Keeping it Real...Welcome! No matter how you found this, God knew you'd be here today. May you absorb the message He has for you. In 2011 I shared through my writing, today I've learned there is more to me than just writing. I have the energy and passion to share with others. Sometimes through Facebook live and others with my blog and most importantly, I've learned my passion to cook and bake is a vessel to share my writing and live presentations, while glorifying God in the process. I just needed to let go, and follow His lead.
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8/19/2021
Will you open the gate? As a child I was timid and afraid of what I couldn't see. As an adult, there are times when this still holds true yet I'm thankful to share that as I get older, the more I realize some of the best memories came from the excitement and anticipation of not knowing. Wow, that's a very long, run-on sentence! A professional blogger would edit and make corrections, then there is me...LOL Here's the deal, if we spend our lives afraid of what might be on the other side of the closed door, or gate, we will miss the exciting opportunities God has placed in our lives. There are times when He opens the door wide and calls you in and other times, He waits for you to have the courage to open the door yourself. As you stand before this gate, what holds you back? What's on the other side? Will you go alone or invite God to join you for the journey? I suggest praying, opening the door, and going with God's grace and strength! You won't go wrong when you are following His lead and include Him.
I hope you take a chance...
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A family favorite is Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken and Dumplings so after I watched an Epicure training video about the wok being oven save up to 450 degrees, I set out to make a Chicken Pot Pie in my wok. It came out better than I could have hoped or imagined. Yummy! I didn't follow a recipe (typical for me) but I made sure to take a picture of the Epicure seasonings I used. The pie crust is a recipe an old friend, Becky, shared with me decades ago and it's the best I've used.
As for the Filling:
1) Savory Herb Gravy:
My favorite gravy and it's Gluten FREE! You'd never know - it's seasonal so stay tuned in the fall. I only ordered one last yaer but know I'll stock up this year!!
2) Nourish Broth: click here for product description
3) Minced Garlic: click here for product details
3) Toasted Onion: Click here for product description
As for the Filling:
1) Savory Herb Gravy:
My favorite gravy and it's Gluten FREE! You'd never know - it's seasonal so stay tuned in the fall. I only ordered one last yaer but know I'll stock up this year!!
2) Nourish Broth: click here for product description
3) Minced Garlic: click here for product details
3) Toasted Onion: Click here for product description
What do you add to your chicken pot pie?
7/29/2021
Blessed in the Harvest: July 2021
A Tribute to our Gardens
All Bible verses ae from the New International Version: Biblegateway.com
"For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations."
Isaiah 66:11
"Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field."
Matthew 13:24
Isaiah 66:11
"Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field."
Matthew 13:24
"The LORD will
guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs
in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a
well-watered garden,
like a spring whose
waters never fail."
Isaiah 58:11
"Build houses & settle down; plant gardens
and eat what they produce."
Jeremiah 29:5
"For seven days celebrate
the festival to the Lord your God
at the place the Lord will choose.
For the Lord your God
will bless you
in all your harvest
and in all the work
of your hands,
and your joy will be complete."
Deuteronomy 16:15
and eat what they produce."
Jeremiah 29:5
"For seven days celebrate
the festival to the Lord your God
at the place the Lord will choose.
For the Lord your God
will bless you
in all your harvest
and in all the work
of your hands,
and your joy will be complete."
Deuteronomy 16:15
Amen...
Good afternoon! Today we are talking about time and time management on our weekly T.O.P.'s Tuesday post. I've considered myself an organized, prepared, and on-time person yet in the past year...not so much!
I joined Epicure as a consultant in July 2020 and it has changed our lives for the better. We are eating better and having fun sharing healthier seasonings, time saving cookware, and the benefits of cooking at home with so many people. It's a blessing for sure.
I wasn't this busy when the school year started yet as the calendars turned, my business started to grow and the opportunity to reach more people along with it. This is exciting and I enjoy every moment. With this being said, I hope to continue to grow and share so this summer is VERY purposed and disciplined. My goal is to have healthy habits, time-management, and work/writing/Epicure balanced.
A few things I've done and I am doing to accomplish this goal:
1) Using a 15 month Calendar for planning purposes
2) Using a Monthly Planner designed for someone who works and is in direct sales
3) Power Hour - at least 5x a week (1 hour of uninterrupted work time via Zoom with others - cameras on, sound muted - only unmute to ask for help)
4) Exercise 4 - 5 times a week at the gym
5) Using the Planner EVERY DAY - check the night before, create my list, and get it done the next day!
6) 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night
7) Getting up early
8) Doing something outside and away from the house EVERY DAY
9) Keeping the house picked up so it doesn't get away from me
10) Reading at least 15 minutes a day
Am I achieving these every day? Nope
Do I start each new day driven to accomplish them? YES
Will I have it mastered by the time school starts? Yes and No
Yes - I'll have heathier routines and balance for a summer schedule
No - I'll need to tweek and modify these routines a little yet they will be a priority the first 2 weeks of school!
I share this with you because I have goals with my writing, speaking, blogging, podcasting, and to grow my Epicure business. In order to do this, I must take care of my self ad dedicate time to self-care as much as I do the things I'm passionate about. You need to to do the same thing? Are you?
I joined Epicure as a consultant in July 2020 and it has changed our lives for the better. We are eating better and having fun sharing healthier seasonings, time saving cookware, and the benefits of cooking at home with so many people. It's a blessing for sure.
I wasn't this busy when the school year started yet as the calendars turned, my business started to grow and the opportunity to reach more people along with it. This is exciting and I enjoy every moment. With this being said, I hope to continue to grow and share so this summer is VERY purposed and disciplined. My goal is to have healthy habits, time-management, and work/writing/Epicure balanced.
A few things I've done and I am doing to accomplish this goal:
1) Using a 15 month Calendar for planning purposes
2) Using a Monthly Planner designed for someone who works and is in direct sales
3) Power Hour - at least 5x a week (1 hour of uninterrupted work time via Zoom with others - cameras on, sound muted - only unmute to ask for help)
4) Exercise 4 - 5 times a week at the gym
5) Using the Planner EVERY DAY - check the night before, create my list, and get it done the next day!
6) 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night
7) Getting up early
8) Doing something outside and away from the house EVERY DAY
9) Keeping the house picked up so it doesn't get away from me
10) Reading at least 15 minutes a day
Am I achieving these every day? Nope
Do I start each new day driven to accomplish them? YES
Will I have it mastered by the time school starts? Yes and No
Yes - I'll have heathier routines and balance for a summer schedule
No - I'll need to tweek and modify these routines a little yet they will be a priority the first 2 weeks of school!
I share this with you because I have goals with my writing, speaking, blogging, podcasting, and to grow my Epicure business. In order to do this, I must take care of my self ad dedicate time to self-care as much as I do the things I'm passionate about. You need to to do the same thing? Are you?
"One hour of uninterrupted time is equal
to three hours of a regular day."
By Gregg Vetter - click here for article
to three hours of a regular day."
By Gregg Vetter - click here for article
The Power of Uninterrupted Time – RD221
Not only does Mark Des Cotes encourage you to carve out 1 hour of uninterrupted time, he takes it a step further and says to find 3 hours!
A link to the article and podcast can be found here.
by Mark Des Cotes | Podcast
Not only does Mark Des Cotes encourage you to carve out 1 hour of uninterrupted time, he takes it a step further and says to find 3 hours!
A link to the article and podcast can be found here.
by Mark Des Cotes | Podcast
What tools, strategies, and skills do you use to
stay on task and get everything done
without being exhausted and miseable?
7/22/2021
What are you Thankful For today?
It's been awhile since we shared what we are thankful for. In November, there are daily and weekly thankfulness posts and activities. As we move into December, our gratitude transitions into ways to bless others and share. It's a joyous time, filled with much laughter, kindness, and hope.
As I sit by Lake Ontario, gratitude overflows from my heart and leaks from my eyes. I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the United States, many travel across the country to watch one sunset over this lake. I have the ability to enjoy this magnificent view daily - either by walking 30 minutes along an apple orchard lined road or making a quick 20 minute drive to Fort Ontario or Breitbeck Park. These are blessings I shold count everyday yet I forget until I pause long enough to enjoy the view.
Today, I'm thankful for the beautiful county and town I live in. I'm grateful for the ability to enjoy God's creation firsthand any evening I choose. I'm thankful for the variety, and multitude, of orchards in our community. I'm thankful for good health offering me the opportunity to walk, or drive, to enjoy the Lake Ontario sunsets. Life is good!
As I sit by Lake Ontario, gratitude overflows from my heart and leaks from my eyes. I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the United States, many travel across the country to watch one sunset over this lake. I have the ability to enjoy this magnificent view daily - either by walking 30 minutes along an apple orchard lined road or making a quick 20 minute drive to Fort Ontario or Breitbeck Park. These are blessings I shold count everyday yet I forget until I pause long enough to enjoy the view.
Today, I'm thankful for the beautiful county and town I live in. I'm grateful for the ability to enjoy God's creation firsthand any evening I choose. I'm thankful for the variety, and multitude, of orchards in our community. I'm thankful for good health offering me the opportunity to walk, or drive, to enjoy the Lake Ontario sunsets. Life is good!
What are you thankful for today?
Today's blog was written in December but never posted - JOY is important 24/7/365! Enjoy!
This week I usually blog and podcast about setting goals, choosing your word and Scripture verse for the upcoming year. I'm doing it a little different this year. Instead of goal setting, let's focus on JOY this week!
As 2020 winds down there are many things to celebrate and remember. You have a choice, you can remember it as the pandemic, toilet paper shortage, and quarantine year OR you can focus on the JOYful, JOYfilled, and JOYous moments! What are the memories and happenings that brought you JOY in 2020? There were many of them. It might be a year requiring you to think harder yet it's important to end the year celebrating, remembering, and journaling the JOY you experienced this year.
If you think it's impossible, it isn't. Set aside a few minutes this week and find at least 2 - 3 positive things for each month. The first couple might be a challenge yet as you continue, it will get easier and and you'll find the list is easier to make.
As 2020 winds down there are many things to celebrate and remember. You have a choice, you can remember it as the pandemic, toilet paper shortage, and quarantine year OR you can focus on the JOYful, JOYfilled, and JOYous moments! What are the memories and happenings that brought you JOY in 2020? There were many of them. It might be a year requiring you to think harder yet it's important to end the year celebrating, remembering, and journaling the JOY you experienced this year.
If you think it's impossible, it isn't. Set aside a few minutes this week and find at least 2 - 3 positive things for each month. The first couple might be a challenge yet as you continue, it will get easier and and you'll find the list is easier to make.
I made Lemon Dilly fish with oven roasted potatoes, and seasoned veggies. Everything was delicious & the aroma filled the house.
The fish was seasoned with Epicure's Lemon Dilly seasoning and cooked in the wok. I added Sea Salt and the Black Pepper/Tumeric blend.
I tried something new with my vegetables. Instead of my favorite, Sweet Garlic Chicken, I used 1 tbsp. Montreal Steak & 1 tsp. Lemon Dilly and cooked them in the Multipurpose Steamer, 4 - 6 minutes. after tasting them, I was pleased with the taste yet using the Sweet Garlic Chicken is still my favorite but it's good to experiment with different seasonings.
The potatoes were mostly yellow with a couple red potatoes to add color. I cubed the potato and put them in a bag with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp. Herb & Garlic and 1 tbsp. Souvlaki seasoning. After shaking them and letting the seasoning sit a few minutes. I used the full sheet pan, with the cooking grade silicone liner. I poured the potatoes onto the liner and baked for 35 minutes at 350.
I hope you enjoy trying this recipe, let me know how it turns out.
The fish was seasoned with Epicure's Lemon Dilly seasoning and cooked in the wok. I added Sea Salt and the Black Pepper/Tumeric blend.
I tried something new with my vegetables. Instead of my favorite, Sweet Garlic Chicken, I used 1 tbsp. Montreal Steak & 1 tsp. Lemon Dilly and cooked them in the Multipurpose Steamer, 4 - 6 minutes. after tasting them, I was pleased with the taste yet using the Sweet Garlic Chicken is still my favorite but it's good to experiment with different seasonings.
The potatoes were mostly yellow with a couple red potatoes to add color. I cubed the potato and put them in a bag with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp. Herb & Garlic and 1 tbsp. Souvlaki seasoning. After shaking them and letting the seasoning sit a few minutes. I used the full sheet pan, with the cooking grade silicone liner. I poured the potatoes onto the liner and baked for 35 minutes at 350.
I hope you enjoy trying this recipe, let me know how it turns out.
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I used an empty Lemon Dilly container, removed the label,
and put 2 packages
of the Sweet Garlic Chicken in it.
I cut the recipe out and used mailing tape to attach it to the jar.
I used an empty Lemon Dilly container, removed the label,
and put 2 packages
of the Sweet Garlic Chicken in it.
I cut the recipe out and used mailing tape to attach it to the jar.
Do you have favorite fish recipe you'd like to share?
7/8/2021
What are you DOING?
I enjoy quotes and poems. They are often short, concise, and make you think. Of course there are longer poems and less than appealing quotes BUT this is the beauty of writing. For me, the tidbit and morsel offered through a quote, haiku, or short poem make me think. I like to nugget and to reflect, ponder, and process the deeper meaning.
The best part, the meaning I take away may not be the author's intention yet it's the way I internalized and personalized it. As an English and writing major in college, many a professor told me "That is not what the poet/author meant." It irritated me, and still does because only the author knows what they meant.
As individuals with different pasts, education levels, and locations, we can read the same passage and take away something totally different. I only had one professor in four years who challenged us to read the 3 1/2 inch thick literature text book and write papers about different passages, poems, and essays from our perspective and what we believe the author was telling us. After we submitted our assignments, he would teach and share what scholars believe the true meaning and purpose was. There would be some in the class who said, "Yes, I got it." and others, like me, who thought, "Missed that by 100 yards." BUT the professor required we provide supporting information of WHY we interpreted the passage the way we did.
This is the best part of the lesson, after his lesson, we had the option to take our paper back and rewrite it after the day's lesson. I enjoyed this method of teaching and if I ever opt to be an adjunct professor, I'd mirror his methods because he didn't just teach us about literature, he encouraged us to think, challenge the norms, and offered us the opportunity to change our minds. Isn't this what we are called to do? To think for ourselves, learn new information and process it, then mold it into a beneficial piece of knowledge to help us be better?
Today's quote resonated with me, I won't share why but instead, I encourage you to think about it for a bit. Read it aloud. Write it down a few times. Read it aloud again. What speaks to you? Where do you find your thoughts traveling? How does this quote speak to you?
The best part, the meaning I take away may not be the author's intention yet it's the way I internalized and personalized it. As an English and writing major in college, many a professor told me "That is not what the poet/author meant." It irritated me, and still does because only the author knows what they meant.
As individuals with different pasts, education levels, and locations, we can read the same passage and take away something totally different. I only had one professor in four years who challenged us to read the 3 1/2 inch thick literature text book and write papers about different passages, poems, and essays from our perspective and what we believe the author was telling us. After we submitted our assignments, he would teach and share what scholars believe the true meaning and purpose was. There would be some in the class who said, "Yes, I got it." and others, like me, who thought, "Missed that by 100 yards." BUT the professor required we provide supporting information of WHY we interpreted the passage the way we did.
This is the best part of the lesson, after his lesson, we had the option to take our paper back and rewrite it after the day's lesson. I enjoyed this method of teaching and if I ever opt to be an adjunct professor, I'd mirror his methods because he didn't just teach us about literature, he encouraged us to think, challenge the norms, and offered us the opportunity to change our minds. Isn't this what we are called to do? To think for ourselves, learn new information and process it, then mold it into a beneficial piece of knowledge to help us be better?
Today's quote resonated with me, I won't share why but instead, I encourage you to think about it for a bit. Read it aloud. Write it down a few times. Read it aloud again. What speaks to you? Where do you find your thoughts traveling? How does this quote speak to you?
There is no right or wrong...
yourself THINK!
Monthly Planner for Your Direct Sales Business
As I searched for the perfect planner and organizer to keep my home and business responsibilities at my fingertips, I came up empty.
As a child my parents encouraged me to create it if I couldn’t find what I was looking for. Hence, you have this planner on our desk.
My hope is to share how I organize my to-do lists and spark your inner genius to be the best business woman or man you are called to be.
May you manage your family time, business, and life right here and feel the sense of peace to know you haven’t forgot anyone or anything.
Let go and grow! CLICK HERE TO ORDER
As a child my parents encouraged me to create it if I couldn’t find what I was looking for. Hence, you have this planner on our desk.
My hope is to share how I organize my to-do lists and spark your inner genius to be the best business woman or man you are called to be.
May you manage your family time, business, and life right here and feel the sense of peace to know you haven’t forgot anyone or anything.
Let go and grow! CLICK HERE TO ORDER
15-Month Calendar: A Companion
"Planning for Success: 15-Month Calendar" is designed to accompany your planner but will give you a 15 month snap-shot of your appointments.
Slide it in the back cover of your planner for ease. The hope is to help those building a business while still caring for themselves and others, the tools necessary to succeed!
Click here to order
Slide it in the back cover of your planner for ease. The hope is to help those building a business while still caring for themselves and others, the tools necessary to succeed!
Click here to order
In order to be successful, we need to be organized.
These are tools I created for me but I'm sharing them in case they might work for someone else too!
Today's meal share is actually a healthy snack and fresh from the garden. We, Dad and I, had our first cucumbers for the 2021 garden. Often I'll just wipe the cucumber on my shirt and take a bite but with the first harvest, we always slice them and soak them in a vinegar and oil mx.
Dad has his special recipe and this year we added our Epicure seasonings. There are multiple bowls on the counter: Dad's secret mix, Epicure's Herb & Garlic, and Epicure's Lemon Dilly. Upon first taste, the Lemon Dilly was my favorite but after they sat, I think the Herb and Garlic is better. Who knows, tomorrow I might like the latter. Either way, there are three varieties of deliciousness on the counter and thanks to the ease of Epicure's 4-in-1 Mandoline, the slices are uniform and cut in seconds.
Check out the live demo I did on my Facebook page, "Keeping it Real Cooking with Lisa". Have a fun and safe weekend everyone! Make memories and cherish them!
Dad has his special recipe and this year we added our Epicure seasonings. There are multiple bowls on the counter: Dad's secret mix, Epicure's Herb & Garlic, and Epicure's Lemon Dilly. Upon first taste, the Lemon Dilly was my favorite but after they sat, I think the Herb and Garlic is better. Who knows, tomorrow I might like the latter. Either way, there are three varieties of deliciousness on the counter and thanks to the ease of Epicure's 4-in-1 Mandoline, the slices are uniform and cut in seconds.
Check out the live demo I did on my Facebook page, "Keeping it Real Cooking with Lisa". Have a fun and safe weekend everyone! Make memories and cherish them!
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What is your favorite cucumber recipe?
7/1/2021
When The Nest is Empty
This is a photo from a couple years ago and as I went through old pics, this one still stopped my scroll. The minimal breeze off Lake Ontario cooled the humid sweat from my skin as I circled the nest for the right picture. Dad watched from the hill behind the garage.
As I walked towards Dad looking at my camera I smiled. It wasn't the photos that made me smile, it was my dad's voice calling to me. "Did you get a good one?" I remembering looking up and enjoying his smile. I was grateful and this feeling returns each time I see this photo. Life truly is about savoring the moments and listening when Dad calls because he "sees a blog" waiting for me.
Here's the deal, Dad is the one who called me after mowing his lawn to let me know there was a blog waiting for me and the sun was "just right". I've been blogging since 2011 and there have been many a blog that were birthed from one of my father's phone calls. I pray there are years of phone calls from my dad when he sees a blog waiting for me after mowing the lawn, checking the garden, or taking the dog out.
There is a lot of good in the world when we have a positive outlook and our eyes open to see all that is around us. Choose the positive and joy, it's worth it.
As I walked towards Dad looking at my camera I smiled. It wasn't the photos that made me smile, it was my dad's voice calling to me. "Did you get a good one?" I remembering looking up and enjoying his smile. I was grateful and this feeling returns each time I see this photo. Life truly is about savoring the moments and listening when Dad calls because he "sees a blog" waiting for me.
Here's the deal, Dad is the one who called me after mowing his lawn to let me know there was a blog waiting for me and the sun was "just right". I've been blogging since 2011 and there have been many a blog that were birthed from one of my father's phone calls. I pray there are years of phone calls from my dad when he sees a blog waiting for me after mowing the lawn, checking the garden, or taking the dog out.
There is a lot of good in the world when we have a positive outlook and our eyes open to see all that is around us. Choose the positive and joy, it's worth it.
Do you recognize the "blogs" waiting for you to write?
Last week I shared an upcoming release, a monthly planner to organize your family, directly sales needs, and even your meal planning. This 15-month calendar is an inch smaller than the planner so you can slide it in and bring it with you.
The release date is yet to be set but it is in the near future. After reviewing the first proof and then the second of the planner I realized I still need to be able to look, schedule, and plan months in advance. I toyed with the idea of changing the planner but then it would be thick and bulky to carry so I made it a separate entity. I look forward to sharing more information in the near future so you can add it to your tools for success.
More to come...who knows, maybe I'll blog on an off day if it releases earlier than expected, le me know in the comments if you look forward to the planner & calendar
The release date is yet to be set but it is in the near future. After reviewing the first proof and then the second of the planner I realized I still need to be able to look, schedule, and plan months in advance. I toyed with the idea of changing the planner but then it would be thick and bulky to carry so I made it a separate entity. I look forward to sharing more information in the near future so you can add it to your tools for success.
More to come...who knows, maybe I'll blog on an off day if it releases earlier than expected, le me know in the comments if you look forward to the planner & calendar
How does a calendar to slide into your
monthly planner sound to you?
Last week I did a live cooking demo and prepared a variety of burgers using Epicure's seasonings. They smelled great. In about a half an hour, I made beef, chicken, and salmon burgers. We didn't eat them that night but froze them for when our company is here in a couple weeks.
One of the many benefits of Epicure is the amount of time you save in the kitchen and it works for tonight's dinner or to prep for next week or future weeks. If you like salmon burgers, the West Coast Burger seasoning is for you. Epicure also has a Salmon rub which is fabulous. To learn about some of the burger seasonings you need for your BBQ season, read on. You can also get them all in one collection by clicking here!
One of the many benefits of Epicure is the amount of time you save in the kitchen and it works for tonight's dinner or to prep for next week or future weeks. If you like salmon burgers, the West Coast Burger seasoning is for you. Epicure also has a Salmon rub which is fabulous. To learn about some of the burger seasonings you need for your BBQ season, read on. You can also get them all in one collection by clicking here!
Epicure's Burger Seasoning
95 g (3.4 oz)
- *Robust flavors of onion, garlic, and red bell pepper with a mild paprika kick.
- *Perfect for burgers of all kinds: chicken, beef, pork, turkey, lamb, veggie, and fish.
- *1 jar seasons 24 burgers - only $7.95
Tuscan Chicken Burger Seasoning
93 g (3.3 oz)
• Fresh Mediterranean flavors of garlic, rosemary, tomato and sumac— a Middle Eastern spice, that has a bright tart flavor that’s similar to lemon.
• Customize with your choice of ground meat or alternative. Try ground chicken, turkey, beef or lamb.
• 1 jar seasons 24 burgers for only $7.95
Click here to order!
• Fresh Mediterranean flavors of garlic, rosemary, tomato and sumac— a Middle Eastern spice, that has a bright tart flavor that’s similar to lemon.
• Customize with your choice of ground meat or alternative. Try ground chicken, turkey, beef or lamb.
• 1 jar seasons 24 burgers for only $7.95
Click here to order!
West Coast Burger Seasoning
75 g (2.6 oz)
- *Bright and fresh with notes of lemon, dill, and garlic.
- *Blend is versatile—use to make fish burgers, or season fish or veggies before grilling.
- *Blend is vegan and low sodium.
- *One jar makes 24 pattie for only $7.9
 Big Burger Sauce |  Fiesty Green Sauce |
BBQ Season is just starting,
order yours today and you'll be ready
for next weekend!
6/24/2021
My Work Buddy...
The last day of school is tomorrow! It is a bittersweet day. I will miss the students and my work family over the summer yet I'm equally excited for more time with my family. Summer is a time to refresh, relax, and catch our breath. What are you summer plans while school is on vacation?
I look forward to spending time with my work buddies, our dog and cat. This week I'm organizing, prioritizing, and list making. The goal is to make sure everything that NEEDS to be done, I HOPE to get done, and DREAM to accomplish are all written down. This is how I end the school year and move into summer vacation. Regardless of the season, or the reason, things are smoother and easier when you have a plan and goals.
This year I am not teaching summer school. Instead, I am dedicating my time and energy into solidifying, strengthening, and building my Epicure team. You can look forward to at least a couple releases in the near future that I created to organize my home and business. I'm releasing them in hopes they might help another direct sales representative manage and succeed.
No worries, the blogs won't be all business this summer. The Savory Saturday blogs will continue because I enjoy sharing (some) meals I've made during the week. I have a few writing projects I hope to 1) complete 2) Outline or 3) Draft. These will be shared and teased out in the T.O.P.'s Tuesday blogs. Thursdays, are open for photos and to share God's creation around me. These are some of my favorites blogs to write.
Thank you for following the blog, your prayers, and support!
I look forward to spending time with my work buddies, our dog and cat. This week I'm organizing, prioritizing, and list making. The goal is to make sure everything that NEEDS to be done, I HOPE to get done, and DREAM to accomplish are all written down. This is how I end the school year and move into summer vacation. Regardless of the season, or the reason, things are smoother and easier when you have a plan and goals.
This year I am not teaching summer school. Instead, I am dedicating my time and energy into solidifying, strengthening, and building my Epicure team. You can look forward to at least a couple releases in the near future that I created to organize my home and business. I'm releasing them in hopes they might help another direct sales representative manage and succeed.
No worries, the blogs won't be all business this summer. The Savory Saturday blogs will continue because I enjoy sharing (some) meals I've made during the week. I have a few writing projects I hope to 1) complete 2) Outline or 3) Draft. These will be shared and teased out in the T.O.P.'s Tuesday blogs. Thursdays, are open for photos and to share God's creation around me. These are some of my favorites blogs to write.
Thank you for following the blog, your prayers, and support!
Who is your side-kick when working at home?
As I increase the numbers of plates spinning at one time, I tried an array of organization strategies. As I drafted my ideas on paper, tried it for a week or two, and then made changes. Weeks of trial and error have developed into this planner. This is a work in progress. It will release in the near future.
While finishing this one, a couple more ideas cams to mind so stay tuned. I'm excited to get organized on a personal level and share these tools with you. Rather than a 6-month or annual planner, this is for 1 month!
Yup, one month.
Look at the ways this planner can get you organized...
*Meals
*Grocery Lists
*Appointments
*Weekly Priority Goals
*Phone Calls
*IPA's (Income Producing Activities)
*Track & Schedule &Social Media Posts
*Follow-ups/Reach Outs/Personal
*Journal and Note-taking pages
I encourage you to give this monthly planner a try and see if it helps you organize everything on your schedule in one spot. A planner with space for your lists, appointments, and more. After you try it for a month or two, leave a review on Amazon to help others searching for a panner. Thank you in advance for your purchase and review.
While finishing this one, a couple more ideas cams to mind so stay tuned. I'm excited to get organized on a personal level and share these tools with you. Rather than a 6-month or annual planner, this is for 1 month!
Yup, one month.
Look at the ways this planner can get you organized...
*Meals
*Grocery Lists
*Appointments
*Weekly Priority Goals
*Phone Calls
*IPA's (Income Producing Activities)
*Track & Schedule &Social Media Posts
*Follow-ups/Reach Outs/Personal
*Journal and Note-taking pages
I encourage you to give this monthly planner a try and see if it helps you organize everything on your schedule in one spot. A planner with space for your lists, appointments, and more. After you try it for a month or two, leave a review on Amazon to help others searching for a panner. Thank you in advance for your purchase and review.
This planner will keep you organized each month
as you manage your direct-sales business & home!
Are you a Taco Tuesday house?
One of my favorite memories was the excitement my Mom had for "Taco Tuesday". She looked forward to Tacos each Tuesday, something our daughter still enjoys. My mom would have enjoyed Epicure's Taco options.
Three variations of healthy, delicious, and quick tacos. They meet every family's time saving and health needs.
1) Easy Peasy Taco - A vegetarian Taco mix - all you need are your taco shells and toppings (2 packages for $17.95)
2) Taco Seasoning - just add your own ground meat (3 packages for $9.75)
lisabuske.epicure.com/en-us/product/taco-seasoning3) Taco Seasoning in a jar - add your ground meat and toppings (1 for $6.95)
Three variations of healthy, delicious, and quick tacos. They meet every family's time saving and health needs.
1) Easy Peasy Taco - A vegetarian Taco mix - all you need are your taco shells and toppings (2 packages for $17.95)
2) Taco Seasoning - just add your own ground meat (3 packages for $9.75)
lisabuske.epicure.com/en-us/product/taco-seasoning3) Taco Seasoning in a jar - add your ground meat and toppings (1 for $6.95)
Taco Night isn't complete without the toppings and fillings. I used one Epicure 4-Cup Prep Bowl and Epicure's 1-Cup Prep Bowls to set up the extras. I used the board my Dad made me, you could use a cutting board from your house. The bowls dress it up & makes for easy clean up!
Epicure Dips & Toppings used:
1) Poco Picante (Salsa)
2) Creamy Garlic Hummus
3) Guacamole
4) Nacho Cheese Dip
When is your next Taco night? Are you ready to prepare a healthier Taco for you and your family? Have you been looing for a delicious vegetarian Taco? The Easy Peasy Taco seasoning, comes in a package of two and is the answer to your vegetarian Taco dilemma.
Epicure Dips & Toppings used:
1) Poco Picante (Salsa)
2) Creamy Garlic Hummus
3) Guacamole
4) Nacho Cheese Dip
When is your next Taco night? Are you ready to prepare a healthier Taco for you and your family? Have you been looing for a delicious vegetarian Taco? The Easy Peasy Taco seasoning, comes in a package of two and is the answer to your vegetarian Taco dilemma.
I look forward to seeing your Epicure Taco Night!
I invite you to share your Epicure meals on my
"Keeping it Real Cooking with Lisa" Facebook page!
Do you enjoy a delicious Chicken Wing Dip?
Chicken Wing Dip is one of my favorite hot dips at a gatherings. I found a recipe to Epicurize this traditional favorite. Click here for the recipe.
The ingredients in this Epicure recipe:
Ingredients1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese
1 cup light mayo with 2 tbsp Creamy Ranch
1 cup shredded cheese
1 tbsp Nacho Cheese Dip Mix
1 tbsp Creamy Ranch Dip Mix
1 tbsp Buffalo Wings Seasoning (seasonal)
1 cooked chicken breast, shredded (cook with BBQ Chicken & Rib Rub or a Chicken Seasoning) for added flavor
The ingredients in this Epicure recipe:
Ingredients1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese
1 cup light mayo with 2 tbsp Creamy Ranch
1 cup shredded cheese
1 tbsp Nacho Cheese Dip Mix
1 tbsp Creamy Ranch Dip Mix
1 tbsp Buffalo Wings Seasoning (seasonal)
1 cooked chicken breast, shredded (cook with BBQ Chicken & Rib Rub or a Chicken Seasoning) for added flavor
Your family favorite just got healthier!
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