tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48268767432419649692024-02-19T08:14:41.006-07:00Tasty and Gluten FreeMy musings and rantings of daily life, eating gluten free over the past 2+ decadesMonica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-4137741147665843462015-10-06T14:00:00.004-06:002015-10-06T14:01:56.123-06:00GLUTEN FREE CHEERIOS RECALL! URGENT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Watching the twitters yesterday, I started seeing alarming tweets regarding gluten free labelled Cheerios recalled due to unspecified gluten.
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DO NOT EAT ANY MORE UNTIL YOU VERIFY IF THEY MEET THE RECALL!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.9001px;">The recalled cereal boxes have the plant code "LD." The Cheerios have "better if used by" dates from July 14 to July 17, 2016 and the Honey Nut Cheerios have "better if used by" dates of July 12 to 25, 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.9001px;">Only 1% of all boxes (or 1.8 Million boxes) are affected by the recall - but you should check what you have in your pantry and freezer, just in case. </span><br />
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-25588846354494190522015-05-14T11:04:00.000-06:002015-05-14T11:04:53.896-06:00Celiac Awareness Month! And a Pasta Craving…So one of my favourite food trucks in Calgary posted that they were serving Pasta Carbonara today.<br />
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And I'm hungry. Since I can't visit the truck, I'd see what all was involved in whipping up my own.<br />
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Actually - and yes, I was surprised - not a lot!<br />
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There were plenty of gluten free recipes to pick from. All have very slight variations! Guess I'm going to have to try a few.<br />
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<a href="http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/traditional-gluten-free-carbonara/" target="_blank">Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box: Traditional Gluten Free Carbonara</a> She even has an EGG FREE casserole version! <a href="http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/gluten-free-casserole-carbonara/" target="_blank">Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box: Gluten Free Casserole Carbonara</a><br />
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One of my favourite blogs is Gluten Hates Me, and Marlow has what looks like a good recipe to try! <a href="http://www.glutenhatesme.com/2012/12/creamy-bacon-carbonaragluten-free.html" target="_blank">Gluten Hates Me: Creamy Bacon Carbonara Gluten Free</a><br />
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And I haven't seen Andrea's blog before, but I'm pretty sure I'll be back! <a href="http://www.lazyglutenfree.com/2014/06/gluten-free-spaghetti-alla-carbonara.html" target="_blank">Lazy Gluten Free: Gluten Free Spaghetti Alla Carbonara</a><br />
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And whaddya know - a Celebrity Chef! Jamie Oliver (much love :fistbump:)<br />
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<a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/gluten-free-pasta-carbonara/" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver: Gluten-Free Pasta Carbonara</a><br />
<br />Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-5756982913578080142015-01-23T15:42:00.000-07:002015-01-23T19:58:26.632-07:00Baking Powder - Gluten Free?Yes, in Canada, it is. Now if you purchase imported product, that might not be the case. Call the manufacturer if you are at all in doubt.<br />
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Fleischman's and Magic (from Kraft) have both been declared gluten free and safe for celiac dining, although the Kraft Magic Baking Powder is not labelled as such, the Fleischman's IS. <a href="http://www.artofglutenfreebaking.com/2012/11/baking-powder/" target="_blank">The Art of Gluten Free Baking has a post on her experiences and research.</a><br />
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I have used Magic brand my entire life, however, when I originally started eating gluten free 20+ years ago, read a lot of American information saying it was potentially unsafe, so I did invest in some from <a href="http://www.elpeto.com/" target="_blank">El Peto</a> (a great company for everything from soup broth concentrate powder on down!).<br />
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Did you know that it's best used one year after opening? Ooops. I have had jars and they have lasted for many years. You can check to see if it's still effective as well! As the <a href="http://www.kraftcanada.com/brands/magic-baking-powder" target="_blank">Magic site here</a> indicates: <span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="background-color: #822e38; color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 23.7999992370605px;">To test if Magic Baking Powder still packs a punch, combine 1 teaspoon baking powder with 1/3 cup hot water. If it bubbles enthusiastically, it’s fine!</span></span><br />
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-81570985593458271292014-12-14T15:57:00.002-07:002014-12-14T15:57:31.605-07:00The BEST Christmas Hacks!Just spotted this from Facebook. I know. I hate that place, but a friend posted it, and it's SUPER great suggestions were a few McGyver-ish things even I hadn't thought of. Yes, that's right. I learned some new and great things today. I can say they are so very <i>awesome</i>!<br />
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<br />Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-77679660942545655562014-10-07T11:26:00.000-06:002014-10-07T14:48:23.321-06:00Passwords. Those Devilish Passwords. Are you safe?I think the one question pros in IT get asked the most is; "I read about this [Hack/worm/virus/stolen credit card info], should I change my password?"<br />
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The answer is <b><i>YES</i></b>… <span style="font-size: large;"><b>but</b></span>.<br />
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How secure is your password choice? How often do you change it? Can you even REMEMBER it?!<br />
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I can tell you I don't. And I don't have to. Thanks to an awesome software called 1Password. I have it installed on every single device I own, and it's available to me on the internet even on computers I don't own because I sync the data through Dropbox. You can use iCloud…sure, but not just yet if you have an iOS 8 device. Dropbox has never been "unavailable" to me, so there, they have my loyalty.<br />
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The latest and greatest feature… Touch ID identification and unlocking. A Fingerprint! Starting with the iPhone 5S and now the 6, I seldom even have to type in that password.<br />
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There are a LOT of great features, and it's not the cheapest software out there, but think on this: How much would it cost you if your identity were stolen and you had to clean up the mess that unconscionable thief left behind? I think my investment is well placed, and the support and responsiveness of the company that developed it, Agile Bits, is outstanding.<br />
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Here. Read an <a href="http://www.macstories.net/reviews/1password-4-review/" target="_blank">article</a> from <a class="post-author-link" href="http://www.macstories.net/author/viticci/" rel="author" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: inherit; text-transform: uppercase;">FEDERICO VITICCI</a>. No, it's not the most recent article, since I just received notice that 1Password 5's release is imminent and will require the latest and greatest Mac OS, Yosimite, but it covers all the essentials that make the case for WHY you, YES YOU! and everyone you know, need 1Password.<br />
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http://www.macstories.net/reviews/1password-4-review/<br />
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If you're ready to take the plunge, here's the App Store link for iOS. 1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet by AgileBits Inc.<br />
https://appsto.re/ca/NAm6H.i<br />
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I should mention I have no investment, affiliation, nor was compensation or software provided to me. I'm just a massive fan. Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-20801460235401830792014-09-15T15:41:00.000-06:002014-09-15T15:42:06.580-06:00Fried Food the Gluten Free WayOh dear. I keep forgetting to share how much I crave fried food.<br />
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I have a beer batter recipe (somewhere on here) that is fantastic, and now, <a href="http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/gluten-free-beer-battered-chicken-fingers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GlutenFreeOnAShoestring+%28Gluten+Free+on+a+Shoestring%29" target="_blank">Gluten Free on a Shoestring has shared hers</a>, I have two fantastic tasty recipes! Uh, oh. That means a fry-off is coming. Guess I'll be pulling out the stretchy yoga pants for this one.<br />
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<br />Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-70081612881481187752014-09-08T10:09:00.001-06:002015-09-03T11:54:43.064-06:00And in other news…<br />
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This happened in Edmonton today:<br />
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<br />Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-45934796944815546682014-07-30T16:03:00.000-06:002014-09-15T15:43:31.158-06:00How much do you spend on Gluten Free foods?I track this, supposedly for tax reasons, but I'm a bit of a laggard when it comes to producing visuals.<br />
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Our friends at Gluten Free Edmonton have blogged about their expenditures - how much, where and on what specific items.<br />
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You can check out all their shopping at their detailed blog post (with charts & graphs oh My!) <a href="http://www.glutenfreeedmonton.com/2014/07/how-much-do-you-spend-on-gluten-free-at.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<br />Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-63921734070190951842014-07-02T18:04:00.002-06:002014-07-02T18:21:04.503-06:00Gluten Free Dining at Hundred Bar & KitchenThe Edmonton chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) hosted a supper for members with Chef Cowan at the Century Group's Hundred Bar & Kitchen on June 7th.<br />
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What a delicious TREAT! Every course a delight, no one left hungry, and there were leftovers people politely haggled over. ;-P<br />
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My friends over at Gluten Free Edmonton did a great job documenting the events of the evening, so I'll let you read their account in <a href="http://www.glutenfreeedmonton.com/2014/06/chefcowan-and-100barkitchen-brings-on.html" target="_blank">their post</a>.Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-73929152637367051952014-07-02T17:35:00.000-06:002014-07-02T17:58:27.746-06:002014 Calgary Stampede Gluten Free Breakfasts<h3>
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July 5 10-noon, Marda Loop Community Centre Free for CCA members, $10 family, $5 singles Twitter: @GFyyc <a href="http://calgaryceliac.com/CCA/?p=1584" target="_blank">More Info</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">The </span><a href="http://www.freestampedebreakfasts.ca/" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">FreeStampedeBreakfasts.ca </a><span style="background-color: transparent;">site has posted their breakfasts and are will note the GlutenFree ones if they can! (Twitter: @StampedeBreakF) </span></h2>
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Calgary's First Pancake Breakfast of the Stampede season!<br />
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-55096063373333391122014-07-02T17:26:00.001-06:002014-07-02T17:58:36.032-06:002014 Edmonton Gluten Free Pancake EventsThe season has begun!! Summer? NOPE! Pancake season!<br />
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Here's a list of Edmonton Pancake breakfasts confirmed by <a href="http://getitfresh.ca/" target="_blank">Kinnikinnick Foods</a> (Twitter: @GF_Insider)<br />
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<li>July 17th at the Alberta Legislature - I think this is the Premier's Breakfast for K-Days</li>
<li>July 18th at Churchill Square - I think this is the Mayor's Breakfast for K-Days (I didn't find links for either event yet… I'll update as soon as I do)</li>
<li>July 19th fundraiser for the Canadian Celiac Association Edmonton Chapter, sponsored by Kinnikinnick, Atco Gas, Grimms Meats, and Tim Hortons at 10940 - 120 St NW</li>
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It's the CCA's 30th Anniversary as a recognized non-profit in Alberta!! The CCA chapter is the first organized and recognized chapter in the organization and we are celebrating! On July 19th, join the CCA and as many folks as can fit on the street for a block party! 9am-11am.<br />
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The link for the event details: <a href="http://www.celiacedmonton.ca/ai1ec_event/2014-pancake-breakfast/?instance_id=2885" target="_blank">2014 Pancake Breakfast</a>, and it's going to be one of the CCA's best yet!<br />
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Pancakes, sausage patties, coffee, juice and more – all gluten free. The gluten free pancake breakfast held outside the Kinnikinnick Store - we shut down the street! It is always a popular family event attended by 100′s of people supporting the Celiac Community. Please support our great sponsors, because without them, this event would not be possible.</div>
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Donations for the Food Bank gratefully accepted.</div>
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Proceeds to support awareness of Celiac Disease and those that are adversely affected by gluten in our community.</div>
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Kinnikinnick will have the store open so you can shop for your groceries, goodies and fresh bread! You may wish to contact the store directly if you would like to pre-order.</div>
Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-13388227872017679572014-06-09T16:33:00.002-06:002017-05-01T19:58:02.983-06:00Easy Brazilian Cheese BreadDo you miss Yorkshire Puddings? Ok, likely you're not a celiac or gluten intolerant person then. Bully for you. For the rest of us with a little English blood in us, there is (was!) a giant gap at holidays and family gatherings.<br />
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At the 2013 National Celiac Convention, they shared with everyone a fantastic recipe for <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/easy_brazilian_cheese_bread/" target="_blank">Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread</a> posted on Simply Recipes by Elise Bauer. It was published in the Celiac newsletter as well. I'm told in Argentina they are called Cheepa, and they live up to their name! If you buy your tapioca starch from Real Canadian Superstore or Extra foods, for anywhere from $0.79 to $1.48 you can get a package with enough to make 2 batches of 20-24 puffs. That is, if you are trusting of the quality and glutenfree purity. If you invest in a tested product bearing a Gluten Free claim, it will be priced accordingly.</div>
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-40961357315051257042014-06-09T12:48:00.003-06:002014-06-09T14:12:00.850-06:00Chapman's PopsiclesI had an opportunity to try the Chapman's popsicles this weekend at the Edmonton International Cat Fest at NAIT, handily delivered by the <a href="http://1023nowradio.com/trucksicle" target="_blank">NOW! 102.3 Radio Trucksicle!</a><br />
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Not only was it a great surprise, it was a delicious, and gluten-free treat! For the record, <a href="http://www.chapmans.ca/Products/OnaStick/#Fruity" target="_blank">I tried the blue one</a>… even the gals in the truck said they just received them and weren't sure what flavour it was! Delicious! I am IMPRESSED! The product is gluten free, lactose free, peanut free… generally safe eating. 40 calories - low to no guilt! Natural flavour and colour and I'll say a win!<br />
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Read more on the Chapman's Gluten Free statement <a href="http://www.chapmans.ca/HealthAndAllergies/GlutenFree" target="_blank">here</a>.Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-54675960050518995482014-05-22T16:32:00.000-06:002014-07-02T18:31:43.827-06:00Dried Beans? No Problem!I'm not a fan of eating the crazy sodium in canned refried beans. Check it out! Some cans have more than a daily recommended serving! And others. Zip. Zilch. NADA. Just crazy.<br />
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So, I've been delinquent about sharing how to use dried beans. I know I have mentioned previously about the BPA in can linings, with the exception of Eden Organics (available all over, Earth's General Store is one of my favourite places - great prices all the time for them too!).<br />
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Dried beans give you HUGE variety that you can't always find canned. You don't need special equipment, but if you're feeling spendy with that tax refund you just got in the mail, go for it. Check this baby out on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/EZ-Bean-Cooker-EB-CM10-Electric/dp/B00726RV2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400797324&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+bean+cooker" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>. Some call them fast slow cookers…electric pressure cookers - what evs… I use a 40+ year old stove top pressure cooker (yes, it has a new ring and release valve), when I do pressure cooking.<br />
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So over at thekitchn.com is a lovely visual instruction on how to go about getting dried beans to use the same day you want them. <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-quicksoak-dried-beans-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-198610" target="_blank">Quick-Soak Dried Beans in Just One Hour.</a><br />
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Go there. Check it out. You might be happy you did.Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-7616145275172850262014-03-12T16:20:00.006-06:002020-04-18T20:38:48.818-06:00Gluten Free Waffles and PancakesA while back I did up a little post for my friends at <a href="http://www.glutenfreeedmonton.com/" target="_blank">Gluten Free Edmonton</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.glutenfreeedmonton.com/2011/01/gluten-free-waffle-mix-adapted-from.html" target="_blank">Gluten Free Waffles & Pancakes Adapted from the Kinnette Pancake Recipe</a><br />
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<tr><td style="padding: 0px;">Flour - GF flour blend</td><td style="padding: 0px;">2 cups</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1 cup</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1/2 cup</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding: 0px;">Baking powder - aluminum free, glutenfree</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1 tbsp (3 tsp)</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1/2 tbsp (1-1/2 tsp)</td><td style="padding: 0px;">3/4 tsp</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding: 0px;">Sugar - granulated white</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1/4 cup (4 tbsp)</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1/8 cup (2 tbsp)</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1 tbsp </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="padding: 0px;">Milk or milk substitute - water works as well</td><td style="padding: 0px;">2 cups</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1 cup</td><td style="padding: 0px;">1/2 cup</td></tr>
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3. Reduce the amount of liquid - maybe my eggs have been larger than usual lately, but I find I need 1/2 to 3/4 of the cup of milk (or other liquid - rice milk works very well) - although on some days, I have used a full cup. It's up to you entirely how thick you think your batter needs to be… the humidity in the air & ingredients…experiment!<br />
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4. I add, uh, a dollop of good Real Vanilla. If you have a preference for colour, and happen to have white vanilla… it's all good!<br />
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5. The Salt thing… <i>I LOVE SALT!</i> There I said it. BUT! Not in my baking. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get smacked for this. I know, I know, baking is a chemical process - you <i><u>have</u></i> to add salt to break up the fat. Yeah, nope. I have yet to have <b>any</b> recipe fail because I chose to omit or drastically reduce the salt. (It's usually a gluten flour swapping issue that causes it to fail.)<br />
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6. Get yourself a nice waffle iron with a temperature setting and decent heavy cast metal plates. They range from $30-249. These "set it and forget it" things with indicator lights - I'm not a fan. I use the indicator light, but only to tell me when the element is on - usually one cycle means a done waffle. I set our waffle iron to 3.75… it seems to work for us to make nice golden syrup delivery vehicles.<br />
<br />Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-42378559841286234682014-03-12T12:13:00.001-06:002014-08-30T08:13:27.920-06:00Realization - family friendly Adult eateries in EdmontonFor many years, my circle of friends was childless by choice singles & couples. Works for me. Well, until I moved to Edmonton. Then I met cool people who didn't drool about their children. So a whole new dynamic evolved. It also helped that their children weren't horrible screaming whiney rug rats.<br />
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Now I find myself on the prowl for eateries & pubs that allow family dining before a certain time. Places we like to patronize on our adult time, local businesses with friendly atmosphere and good menus. And thanks to the AGLC, it's not a standardized time for all establishments.<br />
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What I've learned so far, doesn't fit much more than the head of a bottle cap, but it might help some folks find good eats! This list keeps evolving, and please - leave a comment if you know of an establishment that should be added!<br />
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Edmonton<br />
-The Pourhouse on Whyte Ave; Kids welcome before 9pm<br />
-Next Act Pub Just off Whyte Ave; before 4pm<br />
-O'Byrnes on Whyte Ave; before 8pm (bonus: now serving from taps at your table)<br />
-Original Joe's before 6 - call & confirm before visiting. Mixed reports, it may have changed. <br />
-Harts Table before 8pm (not targeting family friendly, but approachable)<br />
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-Fergus & Bix before 3pm<br />
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I'll keep adding - you keep letting me know who is licensed for what!Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-14249945872241787852014-03-12T11:10:00.001-06:002014-06-18T21:53:37.359-06:00St. Patrick's Day Gluten Free Beers & Ciders in Canada (just Alberta,Really)So you can't drink beer anymore. Wait wait wait - stop pulling on your hair…what's left of it anyway.<br />
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In honour of St. Paddy's Day, Canadian Living has produced a nice (Canadian) article (complete with pictures!) of the top 5 Gluten Free Beers. <a href="https://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/health/2014/03/11/gluten-free-beers-for-st-patricks-day/" target="_blank">Gluten Free Beers for St. Patrick's Day</a><br />
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In no particular order - I will list them (close to) alphabetically to avoid any conflict until we get to the reviews and ratings blog post - which should be quite entertaining, I'll tell you!<br />
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How about I mark my favourites with an (VG)!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bardsbeer.com/" target="_blank">Bard's</a> Tale (VG)</li>
<li><a href="https://glutenberg.ca/en" target="_blank">Glutenberg</a> (Red ale, Pale Ale and Blonde Ale) (VG - not as huge a fan of the red)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.merchantduvin.com/brew-greens-gluten-free.php" target="_blank">Green's</a> (Canada doesn't seem to have them all, but… Amber Ale, Dubbel Dark & Trippel Blonde) (VG)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lesbieresnouvellefrance.com/messagere-en" target="_blank">La Messagère</a> (There are 4 types, but I have only seen Messagère and Messagère Red Ale. Also brewed Messagère Millet & Messagère aux fruits)</li>
<li>Lazy Mutt by <a href="http://minhasbrewery.com/calgary-brews" target="_blank">Minhas</a> *caution - this brand name is not all Gluten Free</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/beer/year-round/new-grist" target="_blank">New Grist</a> by Lakeside (Pilsner) (VG)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.newplanetbeer.com/" target="_blank">New Planet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nickelbrook.com/" target="_blank">Nickel Brook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.harvesterbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Harvester Brewing</a> from PDX - haven't tried it yet, but $10 gets you a big bottle at Next Act Pub</li>
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Gluten-Free - Technically (legally must be <20ppm as tested) They do NOT agree with me at all, so sensitive digesters beware!</div>
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GLUTEN REMOVED <a href="http://glutendude.com/alcohol/gluten-free-beer-wars/" target="_blank">Interesting write-up by Gluten Dude</a></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.mongozo.com/" target="_blank">Mongozo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.estrelladamm.com/" target="_blank">Estrella Damm Daura</a></li>
<li><a href="http://omissionbeer.com/about-the-beers/" target="_blank">Omission</a></li>
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Beers that MAY be considered gluten free, but have absolutely no goal of obtaining certification<br />
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<li>Efes. A rice beer from Turkey. Available in a pilsner and a dark. I was getting it from a liquor store by the Husky/Mohawk in Wolf Willow on 170th Street when I was over that way often.</li>
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So! Now we have to taste-test as many as we can get our hands on. If I've missed any, that are available in Canada, please let me know what it is and where you purchase it from. If we can locate it in Alberta, we'll add it to the list for our future tasting.<br />
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In Edmonton, I zip up Groat Road to Sherbrooke Liquor. They have an EXCELLENT selection of beers, ciders and wines, and all the staff are knowledgeable.<br />
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Ciders, I haven't truly researched cider well. There are definitely some out there with gluten in them, and flavourings, natural or otherwise!! Be warned! Contact the brewer and find out what you can.<br />
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I haven't reacted to these (that I can tell) other than some give me the sulphite sinus and the red face… comes with the genes.<br />
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<li><a href="http://bigrockbeer.com/beer/rock-creek-dry-cider" target="_blank">Rock Creek Cider </a>- my favourite</li>
<li>Magner's</li>
<li>Sommersby (flavouring alert! But it's sooo tasty)</li>
<li>Tempt ciders (7,8,9 usually found at Next Act Pub)</li>
<li>Foundry</li>
<li>William's</li>
<li>Sir Perry (I love the tiny bubbles, but it makes me stuffy)</li>
<li>Strongbow (I'm not a fan. Too dry for me and dang it's expensive in the bar!)</li>
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-25572212420679857422014-03-07T14:31:00.001-07:002014-03-07T14:31:15.184-07:00Top 10 Gluten-Free Beers (USA) by Gear PatrolWell, I've been remiss in organizing a beer tasting. Specifically a Gluten-Free beer tasting.<br />
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We have some pretty good choices available, however, it's been pointed out to me that my taste is REALLY my own. I definitely like some beers that others despise!<br />
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I promise, I *WILL* assemble the beer tasters this spring, and there WILL be a post.<br />
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For now, <a href="http://gearpatrol.com/2014/03/07/best-gluten-free-beers/1/" target="_blank">enjoy this review done by Gear Patrol</a>. There are a couple listed here that you can get in Canada - New Grist (although I haven't tried the Brown Ale), and Omission (which isn't really Gluten Free, but digested and some folks will react - read the ingredients, every time!).<br />
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I really think you'll enjoy what she's offering.<br />
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My first attempt at a recipe will be this weekend - <a href="http://www.imaceliac.com/2012/05/crock-pot-lasagna.html" target="_blank">Gluten Free Crock Pot Lasagna</a>!<br />
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Now I'm hungry and it's only 11 o'clock.Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-60557709867105094442013-07-19T16:39:00.004-06:002013-07-19T16:59:06.455-06:00Correlation between antibiotic use & Celiac DiseasA tweet from Peter Bronski (@peterbronski) just shared this link:<br />
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<a href="http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/motility/news/online/%7B0C3E2A0F-74C4-4509-B314-305C3520C0F1%7D/Antibiotic-use-linked-to-celiac-disease-development" target="_blank">From BMC Gastroenterology: researchers identify correlation between antibiotic use and #celiac disease. </a><br />
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Peter notes only correlations, not causality. Still… that's pretty convincing for me.<br />
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As a child I had chronic ear infections & tonsillitis.<br />
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Now Medical professionals - let's fix it! Prevention is 100% the cure for kids who can avoid this delightful daily dance of "is that safe for me to eat?".<br />
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Support your Celiac Association… research is where it's at.<br />
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I, for one, can't wait to see what's coming next.Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-16135622999008446932013-06-11T12:25:00.000-06:002013-06-11T12:25:26.794-06:00Who needs pizza crust…I love tomatoes. And potatoes. (What Alberta girl doesn't like meat & potatoes?)<br />
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Blogged in 2009 by <a href="http://www.glutenhatesme.com/2009/08/who-needs-pizza-crust.html" target="_blank">Marlow who writes the blog Gluten Hates me</a>, I am very fond of this recipe. I think because it combines the two veggies I like most, and reminds me of when I was a kid, mom made Hungarian Potato Pancakes. She said it was budget - but boy, I looked forward to Wednesday nights.<br />
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Watch Lori from Kinnikinnick on CTV making pancakes last year (2012) talking about GF events <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNWz4kSctx0&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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<b>July 20, 2013</b> (Saturday) - Edmonton Celiac Association Gluten Free Pancake Breakfast </div>
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<b><a href="http://tasteofedm.ca/" target="_blank">Taste of Edmonton</a> July 18-27th - Special Celiac/Gluten Free Event ALL Day July 24th!!</b></div>
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2304 109th St, Edmonton, AB T6J 5E5</div>
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-31038455680288485892013-05-29T02:14:00.000-06:002017-12-18T12:18:23.580-07:00Lost Pets. Do you know what to do?It recently came through Twitter that nearby tweeple has lost their pet. New to the city, from out of province, who to call?<br />
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They called 311. A great start if your municipality has 311. I'm sad to say that not all the information they received was accurate and helpful.<br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold;">First, don't panic. </span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold;">Here's a link to a very <a href="http://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=96" target="_blank">helpful list of suggestions from the Edmonton Humane Society</a>.</span><br />
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LOST PET YEG website (found too!)</h3>
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http://www.lostpetyeg.com</h3>
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My first suggestions for you: Start looking before your pet is lost.</h3>
Weird? You might think so, but no different than buying food before you run out. I'm talking about putting identification on your pet.<br />
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Cats, should have a correctly fit body harness with a tag. You can also write your name & telephone # inside the harness or dog's collar. Engraved tags you can make on demand available at local pet stores & rivet on to any collar or harness as well. No, I know you will ask; a collar is <u>never</u> appropriate for cats as they can get hooked on them, or slip out.<br />
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A couple very new little bits of technology can help. One device, <a href="http://www.thetrackr.com/" target="_blank">Trackr</a>, can be attached to ANY of the things you might lose; keys, phones, remote controls… even pets! Using Bluetooth technology and crowdsourcing, you may be able to locate your lost friend. Apple recently <a href="http://www.imore.com/apple-releases-new-iphone-5s-ad-parenthood" target="_blank">aired a commercial</a> which highlights a number of programs, but one in particular that uses GPS called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pet-manager-pro-organize-your/id583335218?mt=8" target="_blank">Pet Manager Pro</a> by <a href="http://www.tractive.com/" target="_blank">Tractive</a> demonstrated a family locating their lost dog. The module is not small, and probably unsuitable for most cats. (The Tractive service plan is by subscription and costs a bit more $5-$6/month or annually/biannually.)<br />
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Tattoo & Microchip</h4>
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Here's where 311 failed to provide correct information for our tweeples. Our friends are from Ontario, and 311 said the microchip in their pet wouldn't be useful in Alberta. NOT TRUE! If you keep your information up to date by informing the vet or clinic that provided the chip (no matter what province or state) as well as the company that registered the chip with a current address, your pet has a much better likelihood of being returned. Some clinics will contact the registry on your behalf, but it would be best if you called directly…sometimes faster too.</div>
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Microchips are one of the best forms of identification, should your pet be turned in to a vet or Humane Society/SPCA/Animal Control. Microchips are registered to a limited number of companies, and within North America, some European countries, they are invaluable identification. I just searched for the chip company names, and found a website advertising World Wide Microchip Database <a href="http://helpmefindmypet.com/" target="_blank">http://helpmefindmypet.com/</a> inviting folks to register any chip on line. It would bear some research to learn if they are legitimate, but a huge leap forward if it is!</div>
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Don't know which company has registered your pet? Not a problem. Armed with the scanned number from your vet, (or your vet should be able to direct to the agency that your # belongs with) just let them know of your new address. Some welcome medical information, and lost & found status. If you don't know which company, pick up that phone and start calling. <a href="http://www.infopet.ca/microchip.htm">http://www.infopet.ca/microchip.htm</a> provides a list of Canadian agencies and their telephone numbers and links to their websites as well.<br />
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At the annual <a href="https://cause2give.unxvision.com/P2PWeb/Default.aspx?EventId=73&LanguageId=1" target="_blank">Pets in the Park event</a> in Edmonton, (besides being a dog gone good fundraiser and fun time!) you can have your pet's microchip scanned to check it's number, and verify it's still there. IF your pet doesn't have a microchip yet, the vet at the event offers the service for a small fee ($40 this year by <a href="http://www.eidap.com/news.asp?EK=113" target="_blank">EIDAP</a>-which has an <a href="http://www.eidap.com/info.asp" target="_blank">Edmonton connection</a>!).<br />
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Does your pet have a Rabies vaccine? Then you are eligible for another registration service<a href="http://www.getmehome.ca/" target="_blank"> www.getmehome.ca</a>. Information can be found on the <a href="http://www.infopet.ca/microchip.htm" target="_blank">Infopet</a> website </div>
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Tattoos are also valuable identification to prove that your pet is yours. However, every municipality has it's own system for tattoos and information is not universal or shared. All is not lost though! Some municipalities will ADD your tattoo information to their database. Contact the local Humane Society/SPCA and ask!</div>
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<i>Never</i> post the actual tattoo number on a public source. Confirm there IS one in your lost pet posters & listing, but it has come down to the tattoo registration being the last legal link to you as the registered owner. You can list that your missing pet has a tattoo, but keep that information confidential.</div>
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Look in the obvious places - cats & creatures</h3>
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Closets, cupboards, under sofas, INSIDE reclining chairs, in the mattress - yes, that lining on the bottom is a fabulous cozy hiding spot for cats. </div>
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Cats have been known to curl up in flower pots, compost bins, on top of fridges, and near warm electrical transformers. They also can get trapped in rain barrels that don't have tops, sheds, garages, crevices, laundry rooms, behind washers, INSIDE dryers… you name it, I've found them there.</div>
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Fan out</h3>
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If you're certain they aren't sleeping in your sweater drawer or top shelf of linen closet or kitchen cupboards, start looking around your immediate area. Trees with low hanging branches, shrubs, hedges… all great hiding spots.</div>
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<b>Veterinarians</b></div>
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Call all the clinics in your area and ask if they've had a stray come in - sometimes outside the area too if you feel they may have hopped in a vehicle. </div>
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Don't forget animal control. They have a shorter hold period for pets with no ID. </div>
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<b>Contact Local Rescue Agencies</b></div>
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Email or call and let them know - they may have received your pet. </div>
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<b>VISIT Humane Societies and Animal Control</b></div>
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Visit OFTEN! Every 2-3 days if you can. Your description may not match that of the intake person. They do their very best, but it's up to you to make the match when they can't. Hold times vary, and your best bud could be lost forever if you miss each other at the rescue agency. </div>
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Blitz the neighbourhood</h3>
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Canvass canvass canvass. Print out 100 notices, or go to your local copy shop and use their less expensive services to copy one poster. Colour, not, full sheet or half, coloured paper - it's your $$. <br />
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Speak to the postman - they are out in the neighbourhood daily! Maybe they've seen a new dog at someone's home, or even a sighting of your missing pal.</div>
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What is important is that after you have done as thorough a search of your immediate area and haven't turned up your furry companion, start enlisting the help of others. More eyes the better. Where people gather, churches, grocery stores, coffee shops, liquor stores, retailers, schools, community halls. Telephone poles, postal boxes, telephone booths, benches, garbage bins… be aware there may be a fine for posting on city property… decorative poles etc. Try to be careful… but we want our companion back!</div>
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You might find this uncomfortable, but talk to any and all of the homeless and bottle collectors you come across - they can be really really helpful, and most are happy to watch out for you. Many have cell phones. Perhaps buy them minutes instead of a cash reward… I know it's not always easy to approach strangers, but they are eyes and feet on the street.</div>
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In our neighbourhood, Oliver, there is a walking group that goes out every Monday night and a volunteer foot patrol. Contact your local community association - check to see if they have a website, twitter, email address… they might be able to put you in touch with residents who can keep an eye out as well.</div>
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Mailboxes… pop notices in mailboxes for homes that have them, contact building managers or call property managers of apartment buildings, or a resident might let you post something by the mailboxes. Don't forget to come back and collect them when your pet is found.</div>
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Media</h3>
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Some radio stations will broadcast lost pet information, Cable stations (Shaw) used to have a lost pet segment, daily free print media may also. Free weekly publications can be helpful as well. Kijiji, Craigslist, all valid places to post a lost ad for low cost or free.<br />
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Check Kijiji in case some unconscionable individual is trying to profit from your best friend. It <u><i><b>is</b></i></u> possible to recover your pet.</div>
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Social Media</h3>
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You never know who can help… put it out there. Twitter, facebook, etc. Ask people for Retweets (RT). Every little bit can help.<br />
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*** Extra Extra! Check with the community leagues where your pet went missing, they may have Facebook and twitter accounts and be willing to post your information.***</div>
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Register your lost <u>OR</u> a found pet on <a href="http://petlynx.com/">PetLynx.com</a> and http://www.lostpetyeg.com</h3>
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Follow the tips <a href="http://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=96" target="_blank">from the Humane Society.</a></h3>
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Don't Give Up!</h2>
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I've had a ferret returned to me months after being lost!<br />
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Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-13291632084466951412013-03-05T23:53:00.001-07:002013-09-10T17:30:43.827-06:00Awesome Enchiladas, Meatless & GFIn light of listening to Adria Vasil (Ecoholic) tonight at the UofA in Edmonton, I thought I'd reprise my post on these fantastic meatless Enchilada/burritos (depending on how you roll them!)<br />
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Save the world-eat less meat! 🌱Save yourself - eat fewer canned goods (of which 99% likely are lined with toxic BPA).<br />
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I really don't miss the meat at all, and I don't think you will either! And full for hours afterwards. So tasty. I crave them from time to time. I make a batch and freeze single serve so I can just grab one out of the freezer when I'm in a rush, or too lazy to cook for 1. I'll eat any extra filling as a meal too. I'm sure there's plenty of alternative uses for the filling, but I like portable food I can hold in my hand.<br />
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Here's the link to the post. Don't be afraid to tinker with it, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!<br />
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http://tastyandfree.blogspot.ca/2011/06/awesome-enchiladas.html?m=0Monica I.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14967877179909383372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4826876743241964969.post-34105994143457587632012-08-08T19:42:00.001-06:002012-08-08T19:43:22.884-06:00I Spy a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Giveaway!<a href="http://seddy5.typepad.com/.a/6a0133ec49e4e4970b016768cd9396970b-800wi" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://seddy5.typepad.com/.a/6a0133ec49e4e4970b016768cd9396970b-800wi" width="133" /></a>With the heat we've been getting lately, there's nothing better than a nice, chilly scoop of ice cream, or perhaps a rootbeer float.<br />
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If you follow me on twitter, you might have spotted <a href="https://twitter.com/Macgyyver/status/233374392254615552" target="_blank">this tweet</a>.<br />
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Beyond the fact that marshmallow ice cream makes me drool at the thought of it… to see that there's an ice cream maker offering for giveaway - <i>WAHOO!</i><br />
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Open to Canada and the USA… I think <i><b>you</b></i> should enter!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Summer Giveaway! Win a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker #yumicecream http://tinyurl.com/bwlcjsm</b></span><br />
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I'm thinking we have to try the recipe for toasted marshmallow ice cream ASAP.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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