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Bill is on a diet Week 13

Posted Saturday, August 27, 2011 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Bill is on a diet
Bill is on a diet Week 13

Bill is adjusting to his new weight. He is not as familiar with the ups and downs in weight as many of us are.

"I think I should gain my weight back. My pants don't fit. I have two choices, buy new clothes or gain weight."

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Chef Dave Tips… How to prepare spaghetti squash

Posted Wednesday, August 24, 2011 by Chef Dave in Chef Dave Video Quick Tips

Love spaghetti? Why not make is spaghetti squash.   Chef Dave shows you how to prepare a roasted spaghette squash.

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Bill is on a diet Week 12

Posted Monday, August 22, 2011 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Bill is on a diet
Bill is on a diet Week 12

It is Bill's birthday week. He has been reminding me and groaning about old age for the past month. His dream of retirement is a long way off. He continues with Plan B, winning the lotto, and buys his tickets with his "lucky" numbers.

Bill weighs daily and mid-week he hits a new set of numbers. He is pretty happy with himself.

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Vicki takes Chef Dave on a tour of downtown Vancouver

Posted Sunday, August 21, 2011 by Chef Dave in Videos

Vicki takes Chef Dave on a tour of downtown Vancouver, BC best of the street food Venders.  In Canada the food is gourmet quality but served with Vancouver downtown as its back drop.  Between venders Vicki gives us a tour of this great city she calls home.

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Chef Dave Tips… How to zest a lemon

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by Chef Dave in Chef Dave Video Quick Tips

Add some zest to your foods and beverages. Chef Dave shows you how to zest a lemon.

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Bill is on a diet Week 11

Posted Monday, August 15, 2011 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Bill is on a diet
Bill is on a diet Week 11

The family has returned home and the house is quiet again. This is the week to start up the food records, reduce our portion sizes, and get back on track. We are back to normal.

Bill weighs in mid-week......

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Granville Island Vancouver, Canada Hey, I’m a Fun-gi

Posted Friday, August 12, 2011 by Chef Dave in Chef Dave Video Quick Tips

Chef Dave takes a tour of Granville Island, BC Canada. Learn all about mushroom varieties, storing and preperation.

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Chef Dave Tips… How to peel and concasse a tomato

Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by Chef Dave in Chef Dave Video Quick Tips

Impress your friends with a concasse tomato.  Chef Dave shows you how to peel and concasse (seed) a tomato.

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Bill is on a diet Week 10

Posted Tuesday, August 9, 2011 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Bill is on a diet
Bill is on a diet  Week 10

Bill has started attending a memory class. I am thrilled because maybe now he can remember the names of foods rather than identifying them by color. This will make it easier for both of us.

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A Personal Best

Posted Monday, August 8, 2011 by Vicki Bovee, M.S., R.D., L.D. in Healthy Eating, Weight Loss Advice
A Personal Best

Vacation time is fun time. I have always said that although you may eat more calories when you're out and about chances are you are also more active.

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