September 17, 2012
by Bishop Donald Bolen
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Day 1 (posted late) We’re asked to spend no more than $5 on food for the week. Seeing the corn on the cob and all that bread, I thought immediately about butter. I’d miss not eating very much fruit and … Continue reading
September 14, 2012 by Lorne Molleken | 0 comments
September 14, 2012
by Yvonne Tessier
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Well, day one was an experience. I was able to make my morning smoothie out of peach yogurt and a couple strawberries and the V8 green Tea…. not that tasty! At lunch I took a bagel and more peach yogurt … Continue reading
September 14, 2012 by Jordan Bzdel | 0 comments
September 14, 2012 by Jordan Bzdel | 0 comments
September 14, 2012
by High Hopes
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Today was our first day of the food bank challenge. I would be lying if I said that we didn’t think we had this thing in the bag when we picked up our baskets yesterday. We are a band that … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Heather Morrison
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Day One Today when I woke up something was missing. I had lost the sense of ease with which I live my life. I had one concern: food. What is for breakfast? What should I pack for lunch? Is it … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Dr. Julie Kryzanowski
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So far, so good. I’ve enjoyed a perfectly satisfactory breakfast, lunch and dinner from the contents of my food basket. Our meal plan for the week is looking a bit repetitive, though. My husband and I hit the grocery store … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Sasha
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Is it weird of me to think that this challenge has already messed with my head?! I literally just work up from my usual nap and I thought it was 7AM the next day, as oppose to 7PM. That would … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Nicole White
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September 13, 2012
by Food Basket Challenge
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We checked in with Shallima to see how her first day is going!
September 13, 2012
by Heather Morrison
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Worst thumbnail EVER! I think youtube is trying to punish me. Anyway, before I get into the details of today’s crazy adventures, here’s a little video blog about my initial reaction to my basket.
September 13, 2012
by Jared Brown
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So I got up this morning with a flash, I had a great sleep and was up rather early. I took my time getting my food ready for the day (two sandwiches with turkey, mustard, baby spinach, and of course bread). … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Deborah Bryson-Sarauer
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First Day Last evening I filled my bags with anything that was gluten free and did a few trades with other participants. I went home and portioned out my food. I ‘googled ‘recipes for corn, potatoes and spinach and got … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Jill Smith
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Let me just say, as soon as your diet is strictly limited, you start thinking about food all the time. Constantly. You also start to notice how great everyone else’s lunch at work smells. Just saying.
September 13, 2012
by Shallima Maharaj
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The start of my day typically revolves around one thing – piping hot coffee, teeth-achingly sweet and poured right to the top of the mug. Who am I kidding – I am a coffee bowl kind of girl. This morning, I … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Lisa Dutton
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Here we go! Day one breaky. I woke up to a plain white bagel, peach yogurt, and some strawberries. I would rather eat whole grain, and I hate peach. Today I learned that CHOICE is your diet is a luxury.
September 13, 2012
by Pat Cook
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Well I picked up my food basket which was a pretty humbling experience. I went home and put everything out on the counter and I thought ” wow” how am I going to make this last for a week.
September 13, 2012
by Nicole White
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…there was a delicious spread at breakfast. I drank a glass of water and tried to avert my eyes from everyone’s eating.
September 13, 2012
by Bill and Susan Brooks
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So…I’m a serious foodie, a “Live to Eat” kind of person, addicted to the Food Network (at least when it used to actually teach you to cook!). While I was honoured to have been asked to do this, I was … Continue reading