahs and bring some garden-fresh fruit and vegetables into your kitchen again. Here are a few of my favourite spring recipes.

Fruit Filled Summer Salads – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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The reason summer salads are called ‘summer salads’ is because they’re chock full of fresh-from-the-garden vegetables. But if you haven’t tried mixing things up and adding a few chunks of fruit, you’re really missing out on a mind-blowing meal.

Health(ier) Popsicle Recipes You Can Make At Home

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 Feelin’ hot, hot, hot? It’s summer, so embrace the heat. If you live in the East, you know you have to because winter isn’t fun. But you guys on the West Coast, with your scaled-down version of “winter,” should also appreciate the warmer weather. Save

Delicious dorm room breakfasts: Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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It’s a big adjustment when you make the switch from living at home to living in the dorm. You’ve got to say goodbye to...

6 Ways to Use Mint

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Mints! Not the surgery candy treats you get at the restaurants but the herbs grown in the garden.  Mint compliments our guilty pleasures like cocktails and ice cold treats, but it also gives a nice kick to any meal. Not to forget, it makes refreshing beverages that are both satisfying and detoxifying. Let’s get started on the 6 ways to use mint: 

Simple Cooking Tips for a Special Diet — Low Fat...

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Low-fat, no-fat, healthy fat, too much fat, trans fat-free? “What do you mean?” as my fellow Canadian, Justin Bieber, would say. I conclude my four part series on special diet with low fat cooking or ways to limit the fat intake.