The Chopped Leaf Opens Their Second Location in Kitchener Waterloo – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary meal, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance at a FREE MEAL TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Time To Get Fresh With The Chopped Leaf

Being the JAMIE OLVIER FOOD REVOLUTION AMBASSADORS FOR KW, we were thrilled to learn that The Chopped Leaf had opened a second location in Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario.  This location is situated at THE BOARDWALK at Ira Needles. While this location seemed smaller in size, it too had a wonderful atmosphere. Read on learn about our latest experience at The Chopped Leaf and how you can enter to win a dinner for 4 at their Waterloo location.

Wondering if The Chopped Leaf is all chopped up to what they say it is?

The Chopped Leaf is a franchise that began in Western Canada with an emphasis on fresh and healthy options.  They offer both seating in their establishment as well as to go meals that can be ordered online or in person.  This fits well within the KW community.  It gives families another option when it comes to quick service meals. Be sure to check out their menu to see all the offerings available.

What We Ate At The Chopped Leaf

We each both began with number one WHOLE BOWL and added items that we each wanted to try.

As a beverage with our meals we each had a Fresh Cold Pressed Juice with our meal! Our choice this time has citrus, turmeric and ginger.

Eating at The Chopped Leaf was an amazing experience and while we left feeling full, we didn't feel like we needed a nap.  The fresh vegetables and lean protein gave us energy to carry on with the rest of our day.

With choices like salads, juices, wraps, whole bowls and veggie rolls you can find something for everyone.  They even have a $5 kids menu to get your kiddos excited about eating healthy

Enter To Win

To celebrate The opening of the second location for The Chopped Leaf Location In Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario we are giving away a dinner for 4 that can be used at their new location at THE BOARDWALK

Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load),and be sure to answer the question what do you put in your whole bowl or salad? in the comment section below.

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Skip The Dishes Promo Code + Contest

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive complimentary meals, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win a dinner too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Kitchener Waterloo Get Ready To Skip The Dishes!

As many of you know both Diane and I work full time, but provide media coverage for events most evenings and weekends.  This doesn’t leave a lot of time for cooking dinner in between. Last week before heading to the Alan Doyle concert we tried out SKIP THE DISHES to save us both time and energy. Skip The Dishes is an online restaurant/food establishment platform that arranges pickup or delivery of your requested meal.  They have over 20 locations in Canada and the service is now available in Kitchener Waterloo.  After we placed our order for delivery, we received a meal in about 30 minutes and had minimal clean up after. It was quick and convenient and a great option for busy families.  You can place an order to pick up on your way home, or if you are already at your house you can have your meal delivered to your home.

*Please note, delivery times and delivery charges vary depending on the restaurant you choose and the day of the week it is being ordered.  Expect longer wait times on weekends.

The Steps To Save On Your Skip The Dishes Order

Skip The Dishes is offering 10% off your order with the promo code THOSE2GIRLS. Below are simple steps to place an order (using a computer, if using a phone most options take up the full screen)

1.      Head to the Skip The Dishes Website https://www.skipthedishes.com

2.      In the top right corner click LOG IN (to make it easy I used the facebook login)

3.      In the middle of the page, choose either delivery or pickup. Then type in your address. Don’t worry that there is a place for a unit number you can put that in later. You still have to add your address if it is pickup so that you can advance to the next step. It is what lets you know which options are available for your city.

4.      A pop up window with a map will come up. Next click on the red bar that says FIND RESTAURANTS under the map.

5.      A list of local choices will come up for you. In the top right corner, you can also pick a heading to get your listing sorted by delivery times or delivery charges.

6.      Now you can start clicking on the restaurants listed to see what they are offering for Skip The Dishes customers.

7.      Once you have decided on a restaurant, make your meal selections

8.      Before you click the ADD TO ORDER bar, you can select the quantity of meals (IE if you are getting identical dishes) and any instructions you wish the restaurant to have in regards to your food selections.

9.      After your order is complete, in the top right corner of your screen, click CHECKOUT

10.  On this screen you will see a map. If you chose the delivery option, under the map, fill in the fields for your delivery driver IE side door, unit number, buzz code etc. (to ensure that there would not be an issue I also put in the phone number of the place it’s being delivered to)

11.  The next box is where you select the amount to tip your driver (if the order was placed for delivery)

12.  NOW THIS IS WHERE YOU GET TO SAVE 10% in the box that says Have a Voucher? Type in THOSE2GIRLS and your price will be adjusted accordingly.

13.  Then select to proceed to payment.  There you can select the method of payment that works best for you.

14.  After the payment is processed you can watch real time updates of the courier arriving to pick up your order at the establishment and delivering it to you!

Once the order arrives, enjoy it knowing that there’s not a sink full of dishes waiting for you after.

via GIPHY

 

Enter To Win

Is SKIP THE DISHES in YOUR CANADIAN CITY? If so, be sure to enter the contest below.

We are giving away $50 in Skip The Dishes Credits! Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post with why you would want to try it out.

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The Chopped Leaf Celebrates It's Grand Opening In Waterloo Ontario - Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary meal, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance at a FREE MEAL TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Time To Get Fresh With The Chopped Leaf

 

Being the JAMIE OLIVER FOOD REVOLUTION AMBASSADORS FOR KITCHENER WATERLOO, we were thrilled to learn that The Chopped Leaf had opened a location in Waterloo Ontario.  From the moment we walked in we fell in love with the modern atmosphere and once the fresh food arrived we were hooked. 

 

 

 Read on learn about our experience at The Chopped Leaf and how you can enter to win a dinner for 4 at their Waterloo location.

 

 

Wondering if The Chopped Leaf is all chopped up to what they say it is?

 

 

The Chopped Leaf is a franchise that began in Western Canada with an emphasis on fresh and healthy options.  They offer both seating in their establishment as well as to go meals that can be ordered online or in person.  This fits well within the KW community.  It gives families another option when it comes to quick service meals. Be sure to check out their menu to see all the offerings available.

 

What We Ate At The Chopped Leaf

We each had a Chef Designed Signature Salad which we added grilled chicken to.  Diane's choice was SOUTHWEST and mine was SUNSHINE.  Each Chef Designed Salad was filled with fresh ingredients and dressed to perfection.

 

As a beverage with our meals we each had a  Fresh Cold Pressed Juice with our meal and after we took some Chopped Water to go!

 

 

Eating at The Chopped Leaf was an amazing experience and while we left feeling full we didn't feel like we needed a nap.  The fresh vegetables and lean protein gave us energy to carry on with the rest of our day. With choices like salads, wraps and veggie rolls there will be something on the menu for everyone in your family.  They even have a kids menu to get your kiddos eating healthy!

 

Get To The Chopped Leaf Grand Opening 

July 23 and 24, 2016 from Noon-6pm The Chopped Leaf will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their Waterloo Location at 36 Northfield Dr. E. Waterloo (King and Northfield). 

 

The Grand Opening Activities Include:

• 91.5 The Beat On Location Saturday July 23 from 1pm to 5pm
• Saturday Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Instagram Photo Booth With A Chance To Win A 1 Year Goodlife Fitness Membership
• Sampling Of Their Menu Items
• Games And Prizes

Enter To Win

To celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Chopped Leaf Location In Waterloo Ontario we are giving away a dinner for 4! It includes an entrée and Chopped Water for each person.  Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post about what you like in your salad?

 

 

 

 

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Conestoga College #RisingStars @ #KitchenerMarket - Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Rising To The Occasion

Last week we attended the first Conestoga College Rising Stars Dinner @ Kitchener Market. This was a first of an ongoing series happening over the next few weeks at the Kitchener Market's Marketplace Kitchen.

Conestoga College School of Business and Hospitality presents:
the Rising Stars Dinner Series at The #KitchenerMarket

Throughout March and April 2016, aspiring chefs from the Conestoga College School of Business & Hospitality are hosting themed Pop-Up dinners at the Kitchener Farmers Market. These culinary entrepreneurs-in-training will be showcasing local ingredients and exciting menus in a variety of styles, including Asian Street Food, Southern BBQ, East Coast Seafood and more. 

Each 4 course dinner includes Soup, Appetizer, Main Course and Dessert.  Vegetarian options available. 

Location: Upper Level of the Kitchener Farmers Market, 300 King St. East, Kitchener.

Free parking is available on Eby St. 

Doors open at 5:30 pm for Hors d'Oeuvres,
Dinner Service begins promptly at 6 pm

Price: $30 + HST per guest dinner service - Tickets ONLY available online

LCBO licensed event (wine only) - Cash Bar (ATM service available at The Kitchener Market)

As you can see by the images below it was a very unique menu with lots of variety.

Posted by Lisa McDonald on Monday, March 7, 2016

We think that this would make a great Parents' Night Out! For more information and to purchase tickets visit  https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/RisingStars2016

Enter To Win

As many of you know we are getting ready to launch our 2016 Food Revolution Day event and we thought it would be a great idea to giveaway Dinner For 2 for the LOCAL 100KM Rising Stars Dinner happening Thursday April 7, 2016.
Take a look at the menu that will be served that day

 Local 100 km - April 7, 2016, hosted by Wesley Staveley

Thursday April 07

5:30 PM

Hors d’oeuvres du Jour

Soup

Garlic and Chili Roasted Tomato Soup with a Basil Buttermilk Foam

Appetizer

Watermelon Radish, Apple and Mouton Rouge Sheep’s Milk Cheese on a bed of Watercress and Baby
Spinach with an Agave, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Main Course

Fresh Pasta with White Rock Farms Ostrich Top Strip and Cluster Oyster Mushrooms and Baby Spinach

Dessert

Peach Curd Pie with Blueberry Gelato, Apple Chips and a Cider Reduction

Coffee, tea   

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Fall Harvest Soups Cooking Class @ Kitchener Market - Enter To Win

One of the best ways to warm yourself on a fall day is with a warm bowl of soup!



While I don't have animated characters begging to be in my soup, I do make a lot of vegetable stock. It's always great to get new ideas for soups especially in the harvest season.  This makes it the right time to attend Kitchener Market's Fall Harvest Soups Cooking Class.

Parents' Night Out

Fall harvest soups: Wednesday, October 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Soup can be the star of the show if you have the right ingredients and recipe! Join us to learn about turning your fresh market produce into healthy, hearty soups this autumn.

Cost: $47 includes a recipe and food prepared during class.
To register visit http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Enter To Win

We want you to ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 2 tickets to this month's Fall Harvest Soups Cooking Class!
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Thanksgiving Dinner Demo With TA Appliance And KitchenAid - Media Coverage

Be Thankful For A Thankgiving Dinner Demo

We were invited to TA Appliance 's Be Thankful Event Featuring KitchenAid, and we are very thankful we were.  It was a great event full of friendly faces, knowledgeable demonstrators and delcious delights!

The demonstration at TA Appliance featured KitchenAid appliances and cookware. Everything from convection ovens and cooktops to stand mixers and spiralizers. We learned how to create unique dished and what kitchen tools you will need to assemble them.

It gave us great ideas on what to serve for Thanksgiving as well as tips for using KitchenAid items to help make the meal preparation much easier.

NOTE: All recipes will be available on the event page this week (https://www.facebook.com/events/898829566852566/)

Update: The recipes are listed at
http://taapplianceblog.com/2015/10/06/recipe-roundup-a-kitchenaid-thanksgiving-dinner/

Appetizer Course

The list of the appetizers that were made included Warm Cheese And Spinach Dip, Cranberry Bruscetta, Pinwheels and Apple Pear Cocktail.

The KitchenAid items used included

• Stand Mixer
• Shredder Attachment
• Wall Oven
• Ceramic Baking Dish
• Soda Stream

Main Course

We learned how to prepare a turkey and all the fixings! The main course recipes included Roasted Turkey, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Apple Chedder Biscuits and Butternut Squash Au Gratin.

KitchenAid kitchen tools used included

• Roasting Pan
• Wall Over
• Stove Top
• Cookware
• Ceramic Baking Dish
• Stand Mixer
• Spiralizer Attachment
• Shredder Attachment

We did manage to get a glimpse of the Butternut Squash Au Gratin recipe.  You will want to give this one a try!

Click Image To Enlarge Recipe

Desserts

 

Nothing ends a great meal like dessert.  The dessert items that were served included Mini Pumpkin Pies, Pumpkin Loaf, Assorted Cookies and Apple Crumble

The KitchenAid products included

• Wall Oven
• Stand Mixer
• Spiralizer Attachement
• Bakeware
• Ceramic Measuring Bowls

Here's a video of the Spiralizer Attachment in action



As you can see we learned how to create several new dishes by attending this event. We left with our stomachs satisfied and our minds filled with the knowledge of how to get the most out of these kitchen tools! For more information about the recipes and appliances used in this demo visit the following links

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/898829566852566/
TA Appliance Website: http://www.taappliance.com/
KitchenAid Canada Website: http://www.kitchenaid.ca/en_CA/

Do you have a favourite dish you enjoy at Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below!

Fall Fun At The Kitchener Market

As many of you know we are big fans of the Kitchener Market.

#kwawesome #kitchenermarket #harvestfestival #FoodRevKW Those2Girls - Six Degrees of Us! Food Revolution KW
Posted by Lisa McDonald on Saturday, October 4, 2014

We want you to show your love for our local market as well. 

The Kitchener Market has a lot of great events planned for Fall 2015 so we thought you might want to get registered for their upcoming events before they are SOLD OUT!

Fall 2015 Events At The Kitchener Market

As always the Kitchener Market will continue their FREE Weekly children's programs, KIDS HOP on Tuesdays and KIDS ART on Thursdays.

Here are the upcoming Special Events and Cooking Classes happening this fall.

Sept 15
Wine and Art - Pop Art Guitar
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Sept 16
Tasty Thai
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Sept 19
Kids In The Kitchen - Baked Apples
Free event 10am-Noon
Info
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=e4ce9275-c7d8-4803-b328-e80c9d470b8a

Sept 23
SPECIAL EVENT
The Farmers Dinner
This is a great event! From Farm to Market to Table! Be sure to buy your tickets before this event is SOLD OUT!

Register at
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=2292ddff-90b0-4340-a3c1-cd2dbf85a3c8

http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=2292ddff-90b0-4340-a3c1-cd2dbf85a3c8


Sept 26
IMPACT event (info TBA)


Sept 30
Sushi and Japense apps
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Oct 7
Greek Cusine
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Oct 10
Cook Like Oma
Info TBA

Oct 12
Watch the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade at the Kitchener Market
Start time 8:45am at Kitchener Market
Info of events TBA
See the new parade route at http://kwoktoberfestparade.oktoberfest.ca/

Oct 17
Kids In The Kitchen - Pumpkin Parfait
10am-Noon
Info
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=bf0e5a57-c574-4104-9873-15fc5663a534

Oct 20
Wine and Art - Shabby Chic
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Oct 21
Mediterranean with Paula Costa
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Oct 24
Pumpkinfest
Info TBA

Oct 28
Fall Harvest Soups
6:30pm
Register at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp

Oct 31
Halloween
Info TBA

After all of this we want you celebrate with us at our upcoming FREE MOVEMBER EVENT! Save the Date of MOVEMBER 7th! More info soon!

So which off the events listed above will we see you at? Let us know in the comments below!

Where To Find Food Trucks In Kitchener Waterloo Ontario 2015

Food Trucks In Kitchener Waterloo

Whether it be an event, a festival, a rally or a fundraiser, Kitchener Waterloo loves their food trucks! How do I know? Some of the most popular posts on our blog last year involved the whereabouts of Food Trucks in Kitchener Waterloo! This year we thought we would make a compiled list of where to find the Food Trucks around Waterloo Region.  If we missed any mobile chef meetups be sure to add them to the comments as we will continue to update this post!

Food Truck Events In The Kitchener Waterloo Area

*Please note some events may require ground admission. Always click on the provided links to get the event details. Food Trucks set their own pricing, so please contact them to find out costs and which trucks will be at each event. Also there are age limitaions at several events so again we suggest getting the details before you plan to attend

April 24-26
The Waterloo Region Food And Drink Show
Find out how to WIN YOUR WAY IN on our Kitchener Market Cooking Stage post

April 25
1pm-6pm
Food Truck Rally + Bouncy Castle @ Best Buy Fairway Rd
https://www.facebook.com/events/931962406836354

May 24
Noon-7pm
Outlaw Food Truck Picnic @ Civic Square Park
(near Centre In The Square)
https://www.facebook.com/events/927869543899910


Food Trucks At UofW Research And Technology Park
(University of Waterloo Campus)
Follow https://twitter.com/uwfoodtrucks for daily info

Mondays
Forest Hill Church Fischer-Hallman Rd
4:30pm-8pm (until Aug 31)
http://foresthillunited.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/FOOD-TRUCK-FRENZY.pdf

Tuesdays 
Pride Stables
4:30pm-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/1557115761213092/photos/pb.1557115761213092.-2207520000.1428873860./1557442317847103/?type=1&theater

Wednesdays
FOOD TRUCKS DOWNTOWN Wednesdays | Gaukel Street at Joseph (across from Victoria Park) 11am to 2pm 
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp#Ftr

Wednesday nights  | Beside the Duke Food Block (Duke St. between Frederick & Queen)
5pm to 8pm 
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp#Ftr

Thursdays
Waterloo Train Lot Lunches
11am-2pm
http://berlin95diner.ca/event/thursday-lunches-train-station-lot-waterloo/



Thursdays Only June 4-Sept3
Hillside @ Chicopee
5pm-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/photos/a.192795522857.128822.141482782857/10152910086692858

Thursdays Only June 25-Aug 27
5:30pm @ Schwaben Club Kitchener
Food Trucks/Cruise Night and Facepainting

Thursdays Only June 11 to August 20
5pm-8pm
Hot Eats Cool Treats
Roger St Spurline
https://www.facebook.com/events/111471032520336/



Fridays Beginning June 5
FOOD TRUCKS DOWNTOWN Fridays | Gaukel Street at Joseph (across from Victoria Park) 11am to 2pm
http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/en/pages/downtown-live.asp#Ftr

July 4
King StrEATery Food Truck Festival
11:30am-7pm
Bring your rumbling belly downtown as a small army of KW Food Trucks (& a few visitors) will occupy 3 blocks of King Street to serve up their scrumptious mobile meals!
https://www.facebook.com/events/573689386107594

July 25
3pm-9pm
Waterloo Region Food Truck Fare @ Waterloo Public Square
http://www.wrfoodtruckfare.ca/

Keep Watch Of This Page As The Gourmet Food Truck List Grows!

Valentine's Day Celebrations At Kitchener Market + Contest

The Kitchener Market Celebrates Valentine's Day 2015

 

Parents Night Out

 

As you can see February 2015 is going to be a busy one at the Kitchener Market! It begins with Date Night with Chef D on February 12 2015 and we have a contest for you to win DINNER FOR TWO at the end of this post! PLUS GET A BONUS ENTRY by stopping by the Kitchener Market booth this weekend at the Total Woman Show! Let them know you're entering the Dinner With Chef D contest and leave your name and email address and we'll add those bonus entries manually!

 

 

 

 



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