I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for quite a while. It is my favorite pizza recipe and I usually make two batches and freeze the dough for later use. Honestly, if you plan it ahead of time, it’s faster and way cheaper than take out pizza. Pizza Dough Makes dough for 2 pizzas Ingredients: 1¾… Read more »
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Recipe Schmecipe: Basic Sugar Cookies
Here is a simple sugar cookie recipe to impress your loved one with on Valentine’s Day. I love this recipe as it’s a perfect canvas for decorating on any given holiday. Basic Sugar Cookies ½ cups Softened Butter ¾ cups Sugar 1 Egg 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1-½ cup Flour ½ teaspoons Baking Powder ¼ teaspoons Salt Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Sift… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Homemade Instant Pancake Mix
Making pancakes is very simple but we still turn towards those pre-packaged, processed boxed mixes. With Alton Brown’s recipe for a homemade pancake mix you can get the same convenience but without the processed nutritional nasties. It’s a lot cheaper as well! Instant Pancake Mix: From Alton Brown, Food Network 6 cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking soda… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Asian-Style Beef and Veggie Noodles
I love the versatility of this dish mostly because you can switch around the meat and vegetables to suit your needs and make use of whatever vegetable is lying around in your refrigerator. Use Napa cabbage, spinach, bean sprouts, green beans, peas or whatever else floats your boat. It is filled with tons of fresh, colorful… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Homemade Bread
One of the things I love doing is making bread. The wonders of bread-making never cease to amaze me. Granted, it does take some time and patience but the end result is more than worth the effort. Without further ado, here is the recipe: Homemade Bread 1½ cups warm water 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tbsp sugar… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Spiced Potato and Ground Beef with Peas (Aloo Keema)
I don’t know about you but all I want to do in winter is to hibernate, eat hot comfort food and curl up with a good book. And although most of us make the New Year’s resolution to lose weight, it is kind of hard to achieve our goals when the cold, bleak winter practically… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Cheesy Herb Garlic Bread
It’s winter and all you want is comfort food and what better way to get that comfort but from this delicious garlic bread. Eat it alongside a piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup and hopefully you’ll be all set to brave the crowds on Boxing Day. So, without further ado, here is the recipe: Cheesy… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Cilantro-Yogurt Dip
This dip recipe is delightfully refreshing, simple, and it’s also incredibly healthy, especially when you’re looking for a respite between all those Christmas cookies. It also requires only three ingredients: Plain yogurt or thick Greek yogurt (Plain yogurt can usually be found on sale for $2 or less). Fresh cilantro (regularly $1 per bunch) and sea… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Baked Potato Wedges
The humble, yet delicious, potato is extremely versatile and this recipe, a healthier version of a French fry, makes for a good side dish and a great snack. First off preheat your oven to 400°F/204°C and peel approximately 3lbs of Russet potatoes (note white potatoes are on sale at No Frills this week at $3.47 for… Read more »
Recipe Schmecipe: Lazy Man’s Raspberry Pinwheels
This recipe oozes laziness mostly because it is dead simple to make and only uses two ingredients (seriously!). It’s great for those times when you’re bogged down in work or just not feeling up to spending more time in the kitchen than necessary. More importantly, it costs literally next to nothing! Pillsbury Pie Crust (purchased… Read more »
Condoms at Dollar stores across Canada … hmm
Thanks Dinglehopper for posting in the forum about Dollarama stores selling condoms… (located conveniently beside the pregnancy tests) Is it just me, or does this make anyone else really uncomfortable? Part of me thinks why should it matter, they are sealed and they are $2, great deal! But then the ever cautious side of me kicks… Read more »
Smart Canucks Canada Presents Smart Canuck Of The Month!
With so many amazing readers and members of our site I thought it’s time that we feature YOU! Each month a random member will be featured. With this honour will come a chance to share tips and stories in a feautued blog post all about you. How can I become a Smart Canuck of the month? It’s… Read more »
Canadian Freebies: “Lipstick Powder n Paint” product testers for Degree Natureffects
I just came across this site, and it looks pretty interesting and perhaps worth trying out for those of you who like product testing. Lipstick Powder n Pain is looking for 100 Canadian Lipstick Powder N Paint readers to test the soon to be launched Degree Women Natureffects™ for themselves, and provide honest and unbiased… Read more »
When What to my Wondering Eyes Should Appear …
So I’m flipping through the October issue of Canadian Living looking for coupons (scan for coupons first, read later) when I see the word ‘coupons’. Upon closer examination I discover that it is an article entitled “Online Coupons” by Deena Waisberg. Hmm, I wonder to myself, what sites does she list? I scan the bolded text box… Read more »
$299.00 PS3 Should You or Shouldn’t You??
*Please note that what you are about to read is purely the speculation of the writer and not to be taken as official advice endorsed by SmartCanucks.ca Ever since Sony released the PS3 with the hefty price tag of $599.00 a lot of people have been waiting for a price drop, myself included, and finally it’s… Read more »
Shoe Company Canada Deals
Shoe Company is offering $10 OFF women’s, men and kids shoes. –Save an extra $10 OFF every pair of women’s shoes $59.99 and up –Save $10 OFF every pair of men’s shoes $79.99 and up –Buy one pair of kids shoes and get an extra $10 OFF second kids shoes Coupon is valid until Sept 7, 2009. Click here… Read more »
Canadian Freebies: Apply to Matchstick.ca for the opportunity for you and your friends to try New Herbal Essences!
Matchstick is currently looking for applicants to try the new Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner and share with friends! For those who don’t know who Matchstick is there an awesome word of mouth company. All you need to do is complete a survey to see if you qualify! From what I can tell they are looking for… Read more »
Canadian Blogs: The Grandly Spectacular and Fantastically Phenomenal Fad Diet Experiment
Featured Blog: The Grandly Spectacular and Fantastically Phenomenal Fad Diet Experiment Diets are a strange thing. Most people will tell you that a regular routine of healthy eating and exercise are the only way to maintain proper weight. But what do they know? Fad diets have been around for years, and SmartCanucks reader Dan Radice… Read more »
Canadian Blogs: Yarn Harlot
Featured Blog: Yarn Harlot Recent winner of the 2008 Canadian Blog Awards (second place went to SmartCanucks!), Yarn Harlot is the ongoing story of one woman’s adventures in knitting. Like any good story though, the knitting merely sets the stage for an adventure full of personality and good writing. Stephanie’s life outside of knitting is… Read more »
Canadian Tire Boxing Day Flyer Deals 2008
Canadian Tire’s flyer has been posted in the Boxing Day / Week Flyers and Deals 2008 forum section by scammaster and couponlady. Click here to read the Canadian Tire 2008 Boxing Day flyer
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