Summer Tomato Cucumber Salad

It doesn't get much easier then this one!  This low cal recipe takes minutes to make and tastes delicious plated next to any bbq'd meats or a burger.


Summer Tomato Cucumber Salad:

4 med sized tomatos
1 med english cucumber
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tsp fresh chopped basil (or 1 tsp dried)
Salt and pepper




Mix oil, vinegar and sugar together in mixing bowl.
Slice tomatoes and cucumbers to desired size and put in the bowl with the oil mixture and stir.
Add chopped basil, salt and pepper and put in fridge to keep cold (serve after 10 mins or whenever you are hungry)
Enjoy!

Nutritional info:
Makes 4 servings
Calories: 58
Fat: 1.6g
Fiber: 1.9g
Carbs: 9.4

Truly Organic Foods Review

Being a vegetarian a lot of the foods I eat on a daily basis are the same.  A lot of the companies that provide organic, gluten free or vegan foods also pump out the same products as each other and rarely come out with anything mind blowing.  I received a package from Truly Organic Foods a few months back.  I was expecting a small package but they went all out and spoiled me with a variety of wonderful foods.  I was going to write out everything individually but since everything was amazing I started to sound repetitive.  Almost everything is gluten free, vegan, raw and organic which for me means love at first sight (or taste for that matter).

I'll start that I received this package right before heading to work so I brought it with me.  My co-workers all wanted to dig in when I opened the box.  We all share food at work so it wasn't right for me to say no.  We all sat there and snacked on stuff and then said our opinions on it.  Im sorry if anyone from my work reads this but the Raw Almonds, and the Giddy Yoyo organic vegan chocolate bar I received found a hiding place in my purse because they were SOOOOO good I didn't want to share.  The chocolate tasted so pure and the texture of the almonds was almost meaty.  Such a difference then the bulk ones I usually buy at the store.  With all the products I recieved I, and everyone else I let share, could tell that there was no added stuff, it was all real food and everything tasted wonderful.  The nuts, the salad booster, the rawtella (like nutella but 5000x better) ... everything tasted incredible!

Ive had the same protein for years and I was getting sick after I would have my shake so I also got a taste of the Sunwarrior chocolate vegan powder which was hands down the best shake Ive had in my life.  It has a earthy and nutty taste, and with the chocolate it blends so well I drank it so slow so the taste would last.  I also tried the hemp vegan protein and it is delicious.  Theres no artificial flavours, its very earthy and mixes well with yogurt, fresh or frozen fruit and almond milk for a great breakfast shake.  No bloating after like other shakes I've had.

Chia seeds.  Something I had heard about but never tried.  Now I have them in my cereal, in my shakes, salads, soups etc.  They are amazing little seeds.  Not much of a taste but these little guys keep you full for longer as well as balance your blood sugar, give you energy along with many more health benefits.

This was the hardest review Ive done because there was so much goodness in the package I received that day.  There wasn't anything that I didn't want more of.  To check out these products and way more click the link below:

http://www.trulyorganicfoods.com/

What Can $20 Buy These days?

Taking a casual stroll through Real Canadian Superstore today I thought maybe I should replace some of my fav tanks that I wear for working out.  If I've had them for a number of years and they have no shape, faded colour and have deodorant stains its time to chuck those bad boys.

Ive recently moved and am now learning how to budget.  I saw a sign that said clearance.  Just my style...if its full price I probably won't buy it...
I love black shorts and I love tank tops.  So for just under $12 I got myself just that.  Tomorrows gym gear:

While browsing I also noticed some brightly coloured tanks with matching boxer type bottoms.  Heck, why not.  For $2.94 each I purchased myself new pi's.  After any long day or warm day it feels good to put on something light and bright :)

Im so happy with my 4 new wardrobe items for under $20!!!

Weekend Giveaways/Hops

Good weekend to you all :)
Much deserved break from the work life for some of us... and others, its just another friday - sunday.  Either way I hope every one enjoys their weekend.



The first giveaway is by my sister who has recently started her blog up again.
Open to anyone in Canada and USA :)  Show her some love and hit the follow button too ;)

Little Piggies Three Giveaway


Now a Blog Hop Til You Drop:
This is my favourite way to find new blogs and make new blogger friends!


Blog Hop Til You Drop

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Chunky beefsteak tomatoes stuffed with corn, egg and cheese?
This makes a perfect low calorie side dish for summer bbq's or a healthy meal all year round and its easy to make.

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes:

4 large beef steak tomatoes
1/2 Cup corn kernels (if frozen thaw them first)
2 teaspoons chives (or thin diced onion)
4 eggs
Salt & Pepper
1/4 Cup parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes

Instructions:
Pre Heat oven to 350.  Line a baking pan (9inch) with wax/parchment paper.

1.  With a serrated knife slice off the top of the tomato and gently scoop out the insides with a spoon.  You don't want to break through the skin of the tomato.
2.  Season tomato with salt and pepper and place in the baking dish.
3.  Divide corn and chives or onion up between the 4 tomatoes.
4.  Break an egg over each tomato then sprinkle with red pepper flakes and parm

Bake until egg is set.  45-50 min.  Let sit for a few mins before you dig in :)

***Tip: For lower calorie option don't use a full egg just use the egg white.  I tried that with one of the eggs and it tasted great :)
They also sit well over night in the fridge and taste just as good for lunch the next day.

Nutritional info:
4 servings
Calories:  167
Carbs:  16.3g
Protein:  11.5g

FITLIPS Passion Fruit review

Passion Fruit FITLIPS Review

I tried FITLIPS last year for the first time and loved the product.  
I always carry lip balm around with me because I always need it.  I got to recently try the Passion Fruit scent which is naturally scented with passion fruit oil.  It smells wonderful.  It feels wonderful too.  You're mouth will feel and smell like its on its own tropical vacation while you wear this and while its relaxing the balm will actually heal your lips.

The balm is made of hemp oil, mango butter. beeswax and Cupuacu butter.  They are made right here in Canada and they are 100% natural.  A lot of lip care products will put chemicals in the balms, or gloss so that they will dry out your mouth and you'll become reliant on it so you'll have to use it more.  FITLIPS is really everything a girl could want out of a lip balm.  Smell, texture, and smoothing your pout so its much more smoochable!  Your man won't complain either.  


The container is small and now has a screw on lid which is great for keeping stuff in after :) 


I use FITLIPS before bed so it can do its magic while you get some beauty rest, then carry a second on in your purse to re-apply through out the day.




For more info check out the website:


FITLIPS

Unclogging The Toilet Without A Plunger :)

Unclogging The Toilet Without A Plunger

After living with someone for years and now living alone, I’ve finally realized a few things: The garbage doesn’t take itself out, the lawn won’t mow itself, and the toilet surely won’t unclog itself after I dump a weeks worth of leftovers down it. I thought they’d just disappear with the whirl of water like when I normally flush. Not the case.

One might ask why would someone dump a can of whole jalapenos down the drain? It saves me putting them in the trash, which could potentially stink. I don’t want my kitchen to stink!

Although I don’t do my hair in curls, wear makeup or polish what little finger nails I have, I do wear a bra and a lacy thong so I still qualify as a girl. This girl never learned how to plunge a toilet!

This is where WikiHow comes in. Thanks to the women of 1976, I found an instructional video on how to fix my little issue. Here’s what I learned from the video:
A. Wear a head wrap or bandanna
B. Nod your head a lot
C. It could get messy

So here is the easiest way to unclog your toilet. This is the Hot Water and Soap Method.
Im gonna make this real simple...

1. Get a big pot of water, heat it up.  You dont need to boil it but get it piping hot at least.
2. Get some dish soap, sqeeze a few drops of dish soap into the bowl of the toilet thats backed up... and my few drops I squirted out about a quarter cup.
3. Bring the hot pot of water to the toilet, lift the seat and dump all the water down without hesitation.

This should send all the junk swiming down the the drain and you'll be able to flush another weeks worth of left overs and repeat this step to bring your potty back to normal.

So I did this and it worked well.  A week later after an open house I had I realized another toilet (that I never use) was plugged up. Someone had flushed something they shouldn't have?  Now being a master at this I knew exactly what I needed to do and it worked just as well as the first time :)

One less thing to worry about :)