Guest Post: Blend & Extend at Hot & Spicy Food Festival by The Yum Yum Factor

By now, our loyal online readers will have heard all about our Blend & Extend initiative, but how about everyone else? The wonderfully talented and charismatic, Carole of The Yum Yum Factor was happy to share the good word with an eager audience at Toronto’s Hot & Spicy Food Festival. 
 

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How to Make Blended Burgers

Our friends at the Mushroom Council have put together this fabulous video showing us how truly simple it is to blend meat and mushrooms into a delicious burger!

It’s easy to make meals more nutritious without sacrificing everything we love about our meaty, juicy burgers. In fact, the method works in other meals too! Try blending meat and mushrooms for a lighter take on tacos, lasagna, meatloaf or meatballs.

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Blend & Extend Super Bowl Snacking

Game Day is approaching and all I’m worried about is my menu!

Sure I enjoy the game, but regardless of the outcome, I’m just hoping that the Patriots and Seahawks give us an exciting game. I also love the commercials, but it seems so many of them have leaked early this year and there’s a weird buzz of controversy surrounding some. I also look forward to the half time show each year, but in recent years, I’m not so sure why. Maybe Katy Perry will bring something to the show that I’ve been missing.
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Guest Post: Tourtière with Cranberry Brandy Compote by Sweetsugarbean

We’re so excited to have the talented Renee of Sweetsugarbean back in our kitchen! Today, Renee is sharing a hearty winter meal using the Blend & Extend method. This savoury holiday dish is packed full of flavour- you’ll have to try it yourself!

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