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Preparing for back-to-school
After months of waking up late, snacking on Popsicle and spending the days in their swimsuits, the return to reality is not always easy. Go the Flamingo way, with our back-to-school countdown list.
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Lace up your skates!
Looking for a family activity that all ages can enjoy? Quebec boasts a great variety of outdoor skating rinks, many of which offer an enchanting atmosphere, along with music to get you into the rhythm and, if you’re lucky, a lodge where you can grab a snack.
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Our winning chicken recipes
Here are a few quick and easy recipes that go beyond the traditional nuggets-and-dip duo, ideas for family meals you can make with your favourite Flamingo specialties.
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What’s salmonella?
Salmonella are bacteria that live in the intestines of many animals, including poultry, which can cause salmonellosis, a form of food poisoning.
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Information briefs
What’s "air-chilled" poultry? What do chickens eat? Are chickens fed hormones? From egg to chicken
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Crafts: Make a time capsule!
Ease the transition to back-to-school season with this original crafts project. Make a time capsule to mark the end of summer and the start of a new year at school.
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Everyone outdoors
Whether your preference is a "fall classic" or a Garbage Bowl, a pickup football game is a guaranteed good time for both children and adults. Don't forget the hot chocolate during the game and the snacks to replenish everyone's energy afterward, such as our Krispy Toast wrap. Touchdown, Flamingo!
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Go, street hockey!
Unless you have a hockey arena in your back yard, why not get everyone up for a friendly game of street hockey? Ice or snow? Check. Some enthusiastic souls to brave the weather? Check. Good food after the game? Now we're talking! You can't go wrong with a healthy activity everyone will love, even the spectators in the living room!
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Turkey 101
From thawing to roasting, mastering the process of preparing your Christmas turkey is not only essential but easy! Follow the advice of our experts, and we promise you’ll get a juicy and luscious turkey that will make you look forward to eating the leftovers. That’s no small feat!
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Nutrition: Eat well to play well
No matter how old you are, how you exert yourself and where you do it, the challenge is the same: what should you eat before, during and after your physical activity? Keep this checklist handy and you'll never "run on empty."
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Trends: The tailgate party
Ever heard of "tailgating"? This festive practice, which continues to grow in popularity, is all about partying with your friends – out of the back of your vehicle. Well, just about.
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Quiz: The mental side of hockey
Do you love hockey so much that you can't tear yourself away from the TV on a Saturday night? Are you a hockey widow who accepts the "girls' night out" as a fact of life during the playoffs? Whether you're a fan or not, you probably have an idea about our five hockey facts:
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Calculator to the rescue
Do you go through the same thing every year? For many, the thought of running out of snacks is more stressful than the final score. To estimate how much food you'll need for your guests, our snack calculator will save the day. Now, if we could only find an application to help us with the players....
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Loving those leftovers!
It’s Boxing Day and your refrigerator is full to bursting with leftovers: turkey, mashed potato, cranberry sauce, gravy, etc. Should you eat it all now or freeze the entire lot to make lunches in January? Here are some ideas to help you solve the leftovers conundrum.
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Face painting 101
Children love having their faces painted, and so do football fans. Please both groups by setting up a face painting station for the big game or your next children's party.
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Calculator to the rescue!
Do you go through the same thing every year? For many, the thought of running out of snacks is more stressful than the final score. To estimate how much food you'll need for your guests, our snack calculator will save the day. Now, if we could only find an application to help us with the players....
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Pick-your-own forever!
To mark the back-to-school season, and to observe Labour Day, start planning now for a family outing at a pick-your-own farm. This fun and relaxing activity is educational in many ways.
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Recipes: Entertain with flair and flavour
While turkey reigns as queen on the Christmas dinner table, feeding your guests in style also involves hors d’oeuvres, either with cocktails or as an appetizer. For the occasion, our chef has cooked up a few appetizing ideas, along with easy recipes for stuffing.
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Under the tree: Our cookbooks for kids
Eye-catching, fascinating and inexpensive, recipe books for children make a popular as well as practical gift choice.
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Chicken Nutritional value
Surveys show that Canadians prefer chicken to other types of meat. Surprised? They like chicken because it tastes good, is easy to prepare and has high nutritional value.
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Lunchbox ABC’s
With these five suggestions, you can easily prepare lunches your child will adore.
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Ready for the big game?
Don't miss a minute of the big game with these 5 quick recipes that are sure to please your buddies without tying you to the kitchen. Easy to make and at times even a touch on the healthy side, these ideas are sure-fire winners for serious snacking in front of the "tube." Let the game begin!
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Recipes: He shoots, he scores!
Looking for some great ideas for the hockey game? These five quick recipes will surely please your buddies without tying you to the kitchen. Face-off at centre ice!
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