Need some NEW Summer Dessert ideas???

Summer Dessert Recipes!

When using fresh fruits and veggies, there are so many great combinations just waiting to be made, and enjoyed!! Here are just a few great Summer Dessert ideas. 
You don't want to be known as the one who always brings the same thing to a BBQ or Summer Party, Do you??? Hehehe!! Your family will love them too!!!

Layered Strawberry, Chocolate Mousse Delight 

Serves 12 (Prep and time total: 20min)

Layered Blueberry Parfait:

(serves 4-6)

Ingredients:
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 tub vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
1 cup cool whip, thawed

Directions:
1) In single serving dessert cups, or a 9" bowl, place a layer of strawberries, then ice cream, add a layer of whip cream,then blueberries.
2) Top with one more layer of cool whip, Finish by placing a few strawberries and blueberries on top.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Food Allergy Blog I thought My Readers might like!!

Hello,
I came across this blog with great recipes for people who have food allergies!! As we all know living with a food allergy, no matter what it is, can some times be a little tricky. I will be doing a post about allergies in the near future, so be on the look out!!!

Also if you're looking for a DELISIOUS Gluten Free Dessert Recipe,

you've GOTTA SEE THIS!! CLICK HERE

How to Acheive a Healthy Weight & Lifestyle!!!

It is possible to be healthy at a variety of different shapes and sizes.

Weight and Health are two different things

Just be sure to focus on eating well and being physically active. Trust your body to find the right weight for you. Don't waste your time on "diets" it doesn't always lead to weight loss, and may actually make you heavier in the long run. Just take note of your daily diet for a week and see where you need to cut back on certain types of foods, as well as portion sizes. Wouldn't that be easier than stressing over that diet??? Increase your daily activity (people are soooooooooo lazy these days) Some thing as simple as playing a game of catch with a couple of gloves and a ball, walking around the block, even an hour of housework counts. The more you can fit in daily the better.

What are you doing to reduce your risk of Heart Disease????

It's so simple to adjust a few parts of your daily routine to include at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day. As well as cutting back on those fatty foods. (that don't make us feel very good after we eat them anyway,) and focusing on those Heart friendly fatty acids. Extra virgin olive oils, canola oils, soy, sunflower oils, poly saturates (in moderation of course), mono saturates. Eat nuts !!!! They're so good for you and they taste great !! Everybody likes at least one kind of nut. (unless of course you are allergic) But toasted soy nuts are great too !! I eat them myself !! 5 large studies have reported that people who eat nuts several time a week reduce their risk of heart disease by 25-50%, they live longer free of heart disease, and have lower cholesterol. Try to aim for 1/4cup (1 handful) of nuts 5 times a week. Seems like a lot but you could eat a handful of trail mix every night as part of your evening snack before bed. Trail mix rocks !!

Try reducing your intake of

Saturated Fats: Animal fats and trope oils (they increase cholesterol levels)
Trans Fats: When liquid vegetable oil is hydrogenated and made into a solid or semi solid fat.(Sunflower oil that has been turned into margarine or shortening) when choosing margarine choose soft non-hydrogenated. Canola oil These fats will raise your cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease.

My father is a BIG fan of these fatty things, and he ended up having a triple by pass 5 years ago. It's tough to watch someone so that to them selves. Although he eats oatmeal every morning for breakfast and also eats lots of fish, he is a sucker for that fat, lol. He has managed to keep his cholesterol levels down over the last few years, with his love of Quaker Oatmeal !!!

Get on the move

I have always been a petite woman. 4" 11 and a half, lol. Before I became pregnant with my son I was weighing in at 135lbs.(my usual weight was between 105-115lbs) I had put on 20lbs in a year drinking too much beer and over eating on a regular basis. For 6 months before I became pregnant, I was doing everything I could to loose the extra pounds. I walked every night with my boyfriend we'd have a light dinner. I packed a great bunch of healthy snacks to munch on until I got home for lunch. I ate so many fruits and veggies, I was getting at least 2 litres of water a day. (I really like to drink water, lol) I was exercising with a ridiculous routine, first thing in the morning and then again at lunch time. I have never had a problem loosing weight before. I was even using a great online program called "Spark People" it gave me great meal plans to follow, also made it easy to track EVERYTHING I was doing to help loose weight. It even tells you how many calories you burn during an hour of house work, lol. Nothing helped !!!! 

Then in May 2006 I became pregnant !!! It took a long time before I started to gain any weight. The way I looked at it, the baby was taking all of the extra from me, and doing just fine. In the end when I was almost ready to "POP" I was very swollen, and weighing in at 170lbs, on Feb12/07. All I kept thinking was " I'll never get rid of this weight, I'll never be back to my 110lbs again."

I was released from the hospital 2 days after my son was born. We went home to our apartment. Well the next morning I was out of Ibuprofen, and in a truck load of pain. I am a single mom and it being a week day all of my family was at work. So I bundled up my boy, carried that monster stroller and his 20lb car seat down 2 flights of stairs, walked 15 minutes up the road to Sobeys on the snowy sidewalks.I realized that day that I am the only one there is to get things done. So ever since that day we've been on the move. I've never felt better!!!!

Fun Food Fact: Apricots Are Great For Eyesight And Allergies.... Read More!

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3 Easy Recipes, The Whole Family Will Love!!

Here are 3 quick and easy recipes using a few of these ingredients:

All 3 meals serve up to 5 people!

TASTY TUNA CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

2 cans tuna (drained)

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can of cheddar cheese soup

1/2 cup milk

1 bag elbow macaroni

1/2 tsp each: Celery salt,onion powder,garlic powder
Directions:

In a medium sauce pan combine, milk,spices,soups,and tuna. Heat slowly on med low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain cooked noodles, put back in pot, pour in tuna/soup mixture. Mix well. Serve!

SIMPLE VEGGIE SOUP

Ingredients:

1 can tomato soup

2 cups frozen mixed veggies

3/4 cup of of uncooked minute rice.(or 1 cup precooked rice)

1 tsp each: Parsley,oregano,celery salt

1/2 tsp of white sugar or splenda
Directions:

Combine all ingredients into large sauce pan. Start on High heat,bring to a boil,cover reduce to med low heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Serve!

SLAMMIN' SIDE KICKS

Ingredients:

2 pkg of sidekick noodles (2 the same, or any 2 that will mix well together)

1 cup of frozen mixed veggies 1 tsp parsley 3 chicken breasts,cubed * Can also use shrimp or any other seafood)*
Directions:

Rinse mixed veggies under warm water, to remove any ice and the chill. Cook side kicks according to package directions. 5 minutes before the noodles are done, add veggies and mix them in.

Cooking chicken cubes:

Ingredients:

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

1 green onion thinly sliced

1 tsp chicken oxo/

1 tbsp broth

A shake of pepper, and celery salt

Directions:

In a medium frying pan add garlic and onion, cook a minute or to on medium heat. Add chicken, cook for 10-15 minutes, add oxo/broth. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, add to veggie, noodle mix. Stir well, Serve!

Cooking for Beginners!!!

It may be a little over whelming at first, but if you pick up a couple of these ingredients every time you go shopping it won't be so bad!! Take it slow if you need to!!

The spices I can't live without in my kitchen:

Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Celery salt
Onion Soup Mix
Chicken oxo/Beef oxo
Dill Weed
Parsley
Oregano
Salt and Pepper
Plain White sugar
**When looking for spices ALWAYS go for the "powders" vs "Salts" ie: onion powder, instead of onion salt. That way you're not adding any extra salt. You'd be surprised how many people really don't know the difference between the two !!!!

If you have these ingredients in your pantry, you'll never be stuck for dinner ideas again:

(Please see how I use them in my kitchen everyday, in my upcoming recipes Blog)

2 cans tomato soup
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 pkg elbow macaroni
2 cans tuna
1 can yellow or peaches and cream corn (not cream corn. Although that's always good to have on hand as well ;) )
1 can sliced or whole mushrooms, what ever you like :)
1 can cheddar cheese soup
Any kind of rice
( I like Uncle Ben's 5 minute. I've never been able to master the 20 minute stuff, hahaha )
2 pkgs of side kick noodles (doesn't matter what flavour they are)

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The NEW Yum Mum Recipes!!!

Hello Hello,

Welcome to Yum Mum Recipes!! We have relocated from the ever frustrating, Today.com. I have decided that Blogger is a much better choice!! So Yum Mum Recipes is back to help with all your kitchen delemas!! Fantastic recipes, that will bring your family running to the dinner table, EVERY NIGHT!!! Easy recipes, to get you started. Cooking for beginners can some times be overwhelming. Don't worry, I'm here to help!


I will give you all of my tried, tested & true tips and tricks to help you in the kitchen, as well as kids in the kitchen. It's how I combine my two favorite things. (children, and cooking)!!!! All my years working with children I've picked up some great stuff !!! So keep your eyes peeled for some awesome info !!!!

Stay tuned for my next post:

Cooking for beginners
Are you a beginner when it comes to cooking for your family? Are you tired of the same old things week after week, but have a hard time coming up with great new recipes, to keep your family happy? Well bookmark this Blog, you'll be glad you did!! You'll find lots of great recipes & short cuts to quick, healthy even traditional recipes here! You're family will race to the table to see what your having!