Friday, January 30, 2015
Agree with me Or be wrong
Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken!
Time to spice up your meals with this simple slow cooker recipe!
4 Chicken Breasts, bone in
1/2 jar of salsa (with your spice of choice)
1/2 an onion , chopped
1 tsp epicure's minced garlic
1/4 tsp chili powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on Low for 4-5 hours.
Enjoy!
4 Chicken Breasts, bone in
1/2 jar of salsa (with your spice of choice)
1/2 an onion , chopped
1 tsp epicure's minced garlic
1/4 tsp chili powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on Low for 4-5 hours.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
National Cupcake Day for the SPCA
To my lovely readers,
I have something delicious planned for you!
I’m holding a Cupcake Day event for National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs & Humane Societies.
It’s a scrumptious event and will help raise awareness and urgently-needed funds to support animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected, or no longer wanted - and I need your support!
My Cupcake Day will be on Monday, February 23rd at the Sobeys in Larry Uteck right at the front of the store by the exit!
I’ll be baking the most delicious, delectable and scrumptious cupcakes you can possibly imagine. I just KNOW you want one! Or two! Or a bunch!
I will also be collecting pet foods, cat litter, towels and anything else you'd like to donate to the Dartmouth SPCA.
Will you please donate online to join my Cupcake Day party? Not only will you get to enjoy a yummy cupcake, but you’ll be supporting a cause that really matters to me!! ♥
You can donate online – it’s safe, secure and super easy or come see me in person!
www.nationalcupcakeday.ca search Nicole Hubley
Feel free to message me if you have questions about National Cupcake Day. I really hope you’ll support me and the animals that we all love!
Deliciously Yours,
Makingerby
Teriyaki Chicken
Attempting to really spice up my chicken recipes! This was my attempt of Teriyaki Chicken!
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cornstarch
Combine cornstarch and water together to create a slurry
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp epicures minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground pepper
Combine all ingredients and slurry into a pot and bring to a boil. Pour mixture onto 2 chicken breasts ( I sort of made a little foil bowl on the pan to avoid a big mess on the pan)
Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for another 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Enjoy!
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cornstarch
Combine cornstarch and water together to create a slurry
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp epicures minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground pepper
Combine all ingredients and slurry into a pot and bring to a boil. Pour mixture onto 2 chicken breasts ( I sort of made a little foil bowl on the pan to avoid a big mess on the pan)
Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for another 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Enjoy!
Sunday, January 25, 2015
January Ipsy Bag Review
So this months Ipsy bag was LATE my goodness I felt like I was waiting an eternity! It didn't help that my roommate got hers 2 weeks before I received mine! But here it is!
This months bag included...
Coastal Scents
Liquid Eyeliner
Elizabeth Mott
All Over Shadow Brush
La Fresh Eco-Beauty
Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer
Pacifica
Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow
Velvet 59
Velvet Rose Lipgloss
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Got some dual colour going on with the bag!
Coastal Scents
Liquid Eyeliner
Elizabeth Mott
All Over Shadow Brush
La Fresh Eco-Beauty
Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer
Pacifica
Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow
Velvet 59
Velvet Rose Lipgloss
Plus! I got a little surprise! I had redeemed 1000 ipsy points for a dual mascara and eye liner to be shipped with my bag- but something got a little messy in the ipsy world and I ended up getting this lip balm instead!
Don't fret though! My eyeliner is on it's way! Ipsy was very good at fixing me up- so essentially I just got a free lip balm!
I love this lip balm! It's so soft and smells amazing! It was a nice little life bonus!
First up in my bag this month was...
Coastal Scents Liquid Eyeliner
The liner isn't as intense as I like to wear, the black is rather light, however the applicator is nice and it goes on very evenly so all in all I do like this product.
Elizabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush
Well now this brush is just so darn pretty! The pink handle is so graceful! And the bristles are very soft and it worked very nicely!
La Fresh Eco-Beauty Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer
First of all... I do not like this packaging... You can't neatly put it anywhere... It literally is lying down on the back of my toilet because that's the only place it fits! HOWEVER the moisturizer is wonderful! Very soft and thick, I really really like it! ... Now lets just get it in a bottle!!
Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow
This was a wonderful treat this month! A full sized product! The shade is a very neutral colour and I've worn it almost everyday since I received it! (using my lovely new brush of course) It's very versatile with any look and has a slight shimmer to it! I love anything with a shimmer!
Velvet 59 Velvet Rose Lip gloss
Velvet 59 Velvet Rose Lip gloss
I'm just going to get straight to the point... This lip gloss is terrible! It's incredibly sticky and almost impossible to wash off! The shade is neutral so literally you just have shiny sticky lips with this.. Not like.
And there it is! My January Ipsy Bag was a relative success (except for the lipgloss....) I'm really impressed with Ipsy's customer service, which that by itself will keep my subscription going strong!
And there it is! My January Ipsy Bag was a relative success (except for the lipgloss....) I'm really impressed with Ipsy's customer service, which that by itself will keep my subscription going strong!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Onion Sheppards Pie
So No Frills had a 5lb bag of potatoes on sale for $0.88... So get ready for some potato based recipes of awesomeness!!
Here's a recipe for a Sheppard's pie laced with multiple types of onions ( don't be kissing anyone after you eat this!!)
1lb Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Onion, chopped
In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned and sauté onions. Once beef is cooked place into a 9x9" pan.
2 cups mixed vegetables
Cook vegetables to desired softness (I use the epicure rectangular steamer for my vegetables)
Layer the vegetables on top of the beef in the pan.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and enjoy!
Here's a recipe for a Sheppard's pie laced with multiple types of onions ( don't be kissing anyone after you eat this!!)
1lb Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Onion, chopped
In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned and sauté onions. Once beef is cooked place into a 9x9" pan.
2 cups mixed vegetables
Cook vegetables to desired softness (I use the epicure rectangular steamer for my vegetables)
Layer the vegetables on top of the beef in the pan.
Mmmm... veggies
6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces for easy boiling
1 tbsp light sour cream
1/2 a bunch of green onions, chopped
1 tsp margarine
Boil potatoes until soft, add the margarine, green onion and sour cream and mash potatoes until fluffy.
Layer the potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with 1/4 shredded cheddar cheese
Garlic Pizza Crust
Getting back on the eating right band wagon!
Here's a little flavour kick to an easy pizza dough recipe!
(2 Pizzas)
2 tbsp Active Dry Yeast
2 cups Warm Water
1 tsp Sugar
4 cups All-purpose Flour (plus extra for kneading)
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp epicure herb & garlic dip mix
Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit until fermented.
Mix the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and add the water/ yeast mixture
Knead the dough in a bit more flour then cover and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
Divide in half and press into greased pizza pans.
The smell that came off this dough while i was kneading it was intoxicating!
I am such a pizza snob, there is nothing better in my life then a homemade pizza!!
Here's a little flavour kick to an easy pizza dough recipe!
(2 Pizzas)
2 tbsp Active Dry Yeast
2 cups Warm Water
1 tsp Sugar
4 cups All-purpose Flour (plus extra for kneading)
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp epicure herb & garlic dip mix
Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit until fermented.
Mix the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and add the water/ yeast mixture
Knead the dough in a bit more flour then cover and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
Divide in half and press into greased pizza pans.
I am such a pizza snob, there is nothing better in my life then a homemade pizza!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Broiled Salmon
I am not a big fan of salmon but I was determined to enjoy this one!! So I found a recipe on AllRecipes.com
1/3 cup sodium reduced soy sauce
1/4 cup oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
Epicure 4 pepper blend to taste
1 tsp epicure minced garlic
1 Salmon fillet, skin on.
Whisk everything together in a large shallow bowl.
Lay the the salmon, skin up in the mixture and marinade for 4-8 hours
Set oven to broil, put the salmon on a cookie sheet and cook for 7-10 minutes and let it rest for 5 minutes before enjoying!
1/3 cup sodium reduced soy sauce
1/4 cup oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
Epicure 4 pepper blend to taste
1 tsp epicure minced garlic
1 Salmon fillet, skin on.
Whisk everything together in a large shallow bowl.
Lay the the salmon, skin up in the mixture and marinade for 4-8 hours
Set oven to broil, put the salmon on a cookie sheet and cook for 7-10 minutes and let it rest for 5 minutes before enjoying!
Meatless Monday- Pesto Lasagna
Time for some Pesto Lasagna!
This recipe makes 4 Servings and I used a 9x9" pan.
8 lasagna noodles, cooked
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper
Combine the oil and veggies into a pan and cooked until tender.
190ml basil pesto (I used PC brand pesto... YUM!)
1/2 a bottle of pasta sauce
4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
First layer: Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the pan
Second layer: Lasagna noodles
Third layer: Pesto, vegetables and cheese
Fourth layer: Pasta sauce and cheese
Repeat! Until complete!
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Enjoy!
This recipe makes 4 Servings and I used a 9x9" pan.
8 lasagna noodles, cooked
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper
Combine the oil and veggies into a pan and cooked until tender.
190ml basil pesto (I used PC brand pesto... YUM!)
1/2 a bottle of pasta sauce
4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
First layer: Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the pan
Second layer: Lasagna noodles
Third layer: Pesto, vegetables and cheese
Fourth layer: Pasta sauce and cheese
Repeat! Until complete!
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Enjoy!
Sunday, January 11, 2015
HP Pavillion x360 Review
So I did something last night that I almost never do... I bought myself an expensive treat!! (Well relatively expensive anyway) And it coincides with one of my many New Years Resolutions!! (And frankly one of the more important ones too)
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My poor 7 year old 13" MacBook will be banished to the craft room for now to make way for my adorably petite 11" HP Pavillion x360 Convertible Laptop!
It took me a long time to bite the bullet that I wouldn't be able to afford another MacBook... After 7 years it's been a bit of a transition back (the "X" is on the wrong side........) but other then that I am really enjoying it!
The screen can rotate almost 360 degrees (thus the name) and turn into almost a tablet, it doesn't have perfect features to be a tablet but let me tell ya... I took it with me to bed last night and it was so nice to be able to bend the keyboard back!
I'm not going to get deep into processor information and things like that because frankly.... I don't understand that stuff nor do I currently have the desire to! I don't game or download movies frequently. I literally just type documents, search the web, watch netfix and blog... And trust me the insides on this computer work perfectly fine for all of that!
This was a super affordable option for me, taxes and environmental fees in it was $550... YEAH I did a little dance at the cash I swear! I'd been researching MacBooks for so long that that price (y'know ... 1/3 of the price of the comparable Mac) just blew my mind!
Anyways I'm super excited about this new toy, I hope it stands the test of time like my little engine of a MacBook did!
It took me a long time to bite the bullet that I wouldn't be able to afford another MacBook... After 7 years it's been a bit of a transition back (the "X" is on the wrong side........) but other then that I am really enjoying it!
The screen can rotate almost 360 degrees (thus the name) and turn into almost a tablet, it doesn't have perfect features to be a tablet but let me tell ya... I took it with me to bed last night and it was so nice to be able to bend the keyboard back!
I'm not going to get deep into processor information and things like that because frankly.... I don't understand that stuff nor do I currently have the desire to! I don't game or download movies frequently. I literally just type documents, search the web, watch netfix and blog... And trust me the insides on this computer work perfectly fine for all of that!
This was a super affordable option for me, taxes and environmental fees in it was $550... YEAH I did a little dance at the cash I swear! I'd been researching MacBooks for so long that that price (y'know ... 1/3 of the price of the comparable Mac) just blew my mind!
Anyways I'm super excited about this new toy, I hope it stands the test of time like my little engine of a MacBook did!
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Hyperbiotics PRO-Immune Review
So I've been given the opportunity to sample both Hyperbiotics PRO- Immune and Hyperbiotics PRO-15!
This Review is for Hyperbiotics PRO-Immune
Which can be found on Amazon here!
Directions for consumption are: Take 2 tablet once per day with or without food (I personally always recommend with food)
The benefits of PRO-Immune are time released so they will be delivered throughout your day.
The 10 Top Benefits for PRO-Immune are...
- Strengthen your immune system
- Increase energy and vitality
- Elevate mood and alleviate mood swings
- Improve digestion and regularity
- Reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort
- Counteract the adverse effects of antibiotics
- Reduce overall cholesterol levels
- Increase vitamin and nutrient absorption
- Prevent allergied and improve your skin
- Improve metabolism and accelerate weight loss
For more information on Hyperbiotics PRO-Immune Click here
Studies in the British Journal of Nutrition have reported a 50% increase of immune functions within 2 weeks of regular probiotic intake.
Due to the fact that this review is powered by BrandBacker, I have 1 week to complete an assessment of the product. I will most likely make updates to the post after the fact since 2 weeks of consumption is recommended to see a change!
This couldn't have come at a better time! In true New Years Resolution form I am getting my body back on track, the holidays were rough on the system, and my skin! Geeze is my skin ever broken out!
Day 1 (Jan 1st... Tad hung over)- My goodness these pills are HUGE and they have an interesting red powder to them.
And of course they went down sideways.. Geeze I better get better at this!
Day 2 (Woke up for work at 4am)- Well I have to say I thought the 4am alarm time was going to be painful! But it surprisingly wasn't too bad.
Day 3 I've had a bit of a cold for the past few days which has made me rather sluggish, this morning after sleeping for 11 hours last night I felt incredibly better!! I'll credit some of that to all the supplements I'm taking right now!
Day 4 Trying to get back into an exercise routine... It's not fun yet just work. I'm hoping the supplements will help with the transition! Also... I an happy to report my skin is finally starting to clear up!
Day 5 Well today was as good as Mondays get, happy to report energy levels seem strong!
Day 6 Alright I have to say I am very impressed with my energy levels! Normally I am exhausted after a day at work but today I was ready to rock the world! Even the workout routines are getting less painful!
Day 7 Well I must say the most significant difference I've felt while taking this supplement is definitely the energy levels! It's been especially noticeable with the fact that all my new years resolutions are in full swing. Also I'm happy to report that my face is nice and soft again! However I'm sure some of that can also be contributed to eating better again after the holidays.
Day 3 I've had a bit of a cold for the past few days which has made me rather sluggish, this morning after sleeping for 11 hours last night I felt incredibly better!! I'll credit some of that to all the supplements I'm taking right now!
Day 4 Trying to get back into an exercise routine... It's not fun yet just work. I'm hoping the supplements will help with the transition! Also... I an happy to report my skin is finally starting to clear up!
Day 5 Well today was as good as Mondays get, happy to report energy levels seem strong!
Day 6 Alright I have to say I am very impressed with my energy levels! Normally I am exhausted after a day at work but today I was ready to rock the world! Even the workout routines are getting less painful!
Day 7 Well I must say the most significant difference I've felt while taking this supplement is definitely the energy levels! It's been especially noticeable with the fact that all my new years resolutions are in full swing. Also I'm happy to report that my face is nice and soft again! However I'm sure some of that can also be contributed to eating better again after the holidays.
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This is the end of the BrandBacker supported review. It takes approximately 2 weeks to feel the full effects of these supplements, so in 7 days I will give my final review on the full effects of the product. However I'm already starting to feel positive symptoms so I am looking forward to seeing what I'm in store for!
This is the end of the BrandBacker supported review. It takes approximately 2 weeks to feel the full effects of these supplements, so in 7 days I will give my final review on the full effects of the product. However I'm already starting to feel positive symptoms so I am looking forward to seeing what I'm in store for!
Hyperbiotics PRO-15 Review
So I've been given the opportunity to sample both Hyperbiotics PRO- Immune and Hyperbiotics PRO-15!
This Review is for Hyperbiotics PRO-15
Which can be found Here!
Directions for consumption are: Take 1 tablet once per day with or without food (I personally always recommend with food)
The benefits of PRO-15 are time released so they will be delivered throughout your day.
The 10 Top Benefits for PRO-15 are...
- Strengthen your immune system
- Increase energy and vitality
- Elevate mood and alleviate mood swings
- Improve digestion and regularity
- Reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort
- Counteract the adverse effects of antibiotics
- Reduce overall cholesterol levels
- Increase vitamin and nutrient absorption
- Prevent allergied and improve your skin
- Improve metabolism and accelerate weight loss
For more information on Hyperbiotics PRO-15 Click Here
Studies in the British Journal of Nutrition have reported a 50% increase of immune functions within 2 weeks of regular probiotic intake.
Due to the fact that this review is powered by BrandBacker, I have 1 week to complete an assessment of the product. I will most likely make updates to the post after the fact since 2 weeks of consumption is recommended to see a change!
This couldn't have come at a better time! In true New Years Resolution form I am getting my body back on track, the holidays were rough on the system, and my skin! Geeze is my skin ever broken out!
Day 1 (Jan 1st... Tad hung over)- My goodness these pills are HUGE!
And of course it went down sideways.. Geeze I better get better at this!
Day 2 (Woke up for work at 4am)- Well I have to say I thought the 4am alarm time was going to be painful! But it surprisingly wasn't too bad.
Tonight my cat stole the cap to the bottle... It was both adorable and annoying!
Day 3 Well I found the top to the bottle! ... I stepped on it half asleep!... That was nice... I proceeded to get the bottle and my wonderful kitty had managed to knock the open bottle under the couch!! Luckily none of the supplements fell out of the bottle (very very lucky!!)
I've had a bit of a cold for the past few days which has made me rather sluggish, this morning after sleeping for 11 hours last night I felt incredibly better!! I'll credit some of that to all the supplements I'm taking right now!
Day 4 Trying to get back into an exercise routine... It's not fun yet... just work. I'm hoping the supplements will help with the transition! Also... I an happy to report my skin is finally starting to clear up!
Day 5 Well today was as good as Mondays get, happy to report energy levels seem strong!
Day 6 Alright I have to say I am very impressed with my energy levels! Normally I am exhausted after a day at work but today I was ready to rock the world! Even the workout routines are getting less painful!
Day 7 Well I must say the most significant difference I've felt while taking this supplement is definitely the energy levels! It's been especially noticeable with the fact that all my new years resolutions are in full swing. Also I'm happy to report that my face is nice and soft again! However I'm sure some of that can also be contributed to eating better again after the holidays.
This Post Was Powered By BrandBacker
This is the end of the BrandBacker supported review. It takes approximately 2 weeks to feel the full effects of these supplements, so in 7 days I will give my final review on the full effects of the product. However I'm already starting to feel positive symptoms so I am looking forward to seeing what I'm in store for!
This couldn't have come at a better time! In true New Years Resolution form I am getting my body back on track, the holidays were rough on the system, and my skin! Geeze is my skin ever broken out!
Day 1 (Jan 1st... Tad hung over)- My goodness these pills are HUGE!
Day 2 (Woke up for work at 4am)- Well I have to say I thought the 4am alarm time was going to be painful! But it surprisingly wasn't too bad.
Tonight my cat stole the cap to the bottle... It was both adorable and annoying!
Day 3 Well I found the top to the bottle! ... I stepped on it half asleep!... That was nice... I proceeded to get the bottle and my wonderful kitty had managed to knock the open bottle under the couch!! Luckily none of the supplements fell out of the bottle (very very lucky!!)
I've had a bit of a cold for the past few days which has made me rather sluggish, this morning after sleeping for 11 hours last night I felt incredibly better!! I'll credit some of that to all the supplements I'm taking right now!
Day 4 Trying to get back into an exercise routine... It's not fun yet... just work. I'm hoping the supplements will help with the transition! Also... I an happy to report my skin is finally starting to clear up!
Day 5 Well today was as good as Mondays get, happy to report energy levels seem strong!
Day 6 Alright I have to say I am very impressed with my energy levels! Normally I am exhausted after a day at work but today I was ready to rock the world! Even the workout routines are getting less painful!
Day 7 Well I must say the most significant difference I've felt while taking this supplement is definitely the energy levels! It's been especially noticeable with the fact that all my new years resolutions are in full swing. Also I'm happy to report that my face is nice and soft again! However I'm sure some of that can also be contributed to eating better again after the holidays.
This Post Was Powered By BrandBacker
This is the end of the BrandBacker supported review. It takes approximately 2 weeks to feel the full effects of these supplements, so in 7 days I will give my final review on the full effects of the product. However I'm already starting to feel positive symptoms so I am looking forward to seeing what I'm in store for!
Saturday, January 3, 2015
New Years Resolutions 2015
I made them all pretty for on the fridge! I'm hoping that if I see them everyday it'll help maintain them.
- Write 2015, not 2014 on all my checks
- Get to more museums
- Live stress free
- Get my exercise on!
- Smile.. Everyday!
- Update Wardrobe
- Craft!
- Stay dry until March Break
- Get off Candy Crush!
- Keep taking pictures!
- Get career on track
- World domination...
- Take risks
- Find a new hobby
- Bake! ... Don't buy!
- Go to Paris
- Volunteer!
- Fall in Love! (Because I can totally control this HAH)
- Eat right
- Get... That... Freakin.. Fireplace I wanted!
- Update all my terrible electronics!!
- Read ingredients labels
- Learn a new language
- Spend more time at home
- Vacuum... Like consistently
- Make more friends
- Make good bread (don't know why I suck at this)
- Find good makeup!
- $$
- Knit! And find out if I am dyslexic or not...
I've got this big thing posted on the fridge! Time to see how many I can maintain!
Slow Cooker Chicken
As part of getting back on track for the new year I popped a whole chicken in the slow cooker to start off the week on a good note!
It almost didn't fit in my teenie tiny slow cooker but I made it work!
1 Whole Fresh Chicken
1/2 an Onion, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste (I used Epicure Maple Bacon Sea Salt and Epicure 4 Pepper Blend)
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and set on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Enjoy the long benefits and countless recipes you can make with this simple chicken!
1 Whole Fresh Chicken
1/2 an Onion, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste (I used Epicure Maple Bacon Sea Salt and Epicure 4 Pepper Blend)
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and set on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Enjoy the long benefits and countless recipes you can make with this simple chicken!
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