You tube video Sochi 2014 : Go Canada! [HD]

http://youtu.be/_RTCafod7UA

Quote of the day

This is one of my many favorite quotes. 

I sometimes come across some good quotes. A lot of them are great self help quotes/sayings.

An afternoon snack

This tasty snack can be a delicious appetizer at your next guest gathering. 

Easy to prepare and yet so tasty.

Fig jam and goat cheese. Pour jam on top of goat cheese and serve with crackers. My favorite crackers, cranberry & sunflower seeds.

I had this for my afternoon snack with green tea. 

Yogi- green tea ( very smooth, not bitter at all) love this green tea. Yogi sends a message in every tea bag

Fibrelicious breakfast

Cooked steel cut oats 

Cook steel cut oats ( follow package directions) I use Bob's Red Mill steel cut oats

Preparation

In a bowl add desired amount of cooked steel cut oats

Add a spoon of non fat Liberte Greek yogurt (vanilla flavor) 

Add a spoon of hemp seeds and grinded chia seeds

A handful of raspberries and blackberries

Mix and enjoy

Great source if fibre, omegas, probiotic and antioxidants.

Cozy Sunday

What better than lounging around the family room, enjoying a cup of tea and watching the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games  with my loved ones.

Just watched the woman's snowboarding and now watching the man's Olympic downhill. Loving every moment of these Olympian games. Hope you watch, enjoy and relax with a nice cup of tea or whatever makes you happy:-) 

Yogi - lemon detox tea

A message in every tea bag, this one says

" Grace brings love and prosperity"

2014 Sochi opening Olympic ceremony

Wow, what a spectacular ceremony. It was phenomenal. Russia did a superb job. I loved it, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful :-) 

I was disappointed in how the CBC hosts were so critical on the small and few glitches of the ceremony. I was also disappointed in the absence of Canadian leaders cheering and supporting our strong canadian team at the Sochi ceremony opening. CBC hosts did comment on some leaders not being at the Sochi opening ceremony such as the French president however not sure why they didn't comment on the Canadian leaders or why none were seen on the podium standing strong and cheering on.

Here are pictures of the ceremony being shared on Facebook;

Support our Canadian Olympic team! Cheer on!

Sochi Olympic ceremony tomorrow Friday, February 7 at 10am on CBC

Let the games begin 😀

Although tomorrow is the opening ceremony, some qualifications took place today and Canada Olympians have done so well. We continue to cheer them on. No matter what place they rank, these are well trained, courages,strong, motivated and dedicated athletes that deserve our support and encouragement. So tune in and show your true patriot love. 

Here are today's qualifications; 

broadcasted by CBC Olympics 

To all Olympians good luck and be safe!

One day left for the 2014 Sochi Olympic opening!!!!

Although Friday is the official Olympic Games opening, qualifications have started today for the following;

               Go Canada Go                

2014 Sochi Olympics

I can't believe we are 2 days away from the opening of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games. I am anxious for the games to begin. I wish all the Olympians the very best. Stay safe and may the best win :-)

Our support goes out to our canadian team, we are behind you no matter what.

CBC will broadcast all the Olympian games, tune in, support and cheer!!!!!

Dinner delight!

A light, delicious broiled halibut with broiled vegetables.

Pair this delicious meal with a nice white wine like "Casal Garcia vinho verde" or if your like me, I like my rich bodied wines like our very own,home made Cabernet Sauvignon, or a bottle of J. Lohr.

Ingredients

Halibut steaks

1-2 lemons

(Club house)Garlic powder and 2garlic cloves

(Club house) Roasted garlic & peppers seasoning purchased at Costco 

Pepper and salt to taste 

Preparation

* I usually marinate the fish one day prior to cooking it. I find that it absorbs the seasoning much better, but same day will do too. Season fish on both sides with garlic powder, chopped garlic cloves, salt, pepper and bell pepper seasoning. Drizzle the juice of 2 lemons over the fish and slice the lemon into pieces and place around fish. Wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Cooking

Place halibut steaks on a grill pan, one that has drainage, batter the pan with a little bit of avocado oil so the fish does not stick.Cook on broil for about 15-20 minutes. You may flip the fish to broil on both sides if desired.

Remove and serve

Vegetables

Ingredients

1 sweet potato 

1 sweet purple potato 

3 endives cut in half

10 small peeled carrots

Garlic powder ( club house)

Roasted garlic & peppers seasoning 

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

Directions

Wash and cut into wedges or cubes the sweet potatoes with peel. Add the washed and cut in half endives and peeled carrots. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and roasted garlic & peppers. Drizzle olive oil to vegetables, toss vegetables and broil for 15 minutes on top rack than transfer them to bottom rack.

I usually put the vegetables in the oven first for about 15 minutes. Than I transfer the vegetables to bottom rack and add fish to top rack and let cook for another 15-20 minutes. 

Our snow day hearty recipe - provided by, my wonderful son, Andre.

Yes, once again it is snowing in Ontario. Wow we just can't get enough. My son on the other hand loves these snow stormy days! Why? Well he gets to stay home, relax, and do absolutely nothing lol. He does however love to cook and eat, so this morning he decided to team up with me and make a hearty breakfeast. So here is, his breakfeast recipe. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did, in making it and eating it in the comfort of our cozy warm home :-)

Turkey bacon with egg on chia bread 

Turkey bacon with egg on dark rye bread, served with passionfruit, blueberries and my sons own homemade "Tropicberry"

Grill or fry in small amount of olive oil the turkey bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side. 

In a frying pan, drizzle a bit of olive oil, crack open an egg, season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and add a tsp of goat cheese. Fry on both sides until desired. 

Toast the bread, add a very small amount of butter, place the bacon strips and egg.

Here's how we fry and season the egg right on the frying pan..

Tropicberry 

Pour half cup orange juice and add about 2oz cranberry juice. 

Like my son says " have fun, spend time together" 

We are once again, under a snow storm watch. Please Mother Nature bring us the sun and double digits lol! Until than, I want to share with you some teas I came across from the Dr.OZ Facebook page.

I truly enjoy a nice warm cup of herbal tea just before bedtime. It really soothes and warms me up. It is my way of winding down.

A mind and body relaxant.

I truly recommend you drinking herbal teas. Get into a herbal tea bedtime regime. Not only does it sooth you, it benefits you. I have tried every brand  and types of teas you can possibly imagine,  and from doing so, I have acquired my own favorite teas which I will share with you on my next post.

Here is a list of teas and their benefits,  as seen on Dr.Oz Facebook page;