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Cardinal Ready

We’re Ready for School Nights with Cardinal Ready!

September 7, 2015 By Lena

Back-to-school. Oh, it’s happening. And while I struggle to make lists, check them twice, and stay on top of the chaos, I’ve realized that I spend a disproportionate amount of time stressing about the kids while they’re in school, and not enough time planning ways to connect and bond with them while they’re at home. And the perfect time to create family moments? At the dinner table, of course.

This year, I’m looking for nutritious and delicious meal ideas that are ready when I am. And that’s why I’m once again stocking my refrigerator with Cardinal Ready products. They allow me to create perfect meals that are ready in 10 minutes or less, which means that great meals can happen any weeknight. Simply start with a Ready selection, add some veggies and a simple side and you’re all set for a complete family meal in a fraction of the time!

I also love that Cardinal Ready, available at select Sobeys locations across Ontario, has something for everybody. Looking for recipe inspiration this fall? Check out Helene’s Sausages with Peppers and Onions, or Sheri’s Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice. And I know you won’t be able to resist my Ready Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Horseradish Coleslaw.
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Ever wonder how to make pulled pork? It’s simple. Toss out the recipe card and toss Ready Pulled Pork in Chipotle Sauce into your grocery cart. With Ready, you can heat and serve a classic family meal in minutes. Ready Pulled Pork is fully cooked and full of flavour; the chipotle in the BBQ sauce adds just the right kick to this classic meal. …

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: #CardinalReady, Cardinal Ready, pulled pork, sandwich recipes

We’re Ready for Fright Night with Cardinal Ready

June 19, 2015 By Lena

NOTE: The following sampling opportunity is open to residents of Ontario, Canada only.

Spoiler Alert: The recipe for my Hawaiian Pork Tacos follows. You may want to stick around.
DSC_0966aFright Night. Think I’m taking about that b-rated film? Think again. I’m talking about those weekday nights when my husband works late, the kids have sports or swimming, I’ve got a Twitter Party and there’s NOTHING TO EAT.

Apparently, there’s more than one Fright Night chez Lena.

Our family’s dynamic has changed through the years. Whereas we used to enjoy casual, unhurried dinners (actually eaten at the dinner table), today our demanding jobs and activities pull us in different directions. My husband is in sales, so he’s often on the road or working late. My job has no set hours; I could be working at 5:30AM or 11:00PM, depending on the day. And often, I’m on Twitter at night (I know you know what I’m up to then). Ryder has soccer on Mondays and Reid has soccer on Wednesdays and they both have swimming on Thursdays. And yet somehow, the expectation is that I’ll produce a delicious, healthy meal that the entire family will love.

*Checking to make sure I signed up for this. Sigh, apparently it’s indeed part of being a mom.*

I try my hardest to avoid the lure of the “dial-a-dinner”. Take-out is easy! One phone call, a few bucks for a tip, et voila! The whole family is fed. The trouble is, the only takeout the whole family can agree on is pizza, and families cannot live on pizza alone. …

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Cardinal Ready, easy meal ideas, quick meals, sampling opportunity

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