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Blueberry Chicken Salad
Blueberry Chicken Salad
via msn.com
What you need:
4 cups sliced Belgian endive (about 2 large heads)
1 cup gourmet salad greens
1 1/2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped pecans, toasted
Dressing:
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
What you do:
Demise of the Office Christmas Party
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I decided that over Christmas that I would "adopt" a new fruit and vegetable that I haven't eaten much of, find one I liked and incorporate into my weekly diet. These two little stars are low-calorie, packed with vitamins and flavour, and are (like most produce) not that expensive if you keep your eyes sharp. Soo without further adieu: The veggie is definitely celeriac (Inspired by the need to make a last-minute substitution to Christmas dinner...ending up in a "celeriac" gravy and dressing addition that worked out so awesomely..damn this stuff is good!Be Proactive - Some Information about How To Ward Off or Deal with Depression or The Blues
With the change of the seasons, it is a good idea to be aware of where we are at, and to take good care of ourselves. Here are some ideas about how to recognize and cope with the blues, SAD, or depression. It's a lot of information, so later in the season, I might break it down into one a day :) ......to keep the winter depression at bay!!!
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Local Food in Season: Are you a Locavore?
Are you interested in enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables in season? There are still many farmer's markets open for another month or so. Here are just some of the fruits and veggies that are in season:
…In October
Apples, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chives, Cilantro, Corn, Cranberries, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Leeks, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rosemary, Sage, Salad Greens, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Thyme, Turnips, Winter Squash
…In November
Apples, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Garlic, Leeks, Onions, Pears, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Turnips, Winter Squash
…In December
Apples, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Garlic, Pears, Rosemary, Sage, Turnips, Winter Squash
(Source: Greenopolis.ca)
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