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I'm not a big TV watcher at all, very few shows that I will give my very little 'extra time' too. The one show that I make sure to watch (or DVR) is Chef At Home. I love watching Michael Smith come up with amazingly easy creations from his own home kitchen in PEI. And more recently I've been turned onto Chef Abroad, Michael Smiths other Food Network Show. (Both are must see's)

My DH turned me on to Michael Smith, and when he cooks (DH), if I question him (and I usually do) he says "That's How Michael Smith does it" - Seriously, I think my DH wants to be just like him. Even our son will ask if we're going to watch Chef At Home, he likes it too! (Possibly a budding culinary artist??)

When I heard that Micheal Smith was releasing a new cookbook, The Best Of Michael Smith, I knew it was one that we would have to have! And you should have seen DH's eyes light up when he opened the package when it arrived at the door! He was like a kid in the candy store...off he went to read all the wonderful recipes that are shared in this book.

I can say with complete honesty that this book has been looked at, referred to and used EVERY SINGLE DAY since it's arrival! Though I myself haven't made any of the recipes, I have definitely tasted them! DH has made quite a few now, including the wonderful Chocolate Chip Cookies (even my mother was impressed with them). I wish I had a picture of them to share with you...I promise, I'll take one next time - he makes them at least twice a week now.

One of the things I was most shocked about was the amount of pictures in the book. Every recipe, and I mean, every single one, has a full page picture of the finished project. And this isn't a second rate photograph...you could frame these pictures...they're that beautiful! The pictures were taken by James Ingram.

If you have someone in your life who loves to cook, or is trying to learn, I completely suggest this book. It is great for every level of home cooking, from beginning (DH) to the most experienced (My Mom).

You can find out more about Chef Michael Smith by checking out some the of following links!

Chef Michael Smith on Food.Ca
ChefMichaelSmith.ca
ChefMichaelSmith on Twitter


Buy The Best Of Chef At Home on Amazon

On December 02, 2009 at 9pm est you'll be able to find me on Twitter Tweeting It Up Christmas Style! We'll be talking about all things Christmas, from your favorite songs, traditions, meals, recipies - you name it, we'll be tweeting it!

I am currently looking for companies who would like to donate a prize or two to the party. It will help you get a little added exposure right at the peak of Christmas Shopping as well as make the party much more fun! If you would like to sponsor a prize, please email me at Jen@abusymommy.com

More Info To Come Soon!!

In years past, many people spent time outdoors, working, playing, and just being. Since the age of the screen (TV, Computer, Video Games) the time spent out doors for the average person and dropped considerably. Do you ever wonder what that has done to our health?

Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. It is formed within our skin when we're out in the summer sun. Our bodies need it for strong bones and good health. With the lack of time spent outdoors, plus the use of sunscreen, many people just are not creating the amount of Vitamin D that is required for good health.

With our Canadian Winter approaching, now is the time to start taking Vitamin D. Even if you've spent a ton of time outdoors this summer. Winter sunshine isn't strong enough to create Vitamin D.

That's why I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to try out D Drops! Since I'm not a huge fan of the very few foods that contain Vitamin D, and I really don't like taking pills. Vitamin D in a drop form is wonderful for me. And as an added bonus...they're tasteless! You don't need a chaser to take them. You can add your drops to just about anything and you wont even know it's there!

Worried about allergies? D Drops have no preservatives, no artificial flavor, no coloring, and no sugar! They are Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soya-Free and Peanut-Free! They do not contain corn, dairy eggs, lactose, starch, sulphites or yeast...Just Vitamin D and a thin vegetable oil.

I have now been taking Vitamin D by D Drops for almost 2 weeks. I love knowing that I am getting what my body needs. Being in my third trimester of pregnancy, I feel relieved knowing that my baby shouldn't be lacking in their Vitamin D as well.

Where to Buy D Drops

In Canada:

Shoppers Drug Mart & Jean Coutu

Online:

Well.ca
FeelBest.com
HardToFindBrands.com

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Disclosure: The Ddrops Company provided me with a sample of Ddrops at no cost. The opinions expressed on this review are honest, and my own.