[bc_video video_id="6312858160112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Eating healthy on a regular basis doesn’t have to cost significantly more. Culinary Nutritionist Trudy Stone shows how there are a number of smart budgeting and creative hacks to help you stretch your dollar and to show us a Budget Friendly Meal with Pantry Staples.

[bc_video video_id="6312856383112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Forget the traditional, everyday pantry. There are zero rules in the kitchen — especially in your own. According to lifestyle expert Shoana Jensen, a pantry simply isn't complete without a few 'unexpected' gadgets. We're talking sustainable and eco-friendly upgrades. Oh. There's one more thing — we have a tabletop vacuum cleaner.   Soda Stream Glass Price: $219.99

• A new glass version so it’s more eco-friendly
• One CO2 tank makes 60L of beverage
• Saves so many plastic bottles from the landfill and emissions from shipping those bottles
• Has a sleek design with the new leaver pull - it’s nice enough to add to your pantry countertop
• There are even Artisan mixers now that can elevate your mocktails and cocktails to another level

  Philip Espresso Machine Price: $999.99

• It’s so easy to use and capable of making all the variations of coffee you love 
• You can use any milk that you want
• It grinds the beans fresh for each cup
• Tube-free machine for milk - clean and bacteria free 

  Breville Juicer  Price: $499.99

• It has a smaller footprint design
• It’s pretty enough to keep on the countertop and comes in a bunch of sophisticated colours
• You can fit a whole apple in the shoot, so you don’t need a ton of prep/space in your pantry to get juicing
• It also has dishwasher-safe components 

  Lomi Kitchen Composter Price: $499.00

• Turns your organics into yummy dirt for your garden

• It’s a Canadian company

• Has a sleek design for the countertop

• Less smelly than traditional compost

  Table Vacuum Cleaner Price: $23.50

• This gadget is for those spills that are messy, but not enough to go get the vacuum
• Ie. Coffee grounds, crumbs in the drawers, all the little mess goes away in a swipe

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[bc_video video_id="6318624360112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Culinary nutritionist Trudy Stone is here to show us a truly drool-worthy recipe for zesty jalapeño salmon tacos. Did you know that salmon is one of the best proteins for brain health? With vitamin B12 and essential fatty acids like Omega 3s, it actually helps to stabilize the mood. This easy taco recipe is a fun way to fuel your body and mind all at once!

[bc_video video_id="6317606819112" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Chef Matt Dean Pettit joins us once again to show everyone how to make a bimuelos with rose water. This tasty dessert from Israel is the perfect treat for Hanukkah and consists of fried dough, rosewater, honey, cardamon, and raw pistachios. We know — you're salivating.

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Get ready... because this is a great recipe for entertaining — it's a proven crowd-pleaser. If you have day old/leftover bread, it's the perfect ingredient for creating this delicious dessert. Chef Devan Rajkumar teaches us how to take that challah bread (that has been sitting in your cupboards for too long) and create a spiced pudding with vanilla salted caramel. We assure you — it's as good as it sounds.