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Step Up Your Menu! Make Your Thanksgiving Feast Even More Special #TasteTheFeeling

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I have a love-hate relationship with holiday menu planning. Being an type-A personality, I always want to be the one to host special occasion dinners; I like the challenge of conceptualizing a feast, preparing the meal and basking in the glory of thankful family members.

“Oh, Lena, you outdid yourself! Everything is delicious!”

Yeah, I know. I’m pretty awesome.

Thankfully, I have a great partner in crime. Possibly the only person who enjoys entertaining even more than I do is my husband; he’s the first to grab cookbooks, suggest dishes and decorations, and always pitches in with the shopping, cooking and cleanup. We’re a dream team in the kitchen!
_dsc0070aThis year, I’ve decided go rogue and swap our traditional turkey for a savoury beef pot roast. Of course, since I’m already switching things up, why not do something super special? Thanks to my friends at Coca-Cola, an idea was born to incorporate our favourite beverage – both at the table AND in the meal! …

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Share a Coke… with the Toronto Maple Leafs!

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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

As a child, I was an avid collector. Stickers, bracelets, trading cards, you name it! I coveted anything marked “Collector’s Edition” or “Bonus!”, and kept tabs on all the items I had yet to possess. Because the thrill for any collector lies in the hunt; the search for that elusive missing piece of the collection.

Lately, my I’ve been coveting a Coke with my name on. And I’m closer than ever to making it a reality.

usqxcbtzss7By popular demand, Coca-Cola has brought back one of its most successful Canadian programs of all time, Share a Coke, with more names, and more reasons to share!

Once again, Coca-Cola has swapped its iconic logo on 500 mL bottles of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero for more than 1,000 of the most popular names in the country. Wondering if your name made the cut? Visit shareacoke.ca for a list of individual names that are on 500mL bottles, and a list of titles that are on 355mL cans in 12, 15 or 24 packs. If you don’t see the name you’re looking for, you can always personalize and share a can at a Share Kiosk event this fall. (Toronto: Visit Riot Fest on September 19th and 20th from 11 AM to 8 PM.)

Drum roll… there IS a “Lena” Coke! You can bet I’ll be on the hunt this season, and to my friends and family, I expect you all to be looking for it as well!

Of course, when you do come across your name or the name of a friend,  share your special moments of happiness with Coca-Cola through social media at @cocacola_ca on Twitter and by using #shareacokecanada. …

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NEW Coca-Cola Mini Can!

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There are a few things I just can’t live without: my Dior 60’s Sunglasses, a Magic Bullet, Balmshell’s Hair-Apy Lipgloss and Coca-Cola.

It’s just one of my Achilles heels; even when I’m eating well, working out and otherwise banning all non-diet foods, you can always count on me to take a swig of the sweet stuff when nobody’s looking. I’m not alone; the average Canadian drinks about 250 8-ounce glasses of Coca-Cola every year. Although I realize it’s probably not on any nutritionist’s lists of “healthy food options” – quite frankly, it’s delicious. And I always say everything in moderation.

Helping Canadians add a touch of the above-mentioned moderation to their diets, Coca-Cola recently launched the new Mini Can. The smaller, portion-sized, 100-calorie Mini Can allows you to choose a beverage size that meets your dietary and lifestyle preferences. The best part? The Mini Can delivers the original taste of Coca-Cola in a convenient new package, while keeping portion control in mind.

Looks like I can have my Coca-Cola… and drink it too! Just like all the 100-calorie goodies, I’m so happy I can keep a tab on my caloric intake without sacrificing flavour. The good folks at Coca-Cola in Canada sent me a Mini Can (and a mini collector’s glass to enjoy it in)… ah, no need to sneak in my fix anymore!

The Mini Cans are available now in 6-packs at retailers near you! Additional brands that will feature the new mini can packaging include Coke Zero, Diet Coke and Sprite. (Not very sure why Coke Zero and Diet Coke need to be portioned controlled for calories? Someone explain please.)

Are there any other Coca-Cola junkies out there – present or reformed?