Author: darlene.morrison

Have you ever had a day where you just don’t know where you fit?  So many options and possibilities and do not know were to go?

Well, this is me today!  Last year, I worked very hard at working at my career development and after securing a job in October as a media relations manager, I thought I had found my niche.   Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case.  For my best interests and stress level, I made the decision to leave the company.  I loved the position itself but sometimes, things aren’t all together to make it meant to be.

Almost two months later, I am still looking for new opportunities.  I know what I enjoy to do and where I excel, I am just at a crossroads of where to go next.  Where to start so to speak….

I have been thinking about the saying that goes if you cannot find an opportunity, create your own.  So this is what I am GOING to do!  I am not sure exactly what it will be or where it will lead me but I am determined to  get moving in the direction I want to.

Let’s do this!  If you have a dream, get up and work on it. We will do it together!

I am beginning this challenge in a few weeks and wanted to give the opportunity for you to join me.

Please contact me if you have any questions!

My family of six have decided to go vegetarian.  We are on day 2 and so far, everything has been great!  I stocked up on the weekend with many fruits and vegetables as well as nuts, milk, yogurt and healthy snacks.

What started this?  Well, we have always tried to eat clean but what began the thinking was a few weeks ago, there was a report in the news about factory workers at a turkey factory abusing the animals and it was caught on video.  I was so upset and flabbergasted by this that my immediate thought was that I am finished eating meat and I could not support that.  A day or two after, my family and I watched a show on Netflix about going vegan and it was a story about a woman going through her journey and visiting the meat plants. Needless to say, we all decided that day, that we were going to stop eating meat.

I did my searching on the internet for vegetarian meal ideas and even asked friends on Facebook for some ideas.  I came up with a weekly meal plan. With all of the vegetables I bought, we will need to ensure we eat them up before they go bad.  Other than one of my six-year-old daughters who is going to miss chicken fingers, everyone is very excited for this eating lifestyle.

Some people say that when you take meat out of your diet, you will be healthier while others say that we are human and are meant to eat meat.  In either case, everyone has their own thoughts which is completely fine.

I am very excited about this new change and I will share with you in the future how things are going and if I notice any health benefits and/or have a craving for meat.  Like I said earlier, it is only day 2 but awesome so far!

After watching my friend Lynn Pelzer‘s husband release 20.2 LBS and 16 inches in 30 days, using an amazing Superfood Nutritional Cleansing system, I decided it was time for me to experience similar results, because I was tired of feeling tired, and bloated.

I’m so excited to get started and to get my body back. I am starting my program this week and I’d love to have some of my good friends join me on this journey so we can hold each other accountable and get the healthiest we’ve ever been together.

Who’s up for looking and feeling their best?

Please reply with your email address for more information.  Thank you!

I want to thank the Egg Farmers of Ontario for this egg-tastic surprise I received today!  This was an amazing surprise and I thank you sooo much!

I have some information and awesome “egg” recipes to share for your family just in time for Easter.  They are also from the Egg Farmers of Ontario and you will be so egg-cited!

Check back tomorrow for new recipes and more information.

Today, my daughter left for Florida with her friend and family.  This had been planned for months, packing was done a few days ahead of time, tickets booked and all ready to go.

I thought I was ready for this but maybe not as much as I thought.

See, this is the first big trip my daughter has ever done.  This was her first time being on a plane and being in Florida.  I always expected that this would be with me, when she hit these experience milestones.

When they pulled away today to leave for the airport, I felt a few tears well up.

Really?  She is almost 10 years old and she needs these experiences.  She has the opportunity to experience this great adventure with her friend and her awesome family.  I am so happy that she is in great hands and I know that they will take care of her well.

Almost feels like de ja vu right now, maybe I dreamed it already! Beats me but all I know is that I had a momentary lapse of silliness and am very happy that she has arrived and having a blast.

Of course, I miss her but I know she is having a wonderful time trying new things and I am so blessed that she has wonderful people in her life who will give her this opportunity of travel and fun.   And 8 days will go by before we know it.

I just had a momentary lapse of silliness and that is okay.   I am a mother.  It is my job to worry about my children, ensure that they are happy and take all opportunities they can to make them more well-rounded individuals.  They grow up so fast and all you can do is to try your best, teach them life lessons and give them chances to explore different options so they can lead their own lives in the future.

Don’t sweat it, we got this!

Kelly Broome-Plumley is a mother, a volunteer, a board director, works full-time with NewRoads and is a big advocate for many events and groups in our community.  She continually amazes me with what she can do!

Kelly is a Board of Director on the Newmarket Chamber Of Commerce, as well as a Director for the Women`s Centre of York Region.    Kelly is also a Snapd Newspaper photographer and writes an Athlete of the Month column as well as Hero Of the Month column.  She writes great stories about other people and it was time,  I felt she deserved it herself also.

Kelly believes in our community.  She believes that we can do wonderful things, when we work together.   She shows passion in everything she does.  Kelly wants our community to work together to make it fabulous for our families to live and grow.  She organizes events such as Girls Night Out to benefit the Women’s Centre of York Region, she has had an instrumental part in Help Portrait Newmarket and many other events happening in Newmarket.  Kelly has been a co-organizer of the Clearmeadow Public School Winter Palooza for the past two years and is also the Secretary of the School Council.

It is hard to keep up with Kelly, she is always on the go!   But as she has said about me, give a task to a busy person and it will get done!   I am proud to call Kelly my friend and look forward to working together on more projects.  Kelly is a great asset to the Newmarket community and is always striving to better the lives of its residents.

Kelly Broome-Plumley is a candidate for Ward 6 in the Newmarket municipal election in October, 2014!   To learn more about Kelly and her campaign, please visit her website at http://www.kellybroomeplumley.ca/

The EFO wants to bring families back to the table for the most important meal of the day and every day should start with some quality family time and a healthy breakfast made with Ontario eggs.

Looking for a more Canadian dish? Let your Canadian spirit shine through by preparing EFO’s spin on Eggs Benedict. This recipe features maple syrup and Montreal-smoked meat, two well-loved Canadian ingredients. Canadiana Eggs Benedict is quick and easy to make, so you won’t miss a moment of the action.

Canadiana Eggs Benedict

With the distinct flavour of Montreal smoked meat, this eggs benedict will be a breakfast or

brunch favourite you will love to enjoy at home.

Serving:

4

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar

6 ozs (180 g) shaved Montreal smoked meat

4 eggs

2 English muffins, split and toasted

Maple Hollandaise Sauce:

¼ cup (60 mL) butter

2 eggs

¼ tbsp (15 mL) pure maple syrup

1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

Garnish: pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

Directions

In a small skillet, warm smoked meat over medium heat until fragrant; keep warm.

Maple Hollandaise Sauce: Using a small pan, melt butter over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk

together 2 eggs, maple syrup and lemon juice until frothy. Slowly add egg mixture into melted

butter and whisk gently for about 6 minutes (or until sauce is thickened and coats the back of a

spoon) over low heat. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large shallow saucepan filled halfway with water, add 1 tbsp (15 mL) white

vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so water is simmering.

Crack each egg to be poached into a small bowl or ramekin to gently slip into simmering water.

Poach for about for 3 to 5 minutes or until white is set and yolk is cooked as desired.

Top English muffin halves with warmed smoked meat. Using a slotted spoon, remove poached

eggs from water and place on top of smoked meat. Spoon Maple Hollandaise sauce over top of

each egg. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, if desired.

Variation:



Regular Hollandaise Sauce: Omit maple syrup and add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water.

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Peameal Bacon Eggs Benedict: Omit Montreal smoked meat and substitute 4 slices

cooked peameal bacon and top each English muffin half. Top with poached egg. Whisk

in 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard into the Hollandaise sauce to serve.

Tip:

To thicken the hollandaise sauce, simply heat and stir for 1-2 minutes longer until the sauce

thickens to your desired consistency. Keep in mind that the maple flavour will decrease the

longer you cook the sauce, so add more to taste.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING:

PROTEIN: 20 grams

FAT: 24 grams

CARBOHYDRATE: 18 grams

CALORIES: 370

FIBRE: 1 gram

SODIUM: 820 mg

Eggs are nature’s multivitamin and loaded with health benefits. It seems 2014 is destined to become the year of the egg, so why not have an “egg-tastic” protein packed meal to keep your energy levels high and your team spirit going all day long

FREE Girls Workshop this Monday at our Glama Gal Newmarket Location! Contact Glama Gal Tween Spa Newmarket 905-235-4257 to register your tween.