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Dishing with Linda Barnett, The Travelling TeaRoom & Boutique

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I am so thrilled to be chatting with Linda Barnett, owner of The Travelling TeaRoom & Boutique. If you love High Tea, she offers a mobile tea service experience, complete with beautiful china, delicious sandwiches, scones, desserts (all made by Linda!), and tea. With the pandemic, she has pivoted to offer unique gifts and designer jewelry and accessories, along with a selection of fine quality organic teas, Chakra teas, tea themed Note Cards, and Party Favors at her online store. Join her Facebook group, The Travelling TeaRoom & Boutique VIP Group to find out more.

Linda has recently published a cookbook, “Sophisticated Entertaining for High Teas and Other Sumptious Meals”. You can email Linda to order the cookbook ($19.95).

Contact Linda Barnett, The Travelling TeaRoom & Boutique
Website: http://www.thetravellingtearoom.ca/
Email: lbarnett@thetravellingtearoom.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetravelingtearoom/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelling_tearoom/

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Being a Virtual Event Vendor

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Maria Saverino of Milagro Interiors invited Dwania Peele, founder of Canadian Small Business Women (CSBW) and Dish With Judy (me) to chat on her Instagram Live about the upcoming virtual event organized by CSBW. If you’d like to check out this virtual event on Saturday, May 15, you can register here:  Virtual Small Business Seminar – Health & Wellness for Your Business – May 15 | Hopin

I used to go to a lot of local networking events. This was before everything went virtual due to Covid restrictions. Dwania has been putting on in-person business events for years. She was able to transition to Hopin, an online platform for virtual conferences or tradeshows. She always has informative topics with knowledgeable guest speakers, workshops, vendor expo, and a networking component. This time, I will be a vendor. I’m going to be representing Pampered Chef, a product line I’ve been a huge fan of for many years. As it’s a new side hustle for me, I’m doing it more for exposure and awareness of the brand. It will certainly be a new experience.

The event is on Saturday, May 15 from 10 AM to 5 PM. When you register, you will see the line up of speakers. Be sure to drop by and see us at the virtual booth.

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Enter our Giveaway for a chance to win a Prize. You must visit us at our virtual booth to be eligible. Follow me on instagram and sign up for my newsletter. For a bonus entry, go visit Maria’s booth and enter her contest for her prize of a free home office consultation. Hope to see you there!

 

Contact:

Dwania Peele
https://canadiansmallbusinesswomen.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CanadianSmallBusinessWomen/

Maria Saverino
https://milagrointeriors.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milagrointeriors/

Judy Lee
https://dishwithjudy.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dishwithjudy/

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Dishing With Mary’s Happy Belly

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Here is my interview with Mary Tang of Mary’s Happy Belly. Find out about Mary’s journey as a Toronto food blogger of Cantonese and Asian-inspired recipes and how she landed on Television. She has been on “Pressure Cooker”, a reality culinary competition, and was one of the hosts of Gusto’s “One World Kitchen” showcasing Asian cuisine. During Lunar New Year, she appeared on “The Social” to feed Lainey and Jess her premium hand-made dumplings, accompanied by her homemade chili sauce. She has launched five delicious varieties of dumplings and you can order them through ResTO Kitchen for pick up (Yonge & Steeles) or delivery within the surrounding area. Please follow, like, share or shop our local small businesses.
To order Mary’s Happy Belly Dumplings: https://restokitchen.ca/collections/m…​

How to find Mary’s Happy Belly:
Website: http://www.maryshappybelly.com/​
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryshappybelly​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryshappyb…​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryshappybe…​

#mhbdumplings​ #restokitchen​ #maryshappybelly​ #dishwithjudy​ #shoplocal​ #homecooking​ #supportsmallbusiness​ #foodto​ #dumplings

 

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Dishing with Lisa Marie’s Kitchen

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My chat with Lisa Saunders, owner of Lisa Marie’s Kitchen. Lisa prepares healthy, home cooked meals for seniors, busy families and people who just don’t like to cook. She can help you with meal planning, prepping, and customize menus to make your life easier. Find out what her most requested dish is.

Website: https://www.lisamarieskitchen.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarieskitchen
Email:  lisa@lisamarieskitchen.ca
Phone: 289 259-7635

I love chatting with amazing local #entrepreneurs​ on my “Dish with Judy” blog in a series of recorded conversations. Please Follow, Like, Comment, and Share. Buy their products or services for yourself or gift it to someone. Please consider supporting small businesses when you are online shopping. #shoplocal​ #supportsmallbusinesses​ #dishwithjudy​​ #mississauga

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Dishing with Georgia’s Vegan Remedy

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I am talking to Georgia Wolfe about being vegan and how she has healed her mindset and body with food. She want to share that knowledge and passion for sustainable eating with everyone. Her instagram Georgia’s Vegan Remedy recommend delicious recipes, vegetarian restaurants, and products to help you adopt a healthier alternate eating lifestyle. You don’t have to become full vegan, Just incorporating a few of her suggestions can be beneficial. Her photos are beautiful and enticing. 

Be sure to check out her IG account  https://www.instagram.com/georgiasveganremedy and her brand new website she just launched https://georgiasveganremedy.com/

Watch our conversation here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwRs0fdyxzY


I love chatting with amazing local #entrepreneurs​ on my “Dish with Judy” blog in a series of recorded conversations. Please Follow, Like, Comment, and Share. Buy their products or services for yourself or gift it to someone. #shoplocal #healthandwellness #vegan #vegetarian #healthyeating #plantbased #georgiasveganremedy #dishwithjudy

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Dishing with Crina & Linda about Clean Eating For Busy People

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Food can be fun and easy! Crina Cretu and Linda Ljucovic joined me to talk about an exciting new program that they are launching. The Program is called Clean Eating for Busy People – Nourish Your Body with Whole Foods. Ten days of great information, cooking demos, delicious recipes, tools and time-saving tips from two nutritionists who will be with you every step of the way!  #mealplanning #healthyeating #cleaneating #cookingtips #recipes

Contact:
Crina Cretu https://www.facebook.com/healthflowwe…​
Instagram: @healthflow_wellness 

Linda Ljucovic https://www.facebook.com/BalancePoint…​
Instagram: @linda_ljucovic

Balance Point Health Centre
465 Morden Rd, Oakville, ON L6K 3W6
Email: balancepointhc@yahoo.com
Phone: 289-291-0254

I love chatting with amazing local #entrepreneurs​ on my “Dish with Judy” blog in a series of recorded conversations. Please Follow, Like, Comment, and Share. Buy their products or services for yourself or gift it to someone. Please consider supporting small businesses when you are online shopping. #shoplocal​ #supportsmallbusinesses​ #dishwithjudy​​ #mississauga

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Dishing with Donna about Pampered Chef

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It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Donna Philp, a consultant with Pampered Chef. I have been using Pampered Chef products since I first got married and love them! We are chatting about some of our favourite “must have” items and the current specials that you don’t want to miss!  #pamperedchef #cooking #baking #kitchentools #airfryers #quickcooker #bakeware #cookware #stoneware #virtualparties

You can contact Donna here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingpamp…
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettingpampe…
Website: https://www.pamperedchef.ca/pws/dphilp

I love chatting with amazing local #entrepreneurs on my “Dish with Judy” blog in a series of recorded conversations. Please Follow, Like, Comment, and Share. Buy their products or services for yourself or gift it to someone. Please consider supporting small businesses when you are online shopping. #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #dishwithjudy #mississauga

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Events

5 Tips To Make Your Vision Board Work

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People often ask, do vision boards work? YES! Absolutely! Here why.

Putting together a visual tool, such as a vision board can help you on your journey towards your ideal life. A vision board adds clarity and focus to your goals. You always hear about celebrities, such as Oprah, or athletes who use visualization and vision boards because studies have shown the process is as effective as physical practice. I’ve heard a few people say that the vision board didn’t work for them, but how much effort did they put into it?

I know many more who swear by it (me included!), and despite the pandemic, I managed to achieve some big wins. If you follow these tips, you will find out how effective a vision board can be for you in attracting the things you desire in your life.

Here are my FIVE TIPS to help you make your Vision Board work for you.

  1. Take Action. Having pretty pictures on a board does not guarantee that your dreams will come true… unless you take the steps to move it forward. You must do the work. If you want to become an author, the book is not going to write itself. Have a plan and set aside the time to do it!
  2. Be realistic. If you put materialistic items, such as a lamborghini, a gated mansion with an infiniti pool, or a 20 carat diamond ring, well, it might take a little more time and more work on your part. Maybe work on your short term goals first. Then as you get better at manifestation, you can go bigger. You do have to put in the work. Just because you paste it on a board, it doesn’t mean your vision board fairy will bring it to you.
  3. Focus. Put your board in plain sight. The first one I ever made ended up in my closet. Now I use a sturdier board (foam core) so that it can lean against the wall on my desk. Take a photo of it and upload it as a screensaver on your cell phone. Vision Boards serve as a daily reminder of our goals. Engage with it daily, not just once every few weeks. Choose bright, attractive images, so your vision board catches your eye. It will inspire and motivate you to focus on all the things you want in your life.
  4. Your mindset. When you set your intentions, be in a positive vibe. Be grateful. Meditation is very helpful in getting you to be still. Listen to what messages may come to you. When you are in a high vibration, your positive energy will attract amazing things. When you are creating your vision board, be happy and reflective.  Find words that are inspiring, pictures that will excite and motivate you. Be passionate!
  5. Journaling. Did you know that journaling can improve your mood? According to a Harvard study, people who journal daily have a 25% increase in performance. Write down your intentions in a notebook every day. Ask for what you want. Write about how your day is going, how you’re feeling, and track your “wins”. It’s not about winning a lottery, although that would be nice. It can be getting a new client, or as simple as someone buying you a coffee, any random acts of kindness should be noted. You will be surprised at how many unexpected positive things are happening to you. Feel good about your wins and you will attract more happy surprises into your life. Put pen to paper. It’s powerful.

Below is my Vision Board that I made in Spring of 2019. Before the Covid lockdown in 2020, I managed to get to Paris, Milan, Las Vegas, facilitated 12 Vision Board workshops, attended a lot of exciting events, received many unexpected gifts (all documented), then during the lockdown, I continued with freelance writing, launched my food blog, a YouTube channel, and started writing my book. My family is my world so there are photos of them on my board. Just glancing over at my board will make me smile. You can choose a theme (career, travel) or just keep flipping through your magazines and see what appears. A Vision Board holds me accountable and you will be amazed how impactful these visuals can be.

What’s coming up for YOU?

PAST EVENTS

THESE WORKSHOPS HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED BUT STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ON UPCOMING EVENTS.

 

#goals #manifesting #visionboard #success #happiness #abundance #goalsetting #dishwithjudy

 

 

 

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Baking

Almond Toffee Bark (also called Skor Bark or Christmas Crack)

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This simple holiday favourite has been a part of my baking since the late 80’s. The best part of Christmas was when your co-workers brought in their best treats during December. When I worked at Dylex, a lady named Halina brought in her delicious Toffee Bars that had everyone swooning. Remember, I didn’t grow up with holiday baking so I asked her for the recipe. Over the years, it has evolved into what it is today. Her original recipe used graham crackers but during the 90’s I tried a version called Skor Bark that used Saltine Crackers and chopped Skor Chocolate Bars on top. I love the salty and sweet combination. Lately I’ve seen similar recipes online called Christmas Crack. I guess if I’m not using Skor Bark, this name is generic enough to let me be more creative with my toppings. Now I throw on top whatever I can find, chopped Kit Kat, Oreos, pretzels, nuts, and even crushed Candy Cane. Of course, you can make it without nuts and it will be delicious! It is so good that it’s hard to keep until Christmas.

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Almond Toffee Bark (also called Christmas Crack)

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup butter
  • 1-1/2 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pkg. (100 g sliced almonds or coarsely chopped almonds*, toasted)
  • Approx. 35 - 45 Saltine crackers with salted tops
  • 1 pkg. (300 g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate wafers)
  • ½ cup - 1 cup Skor toffee bits *
  • *Be creative - mix in other chopped chocolate bars (Coffee Crisp, Oreos, Kit Kat, Crunchie or use crushed candy cane; I also throw in broken pretzels for added saltiness.)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Prepare your cookie sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil so that the bars don’t stick.
  • Line the pan with Saltine crackers, breaking some to fit.
  • Melt butter with brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a small sauce pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until thick and foamy. Do not let it burn.
  • Pour over the crackers, making sure you cover the whole pan.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake for approximately 10 minutes until the edges bubble up.
  • Turn off the oven and take the pan out to sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  • Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until the chocolate looks shiny and starts to soften. Sometimes it’s hot enough you can skip this step. Then take a spreading knife to smooth the chocolate all over.
  • Sprinkle more almonds (or chopped nuts) on top and Skor toffee bits. Press slightly.
  • Let the bar pan cool. When cooled, wrap the pan in plastic and put it into your freezer for an hour.
  • When the bars are frozen, using a knife along the edges, you can lift the whole bar out and break it into pieces using 2 pcs of wax paper or plastic gloves. The trick is it has to be frozen but if you don’t have the room in your freezer, then the fridge will do.
Author: Judy Lee
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolatebark, christmascrack, desserts, holidaybaking, toffeebars

Products I used in this recipe:  
Pampered Chef Stone Bar Pan or Half Sheet Pan, Brilliance 2-qt Non-Stick Sauce Pan

This holiday favourite has been a part of my baking since the late 80’s.

judy lee

 

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Things I Love

Mona Bella Designs

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I love my name necklace! I discovered this local business of custom made jewelry a few months ago. You can choose from a variety of styles and fonts in sterling silver, gold dipped, and pure gold. I have a necklace with my name and one with my initial “J” (coming soon!). I’ve given out several personalized necklaces to my nieces (surprise!) and friends. For a unique gift, you can choose a name or a special word in any language. Browse the selection of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings for women, men and children. Owner Mona Shehadeh will help you choose the perfect gift.

Website: https://monabelladesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monabellaje…

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