Shortbread Cookies

Dating back to 12th century Scotland, shortbread cookies have been a holiday essential. This year Gay Lea Foods is embracing the shortbread tradition with delicious treats that will appeal to everyone in the family, as well as, hostesses having holiday parties. This Winter Wonderland Shortbread Snowmen are adorable edible crafts to make with our kids and decorate using gum drop for earmuffs, liquorice for scarves and chocolate chip for buttons. 

Delicious Cheesecake From The Greek Yogurt Cookbook

The Greek Yogurt Cookbook by Lauren Kelly has over 125 nutritious recipes. Although, my family and I enjoy yogurt we barely eat it on its own. However, I find when I incorporate yogurt into our food such as in desserts or savoury dishes it gets eaten. Greek yogurts are different from traditional yogurt because it goes through an extra straining process that removes excess sugars and liquids. Some historians think yogurt was found accidentally far back as 9000BC when milk was stored in warm climates and it fermented resulting in yogurt. 

Our Thoughts on The Sugar Alternative Xyla

I received a package full of Xyla® products to review, I had no knowledge of Xyla before this review and wanted to share our thoughts and details with all of you. Xyla® or xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from nature and made from 100% sustainable North American hardwood. It does not have the side effects of sugar or most artificial sweeteners as it promotes good health, stabilizes our insulin and hormone levels and does not harm our teeth. A note that some competing brands manufactured in China is derived from corn.

Celebrate Pineapples and Win 1 of 3 Del Monte's Prize Packs

There are so many fabulous things we can make with pineapples. My favourite way to enjoy pineapple is by making a sweet and spicy pineapple curry, or in a soft delicious pineapple upside down cake, or pineapple cheesecake, in our pizza or just enjoying it with a sprinkle of salt and chillie powder. Del Monte Fresh announces the launch of a consumer treasure hunt for its gold pineapple that could possibly make someone a pound of Gold happy.  Del Monte's pirate-themed sweepstakes called “Gold for Gold” encourages US and Canadian grocery shoppers to enjoy Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet Pineapples, whole or fresh cut, for a chance to win real 24 carat gold. 

Creamy Sweet Potato Dessert

201 Gluten Free Recipes For Kids by Carrie S. Forbes gives ideas on how to make delicious meals without gluten ingredients. Many people are adopting to eat healthier by avoiding gluten. If you are new to a gluten-free lifestyle, then this book will provide lots of information as well as delicious recipes to get us started.

OneBun Sandwich

My family and I regularly enjoy the delicious OneBun products to make hamburgers, sandwiches, paninis and personal pizzas. We find the thin, pre-sliced sandwich buns to be a healthier alternative to the traditional buns. The Canadian Healthy Food brand, Ozery’s Pita Break has recently launched their newest product the OneBun Zero Low Low in Sprouted Wheat and Light Rye, which has Zero added sugar, Low sodium, and Low fat. 

Quick Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp salt

2 carrots (about 1 cup) grated

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup raisins

2 eggs

1 tbsp orange juice

Chicken With Cashews and Coconut

1 tbsp ghee

2 bay leaves

2" cinnamon stick

3 cloves

3 cardamom slightly crushed

1/2 cup onion chopped

1/2 cup tomato chopped

1/2 tsp garlic chopped

1/2 tsp ginger chopped

Yoplait Go-GURT Is A Healthy Snack

Back-to-school lunch ideas that is mom-approved, as many of us are trying to find fun new ways to give our kids a lunch that is trade-proof. Newly reformulated Yoplait® Go-GURT® yogurt tube is a great choice to add to lunches for a number of reasons.

Green Mango Salad

1 unripe mango

2 tbsp red onion or shallots chopped

1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

3 tbsp fish sauce

1 lemon juiced

1 tbsp sugar