Tilda Legendary Rice is an Aromatic Explosion! [#Giveaway], CAN, 10/14

We eat a lot of basmati rice. Probably five times a week and the other two days it's pizza and pasta. Yes, that much.

It's my go to side dish because the kids love it and it's easy to prepare in my rice cooker.

The only thing that would be easier would be to put it in the microwave for two minutes but that's not possible. Or is it?

Introducing Tilda Legendary Rice!

If I could share with you the aromatic and authentic smells that this rice exudes, I would because it's a taste for your senses. And, I'd be a gazillionaire.

The Pilau Steamed Rice is delicately infused with Indian spices and made me feel like I was in an Indian restaurant. You could taste each of the ingredients on the label with the added benefit of no artificial flavours, preservatives and it's Gluten free! I was impressed that you could clearly see the cumin seeds (pictured). The Mushroom rice was just as impressive in taste but the nutrition facts are what really caught my attention.

If you're concerned about fat, calories and sodium, there was no comparison between the leading brands "seasoned rice side dish" and Tilda. The calories were more than three times greater as was the sodium and the fat was twice as much in the leading brand. Tilda was the healthier choice by far.

The Pure Basmati Rice was the one variety that didn't impress. While the aroma was lovely, both Ed and I would have liked it to have tasted saltier. Then again, it has 1/5 of the sodium content of the other varieties. A definite plus if you need to watch your sodium levels.

We live in a small town (population 4,000) so I was really excited to find that my local grocery store, Food Basics, carried all four varieties.

Considering there are only two servings per package (250g), I found that $2.99 (per package) to be expensive for regular meals for a family of four.

However, when we entertain, it would be well worth the price to buy a few packages, throw them in the microwave only minutes before dinner and voila, instant fancy rice that isn't burned! There is definitely a price to getting to spend less time in the kitchen and more with friends. If it was just Ed and I, we would definitely eat this product at least one a week.

I'm not very daring in the kitchen, however, rice doesn't only have to be for dinner. Tilda has tons of lunch and even breakfast recipes. I know!?

If you're a lover of rice or appreciate something a little different, Tilda Legendary Rice is definitely a product that you should try.

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You Don't have to be a Chef to Need CUTCO Cutlery #Giveaway, CAN, 10/10

You know when you don't know what you're missing until you know what you're missing. And by the time you figure it out, you wonder how you ever lived without that thing that you weren't missing but now are.

Confused?

It's simple. I'm talking about...

Kitchen Knives and Accessories from CUTCO Cutlery!

I wouldn't call myself a Chef or even a person that can cook so I thought that I didn't need any fandangled stuff for the kitchen.

I was wrong.

First of all, CUTCO Cutlery is more than just knives, they have woodblocks, table settings, scissors, pizza cutters and can openers to name a few. The variety of products is incredible and their knives are versatile.

Take this 2¾" paring knife for example.

As you can see from the pictures, I do a lot more than just pare with it. I cut, core, and slice with a side of paring. I like having one knife in my arsenal that I can use for all my fresh food needs.

I didn't realize how dull my existing 4" knife was until I started using my new CUTCO knife. It made me feel like I was cutting butter even when it was a carrot.

The great news is that it will function like this forever with CUTCO's Forever Guarantee.

CUTCO® knives have been made for more than 60 years at their factory in Olean, N.Y., and endure several rounds of testing. Each knife is inspected before it's shipped to you.

I understand that purchasing CUTCO products is a significant investment. I mean, they don't exactly cost $5. So, why not make 100% sure with an in-home demonstration. You have the benefit of using the products before making a purchasing decision. You have nothing to lose!

We are also the happy owners of CUTCO's snazzy new can opener.

No more pains in the fingers, spilling the contents everywhere or having a tool that generally doesn't work. I'm getting too old for all.

What really impressed me was that Artemis was even able to twist the knob and she's three!

My search for quality kitchen products is OVER!

In case you haven't heard, "Cooking with Cutco" is a brand new division in the CUTCO Family. CUTCO has traditionally been sold by students and this past year we have launched a new program, Cooking with CUTCO, to expand our reach to everyone else who isn't a student. At a Cooking Experience, we create delicious meals using our CUTCO Cutlery and Cookware! These meals are easy, delicious and nutritious. Whether you are demonstrating our products during a one on one consultation, a couple's dinner party or a girls night out – the choice is yours! This is a ground floor opportunity for people across Canada. With CUTCO, you are in business for yourself but not by yourself! Check out our website for more information on this amazing new Cooking with Cutco opportunity.

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Not Your Average Pulled Pork Recipe [#Humor]

Pulled Pork Sandwiches!

with Fried Onions and Cherry Tomatoes from the Garden

This was originally going to be a Wordless Wednesday post but, I changed my mind. Happens in the best of families. Or so I tell people.

I mean, I couldn't just say "Pulled Pork Sandwich" and leave it at that. Especially when there was so much more to tell. Like...

I didn't want you to think that you too could have an awesome looking (and tasting, if you ask me) sandwich just using your regular recipe. Oh no!

This one is special because I made a few substitutions.

How to Not Cook a Fried Egg {Humor}

One thing I learned early on with this whole blogging thing is to write about what you know.

Another thing I learned is that following the rules all the time, can be boring and let's be real, tilting at windmills is my specialty.

That's why, when my good friend, Shayna over at Mommy Outside suggested that we do a Guest Post Swap on eggs, I was all in! Before, you check out her appetizing recipe post for Spinach, Egg and Feta Pockets, see what I have to say about...

How to Not Cook a Fried Egg.

Reason #325 Why I Don't Bake Cookies [Humor]

As you're well aware, I don't cook or bake. Partly because I don't like to and partly because I don't have any time.

Well, apparently, I DO have time on my hands because I was looking through my pictures and saw that I'd baked cookies this week. (I'd forgotten, there's a first time for everything, the baking cookies part, not the forgetting...).

As you can see, they didn't turn out so well. I'm being generous.

The good news, they tasted amazing!

This was the mix that Carrie gave us ladies as a Baby Shower gift. Thanks to The Sheriff for the vanilla and baking sheets.

Because a National Holiday is not complete without a Vet visit (seriously, it isn't), Ed will be heading to Ogdensburg this afternoon to get Aries eye checked out.

I know that you're not supposed to start a sentence with "because" but it just sounded so right and better than "since".

She had a little "altercation" with the dogs on the front porch last week. And while she was holding her own from behind the BBQ, I think she scratched her eyelid on something. Anyways, it's been pussing (sorry for the details) for a couple of days so we decided to get it checked out.

Sorry for being totally negligent in my posting obligations (seriously, how many times have I said that in the past few months, in addition, how many times have I said seriously). It's just that the kids keep me so busy. I hardly ever get any time to go on my computer. After they're in bed, we eat dinner (sometimes as late as 9-9:30pm), then I check out some blogs, read emails and I just don't have the energy to write anything that might make sense and post non-existent pictures that I didn't have any time to take. How did I do it for the past 13-months?

Tomorrow we're going to our Newfie friends "Canada Day shin-dig". It should be a blast and they know how to have a good time. Rumour has it there will be a live band, swimming in their pool and tons of kid activities (there will be alot of kids). I'll try to take some pictures and post.

We've started to let the kids into the bathroom (while accompanied) and they've taken an interest in the potty. They both want to STAND in it but we'll take it. After I posted this, I remembered that Max started to whimper after I took the picture. Note his hand...

Hope that it's a lovely day where you are. It sure is here.

After two years teaching English in South Korea, Marcella comes home tonight at 11pm. We are SO excited to see her. Unfortunately (for us), she will only be staying for eight weeks (or less) and then will be heading to Spain to teach (once again) for one year. Welcome Home MID!

Have Plans for Canada Day?