Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Say What?!!
No way!

The hit series "The Real Housewives of..." will be coming to VANCOUVER, B.C. Canada!
Yes you heard right, The intense drama of the 'Real Housewives' franchise are coming to Canada -- more specifically, to the west coast city of Vancouver. 
I first heard a little while ago that the show was coming to Toronto..
But after all it looks like the series will launch in British Columbia. According to Shaw Media, the show is set to air on Canada's female-geared reality channel, Slice.

It was first announced yesterday at the network’s upfronts (where TV schedules are presented to potential advertisers), the Real Housewives of Vancouver will air on the Slice network likely within the year.
I'm so excited to watch it!
I have been a fan of the very first of the series which began on Bravo in 2006 "The Real Housewives of Orange County".
Which the show is still on the air, it has grown to an international hit with six other stops across the U.S. as well as shows in Greece and Israel

The episodes follow the lives of usually very rich, ambitious and opinionated women as they live fabulous lives full of private jets, private resorts and private information made public.
The shows, which Bravo reports to be the most popular lifestyle programming in the world, are full of glitz, glam and drama as the wives, whether they are in California or Miami they have one thing in common: they aren’t afraid to speak their minds and show their designer claws.
It will be fun a show this big in Vancouver!
Would you tuning in to watch the 'Real Housewives of Vancouver'?
I will!

Images & News Credit to: 
Bravo/Slice & The Real Housewives & Company.

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi
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Monday, May 30, 2011

Hey Everyone!
Monday Morning here & I felt I wanted to do a blog post for you all! :)
I'm SUPER excited for the CANUCKS VS Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Finals!
The games start on this WEDNESDAY!
SO close just a couple of days away, from the big events!
I will be attending the games & I simply cannot wait!!
Make sure you tune into the games on tv if you can't make it to the arena!
I have posted the NHL 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Finals Schedule on a my site so check that here.
I have some big exciting posts for you all in the June Month!
I will be having some lovely singers interviews featured on SimiSodaPop.com & GREAT fashion companies to share with you!
Also a couple of my recent Beauty loves!
So be on the look out for all those goodies & treats!
I feel so bare on Monday's lately since 2 of my favorite shows season finales ended a couple of weeks ago,
both 90210 & Hawaii Five-0!
Also my all time favorite Desperate Housewives season finale ended a couple of weeks ago! :(
But I will be posting more for you guys, now that a have a little more free time ;)
So it's ok..

Kiss Kiss,
xoxo
Simi
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Thursday, May 26, 2011



The Schedule

Hey Everyone!
Good Morning to all!
The National Hockey League announced today the 2011 Stanley Cup Final schedule.

Based on their NHL-best regular-season performance, the Canucks will host Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games 5 and 7, if necessary.  Games 3 and 4 will be played in either Boston or Tampa Bay, as well as Game 6, if necessary.

NBC will telecast Games 1 and 2 and, if necessary, Games 5 through 7 of the best-of-seven series in the U.S., while VERSUS will broadcast Games 3 and 4. In Canada, CBC and RDS will provide coverage for the entire series. All games also will be carried on Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

NHL Network, the League's 24-hour, all-access pass to the most comprehensive hockey coverage, will feature special programming surrounding the Stanley Cup Final. NHL.com will continue to provide extensive digital coverage.


I want to wish the VANCOUVER CANUCKS, The BEST OF LUCK!
& I say GO CANUCKS GO!!
Lets bring this cup home boys! :) <333

xoxo
Simi
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Hey Guys!
Happy Post!
So you know how earlier this year the company "Target" bought the company "Zellers" and they announced that they will be converting or closing the Zellers brand within the next few years. 
Well today they announced & released a list of the first 105 stores in Canada to be converted to Target.  
They plan to make 15 TARGET locations in B.C. 
I'm excited to see that many in B.C.!
But 2013 is so long away! :(
I was also kind of surprised by the Oakridge location announcement as I have been hearing rumors that the companies "Nordstrom" and "Holt Renfrew" were eying that space. 
Hmmm, They must have found another location then..
Wondering about the locations?
Read them below! :)


So Here are all the 15 B.C. upcoming TARGET locations:
British Columbia
  • Abbotsford Power Centre, Abbotsford
  • Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby
  • Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre, Campbell River
  • Cottonwood Mall, Chilliwack
  • Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam
  • Driftwood Mall, Courtenay
  • Tamarack Mall, Cranbrook
  • Scottsdale Mall, Delta
  • Willowbrook Shopping Centre, Langley
  • Haney Place Mall, Maple Ridge
  • Nanaimo North Town Centre, Nanaimo
  • Pine Centre, Prince George
  • Oakridge Shopping Centre, Vancouver
  • Village Green Mall, Vernon
  • Tillicum Mall, Victoria


Also for a FULL list of all the upcoming 105 locations across CANADA, 
Click the link below, If you don't live in B.C.! :)


xoxo
Simi

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Hey Lovelies!
This is a delicious recipe called "Triple-Threat Coconut Cream Pie" I used a egg replacer instead of eggs & it still turned out FABULOUS!
Its got a little Vitamin A & Calcium & A Tiny Iron! YAY!
Try it yourselves!
Heres how to make it!:

Try this version of an all-time favorite coconut pie! It certainly made the grade at a state fair pie competition.
Prep Time: 40 Min
Total Time: 3 Hr 45 Min
Makes: 8

INGREDIENTS:
1
Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
1
can (13 1/2 oz) coconut milk, shaken well
1/2
cup plus 1 tablespoon sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
1
cup whole milk
1/2
vanilla bean, split (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
2/3
cup sugar
1/4
teaspoon salt
5
large egg yolks
1/4
cup cornstarch
1/2
teaspoon coconut extract
2
tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into four pieces

Topping
1 1/2
cups heavy whipping cream, well chilled
1 1/2
tablespoons sugar
2
teaspoons dark rum (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
1/4
cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
1
oz white chocolate, shaved

DIRECTIONS:
  • Heat oven to 450°F.
  • Unroll pie crust onto cooking parchment or wax paper. Brush a small amount of coconut milk onto dough (just enough to moisten it). Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of the toasted coconut evenly on dough, then press it lightly into dough, just enough to make it stick.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon toasted coconut onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate, then form dough into plate. Prick bottom and side with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool.
  • Heat the remaining coconut milk, the whole milk, 1/2 cup toasted coconut, vanilla bean, 1/3 cup of the sugar and the salt to a simmer in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes to dissolve sugar.
  • In a separate large bowl, with whisk, beat the egg yolks, remaining 1/3 cup sugar and the cornstarch until well combined. Gradually beat the simmering liquid into the yolk mixture to temper it, then return the entire mixture to saucepan, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula. Discard vanilla bean.
  • Heat the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, beating constantly with whisk, 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
  • Remove from heat; beat in the coconut extract and butter. Pour into the cooled crust; press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling and refrigerate until the filling is cold and firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, beat the cream and sugar in a chilled bowl using electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Add the rum and continue to beat until slightly stiff peaks are formed. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled filling. Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted coconut and shaved chocolate over the top. Store in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):


Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 580
  •  
    • (Calories from Fat 370),
    •  
  • Total Fat 41g
  •  
    • (Saturated Fat 27g,
    •  
    • Trans Fat 1/2g),
    •  
  • Cholesterol 190mg;
  •  
  • Sodium 270mg;
  •  
  • Total Carbohydrate 47g
  •  
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    •  
    • Sugars 29g),
    •  
  • Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 15.00%;
  •  
  • Vitamin C 0.00%;
  •  
  • Calcium 10.00%;
  •  
  • Iron 4.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 1 1/2 Starch;
  •  
  • 0 Fruit;
  •  
  • 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
  •  
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  •  
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  •  
  • 0 Milk;
  •  
  • 0 Vegetable;
  •  
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  •  
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  •  
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  •  
  • 8 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 3;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from http://www.pillsbury.com/


xoxo
Simi

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