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I will name a yummy sandwich after you. I will take a picture of this sandwich I have created so you can share your namesake with your friends and family, I will also give you the recipe for this sandwich so you can share how amazing you really are. I will take any special dietary concerns into account! In case you don't know I went through school to be a chef and passed with flying colours, however I didn't write the ministry exam to actually get my cooks trade papers. So for me this is an amazing opportunity to share my love for food in another way. AND THIS IS THE FINISHED PRODUCT... The start of an exciting sandwich making career??? The art280 sandwich The art280 is a sandwich encompassing the tastes of 4 friends. sky likes crispy things sarah likes spicy things mackenzie like walking on the beach benny likes watching pro football I had a number of different ideas as to how to incorporate these themes into a sandwich that would reflect these individuals.( Unfortunately people frown upon killing sea gulls while others are enjoying the beach so I will have to save that idea for another time...) The runners up included a hot dog (beach and football) covered with chili (football tailgate, spicy)  further topped with crushed doritos (football, spicy and crispy) and finally Jalapano jack cheese (spicy), and a very close first runner up to the sandwich I made was a thinly sliced bbq'ed steak (football tailgate) sandwich served on a cornbread bun (often served at clam bakes at the beach) smothered in a zesty chipotle bbq sauce(spicy), with French's french fried onions perched on the top! (crispy) But the sandwich that started out as little more than a few ingredients in my pantry and forevermore shall be known as The art280 sandwich is a sandwich consisting of toasted pumpernickle rounds (crispy) topped with a smidge of miracle whip and then a freshly prepared salmon cake (beach) garnished with a bed of spring mix lettuce and a second salmon cake which is further topped with a spicy mango chutney (spicy) finally this awesomeness is then topped with kettled cooked chips (great when watching a football game and for extra crispiness)  the final piece comes into place when the second piece of toasted pumpernickle that has a light speading of miracle whip on it is ever so gently lowered into place. I opted to make this a "hot" sandwich, but if you prefer your sandwiches chilled a tasty salmon salad could have been used in place of the salmon cake. The salmon cake you will need 1 can of salmon drained and cleaned (unless you like the salmon bones and stuff) 1/4 of a cooking onion minced (or 1 green onion thinly sliced) 1/4 of a red pepper minced salt and pepper 1 tbsp. flour approx 1/4 c. of crackers crushed fine. 1 tsp parmesan cheese pinch of red pepper flakes two eggs beaten Combine the first 4 ingredients and mix. sprinkle with flour and then add the cracker crumbs, parmesan and pepper flakes. Mix once again and slowly add the beaten eggs until you get a mixure that binds together well. Fry the salmon cake in a non stick pan over medium heat for approx. 5 mins per side. Enjoy it on The art280 sandwich.

The start of an exciting sandwich making career??? The art280 sandwich The art280 is a sandwich encompassing the tastes of 4 friends. sky likes crispy things sarah likes spicy things mackenzie like walking on the beach benny likes watching pro football I had a number of different ideas as to how to incorporate these themes into a sandwich that would reflect these individuals.( Unfortunately people frown upon killing sea gulls while others are enjoying the beach so I will have to save that idea for another time...) The runners up included a hot dog (beach and football) covered with chili (football tailgate, spicy)  further topped with crushed doritos (football, spicy and crispy) and finally Jalapano jack cheese (spicy), and a very close first runner up to the sandwich I made was a thinly sliced bbq'ed steak (football tailgate) sandwich served on a cornbread bun (often served at clam bakes at the beach) smothered in a zesty chipotle bbq sauce(spicy), with French's french fried onions perched on the top! (crispy) But the sandwich that started out as little more than a few ingredients in my pantry and forevermore shall be known as The art280 sandwich is a sandwich consisting of toasted pumpernickle rounds (crispy) topped with a smidge of miracle whip and then a freshly prepared salmon cake (beach) garnished with a bed of spring mix lettuce and a second salmon cake which is further topped with a spicy mango chutney (spicy) finally this awesomeness is then topped with kettled cooked chips (great when watching a football game and for extra crispiness)  the final piece comes into place when the second piece of toasted pumpernickle that has a light speading of miracle whip on it is ever so gently lowered into place. I opted to make this a "hot" sandwich, but if you prefer your sandwiches chilled a tasty salmon salad could have been used in place of the salmon cake. The salmon cake you will need 1 can of salmon drained and cleaned (unless you like the salmon bones and stuff) 1/4 of a cooking onion minced (or 1 green onion thinly sliced) 1/4 of a red pepper minced salt and pepper 1 tbsp. flour approx 1/4 c. of crackers crushed fine. 1 tsp parmesan cheese pinch of red pepper flakes two eggs beaten Combine the first 4 ingredients and mix. sprinkle with flour and then add the cracker crumbs, parmesan and pepper flakes. Mix once again and slowly add the beaten eggs until you get a mixure that binds together well. Fry the salmon cake in a non stick pan over medium heat for approx. 5 mins per side. Enjoy it on The art280 sandwich.

I told you earlier about my attempt to "earn" money on fiverr.com. Today I got my first order!!!! This is the "offer" I submitted... I will name a yummy sandwich after you. I will take a picture of this sandwich I have created so you can share your namesake with your friends and family, I will also give you the recipe for this sandwich so you can share how amazing you really are. I will take any special dietary concerns into account! In case you don't know I went through school to be a chef and passed with flying colours, however I didn't write the ministry exam to actually get my cooks trade papers. So for me this is an amazing opportunity to share my love for food in another way. I have until Monday to create and photograph this sandwich which, from henceforth shall be referred to as “The Art280 Sandwich” and here is the order hello we just ordered a sandwich to be designed after us. we are a group called art280. there are 4 of us. sky likes crispy things sarah likes spicy things mackenzie like walking on the beach benny likes watching pro football please include but do not limit yourself to at least one ingredient that represents each of us. the name of the sandwich must be “The Art280 Sandwich” We look forward to seeing the photo and using the recipe in our own kitchen. Check back Monday to see my creation!!!

I have a new found interest in couponing. Previously I didn't give much thought to coupons, or using them....and certainly not saving  and collecting them, that is just sheer madness. But there is method to that madness and I would like to explain it to you. Manufacturers have hundreds and thousands of coupons distributed offering from a few cents to a few dollars off of a specific product. Here is an example. Secret Flawless Deodorant. These are regularly priced at about $4. Wal-mart had them on sale for $1.64...amazing deal right, well not quite. There were coupons available that saved you $1.50. Secret Flawless Deodorant at Wal-mart with the coupon. $0.14. My point is I would have never known the best price for Secret Deodorant. I would have never paid attention to the coupon, and I would have never known all the ins and outs of couponing and other really great deals for stuff that is free, or nearly free if it wasn't for the web site www.smartcanucks.ca Not only is smartcanucks.ca an amazing couponing site, it is a great social site too! And our fearless leader, Boo Radlely has once again come up with another amazing site www.flyerscoupons.ca This site has been set up so that as a member, when you share a deal or coupon, you are eligible to get paid to post. I won't go into the details here, but it is legit! So that is yet another way I am hoping to build our Las Vegas slush fund. (...and I am hoping there is enough slush to fund many margaritas!!!)

It shouldn't be too hard to save some money this weekend. The stores are closed on Good Friday, so there really isn't much opportunity to spend. I was out with my folks again today picked up something for my dad and put it through with my stuff and gave mom the cash he gave me. It wasn't a lot but every bit helps.My hubby even threw in  a few bucks, so our plucky little pot keeps on growing!

Got the money for my kijiji sale, and skipped going to Tim Horton's with my mom for a coffee and had one at home instead. That my friends is another $20 for the kitty...MEOW!!!