Chef Pola's Blog

"Frog on" -  Frog Friendly Coffee

"Frog on" - Frog Friendly Coffee

One thing I love about the business community I am part of, is the connections and friends we make along the journey.Years ago my husband was working with a local distribution company here in BC, helping them with sales and opening new accounts.They were working with a local women entrepreneur who was launching her coffee brand into the retail channels.I met Karla at one of our industry trade shows and there was an instant connection.After trying her Frog Friendly Coffee, I instantly knew this was special, as was she.I love my morning ritual and once I experienced the clean stomach...

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From Saddle Up to Serving it Up

From Saddle Up to Serving it Up

Here you will find stories, information and tips on living a balanced life through clean eating and healthy lifestyle habits. So how does an Urban Cowgirl become a chef? Follow me on the trail ride and I will share my journey. Like many of us, we start out with an idea or a passion for something we see ourselves developing into a career. I was always an active person. I enjoyed dancing, skiing and being in nature; but it was my love for horseback riding and everything that went along with that magnificent intuitive animal that lead me to my...

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You don’t have to be an expert to make Thyme

You don’t have to be an expert to make Thyme

One of my core beliefs around food and health is that there is a relationship here. I truly believe that food is medicine and can be preventative if you create consistent healthy habits where you can not only ENJOY your food, but take the Thyme to plan and prepare for optimum results.It's not complicated unless you make it that way. Like any endeavor, whether it be a career goal, an exercise regime or travel plan; winging it will not get you the same results as when you plan and prepare. I don't mean perfection or having a huge attachment to...

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