Epicure MAGAZINE Exclusively for you; your dreams, your business, your success. “Personal growth is a side benefit of any good opportunity.” Leaders Leslie McAvity and Mae Pears sharing the love. New Leader Stéphanie Janelle from Québec achieved Disney in 2011. East Coaster Melanie McFarlane may just be the most enthusiastic entrepreneur on earth. Here she is cooking at the Montreal Wine & Dine Event! Contents Contents Amelia's 1st Party 4 BRAVO, KUDOS, Felicitations to you! 4 Your stories "I truly appreciate the amazing things you all do. Each month I do a Party. At my first Party my car broke down, I forgot my apron, I made too much food, and navigated a very unfamiliar kitchen! Pull-out promotions and glossy product photos to share Be amazed by the stories of fellow Canadian entrepreneurs 15 Favourite Recipes 17 5 ways to use your new It was fun, a little scary, and rewarding, in other words a total success! I sold over $1,000 and donated my commission to my Hostess’s favourite charity". from our test kitchen! steamer Spa food at home. 18 How will you make 2012 your year? Start with Health, Wealth & yourself 20 Kick it up a notch with Quick Start everyone eligible this January 22 What’s Up? January is going to rock! Unit Leader Jeanette McNaughton Product Launch December 10, 2011 Sales Director Lori Miller Leaders' Summit January 6-9, 2012 CEO Tour Jan/Feb/March Exclusive Events to spread the word and deliver great training Winter 2012 15th Anniversary Celebration Begins April 2012 Welcome to 2012! Our theme this season is Home Comforts. There is nothing like coming home after a long day at work or school, a grueling commute, or a fun day in the snow. This year you will have all you need to prepare, in 10 minutes or less, perfectly steamed dishes and slow-simmered meals that will get you rave reviews - I promise! It is a passion, and a personal mission of mine to offer Canadians delicious, easy, healthy, innovative products for great home cooking. This year is no exception. May it be your best yet! Sylvie Rochette President and Founder “Dream big & make your journey count.” Sylvie Rochette President and Founder Welcome to a fresh start and a new Epicure Magazine! We’re taking and recognizing Consultants to a whole new level it’s all about you and your individual journeys to success! Read on for fun features on Epicure Achievers and community leaders in Canada. I can’t wait to get to know you all better! Amelia Warren CEO New Consultant Website Launch Apr. 1, 2012 New Enhanced Compensation Plan April 1, 2012 Epicure 2.0 Roadshow Training Tour Apr/ May National Conference Leaders' Day Aug 8, 2012 Aloha Hawaiian Incentive Trip Dec. 29 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013 EPICURE may contain awesome The Right Ingredients Consultants across Canada share so many amazing traits. You’re all incredibly independent and creative women who aspire to inspire. We see you connecting with others to make your communities better places and sharing healthy products and recipes with hungry Canadians. We are so proud of all of you. Every month we’re featuring a selection of Epicure’s finest. Turn the page for an introduction to your peers and their secrets to success. October Crème de la Crème The highest ever recorded in the following categories: Highest Single Order Ashley Affleck-Yorsotn (C), $9,540.05 October 2011 Monthly Personal Sales Colette Owens (SUL), $20,518 November 2006 Monthly Personal Sponsoring Cathy Wankel (UL), 41 new Consultants September 2008 Monthly Fundraiser Sales Ashley Affleck (C), $9,540.05 October 2011 Monthly Personal Sponsors’ Sales Dana Nicholson (ESD), $89,840 November 2006 Allison Delaurier (UL), 41 new Consultants September 2008 Monthly Tasting Party Sales Colette Owens (SUL), $16,644 November 2008 Monthly Personal Unit Sales Dana Nicholson (ESD), $245,757 November 2007 Monthly Unit Sponsoring Angela Skinner (ESD), 118 new consultants September 2008 4 Epicure Selections ® may contain awesome Community Cornerstone Group Leader, Val Anaka Winnipeg, MB When Group Leader Val Anaka’s grandson was born, she had retired from working and had lots of time to spend with him. “When he started school, I found myself at loose ends! I needed a social outlet,” says Val, who lives in Winnipeg. At her daughter’s suggestion, Val got Senior Unit Leader Jennifer Downey’s phone number from an Epicure jar in her cupboard and signed up. She’s made more friends and acquaintances than she ever expected. “Before, I was a stranger in the crowd. Now when I go out, I always run into someone who recognizes me. So I plan to keep doing this, as long as I’m having fun and can still carry my bags to the Tasting Parties.” The Juggler Fast Track, Lynne Jenkerson Navan, ON Recently, Team Leader Lynne Jenkerson shared the Epicure Business Opportunity with a group of women, and one of them signed up after Lynne assured her that she was able to run an Epicure business in addition to a traditional full-time job. Lynne says, “I’m able to manage both because Epicure just makes moving on up! Who Promoted Up This Month Senior unit leader Caroline Stefan UNIT LEADER Cristy Friend FAST TRACK TO LEADERSHIP Sally Card Marsha Doucette Kara Hunter Trina Lambert Isabelle LeBlanc Darcie Osborne GROUP LEADER Sally Card Kara Hunter Trina Lambert Isabelle LeBlanc Donna Travis TEAM LEADER Barbara Atfield Andrea Crowhurst Andrea Hook Elizabeth Matschke Nicole Miller Lyne Prud'homme Tammy Scott Julie Vanghel SENIOR CONSULTANT Krysta Ahlers Debbie Alcadinho Sheilagh Armitage Amber Bagan Paula Banman Chantal Barnes Milene Bento Sandy Borstmayer Bernie Bowman Jennifer Brazil Karine Bujold Sheena Burger Lana Clendenning Shelley Cooke Allison Corbett Linda Cottrill Manon Cretes Joanne Cudmore Renee Dallaire-Lokke Alisha De Vries Hilda de Vries Shelley Dixon Wendy Ducharme Debra Elliott Chantel Erickson Chantele Fehr Caroline Fisher Sylvie Francoeur Cheryl Fraser Patty Gaston Ariane Griffiths Tamara Hagel Katie Hathaway Luanne Holmes Julie-Ann Jordan Rose Kaech Jessica Kalman Katie Karpetz Philippe Kenney Nellie Kenny Dawn Krahn Larina Krahn Christiane Larivière Tanya Lawrence Sarah Legge Chantale Lemieux Deborah Loewen Kate Marchbank Raelene Maunula Jennie McMurray Beth Metzger Paula Mise Diane Morin Tony Moura Erica Nakazawa Rochelle Neels Laura Neill Amanda Newson Suzie Nugent Amanda O'Brien Ashley Pitts Coreen Pleva Jennifer Rasmussen Nicole Rea Katrina Reedel Louise Reimer Violet Ripley Christina Romasz Diane Rowsell Darlene Rushton Neoma Sampson Amanda Scholtens-Dufresne Heather Small you feel so good. It’s so fulfilling, and with everything you do, you’re rewarded.” She also advises new Consultants to let all the products and promotions inspire them. “There’s no need to be overwhelmed. You don’t have to memorize everything. It really is simple, so relax and let yourself enjoy it!” Carolyn Smith Johanne St-Pierre Linda St. Gelais Shelley Tourangeau Sharon Treleaven Annette Van Horn Ann Vanderlind Cheryl Vanderstelt Cheryl Warden Maribel Watling Darlene Wilson Cheryl Woodward Christine Wright hot off the mark Who’s off to a SUPER QUICK START (QSS) Step 1: Achieving 4 qualifying Tasting Parties within their first 30 days Sandy Adams Cheryl Bain Sacha Balaski Karine Basque Lori Bassett Brandy Behrisch Heather Boyd Kate Bryan Roberta Buffington Colette Cameron Michelle Carriere Rachelle Cook Allison Corbett Lyna Lemay Dinel Wendy Ducharme Amanda Fischer Epicure Selections® 5 may contain awesome Setting the Pace Senior Consultant, Brenna Cull Creston, BC No one knows better than Senior Consultant Brenna Cull that life can get really busy, and it’s tempting to try to do it all. Brenna says that her Epicure business has given her the ability to pace herself, set priorities and keep from burning out. “Being able to help my mom when she had hip surgery – Epicure made that possible. I know now that if I need to slow down and focus on something else, I can do that. And when I’m ready the following month, or whenever, I really can get back into my business with gusto.” The Go-Getter Consultant, Cheryl Noxel Port Colborne, ON Consultant Cheryl Noxel is a very busy woman. Five days a week, this Port Colborne, Ontario mother of two runs an in-home day care, while evenings are reserved for Tasting Parties. When she signed up with Epicure in August of 2010, she knew that another home-based business would be a good fit. But she had Sarah Fralick Anna Froebe Patty Gaston Roxanne Goar Ariane Griffiths Marlene Gurney Michelle Hewson Bridgette Hopkins Tracey Ingold Manar Kamar Larina Krahn Annita Kristjanson Patricia Lambert Christiane Larivière Chantale Lemieux Melissa Loverock Jennifer Lowes Elizabeth Lutz Lisa Mackie Emilie Manseau Danielle McKaye Rosy Mounce Tony Moura Fran Mrazek-Fanning Amanda O'Brien Jaime Pabuaya Lara Palmquist Courtney Panas 6 Epicure Selections reservations about the cost of the driving her family’s gas-guzzler to and from parties. But that problem was quickly solved. “My Epicure business gave me the means to buy the second car my family really needed. It’s made a real difference in our financial situation.” Carrol Paquet Claudette Perron Doris Phillips Kelly Porath Marie-Claude Richard Violet Ripley Melanie Robinson Tracey Roth Jennifer Rumph Wendy Sargent Bonnarae Sentner Marilyn Stavinga Valerie Stevenson Josee Stockli Johanne St-Pierre Sheila Teubert Cuyla Thompson Andrea Thornton Christie Tilley Elizabeth Tribiger Andrea van Dompseler Cheryl Warden Jennifer Warnock Betty Wiebe Phay Wills Lena Woodford ® Step 2: Achieving 4 qualifying Tasting Parties within their second 30 days Sarah Anderson Daugherty Debbie Bacso Rachelle Cook Sherri Cook Julie Corneau Nicole DeGroot Lorraine Duheme Kendra Enns Donalda Greger Trisha Hart Cristie Heffernan Mallory Hesselmans Rachel Kirizopoulos Laurel Kosman Chantale Lemieux Kimberly Lesuk Emilie Manseau Marianne Moro Derise Rehm Diane Rowsell Margaret Scott Bonnarae Sentner Robynn Straker Chantal Sutherland Elizabeth Tribiger Belinda Tully Chrystal Ryan Wildman Hannah Zacharias Step 3: Achieving 4 qualifying Tasting Parties within their third 30 days + sponsoring 1 new qualifying Consultant within 90 days Karine Bujold Luanne Holmes Shauna Koopmans Nicole Miller Gail Morin Laura Neill ACHIEVED ALL 3 STEPS Karine Bujold Sponsored by: Marie-Josee Taillefer Luanne Holmes Sponsored by: Julie Germanese Nicole Miller Sponsored by: Cristy Friend Gail Morin Sponsored by: Helen Johnson L aura Neill Sponsored by: Carolyn Knapp raising the bar Top Consultants and Leaders in sales and sponsoring Jacinthe Frenette ($49,520.31) Top Unit Leaders Leslie McAvity ($41,191.14) Caroline Stefan ($37,706.26) Helen Johnson ($36,377.45) Julie Gorman ($33,214.43) Angela Plouffe ($32,588.30) Top in Unit Sponsoring Top Executive Sales Directors and Sales Directors Top in Unit Sales Dana Kayal (19) Terra Larsen (15) Dana Nicholson (11) Top Executive Sales Directors and Sales Directors Top Senior Unit Leaders Dana Nicholson ($138,204.45) Dana Kayal ($113,109.57) Denise Thibodeau ($76,369.94) Top Senior Unit Leaders Cheryl Shea ($58,184.39) Pauleen Kerkhof ($54,048.56) Tracy Loeffler (9) Sandy Savage (8) Leanne Sintniklaas (8) Top Unit Leaders Caroline Stefan (8) Leslie McAvity (7) Tina Marie Baldwin (6) Karen Gibson (6) Carolyn Knapp (6) may contain awesome Fantastic Fundraiser Consultant, Ashley Affleck-Yorsotn Charlottetown, PEI Even though she just joined Epicure in April of 2011, Consultant Ashley Affleck-Yorsotn recently held a school fundraiser that generated $9,540 – an Epicure record! She says, “I cannot wait to share the success of this with other local schools and committees, and to share all the benefits that Epicure offers. Don’t be afraid to get out there and share – Epicure sells itself! And the resources are amazing, from Epicure's website and Facebook page, to your local and distant team members. You couldn’t ask for a better social network.” Confidence Builder Unit Leader, Helen Johnson Fairview, AB Dedicated community volunteer and Unit Leader Helen Johnson has been building confidence with Epicure since she joined in January of 2002. This Fairview, Alberta Leader says that a big part of that confidence comes from knowing that Epicure is the top Angela Plouffe (6) Top In Personal Sales Top Unit Leaders and Above Cheryl Shea ($10,020.08) Stella Slywka ($8,192.99) Sandy Schaloske ($7,640.92) Tricia Friedenberg ($6,811.51) Laurie McBride ($6,675.51) Top Consultants to Fast Track Ashley Affleck ($10,484.39) Sally Card ($5,782.28) Cherylyn Sheehan ($5,752.46) Brigitte Schneider ($5,561.98) Sylvie Boucher ($5,230.97) Shannon Barkhouse ($5,189.01) Dawn Penton ($5,051.78) Chantal Staaf ($4,969.69) Nicola Meier ($4,762.42) Muriel Mullins ($4,702.31) Top In Personal Sponsoring Top Unit Leaders and Above Jen Laurie (4) Karen Gibson (4) TOP IN TASTING PARTY SALES Lisa Kirkpatrick (4) Leslie McAvity (4) Lori Miller (4) Sandra Moss (4) Sandy Savage (4) Top Consultants to Fast Track Top Consultants to Fast Track Sally Card $5,718.73 – (5 Parties) Sally Card (3) Isabelle LeBlanc (3) Amanda O'Brien (3) Shannon Barkhouse (2) Marie Collver (2) Ariane Griffiths (2) Debbie Greenwood (2) Penny Healey (2) Penny Hughes (2) Rose Kaech (2) Jackie Kochan (2) Trina Lambert (2) Tracy Lock (2) Laura Neill (2) Jessica Pallas (2) Patricia Schultz (2) Heather Small (2) Chantal Staaf (2) Tammie Voisin (2 Cherylyn Sheehan $5,752.46­– (5 Parties) Sylvie Boucher $5,230.97 – (8 Parties) Sales Superstars Consultants who’ve earned their BONUS 3% sales commission Sales over $10,000 Brigitte Schneider $5,201.98 – (8 Parties) Ashley Affleck Cheryl Shea Shannon Barkhouse $5,100.66 – (7 Parties) Sales over $8,000 Dawn Penton $5,051.78 – (6 Parties) Chantal Staaf $4,877.58 – (12 Parties) Nicola Meier $4,762.42 – (5 Parties) Muriel Mullins $4,382.50 – (8 Parties) Zoe MacBean $4,290.91 – (3 Parties) Stella Slywka Sales over $7,000 Sandy Schaloske Sales over $6,000 Tina Marie Baldwin Carrie Barfoot Tricia Friedenberg Helen Johnson Laurie McBride Colette Owens Sandy Savage direct sales company in Canada: “Being a part of that is fantastic. Our company has such a vision for the future. To be successful, a new Consultant just needs to set a goal and focus on that.” She adds, “And don’t sweat the small stuff!” Sales over $5,000 Shannon Barkhouse Sylvie Boucher Sally Card Dianne Hounslow Debbie Laroche Julie Anne Laurin Sandra Moss Renee Neill Dawn Penton Brigitte Schneider Cherylyn Sheehan Lisa Sinichko Caroline Stefan Sales over $4,000 Val Anaka Roberta Campbell Marie Collver Selena Eprile Anita Fengstad Cristy Friend Julie Gorman Cheryl Haskett Pauleen Kerkhof Zoe MacBean Jeanette MacNaughtan Dorothy Maxwell Nicola Meier Gail Morin Muriel Mullins Chantal Staaf Denise Thibodeau Sales over $3,000 Michelle Afonso Sheri Binsell Lisa Brayshaw Charlaine Chapdelaine Barb Czerniawski Kris Dawson Linda Donhauser Joanne Donohue Loretta Ford Christine Gendron Julie Germanese Karen Gibson Melanie Hache Alana Haskett Mallory Hesselmans Denise Hildebrand Michelle Hildebrandt Jennifer James Kimberly Janzen Julia Jenken-Loft Lynne Jenkerson Epicure Selections® 7 may contain awesome The Pathfinder Team Leader, Debbie Greenwood Edmonton, AB “Conference is so energizing – it makes me feel like I’m on top of the world, like my business is really going places!” says Edmonton, Alberta-based Team Leader Debbie Greenwood. She’ll be at National Conference 2012 to find out what’s next on her unique Epicure journey. “It’s easy to get caught up in what others are doing and how fast they’re going. But I think it’s really important to work your own plan and remember that your journey isn’t supposed to look like everyone else’s. Sometimes you get sidetracked or thrown for a loop, but that’s okay. Just keep working your own plan.” Conference Inspired Unit Leader, Sandra Moss Gander, NL Unit Leader Sandra Moss says, “National Conference 2009 was the turning point in my Epicure career. The next year at conference I was a Unit Leader, with the knowledge that I could achieve anything I set my mind to.” Sandra says that social media is a must for Shauna Jennings Dana Kayal Terra Larsen Linda Latulippe Jen Laurie Isabelle LeBlanc Lisa Leslie Kim Magnusson Béatrice Marco Bonnie Marsh Melissa Martin Donna McAuley-Forsyth Tracey McBeth-Kachor Lori Miller Nicole Miller Edyth Neudorf Mae Pears Leanne Penney Angela Plouffe Lisa Pratt April Pritchard Lyne Prud'homme Derise Rehm Joelle Rheault-Baron Melanie Sicard Leanne Sintniklaas Marilyn Somers Cindy Tessier 8 Epicure Selections ® sponsoring. “Talk to everyone about Epicure, and don’t stop talking! Facebook is a wonderful tool for reaching out to people you would normally not talk to in everyday life. And remember that ‘no’ sometimes just means ‘not right now.’” Christie Tilley Sandy Traverse Brenda Valeriote Norita VonGrad Darlene Wieler Janice Wright Lucie Zettel Sales over $2,000 John Adams Val Aebig Linda Allan Janet Antonishyn Wendy Aspin-Curran Krista Aun Kari Bakelaar Teena Bedford Natasha Beekman Brandy Behrisch Stephanie Bilby Kathy Blais Laura Bonnenfant Manon Bourassa Shannon Boyd Janet Bright Karine Brisebois Linda Brown Kate Bryan Karine Bujold Shelley Burke Penny Burrows Nancy Buswell Marg Byrd Christina Carson Stephanie Cartwright Hope Ceh Tina Christensen Natasha Collier Allison Corbett Lois Corrado Verna Coulombe Sylvie Cousineau Melanie Cruise Donalda Davidson Linda Davis Lize de Kruyf Jodie Dean Allison Delaurier Debra Dillabough Dana DootjesConquergood Laurie Douglas Jennifer Downey Melissa Drisdelle Edith Dubreuil Janet Dupasquier Debbie Dykstra Nicole Eberle Leah Edwards Catherine Emanuel Dina Entz Christina Forest Sarah Fralick Maureen Français Marg Fraser Angel Gamache Doreen Geer Christine George Cheryl Giardino Denise Gilham Janice Goll Chantale Gosselin Amanda Grandy Claudette Green Debbie Greenwood Gloria Grenning Marlene Gurney Kendra Hagen Robin Hall Tanya Harding Diane Harding Michelle Hazzard Cristie Heffernan Carol Hill-Lonergan Judy Hoffmann Crystal Hollingshead Kara Hunter Stephanie Janelle Lynda Jeffery Mary Kelly Carolyn Kesslar Lisa Kiernan Nicole Kirby Lisa Kirkpatrick Carolyn Knapp Kim Knapp Jackie Kochan Shay Kort Larina Krahn Jody Kuczynski Eve Labonte Trina Lambert Heidi Laurin Shanna Lavallee Chantale Lemieux Adele Lepine Sherry Leppa Deb Leskow Leanne Lewis Carmen Locke Stacey Lumley Norma MacDonald Lori Malysh Margaret Mandryk Anita Marshall Kealey Martin Kylie Matechuk Elizabeth Matschke Janet McCleary Rhonda McMaster Roberta Merrill Genevieve Michaud Juliana Montgomery Rachelle Moore Tony Moura Margo Murray Susan Nantais Dana Nicholson Tami Nickerson Julie Noel Cheryl Noxel Kimberly Nunez Amanda O'Brien Tracey Ordano-Roenicke Kyla Ouillette Jaime Pabuaya Val Paice Dianne Pare Geneviève Patenaude Wendy Peacock may contain awesome Hawaii-Bound Senior Unit Leader, Sandy Savage Valley, NS Senior Unit Leader Sandy Savage plans to become a Sales Director and earn the trip to Hawaii in 2012. She’s grown a thriving organization since joining in August 2000, but back then she didn’t know that Epicure would help her to grow as a person. “That was I started, but it has become the most valuable one!” In that same spirit of open-mindedness, Sandy encourages everyone, “Give Epicure an honest try. You may actually find you love it, as I discovered, and then the gains are innumerable.” not even something I considered as a benefit of my business when The Rising Star Senior Consultant, Lyne Prud’homme Mirabel, QC Senior Consultant Lyne Prud’homme from Mirabel, QC attended her first tasting party in November of 2010 as a customer. “I kept telling myself: this is the kind of product and business that I would be proud to sell.” Even then it took her two months to decide to go ahead and buy the kit. After joining, she dove right in, receiving top in sales in her Unit Bev Penner Cynthia Phillips Jocelyn Plakas-Lock Ellen Plath Paulette Poore Cindy Preiss Cindy Prosofsky Christina Punkari Crystal Raffey Ashley Reagan Kristine Roberts Patricia Roselli Jacquie Rougeau Claudine Rousselle Rochelle Schartner Patricia Schultz Floriana Seccombe Natasha Sentes Bonnarae Sentner Laura Sherrick Angela Skinner Lisa Stachoski Sharon Statham Erica Stella Valerie Stevenson Shannon Stewart Tricia Sturgeon Marie-Josee Taillefer Elizabeth Tribiger Candace Tropeau Susan Turnbull Loretta Turner Sherry Tweedie Jenny Tyler Jennifer Vaillancourt Sharon Van Wert Joanna Verhegge Fran Voisin Pat Walker Cheryl Warden Kim Wheeler Melissa Whitefield Pamela Ann Wilchak Jenn Wilshusen Patricia Wolnowski Shelley Woolgar Mildred Wootton Bridget Wright Hannah Zacharias Consistency Club Elite $2000 in Personal Sales each month goal getters SETTING GOALS AND ACHIEVING THEM Pacesetter Elite By achieving $2000 in Personal Sales and sponsoring one new Consultant each month, Achievers set the example of excellence On Track Carrie Barfoot Margaret Mandryk Colette Owens April Pritchard On Track Val Aebig Val Anaka Carrie Barfoot Charlaine Chapdelaine Allison Delaurier Tricia Friedenberg Debbie Greenwood Dianne Hounslow Julia Jenken-Loft Helen Johnson Pauleen Kerkhof Kim Magnusson Margaret Mandryk Dorothy Maxwell Colette Owens April Pritchard Joelle Rheault-Baron Brigitte Schneider Cheryl Shea Stella Slywka Tricia Sturgeon Sandy Traverse in only her second month. And she didn’t stop there: from her first annual Conference in Montreal, to a picture with President and Founder, Sylvie Rochette, at the launch of the fall Catalogue, to recognition for having the best sales in her Unit from January to July 2011, she couldn’t be happier with her Epicure business. Marc ’s Marathon 100 or more Tasting Parties in 2011 On Track Helen Johnson (98) Cheryl Shea (96) Mae Pears (91) Stella Slywka (91) Pauleen Kerkhof (87) Colette Owens (85) Val Anaka (84) Marc ’s Half-Marathon 50 and 99 Tasting Parties in 2011 Achieved Helen Johnson (98) Cheryl Shea (96) Mae Pears (91) Stella Slywka (91) Pauleen Kerkhof (87) Colette Owens (85) Val Anaka (84) Carrie Barfoot (80) Dorothy Maxwell (80) Sandy Schaloske (80) Allison Delaurier (79) Chantal Staaf (79) Sandy Traverse (74) Kim Magnusson (72) Laurie McBride (72) Julia Jenken-Loft (68) Tricia Friedenberg (67) Dianne Hounslow (67) Lucie Zettel (66) Sandy Savage (65) Candace Tropeau (65) Norita VonGrad (65) Julie Germanese (64) Jen Laurie (64) Joelle Rheault-Baron (64) Carmen Locke (61) Jeanette MacNaughtan (61) Brigitte Schneider (61) Wendy Aspin-Curran (60) Tracey McBeth-Kachor (60) Charlaine Chapdelaine (59) Leanne Penney (59) Cristy Friend (58) April Pritchard (58) Debbie Laroche (57) Sandra Moss (57) Shannon Barkhouse (56) Epicure Selections® 9 may contain awesome The Busy Mom Unit Leader, Lisa Foye Pointe-Claire, QC Unit Leader Lisa Foye wouldn't miss staying home in Pointe-Claire, Quebec with her three children for anything in the world. Since she joined Epicure in November of 2007, she has come to rely on the advice given to her by Executive Sales Director Dana Nicholson. “She told me, 'Just keep plucking along and you'll get there.' I still say that to myself!” What does she love most about Epicure? “I can provide healthy meals to families in our community, change lives through our business opportunity, and help raise funds for local charities.” The Volunteer Unit Leader, Julie Laurin Midland, ON When she opened her Business Success Kit six years ago, Unit Leader Julie Laurin of Midland, Ontario could never have imagined how many people would eventually benefit from her Epicure business. At first, Epicure was the solution to her daughter's severe food allergies. “Epicure products allowed us to prepare an amazing variety of safe meal options. There are few greater gifts for parents than to be able to feed their children.” Lisa Sinichko (56) Denise Irish (54) Mary Kelly (54) Virginie Lauzon (54) Béatrice Marco (54) Angela Skinner (54) Stephanie Janelle (53) Sheri Binsell (52) Tina Marie Baldwin (51) Stacey Lumley (51) Selena Eprile (50) Denise Hildebrand (50) Melanie Sicard (50) Sherry LynnWilson (50) how we can help people.” Lynne Jenkerson (46) Darcie Osborne (46) Lisa Pratt (46) Leanne Sintniklaas (46) Tricia Sturgeon (46) Marie-Josee Taillefer (46) Joanne Donohue (45) Rachelle Moore (45) Cheryl Noxel (45) Paulette Poore (45) Shelly Christianson (44) Brenna Cull (44) Debbie Dykstra (44) Isabelle LeBlanc (44) Lori Miller (44) Edyth Neudorf (44) Michelle Afonso (43) Lisa Brayshaw (43) Lynda Jeffery (43) Val Paice (43) Lyne Prud'homme (43) Samantha Black (42) Anita Fengstad (42) Jacinthe Frenette (42) Shelley Ingratta (42) Donna MacLennan (42) Cindy Prosofsky (42) Jackie Kochan (41) On Track Val Aebig (49) Julie Gorman (49) Debbie Greenwood (49) Sylvie Cousineau (48) Josee Gagnon (48) Kimberly Janzen (48) Kim Knapp (48) Jacquie Rougeau (48) Roberta Campbell (47) Darcy Dobson (47) Bev Penner (47) Samantha Hebner (46) 10 Epicure Selections Julie is driven by a desire to keep sharing that gift with others. “These same Epicure products have opened up a world of volunteering at our local food bank, where I teach weekly fresh food cooking demos. As I have learned about healthy eating via Epicure's all-natural line of spices, I'm now able to show families how to prepare easy, healthy, inexpensive meals for their children, too. It's no longer just about spices. It's about ® Julie Anne Laurin (41) Leanne Lewis (41) Margaret Mandryk (41) Janet McCleary (41) Muriel Mullins (41) Crystal Poirier (41) Going Places INCENTIVE TRIPS ALOHA HAWAII Achieved Tier 2 Pauleen Kerkhof Stella Slywka Achieved Tier 1 Allison Delaurier Carrie Barfoot Cheryl Shea Tier 3 On Track Helen Johnson Pauleen Kerkhof Jen Laurie Tracey McBeth-Kachor Laurie McBride Colette Owens Sandy Schaloske Stella Slywka Denise Thibodeau Cheryl Shea Angela Skinner Marie-Josee Taillefer Sandy Traverse Tier 2 On Track Val Anaka Carrie Barfoot Maureen Bowyer Charlaine Chapdelaine Allison Delaurier Debra Dillabough Leah Edwards Tricia Friedenberg Cristy Friend Julie Germanese Debbie Greenwood Denise Hildebrand Dianne Hounslow Carmen Locke Jeanette MacNaughtan Kim Magnusson Margaret Mandryk Dorothy Maxwell Sandra Moss Renee Neill Jacquie Rougeau Sandy Savage Tier 1 On Track Tina Marie Baldwin Sylvie Cousineau Christine George Chantal Gougeon Julia Jenken-Loft Dana Kayal Carolyn Knapp Jacqueline McGrath Joelle Rheault-Baron Tricia Sturgeon Candace Tropeau Sherry Lynn Wilson Have a whirlwind affair with healthy snacks. The Chipster What are these? generated atcodes BeQRious.com Quick Response (QR codes) are everywhere P U L L O U T this section out and S H A R E Make the tastiest home-made chips ever 4 minutes to a healthy snack with no oil needed, just a potato, salt and microwave Try with our new Blue Cheese Dip 1,2,3 Using them is as easy as 1 2 3 Download a QR reader app for your smartphone Scan a QR code using your new app The app will lead to text, photos, videos or other webbased content. QR codes connect the printed page to the web through your phone. COMING SOON! The Chipster; a love story! You’ll see QR codes in our 2012 catalogue! Epicure Selections® 11 January 2012 Specials EPICURE SELECTIONS® Healthy Eating Collection January 1-31, 2012 Customer Special Healthy living starts with these Plus receive a tasty top sellers! bonus portion plate and pedometer Free! Beef Bouillon Base Herb & Garlic Dip Mix Cinnamon (ground) Red Garlic Sansel™ $39.99 Original Price: $55.93 Classic Vinaigrette Cruet Chocolate Pudding in an Instant Mix Spend & Save January 1-31, 2012 Customer Special Spend $60 and get 30% off 1 each of these items! Black Nylon Spoons $10.49 Original price: $14.99 Everything Pan $90.99 Original price: $129.99 Taco Seasoning $4.89 Original price: 6.99 12 Epicure Selections ® Your Dinner Special January 1-31, 2012 New Year, New Pot January 1-31, 2012 HOSTESS Special HOSTESS Special Hostesses save over 40% off our January What’s for Dinner? Collection! Hostesses save over 40% off Epicure’s 12-Cup Multi-Purpose Pot! WFD Cha-Cha Chili • WFD French Onion Soup Mix WFD Tortilla Soup • WFD Fisherman's Chowder WFD Jambalaya • WFD Pulled Pork $13.99 $39.99 Original price: $23.94 Original price: $67.99 Merry Christmas in January January 1-31, 2012 HOSTESS Special Hostesses who hold a qualified Tasting Party that was booked between Nov 1 and Dec 16 get the January Booking Collection FREE! A $120 Value! Healthy Eating Meal Plan Brochure Eclipse® Coated Grill Pan Top 6 Collection Business Success Kit™ Savings January 1-31, 2012 Recruiting Special Start today! Start a business that’ll turn you a profit after just a couple of parties and earn you free products and cash bonuses in your first 90 days. Special January Offer start for $125 (regularly $175) and make 2012 your year. *For promotion details and small print see individual promotion flyers available online. Epicure Selections® 13 5 ways to use your new Steamers Healthy and fast meals that preserve fresh flavours, vitamins and minerals without sacrificing taste! 1 2 3 4 5 Skinny Scallop Potatoes Layer 5–6 sliced potatoes, season with 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) 3 Onion Dip Mix, drizzle with 1 cup (250 ml) beef bouillon and heat for 8–10 minutes. Easy Oatmeal Combine oatmeal and water with your favourite dessert seasonings. Cook using Steamer directions. Homemade Popcorn Add 3 Tbsp (45 ml) of kernels, cook for about 3 minutes and season with popcorn toppers. CCB Eggs Whisk 6 eggs with 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Cheese Chives and Bacon Dip Mix. Pour into Steamer and cover with lid. Micorwave on medium, stirring every minute, until eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes. Fish Tacos Season 2 salmon fillets with 2 tsp (10 ml) Taco Seasoning. Cover and cook on medium for 4-6 minutes. square Steamer 8”x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) $24.99 rectangle Steamer 5.25" x 10.5" (13 cm x 27 cm) $18.99 14 Epicure Selections ® + + = + = + = + + = = recipes Epicure’s 10-minute Fajitas Prep Time: 5–8 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Makes: 2 servings 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Fajita Seasoning 2 — 5 oz (142 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips ¼ onion, thinly sliced 1 bell pepper, cut into strips ¼ cup (60 ml) canned black beans, rinsed and drained – optional 1. 2. Combine Fajita Seasoning, chicken, vegetables, and beans in Silicone Rectangular Steamer. Cover and microwave on high 5 minutes. Per serving: Calories 220, Fat 4 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g (Fibre 5 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 32 g Serving Suggestion: Serve wrapped in warm tortillas with prepared guacamole and your favourite prepared salsa. Our amazing team of culinary experts, dieticians, and home chefs spend their days dreaming up new products and delicious recipes with you in mind. After an indulgent December, try some of our light and lean favourites. Epicure Selections® 15 From Sylvie’s Kitchen Sylvie’s Cauliflower Pancakes Light, lean and lovely – a delicious, highly nutritious dish for morning, noon or night. Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Makes: 14 pancakes • Cost per serving: $0.60 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 onion, grated 1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) Herb & Garlic Dip Mix or Lemon Dilly Dip Mix ½–¾ cup (125–180 ml) whole-wheat or all-purpose flour ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil Sea salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Epicure’s Lemon Chicken with Asparagus A winning combination of lemon chicken and fresh asparagus. Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings • Cost per serving: $1.95 1 bunch asparagus 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Souvlaki Seasoning 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil 1 cup (250 ml) prepared Chicken Bouillon or Vegetable Bouillon 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 Tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch 1. Cut asparagus spears into 3 or 4 pieces. Coat chicken with Souvlaki Seasoning. 2. Heat oil in Eclipse® Coated Professional Frying Pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden. 1. In Multi-Purpose Pot, simmer cauliflower until very tender. Drain, then coarsely mash. Let cool. 2. Stir cauliflower with eggs, onion, Herb & Garlic Dip Mix, adding flour slowly to form a thick batter. Season with sea salt and pepper. 3. 3. Heat oil in Eclipse® Coated Professional Frying Pan over medium heat. When hot, carefully spoon in large spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned. Pour Bouillon into pan and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender. 4. 4. Keep warm and serve with applesauce and sour cream, if desired. Meanwhile, finely grate 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon peel and place in a small bowl. Squeeze in about 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice. Stir in cornstarch until dissolved. 5. Pour into pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes, until thickened. Cut chicken breasts in half before serving. Cauliflower is an excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin C, folate for good digestive health and other organic compounds that assist with detoxification. Per Serving (1 pancake): Calories 60, Fat 2 g (Saturated 0 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g Asparagus spears have less than 20 calories and provide an excellent source of folacin, vitamin A and vitamin K. Per serving: Calories 110, Fat 2.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 15 g 16 Epicure Selections ® Epicure’s Winter Salad Crustless Greek-Style Quiche Prep Time: 10 minutes • Makes: 8 servings • Cost per serving: $1.47 Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutes Makes: 4 servings • Cost Per Serving: 2.63 The perfect in-season salad – orange segments brighten the plate on a cold winter's day. An easy weeknight dinner – a little prep and let it bake away! 2 clementines or 1 orange ½ recipe prepared Classic Vinaigrette 4 cups (1 L) baby spinach 2 cups (500 ml) sliced mushrooms ½ celery root, peeled and julienned, or 2 celery stalks, sliced ½ cup (125 ml) pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) or sunflower seeds – optional 1 — 10 oz (284 g) package frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained 4 eggs 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk ¾ cup (180 ml) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese ¾ cup (180 ml) crumbled feta cheese 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Epicure's Tzaziki Dip Mix Epicure's Sea Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste 1. Finely grate 1 tsp (5 ml) peel from clementine and stir into Classic Vinaigrette. 1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). 2. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from spinach and roughly chop. 2. Peel Clementines, then separate segments. 3. 3. Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Add clementine, mushrooms and celery root. Drizzle with Classic Vinaigrette, then toss to mix. Sprinkle with pepitas and serve. Beat eggs with milk until light and fluffy. Fold in remaining ingredients. 4. Part of the parsley family, celery root (or celeriac) must be peeled before adding to soups and stews. Shred for a delicious addition to salads. Root keeps 7–10 days in a plastic bag in the fridge. Pour into a lightly greased 9” (23 cm) pie plate or square baking dish. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean. 5. Allow to cool and set for about 8 minutes. Slice and serve. Per serving: Calories 60, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 2 g Spinach provides an excellent source of folate – important for heart health. Per Serving: Calories 260, Fat 18 g (Saturated 9 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 290 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 19 g Epicure Selections® 17 Health, Wealth, Self Your Self, Health And Wealth There is no better time than now to set your goals for the New Year! Focus on Health You are in the right business for learning more about great food, easy meals, and personal growth! We are here to support you every step of the way. Mind “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Make “you time” every week, write down what you love to do! It doesn’t have to be complicated it could be time reading your favourite book, meeting your best friend for a midmorning stroll or listening to your favourite music. Take care of your body and it will take care of you! Every week on: My eat well goal is to: I will take: Eat well: For easy-to -follow meal plans check us out online. To do: Soul – Mahatma Ghandi Sharing what you have learned can empower others. Spending time with friends & family, yoga, even cooking can be good for the soul. “Building the bridge as you walk on it” My favourite stories to share are : Be active: Aim to be active every day. Ten minute bursts of activity can quickly add up. Bundle up and try building a snowman with your kids, buy the yoga video you keep passing by, meet the girls for a mall walking. I will get active by doing: – Robert E. Quinn, A Guide for Leading Change” 18 Epicure Selections Body ® Health, Wealth, Self Focus on Self You time! Create a space of your own. Set up a space to call your own where you can conduct your Epicure Business. In your special space is the perfect place to post a vision (dream) board. Post pictures of things you would love to achieve today, tomorrow, next month, by the end of the year. 5 tips to kick-start a Healthy 2012 routine 1. Set goals & make a plan. Remember, small Focus on Wealth Doing The Quick Start to Success program is a great way to meet your financial goals. No matter if you are a new or a seasoned consultant, the program is open to ALL consultants in January 2012. My goal is to share our great products and the business opportunity to help others prosper like me. Quick Start to EPICURE SELECTIONS ® Success My goal is to earn $ this month. To do so, I will have # of Tasting Parties and Your easy-to-follow three month plan! sponsor # of people. changes can have a big impact! 2. Enlist support! Share your goals with family and friends. 3. Hello water! Try for 2 litres a day, it prevents fatigue and does the body good. Drink up! 4. Get active. You’ll only regret not doing it! Create Your Own Personal Mantra 5. Raid your cupboards! Make What have you always dreamed of? Who do you want to be? How to you plan on getting there? How will you celebrate? We encourage you to create your own mantra and say it every day as soon as you wake up. Something that will inspire you every day! over your pantry with wholesome foods and healthy snacks. My personal mantra: “Dream big, make your journey count.” -Sylvie Rochette Epicure Selections® 19 Consultant Special January 1-31, 2012 Quick Start Challenge This January, everyone is eligible for Quick Start Program rewards. Meet your Quick Start sales and sponsoring goals and earn! We think extra cash bonuses, commission, and new products are a great way to bring in the New Year. How about you? The Program... Personal Sponsoring Program Personal Sales Program Month 1 $1,000 Total Cumulative Program Sales Your Rewards Month 2 $25 Cash Bonus $25 Quick Start Vouchers • Recognition • • $2,500 $5,000 Cumulative sales for Months 1 & 2* Cumulative sales for Months 1, 2 & 3* $100 Quick Start Vouchers • Recognition • $150 Quick Start Vouchers • Recognition • Sales Program Details (All sales goals and rewards are cumulative) * • $1,000 sales is approximately 2 to 3 average Parties • If you do not submit $1,000 in personal sales by the end of Month 1, you can still achieve the rewards for Month 2 by submitting $2,500 by the end of Month 2 Month 1 Month 3 • If you submit $5,000 in personal sales by the end of Month 1, then you would receive the rewards for Months 1, 2 & 3 • Quick Start Vouchers are redeemable for supplies such as catalogues, sponsoring brochures and products One or more Team Members Sponsoring Goals Your Rewards • $50 Cash Bonus for each new qualified Team Member Start Vouchers • $50 Quick Month 2 Month 3 One or more Team Members One or more Team Members • $100 Quick Start Vouchers • $100 Quick Start Vouchers Sponsoring Program Details • To achieve sponsoring rewards, new Team Members must qualify by submitting a minimum of $1,000 by the end of Month 1 • Quick Start Vouchers are redeemable for supplies such as catalogues, sponsoring brochures and products • There is no limit on the number of qualified Team Members you can sponsor each month Show new Consultants how Epicure businesses are fun to run! You’ve got a month to reach your goals and we have faith in you. Imagine you’re starting your business from the beginning, and this time around you know all the tips and tricks that have helped you get this far. You’re going to rock even more this time around! 1. For the purpose of this promotion, all participating Consultants are deemed to have a Quick Start to Success End Date of January 31, 2012. 2. To qualify for this promotion, orders must be submitted to Home Office no later than January 31, 2012, by 11:59 PM (PT). All Sales must be Personal and Bonusable. 3. To qualify for this promotion, new Consultants must be personally sponsored by you, and must then submit $1,000 in Personal Bonsuable Sales by their Quick Start to Success Month 1 End Date. 20 Epicure Selections ® Quick facts: · An empty calendar in January is no way to bring in the new year · Your January tasting parties are like domino’s – the sooner you start partying the more bookings you’ll get for the rest of the year · Strong sales in January set you up for a great February. A great February will make a full calendar in March possible... you get the idea. Start strong, start fast and build your momentum for the year · Consultants who complete our quick-start program make more money in their Epicure career “The hours of the day are my own to spend as I wish. Nine to five is rarely family friendly.” What’s in it for you? · Cash bonuses · Quick Start vouchers for business building supplies ·Recognition from Epicure and your peers Quick Start to EPIC URE SELE CTIO NS ® Success · A sweet start to the New Year · Habit building training · That awesome feeling that comes with achieving goals · Completing the program kick starts your path to Leadership · You’re showing new Consultants just how easy it is to achieve with Epicure Your easy-to-follow three month plan! Epicure Selections® 21 What’s up? Product is in December 2011. Where did the Get a head start in ing in 2012 by filling in your you booked your ________, or go? ! Have to Leader’s Summit and National Conference? Both events are going to be better than tours across ! & are packing their 's for ? . We’re excited for Will we you there? To Accomplish in January: Kick Start your Business in 2012 Everyone is eligible for Quick Start Program rewards in January. We think extra cash bonuses, hundreds in commission, and new products is a great way to bring in the New Year. How You? 22 Epicure Selections ® Build your Team Share New Product Give your best friend, neighbour on mat-leave, the really helpful woman at your party or the grocery store clerk who’s always smiling, the opportunity to start a business that’ll turn her a profit after just a couple of parties Unveil the 2012 products and January rewards to your Customers and Hostesses! Fill your Calendar with Parties With new Hostess Benefits it's more products for them; more parties for you. Home Town Dining Five restaurants to try while at National Conference. Each of these restaurants is less than a 15 minute walk from the Fairmont Empress and come highly recommended by the Epicure Home Team! Noodle Box Have a taste of the West Coast at this South-East Asian inspired noodle bar. Affordable and fast, you can eat in and watch the cooks or grab a pagoda box to go. (Try and eat a full box, we dare you!) 818 Douglas Street or 626 Fisgard thenoodlebox.net Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill Head upstairs to the oyster bar or hit the menu on the main floor for some upscale bar food. Try the yam fries, they’re fantastic! (Regional Sales Director Ora was first interviewed here!) 536 Yates Street | ferrisoysterbar.com 2012 National Conference Experience the excitement of National Conference 2012! Epicure’s historic 15th Anniversary National Conference is coming home to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia after three years on the road. You won’t want to miss it! Nearly 600 of our 1,000 registration spots have been spoken for. Book your trip today! Come play in the sun! Victoria is the sunniest spot in British Columbia averaging over 2000 hours of sunshine per year. It’s Join us and watch your Epicure business bloom! Learn more about National Conference on our Consultant site under the event tab. Leader’s Day: August 8 General Conference: August 9–11 also been nicknamed the “City of Gardens” as flowers bloom year round thanks to the Mediterranean climate. Hawaii Bound Turn your goals into a tropical trip! We’re excited to set sail in December 2012 on a 7-day Hawaiian luxury cruise. Join us in exploring the beauty of this Pacific paradise. The ship sets sail December 29, 2012 so get on track and ring in 2013 Epicure-style! Did you know? The Hawaiian Islands rest between the largest continents in the world! That’s right, it’s a long flight to paradise! Hawaii is 4357 km from Vancouver, 5016 km from Calgary, 7493 km from Toronto, 9693 km from Montreal and 9336 km from St.John’s New Foundland. How far are you from fun in the sun? L’Ecole Brasserie Classic French country-style cuisine. The daily menu features seasonal, locally available products and an impressive wine list. No reservations, so enjoy a glass while you wait. (Save a seat for us!) 1715 Government Street | lecole.ca Red Fish Blue Fish Have lunch at the best fish and chips place in the city. Featured on Food Network, this dockside eatery offers a selection of local seafood and Canadian cuisine. (So worth the wait!) 1006 Wharf Street redfish-bluefish.com Pagliacci’s Delicious Italian dishes with movie-inspired names; Pagliaccis is possibly Victoria’s most famous restaurant. You might just spot a celebrity or two. (Amelia went to school with the owner’s daughter.) 1011 Broad Street | pagliaccis.ca FACEBOOK Share your recipes and ideas with our FACEBOOK community. We love to hear from you! facebook.com/EpicureFan Check out Sylvie's Blog: sylvierochette.com “You don’t have to be an artist to create art. Diligence trumps talent nine times out of ten.” 10555 West Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC, Canada V8L 6A8 100% canadian Stay tuned for slow cooker fun in February! #9420 -01/12 © Victorian Epicure Inc. 2012. All rights reserved, worldwide.