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Credit Unions of Alberta

By Chrissy August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 In Events, Lifestyle 2 No tags 0

For most Canadians, financial institutions come in two forms: a brick-and-mortar bank or the online version of the same thing. But for over 10 million Canadians (and counting), there is an alternative option – credit unions.

Credit unions look like a bank, walk like a bank and talk like a bank, so what makes them so unique? We answered this during our conversation with Mr. Burns and learned how credit unions have paved the way of banking innovation in Canada to become a niche in the financial industry.

Here are 8 things you need to know about the Credit Unions of Alberta.

7-Eleven Canada National Wing Weekend – July 27 to 29

By Chrissy July 23, 2019 In Events, Products 0 No tags 0

7-Eleven Canada is celebrating National Wing Day for the whole weekend by giving fans a chance to win a $25 delivery coupon for free wings.

Silver Hills Bakery

By Chrissy July 20, 2019July 22, 2019 In Products, Recipies 0 No tags 0

Silver Hills Bakery is a family-owned, family-focused company whose mission is to empower people by providing healthy food choices. I have been buying Silver Hills bread for years now, and love it. Not only are their breads packed with nutrients, they are also delicious.
Here are the 4 things you need to know about Silver Hills Bakery

Alberta Credit Unions: Pop-Up Cafe

By Chrissy July 17, 2019July 19, 2019 In Events 0 No tags 0

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This summer, I’m excited to partner with the Credit Unions of Alberta for their inaugural Meet You #IRL (In Real Life) campaign. As part of this campaign, they will be hosting a Pop-Up Credit Union Café in Edmonton, where guest can combine two very important matters: food and finances.

Patak’s 3-Step Kits

By Chrissy June 11, 2019 In Products, Recipies 0 No tags 0

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I grew up in a Lebanese family in which food played a
starring role. Before we could finish one meal,

7-Eleven Canada: Slurpee Bring Your Own Cup Event Returns

By Chrissy May 16, 2019 In Events 0 No tags 0

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Drink outside the box with your wackiest, most wonderful Slurpee vessels.

Bacon and Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe

By Chrissy April 4, 2019 In Recipies 0 No tags 0

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Why did the mushroom get invited to all the parties? Because he’s a fungi! Get it? Because mushrooms are fungi, not plants? Okay, bad joke. But in all seriousness, mushrooms are pretty spectacular – why else have we foraged and eaten them for 13,000+ years?

Lui-Chi’s Coffee

By Chrissy March 29, 2019April 4, 2019 In Restaurant Review 0 No tags 0

One of my top-five favorite TV shows is Boardwalk Empire. Boardwalk Empire tells the story of a twenties gang called the Big Seven Group and their rise to gangster fame. The Big Seven came together to bring people booze during Prohibition by smuggling barrels of Canadian Club whisky across the border. Gangsters like Al Capone, Arnold Rothstein, Nucky Johnson, Meyer Lansky and, my personal favorite, Lucky Luciano.

Why is this relevant? It’s relevant because right now in my top-five favorite Edmonton coffee shops is Lui-Chi’s. A shop that sells wood roasted, whisky barrel aged coffee (see what I did there? Luciano-Lui-Chis, whisky barrels… you get it).

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe

By Chrissy March 7, 2019 In Recipies 0 No tags 0

Philly cheesesteaks are iconic, and for good reason. A well-made one can be a thing of beauty. All of the ingredients kind of… fuse together. Thinly shaved beef, glistening caramelized onions, melty gooey cheese – all loaded on a perfectly toasted roll (pause to wipe drool).

Making cheesesteaks at home doesn’t require any fancy moves, only the willingness to turn your kitchen into a South Philly hoagie shop.

Reverse 7-Eleven Day is Back(wards)!

By Chrissy November 2, 2018November 1, 2018 In Events 0 No tags 0

Attention Slurpee Lovers! 7-Eleven Canada is inviting you to wake up on the wrong side of the bed, put your clothes on front to back and warm up with a FREE ice cold Slurpee drink.

I know what you’re thinking – an ice cold Slurpee in the middle of November? Seems kind of backwards? That’s because it is. Unless, of course, it’s Reverse 7-Eleven Day!

On November 7th, the date is 11/7 (7/11 in reverse), and 7-Eleven is celebrating in backwards style by giving out free medium Slurpee drinks. The twist? You have to wear your clothing backwards.