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EPICURE SELECTIONS®<br />

October 2012<br />

President, CEO & our Top Directors*<br />

EpicurE<br />

MAGAZINE<br />

Exclusively for you: your dreams, your business, your success.<br />

Conference 2012<br />

A Celebration of your Epic Success


2 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

Highlights<br />

ConferenCe 2012<br />

AnnUAL reCognition<br />

Your achievements from 2011 & 2012<br />

Caring & Sharing award<br />

– Executive Director Sylvie Cousineau (full story p.24)<br />

rookie of the Year for SaleS<br />

– Leader Lynn Prud-Homme (watch for her interview on<br />

YouTube.com/Watch<strong>Epicure</strong>!)<br />

rookie of the Year for SponSoring<br />

– Leader Amanda O’Brien (full story p.22)<br />

ConSiStenCY Club<br />

elite<br />

Val Aebig<br />

Val Anaka<br />

Charlaine Chapdelaine<br />

Allison Delaurier<br />

Tricia Friedenberg<br />

Debbie Greenwood<br />

Dianne Hounslow<br />

Julia Loft<br />

Helen Johnson<br />

Pauleen Kerkhof<br />

Kim Magnusson<br />

Dorothy Maxwell<br />

Joelle Rheault-Baron<br />

Brigitte Schneider<br />

Cheryl Shea<br />

Stella Slywka<br />

Tricia Sturgeon<br />

Sandy Traverse<br />

paCeSetter elite<br />

Carrie Barfoot<br />

Margaret Mandryk<br />

Colette Owens<br />

April Pritchard<br />

leaderShip<br />

developMent<br />

Val Aebig<br />

Sylvie Cousineau<br />

Jacinthe Frenette<br />

Dana Kayal<br />

Tracey McBeth-Kachor<br />

Valérie Pilon<br />

Cheryl Shea<br />

Melanie Sicard<br />

CongratulationS to everYone for an<br />

inCredible Year of growth and SuCCeSS!<br />

Watch for the full list of Annual recognitions<br />

– coming soon to an inbox near you!<br />

*President & Founder Sylvie Rochette, CEO Amelia Warren and<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>'s National and Executive Directors.


contents<br />

October 2012<br />

The World<br />

According to...<br />

4 Amelia Warren<br />

A glimpse into the life of <strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

dynamic CEO<br />

recognition<br />

5 Conference 2012 Recap<br />

9 The Right Ingredients<br />

Kudos! Be amazed by the stories<br />

of fellow Canadian entrepreneurs<br />

22 Consultants on Conference<br />

recipes<br />

14 Maple Bacon Sea Salt Pretzels<br />

Homemade pretzels never tasted so good!<br />

19 Hallowe'en<br />

Anti-Vampire Aioli bites<br />

21 Octoberfest!<br />

Sausage ‘n Sauerkraut Bake<br />

25 Turkey Talk<br />

Hints for selecting and preparing the<br />

perfect bird this Thanksgiving<br />

3 Ways with<br />

roasted Garlic Aioli<br />

p.14<br />

Party Pull-out Section<br />

15 Crystal’s & Heather’s Gift-giving<br />

Favourites, October Specials<br />

education &<br />

Development<br />

26 Cheryl’s 101<br />

Become a Leader in 2012<br />

27 Business 101<br />

Tips from Conference experts<br />

28 Roasted Garlic Aioli<br />

October Party Demo<br />

29 Tech Corner<br />

Fun with Facebook Photos<br />

Consultant news<br />

30 The Water Cooler<br />

Your source for this month’s news<br />

A Year to Remember<br />

What an amazing year we’ve had and it's not<br />

over yet. As we enter into this busy time of<br />

year, take the time to fill your own cup on a<br />

regular basis. We encourage you to remember<br />

what it’s all about: savouring meals and<br />

moments with the people we care about<br />

most, and helping others do the same.<br />

As you book holiday Parties and other business<br />

events, think outside the box. You have so<br />

much to offer Hostesses, guests, families,<br />

businesses, and charities in your community.<br />

COnFEREnCE 2012 RECAP<br />

p.5<br />

Take a look at your calendar for the next few<br />

months and make sure you have at least two<br />

business events scheduled per week.<br />

This is truly the best time of year to share<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>. Lots of people you know are probably<br />

looking for a way to have a debt-free holiday<br />

season, so don’t be shy! Share your love of<br />

the Business Opportunity as you share our<br />

incredible products.<br />

Sylvie Rochette<br />

president and Founder<br />

Amelia Warren,<br />

cEO<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 3


Feature<br />

Amelia<br />

tHe WorLD<br />

ACCorDing to...<br />

A glimpse into the life of epicure’s dynamic Ceo, Amelia Warren<br />

4 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

MY FAVOuRITE DISH: ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE:<br />

Fresh pasta sauce made with tomatoes<br />

from my garden with any of <strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

Pasta Sauce Mixes.<br />

DREAM TRAVEL DESTINATION:<br />

I spent six months backpacking in India<br />

in 2006 and would love to go back<br />

and visit some of my favourite places<br />

– Varanasi, Madurai, Dharamsala – and<br />

some of the places I didn’t get to, like<br />

the Kerala backwaters. I would love to<br />

do the drive down the<br />

Oregon coast. I have<br />

fond memories<br />

of a trip we<br />

went on when I<br />

was young.<br />

STAYING FIT:<br />

1. Walk daily<br />

2. Swim a few times each week<br />

3. Rock out in my living room!<br />

WHERE I RECHARGE:<br />

I feel so lucky to live in the most<br />

beautiful place on the planet ever!<br />

(Okay, I’m biased...) When I have some<br />

time, places I go to recharge on the<br />

Island include Sooke and Parksville.<br />

During the week, in the summer,<br />

I try to swim in the ocean a few<br />

times a week. I find it tremendously<br />

grounding and nourishing.<br />

I’m an avid reader – about a book a<br />

week. I am on a fiction kick right now!<br />

What I read and loved last month:<br />

• The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon<br />

• When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman<br />

• The Woefield Poultry Collective by<br />

Susan Juby<br />

• The Time in Between by Maria Duenas<br />

• The Idea of Perfection by Kate Grenville<br />

FAVOuRITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME:<br />

• Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by<br />

Seth Godin<br />

• The Portable Coach by Thomas J. Leonard<br />

• A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink<br />

• The Invitation by Oriah<br />

• Women Food and God by Geneen Roth<br />

• Change by Design by Tim Brown<br />

<strong>My</strong> favourite furniture in my house are<br />

my bookshelves. I love looking at them<br />

and marking times in my life by the<br />

books I was reading, what I was learning<br />

or curious about.<br />

ON MY iPhone:<br />

"Tell Me Later" app. You can set great<br />

affirmations for yourself or reminders of<br />

your goals and it will ping you every few<br />

hours. For example, I have one every day<br />

that reminds me that “only good lies in<br />

front of me.”


Special Feature<br />

You Don’t Want to Miss This!<br />

CONFERENCE 2012 RECAP<br />

Day 1:<br />

Leader’s Day<br />

Wednesday was our day for Leaders only.<br />

After registering and having new photos<br />

taken, attending Leaders got right to it.<br />

CEO Amelia Warren welcomed everyone<br />

and launched into the yearly company<br />

update. Next, Leaders were treated to<br />

presentations and lunch hosted by<br />

Nicki Keohohou of the Direct Selling<br />

Women's Alliance.<br />

The day finished with the invitation only<br />

Wine & Dine event at The Atrium, Victoria’s<br />

newest (and classiest!) business centre.<br />

Invitees included all new Leaders and<br />

their upline Leaders. Those were some<br />

GORGEOuS little black dresses, ladies!<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 5


Special Feature<br />

Day 2<br />

Thursday morning, 190 achievers were welcomed<br />

by the Home Team for the Home Office Tour. This<br />

was the first visit for 150 of them.<br />

Opening ceremonies was the largest to date,<br />

with nearly 1,000 Consultants and 150 Home<br />

Team Members in attendance. President and<br />

Founder Sylvie Rochette talked about our first<br />

fifteen years and from there we stepped back<br />

even further in time to an Austin Powers, 60’s<br />

themed recognition rally. No one will ever forget<br />

Darren in a lime green leisure suit or<br />

CEO Amelia as a union Jack wearing<br />

Go-Go dancer!<br />

Don Jonas, National Director Dana Nicholson,<br />

Executive Director Dana Kayal, and the Smart<br />

Cookies presented on money – how to earn it,<br />

how to make it work for you, and how to stay<br />

out of debt.<br />

That evening, we held the <strong>My</strong>stical Night of<br />

Celebration and, as usual, Conference Attendees<br />

did not disappoint with their creative costumes<br />

and amazing outfits.<br />

6 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

“I think Conference is the<br />

best investment I made in my<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong> career. I was told it<br />

would give me a huge boost.<br />

I can’t wait to go back home<br />

to find new Consultants!”<br />

Marie-Ève Bouchard, Senior Leader<br />

Full story p.20<br />

Smart Cookies


nicki Keohohou<br />

President, CEO, Executive Directors and national Directors<br />

Don Jonas<br />

“The Caring & Sharing<br />

Award is probably the most<br />

beautiful love testimony I<br />

could have received from<br />

my fellow Consultants.”<br />

Sylvie Cousineau, Executive Director<br />

Full story p.24<br />

Day 3<br />

Special Feature<br />

Friday was a day for training and<br />

recognition. We began with the SQS and<br />

QSS achievers breakfast before jumping into<br />

breakout training sessions highlighting time<br />

management, promoting aspiring Leaders<br />

and creating sustainable success.<br />

In the main hall, Nicki Keohohou was back<br />

with transformational team-building.<br />

Friday evening, we held the muchanticipated<br />

Champagne Reception and<br />

Awards Gala. The entertainment was<br />

fantastic, but not as amazing as the<br />

Consultants being recognized on stage!<br />

Congratulations to our Caring and Sharing<br />

award winner, Executive Director, Sylvie<br />

Cousineau!<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 7


Special Feature<br />

Day 4<br />

Saturday’s highlights were many. The<br />

day started with 360 Consultants taking<br />

part in the <strong>Epicure</strong> Foundation Walk,<br />

raising a whopping $25,000 that was then<br />

matched by the company. Vice President<br />

of Operations, Sandi Vincent gave her<br />

Company update. President and Founder<br />

Sylvie Rochette spoke to the food & retail<br />

trends we’ll be seeing in the coming<br />

year and attendees got a look at the new<br />

products with our favourite nutritionist (and<br />

TV personality!) Crystal MacGregor, National<br />

Director Terra Larsen and the rest of our<br />

Innovation, Research & Development team.<br />

Lunch was another huge highlight of<br />

Conference! We had nearly 1,000 Consultants<br />

picnicking on the front lawn of the Empress,<br />

trying out our new products in recipes<br />

specially created for the event!<br />

After an afternoon of training workshops<br />

and exciting announcements, Christine<br />

Cashen gave us a laugh. Then, sadly, we had<br />

to say farewell all our A ttendees. See you all<br />

(and more!) in Toronto next year!<br />

8 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

“Getting to go on stage<br />

for Rookie of the Year<br />

was amazing. I wasn't<br />

expecting it!”<br />

Amanda O’Brien, Leader<br />

Full story p.22<br />

Christine Cashen


The Right<br />

Ingredients<br />

See p.31 for<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>'s Maple<br />

Bacon Sea Salt<br />

Chocolate Bark<br />

recipe<br />

Recognition<br />

Consultants across Canada share many amazing traits. You’re all independent and creative people<br />

who aspire to inspire. You connect with others to make your communities better and share <strong>Epicure</strong><br />

with Canadians. Check out the extraordinary Consultants featured in our July Kudos.<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 9


JuLY 2012<br />

Recognition<br />

O<br />

I GNP<br />

10 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

MOVING ON uP<br />

WHO PROMOTED THIS JuLY!<br />

BuSInESS DEvELOPMEnT<br />

LEADER<br />

val Aebig<br />

LEADER<br />

Perdita Chivers<br />

Leanne Lewis<br />

Melanie MacFarlane<br />

Tony Moura<br />

SEnIOR MAnAGER<br />

Elizabeth Matschke<br />

MAnAGER<br />

Amanda Allaby<br />

Kelly Amboe<br />

Jenny Bailey<br />

Elly Charette<br />

Melissa Colombe<br />

Bernice Ellis<br />

Heidi Laurin<br />

Pat Macoretta<br />

Renee Marr<br />

Stephanie Schan<br />

Teri Smith<br />

France Thivierge<br />

Erin Waluk<br />

SEnIOR COnSuLTAnT<br />

Cheryl-Ann Sten<br />

Jennifer Augustine<br />

April Bauer<br />

Cindy Bedard<br />

Lorna Behlow<br />

Cynthia Blank<br />

Barbara Bowman<br />

Katrina Broek<br />

Shelley Clark<br />

Deirdre Coneghan<br />

Terri Curtis<br />

Jacqui Dannenberg<br />

Cheryl Drake<br />

Lucy Draude<br />

Amy Dubé<br />

Kristin Duval<br />

Ruth Fast<br />

Joanne Forbes<br />

Shayla Fraser<br />

Andrea Ganchar<br />

Danielle Garratt<br />

Alanna Geldart<br />

valeria Greenwood<br />

Lisa Griffin<br />

Heather Hall<br />

Rhonda Halter<br />

Bonnie Hart<br />

Debbie Hodgkinson<br />

Meaghan Hunter<br />

Bonnie James<br />

Amanda Jaques<br />

Janine Jordison<br />

France Juneau<br />

Catherine Kennedy<br />

Aurilee Klassen<br />

Janice Klesitz<br />

Destinee Knelsen<br />

Denyne Krahn<br />

Gail Krohn<br />

Monique Kruk<br />

Gaetan Laforge-Leduc<br />

Kim Laird-utley<br />

Sheri Lasure<br />

Laurie Laverdure<br />

Lucie Legault<br />

Elysa Loree<br />

Kate Marchbank<br />

natasha Mark<br />

Jaime Marshall<br />

Tania McCaslin<br />

Andrew McIver<br />

Leanne McLaren<br />

Marie McLean<br />

Paula Mise<br />

Laura Moench<br />

Jenny Moerkerken<br />

Mélanie Moreau<br />

Lina Morin<br />

Chantal Morneau<br />

Michelle Murtha-Weir<br />

Sandy nunes<br />

Sheila O'neill<br />

Terry Paull<br />

Mary Pelz<br />

Amy Savoie<br />

June Schweitzer<br />

Alyssa Schweyer<br />

Cheryl Sears<br />

Dot Serre<br />

Leanna Shore<br />

Janet Smith<br />

Kim Smith<br />

nikki Smith<br />

Kimberly Smuk<br />

Shannon Spallin<br />

Dione Suchodolski<br />

Jacquelyn Symonds<br />

Gail Thevarge<br />

Paula Trombley<br />

Dannielle van der Molen<br />

A BIG ROuND OF APPLAuSE<br />

TO EVERYONE WHO MOVED uP!<br />

“You are not responsible for others,<br />

but you do have responsibilities<br />

as a Leader. Invest in yourself,<br />

invest in your education.<br />

Be a Leader of Leaders!”<br />

NICKI KEOHOHOu,<br />

CEO AND FOuNDER DSWA<br />

Sharon van Essen<br />

RuthAnn vanAlstine<br />

Jan Ward<br />

Cheryl Warden<br />

Kristy Webb<br />

Brandie Wheatley<br />

Karen Wieringa<br />

Pamela Ann Wilchak<br />

Melissa Wilson-Bouffard


Who’s Succeeding<br />

with QSS<br />

QSS MOnTH 1<br />

SALES ACHIEvERS<br />

Sarah Adlam<br />

Jennifer Augustine<br />

Michelle Barr<br />

Shawna Bouchie<br />

David Clark<br />

Lyne Corriveau<br />

Dania Desrochers<br />

vicki Dufresne<br />

Tammy Fairley<br />

Marie-Josée Frigon<br />

Danielle Garratt<br />

Daphne Garrett<br />

Franca Giordani<br />

nicole Haché<br />

nicole Hope<br />

Evelyne Jeansonne<br />

Dalene Koch<br />

Lanette Kym<br />

Heather Mathewson<br />

Alicia Morin Daoust<br />

Jessica nunes<br />

Lynn Phillips<br />

HOT OFF THE MARK<br />

WHO’S HAD A QuICK START TO SuCCESS<br />

Lucie Poulin-Mackey<br />

Jodie Schilbe<br />

Kyla Smith<br />

Joanne Turnbull<br />

Michelle van De vliert<br />

Tanis Wasilka<br />

Tamara Younger<br />

QSS MOnTH 2<br />

SALES ACHIEvERS<br />

David Clark<br />

Stacey Hicks<br />

Stephanie Lambert<br />

Tiffany Mercer<br />

Leslie Pakish<br />

Ashley Rowe<br />

Jodie Schilbe<br />

Angie Smith<br />

Stephanie Wilcox<br />

QSS MOnTH 3<br />

SALES ACHIEvERS<br />

Jessie Dyke<br />

Jenny Day<br />

Mélanie Haineault<br />

Tammy MacKay<br />

Melissa Scales<br />

Amanda Maltais<br />

Katee Rodrigue<br />

Cavell Penton<br />

Melissa Wilson-Bouffard<br />

QSS MOnTH 1<br />

SPOnSORInG ACHIEvER<br />

Kristy Brown<br />

QSS MOnTH 2<br />

SPOnSORInG ACHIEvER<br />

Katee Rodrigue<br />

QSS MOnTH 3<br />

SPOnSORInG ACHIEvERS<br />

Isabelle Dumont<br />

Katee Rodrigue<br />

Recognition<br />

JuLY 2012<br />

JuLY 2012<br />

HOT<br />

OFF<br />

THE<br />

MA<br />

RK!<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 11


JuLY 2012<br />

U ES<br />

A S<br />

Recognition<br />

12 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

TOP In TEAM SALES<br />

WHO’S AT THE TOP<br />

OF THEIR GAME?<br />

EPICuRE HONOuRS THE TOP CONSuLTANTS OR LEADERS<br />

WITH THE HIGHEST SALES AND SPONSORING IN EACH<br />

CATEGORY FOR THE MONTH<br />

Top Directors and Above<br />

Dana nicholson ($52,765.46)<br />

Dana Kayal ($41,035.37)<br />

Denise Thibodeau ($35,315.19)<br />

Top Senior Leaders and Business<br />

Development Leaders<br />

Sandy Savage ($27,537.98)<br />

Carrie Barfoot ($24,134.32)<br />

Candace Tropeau ($23,875.59)<br />

Top Leaders<br />

Allison Delaurier ($17,969.97)<br />

Charlaine Chapdelaine ($17,749.93)<br />

Jen Laurie ($17,431.74)<br />

Helen Johnson ($15,344.08)<br />

Anita Fengstad ($14,930.93)<br />

TOP In TEAM SPOnSORInG<br />

Top Directors and Above<br />

Christine George (5)<br />

Denise Thibodeau (5)<br />

Jacqueline McGrath (4)<br />

Top Senior Leaders and Business<br />

Development Leaders<br />

Sandy Savage (5)<br />

Kelly Derbyshire (3)<br />

Kimberley Giroux (3)<br />

Stephanie Janelle (3)<br />

Top Leaders<br />

Charlaine Chapdelaine (5)<br />

Allison Delaurier (5)<br />

Helen Johnson (5)<br />

Jen Laurie (4)<br />

Jeanette Macnaughtan (3)<br />

TOP In PERSOnAL SALES<br />

Top Leaders and Above<br />

Stella Slywka ($5,080.26)<br />

Colette Owens ($4,435.66)<br />

Cheryl Shea ($4,348.13)<br />

Renee neill ($4,114.63)<br />

Pauleen Kerkhof ($4,013.77)<br />

Top consultants to<br />

Senior Manager<br />

Tony Moura ($3,839.83)<br />

Julie Wiebe ($3,515.00)<br />

Selby Dzemalovic ($3,472.02)<br />

Leanne Lewis ($3,468.13)<br />

Kim Dechamplain ($3,398.90)<br />

Jenny Day ($3,183.01)<br />

Mélanie Haineault ($3,092.72)<br />

Margaret Wambeke ($2,874.10)<br />

May Marchio ($2,757.71)<br />

Jennifer Geigel ($2,669.27)<br />

TOP In PERSOnAL<br />

SPOnSORInG<br />

Top Leaders and Above<br />

Jen Laurie (4)<br />

Allison Delaurier (3)<br />

Helen Johnson (3)<br />

Carrie Barfoot (2)<br />

Donalda Davidson (2)<br />

Stephanie Janelle (2)<br />

Béatrice Marco (2)<br />

Sandy Savage (2)<br />

Brigitte Schneider (2)<br />

Top consultants to<br />

Senior Manager<br />

Kristi-Anna Beaudry (2)<br />

Leanne Lewis (2)<br />

TOP In TASTInG<br />

PARTY SALES<br />

Top consultants to<br />

Senior Manager<br />

Tony Moura<br />

($3,839.83) 6 Parties<br />

Julie Wiebe<br />

($3,515.00) 6 Parties<br />

Leanne Lewis<br />

($3,468.13) 4 Parties<br />

Selby Dzemalovic<br />

($3,445.05) 5 Parties<br />

Kim Dechamplain<br />

($3,128.23) 8 Parties<br />

Mélanie Haineault<br />

($3,092.72) 4 Parties<br />

May Marchio<br />

($2,711.77) 4 Parties<br />

Jennifer Geigel<br />

($2,669.27) 5 Parties<br />

Margaret Wambeke<br />

($2,514.10) 4 Parties<br />

David Clark<br />

($2,503.00) 5 Parties


SALES SuPERSTARS<br />

WHO’S GOING FOR EPICuRE GOLD?<br />

EPICuRE HONOuRS CONSuLTANTS WHO EARN THE<br />

REGuLAR 25% COMMISSION PLuS 3% BONuS WHEN<br />

MONTHLY PERSONAL COMMISSIONABLE SALES ExCEED $2,000<br />

SALES OvER $5,000.00<br />

Stella Slywka<br />

SALES OvER $4,000.00<br />

Pauleen Kerkhof<br />

Renee neill<br />

Colette Owens<br />

Cheryl Shea<br />

SALES OvER $3,000.00<br />

Jenny Day<br />

Kim Dechamplain<br />

Allison Delaurier<br />

Joanne Donohue<br />

Selby Dzemalovic<br />

Mélanie Haineault<br />

Dianne Hounslow<br />

Jen Laurie<br />

Leanne Lewis<br />

Julia Loft<br />

Dorothy Maxwell<br />

Tony Moura<br />

Candace Tropeau<br />

Julie Wiebe<br />

SALES OvER $2,000.00<br />

Jennine Alderson<br />

Janet Antonishyn<br />

Kelsey Badger<br />

Carrie Barfoot<br />

Sylvie Boucher<br />

Kim Bowles<br />

Lisa Brayshaw<br />

<strong>My</strong>riam Cabana<br />

Lori Chant<br />

Charlaine Chapdelaine<br />

David Clark<br />

Sylvie Cousineau<br />

Debra Dillabough<br />

vivian Donaldson<br />

Jennifer Downey<br />

Jessie Dyke<br />

Dina Entz<br />

Loretta Ford<br />

Jacinthe Frenette<br />

Tricia Friedenberg<br />

Jennifer Geigel<br />

Kimberley Giroux<br />

Julie Gorman<br />

Rosemary Gregoire<br />

Diane Harding<br />

Lynne Jenkerson<br />

Helen Johnson<br />

Kim Knapp<br />

Lanette Kym<br />

Terra Larsen<br />

Sheri Lasure<br />

Linda Latulippe<br />

Isabelle Leblanc<br />

Jeanette Macnaughtan<br />

Kim Magnusson<br />

May Marchio<br />

Leanne Martens<br />

Chantal Massicotte<br />

Laurie McBride<br />

Jacqueline McGrath<br />

nicole Miller<br />

Sheena Millette<br />

Pascale nadeau<br />

Julie noel<br />

Leanne Olson<br />

Glendine Osborne<br />

Mae Pears<br />

Bev Penner<br />

Dawn Penton<br />

April Pritchard<br />

Jacquie Rougeau<br />

Doreen Saunders<br />

Sandy Savage<br />

Sandy Schaloske<br />

Jodie Schilbe<br />

Brigitte Schneider<br />

Shelley Schorno<br />

Patricia Schultz<br />

Melanie Sicard<br />

Sharon Statham<br />

Tricia Sturgeon<br />

Stephanie Templeton<br />

Sandy Traverse<br />

Susan Turnbull<br />

Sherry Tweedie<br />

Rosanna ulvstal<br />

Margaret Wambeke<br />

Cathy Wankel<br />

Juanita Wells<br />

Sherry Lynn Wilson<br />

Lucie Zettel<br />

CONGRATuLATIONS<br />

ON YOuR<br />

SuPERSTAR SALES!<br />

With the sun shining and kids out of school,<br />

summer is historically a difficult time of year<br />

for many businesses –<br />

YOu SHOWED THEM WHO CAN ROCK<br />

THE BuSINESS WORLD!<br />

Recognition<br />

JuLY 2012<br />

who’s<br />

at the<br />

top of<br />

their<br />

game<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 13


October Recipes<br />

epicure’s MbSS Soft pretzels<br />

Make a batch of <strong>Epicure</strong>'s Basic Pizza Dough<br />

or save time and start with store-bought pizza<br />

dough. Both make big, fluffy, chubby pretzels.<br />

They’re best eaten straight out of oven (and<br />

washed down with an Oktoberfest beer, of<br />

course! OR apple juice for the little ones).<br />

prep time: 1½ hours Cook time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings<br />

1 lb (500 g) prepared pizza dough<br />

1 Tbsp (15 ml) your favourite <strong>Epicure</strong> Dip Mix, to taste – optional<br />

1 egg + 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water or milk, lightly beaten – for egg wash<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>’s Maple Bacon Sea Salt, to taste<br />

14 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

1. Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C)<br />

2. Cut pizza dough into 6 pieces and roll each one into a rectangle.<br />

3. Sprinkle with 1 tsp (5 ml) Dip Mix, if using.<br />

4. Starting with one long edge, roll up dough to form a log. using both<br />

hands, roll log into a long rope at least 16" (40 cm) long.<br />

5. Form each rope into the shape of a pretzel, then place on <strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

Baking Sheet lined with <strong>Epicure</strong>’s Silicone Baking Mat. Generously<br />

brush tops with egg wash, then liberally sprinkle with Maple Bacon Sea<br />

Salt. Bake until golden, 15–17 minutes.<br />

Homemade<br />

pretzels never<br />

tasted so good!<br />

per serving: Calories 200, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg,<br />

Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 7 g<br />

Get <strong>Epicure</strong>'s Basic pizza Dough recipe at epicureselections.com.<br />

How to shape pretzels:<br />

1. Shape rope into an upside<br />

down “u.”<br />

2. Bring ends up towards top<br />

middle of “u.”<br />

3. Flip ends over top of “u” so<br />

that the “knot” is in the centre.


EPICURE SELECTIONS®<br />

OCTOBER 2012<br />

Crystal Macgregor, rd<br />

nutrition & Product Training Specialist<br />

PARTY Pull-out Section<br />

Crystal’s & Heather’s<br />

GiFT-GivinG FAvOuriTES<br />

chipster<br />

Snacking continues to be a trend with<br />

consumers – we're grazing more than<br />

ever before. Some research suggests<br />

that only 5% of people are actually<br />

sitting down to three square meals a<br />

day. If you know someone who can’t<br />

eat just one chip, our chip collection is a<br />

must-have for those who love to snack!<br />

Make chips easily at home in your<br />

microwave. In each homemade<br />

handful, you'll save yourself 3–4 pats of<br />

butter and you’ll be glad to know that<br />

one whole potato has fewer calories<br />

and less sodium than one<br />

handful of store-bought<br />

potato chips.<br />

poutine Seasoning for chips<br />

Be hipper with our Chipster. You’ll<br />

need the Chipster, Ceramic Slicer, your<br />

favourite seasoning like Poutine (all the<br />

flavour without the added sodium and<br />

fat), and a classic dip (try Roasted Garlic<br />

Aioli)! Another winning combination<br />

to try is sweet potato chips and Mango<br />

Curry Dip – delish! All foods can fit<br />

into a healthy diet and, with <strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

Chipster, potato chips just got a little<br />

healthier.<br />

In October, I start prepping my pantry<br />

for November baking. I always purchase<br />

more dry goods than I think I will need<br />

and spend a few minutes shopping, well,<br />

at Home Office! Products like our Baking<br />

Powder, Baking Sheets, Vanilla, and<br />

Sugar Grinders are must-haves for the<br />

holiday season.<br />

heather Mcguire<br />

Research & Development Chef and Product Developer<br />

Dark Belgian chocolate<br />

I love the nib size of our chocolates.<br />

They melt beautifully and hold their<br />

shape well in cookies and bars. Perfect<br />

balance of bitter and sweet – our dark<br />

chocolate is my favourite with over<br />

60% cocoa solids. The 4-cup Prep Bowl<br />

works perfectly for making <strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

Maple Bacon Sea Salt Chocolate Bark.<br />

Simply pop in the microwave to melt<br />

chocolate and easily pour out onto the<br />

Silicone Baking Mat. See page 31 for<br />

the full recipe.<br />

Silicone Baking Mat<br />

I used to be a big fan of parchment paper, but the<br />

Silicone Baking Mat has replaced it completely. It<br />

simplifies clean up as well as being reusable and<br />

sustainable. Our Baking Mat also helps keep the<br />

calories down – no more oiling the Baking Sheet<br />

to cook chicken wings or other items that tend<br />

to stick. I have two – it makes baking cookies so<br />

much faster!


October 2012 Specials<br />

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LET'S TALK HOLIDAY CHEER!<br />

CuSTOMER SPECIALS<br />

Perfect Baker Collection<br />

Get in the holiday baking spirit! Includes our<br />

NEW Silicone Baking Mat.<br />

Silicone Baking Mat<br />

Gingerbread Spices<br />

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retail value: $38.97<br />

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Host a Party in October and choose from TWO Hostess Specials to jump-start your holiday season!<br />

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retail value: $89.99<br />

Sale price: $35.99<br />

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Turkey Gravy Mix<br />

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retail value : $29.97<br />

Sale price: $11.99<br />

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OFF!<br />

PARTY Pull-out Section OCTOBER 2012 * 17


October Recipes<br />

3 Ways with <strong>Epicure</strong>’s roasted Garlic Aioli<br />

Whether you are using up leftover Aioli or looking for a reason to make some more,<br />

these quick fixes help you get your garlic ON!<br />

Beef Dip<br />

Lightly toast baguette halves. Spread with<br />

prepared roasted garlic aioli and layer<br />

with slices of cooked beef (use leftovers<br />

or try deli roast beef ). Scatter sprouts or<br />

spinach leaves overtop. Thin prepared<br />

roasted garlic aioli with hot water and<br />

drizzle on sandwich. Serve with extra Aioli<br />

for dunking.<br />

NOVEMBER HOSTESS SPECIAL<br />

18 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

paris Mash<br />

Boil four chopped Yukon Gold potatoes<br />

(skin on) until tender. Drain, then mash<br />

with 1/3 cup (80 ml) prepared roasted<br />

garlic aioli. Add milk, a little at a time,<br />

and mash until creamy.<br />

Elevated Eggs<br />

Toast two English muffins. Spread each<br />

piece with prepared roasted garlic<br />

aioli. Top each with a tomato slice, and<br />

a poached egg.<br />

Host a Party in November and choose from TWO Hostess Specials – great for gifts<br />

and for yourself too!<br />

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Collection price: $34.99<br />

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Mini Appetizer Plates (6)<br />

Appetizer Knives (6)<br />

Mocha Cheese Ball Seasoning<br />

Botanical Gift Bag – Cranberry<br />

OR<br />

november 1–30, 2012<br />

Exclusive – Santoku Knife<br />

Keep sharp with this spectacular knife. Ideal for the cook<br />

on your holiday gift list. The scalloped blade pattern helps<br />

release thinly sliced and sticky food.<br />

retail value: $69.99<br />

Hostess price: $19.99 Santoku Knife – 5" (12.5 cm)


<strong>Epicure</strong>’s Garlic Lover’s<br />

Hallowe’en Treats<br />

Anti-vampire Fangs<br />

Stir ½ cup (125 ml) prepared roasted<br />

garlic aioli with ¼ cup (60 ml)<br />

spreadable cream cheese. Spread<br />

on three slices of dark pumpernickel<br />

bread. Cut into triangle "fang" shapes.<br />

Aioli Eye Ball Tarts<br />

Whisk ½ cup (125 ml) prepared<br />

roasted garlic aioli with 1 egg<br />

and 3 Tbsp (45 ml) cream. Divide<br />

between twelve defrosted frozen<br />

mini tart shells. Bake at 325° F (160° C)<br />

for 8 minutes, then place two black<br />

olive rings in centre of each tart.<br />

Continue to bake until filling is set,<br />

3–5 more minutes.<br />

October Recipe<br />

Aioli to delight<br />

your palate and scare<br />

away the creatures.<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 19


Recognition<br />

A COnTAGIOuS<br />

PASSIOn<br />

According to Marie-Ève Bouchard, the reasons behind her fast<br />

track to success with <strong>Epicure</strong> are very simple: "I love to laugh, I<br />

love people, and my enthusiasm about <strong>Epicure</strong> is contagious!"<br />

This young mother's passion is indeed<br />

communicative: in barely 9 months, Marie-Ève<br />

became a Senior Leader, and she is never short<br />

on ideas and projects to grow her business.<br />

"First and foremost, it's the social aspect that<br />

attracted me. It's also thanks to <strong>Epicure</strong> that I<br />

met my very good friend – and cosmic twin<br />

– Martine Larose, who now leads her own<br />

Team! I love to meet people and I love to see<br />

their eyes twinkle when I share the many<br />

advantages of an <strong>Epicure</strong> business: a schedule<br />

that integrates well with family life, an income,<br />

and the chance to sell products that are<br />

simply irresistible."<br />

Marie-Ève is lucky to have an amazing "Home<br />

Team" by her side. "<strong>My</strong> little Juliette likes to<br />

help me out when I prepare my Parties. We<br />

'play shop' and we have lots of fun! Mathieu,<br />

20 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

my 8-year-old son, is my official taster: he<br />

loves to test my recipes, and he is not afraid<br />

of anything. As for my husband, his support is<br />

priceless to me. He gives me a lot of support…<br />

and he carries all these big boxes! I often<br />

say, just for laughs, that Parties give me the<br />

perfect opportunity to escape from my family<br />

responsibilities. But I know very well that<br />

without the love and support of my family, I<br />

would never be where I am today."<br />

One of Marie-Ève's main goals is to spread<br />

the word about <strong>Epicure</strong> in rural areas. "There<br />

are many little towns around here which are<br />

far away from big centers and grocery stores,<br />

and <strong>Epicure</strong> Parties offer the perfect excuse<br />

to get together, share recipe ideas, and make<br />

new friends."<br />

Marie-Ève Bouchard, Senior Leader,<br />

Rouyn-Noranda, QC<br />

In addition to managing her own catering<br />

service and her <strong>Epicure</strong> business, she already<br />

has many ideas for fall, including fundraisings<br />

for her local school and sport teams, and<br />

holding corporate <strong>Epicure</strong> Parties for happy<br />

hour. "All you need is the chance to have<br />

people taste the products. And that's when<br />

the magic happens…"


<strong>Epicure</strong>’s Oktoberfest<br />

Sausage ‘n Sauerkraut Bake<br />

Celebrate a German Tradition!<br />

prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Makes: 4 servings<br />

4 sausages<br />

2 sweet peppers, sliced<br />

1 red onion, sliced<br />

1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil<br />

2 cups (500 ml) sauerkraut, drained<br />

3 Tbsp (45 ml) cider vinegar<br />

1 Tbsp (15 ml) <strong>Epicure</strong>’s Herb & Garlic Dip Mix<br />

1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup or honey<br />

October Recipe<br />

use your favourite<br />

Oktoberfest sausages<br />

and pair with a robust<br />

German beer.<br />

1. Preheat oven to 400° F (200° C).<br />

2. Place sausages on <strong>Epicure</strong>'s Baking Sheet lined with <strong>Epicure</strong>'s<br />

Baking Mat and roast for 10 minutes.<br />

3. Toss peppers and onion with oil and then place on Baking Sheet with<br />

sausages. In <strong>Epicure</strong>’s Aubergine Baker, stir sauerkraut with vinegar,<br />

Herb & Garlic Dip Mix, and maple syrup. Cover and place in oven on<br />

rack below sausages.<br />

4. Roast until sausages are cooked through and peppers are soft,<br />

10 – 15 more minutes.<br />

per serving: Calories 240 , Fat 16 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg,<br />

Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 9 g<br />

Serving Suggestion: Dish up with thick slices of pumpernickel bread.<br />

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2012 2012 * 21


Recognition<br />

ROOKIE OF THE<br />

YEAR, AnD READY<br />

FOR MORE<br />

Amanda O'Brien's first year<br />

with <strong>Epicure</strong> has been lifechanging,<br />

in so many ways.<br />

She became a Consultant in September, 2011<br />

so she could stay at home with her children,<br />

now 2 and 5 years old. When her husband was<br />

laid off this year, her <strong>Epicure</strong> income helped<br />

keep the family moving forward.<br />

By the time August rolled around, her efforts<br />

were really paying off for her family – and<br />

earning her some remarkable recognition at<br />

her first Conference. Amanda achieved the<br />

Wine & Dine event, the Home Office tour, and<br />

Rookie of the Year for sponsoring.<br />

“I think the Home Office Tour was what I was<br />

most excited about,” she said. “It makes you<br />

really appreciate who you work for. And then,<br />

getting to go on stage for Rookie of the Year<br />

22 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

was amazing. I wasn't expecting it! I got a<br />

little emotional when I went back to the table<br />

and spoke to [Executive Director] Dana Kayal.<br />

She said, 'I really see something in you.' That<br />

moment was amazing. I don't even know how<br />

to describe it.” Back home, Amanda's family<br />

enthusiastically supports her efforts – and<br />

her <strong>Epicure</strong>-infused dishes!<br />

“The food is very easy to prepare. <strong>My</strong> husband<br />

absolutely loves everything,” she said. “He's<br />

one of my biggest supporters; he's helped me<br />

to get here. In August, I was thinking about<br />

getting another part-time job and my husband<br />

said, 'No, you're going to Conference. You're<br />

doing amazing, and you need to work that.'<br />

That's what's going to keep me motivated –<br />

any time we need a little more money, I can<br />

just work a little harder with <strong>Epicure</strong>.”<br />

Amanda O'Brien, Leader,<br />

Shubenacadie, NS<br />

Amanda O'Brien, right, featured<br />

with CEO Amelia Warren (centre)<br />

and fellow Rookie of the Year<br />

(sales) Lynn Prud-homme.<br />

Amanda is already looking ahead to her<br />

ultimate goal: becoming a Director as soon as<br />

possible. With her Team and her supportive<br />

family behind her, we know she'll get there soon!


Donalda Davidson can't get enough of Conference. Since<br />

joining <strong>Epicure</strong> in 2007, she's attended three and each<br />

time she learns something that makes her business even<br />

more successful.<br />

“2012 was my third Conference, and I find I get<br />

more enthusiastic each time. There were way<br />

more people this time, it really brings up the<br />

energy! Your first one, you miss a lot because<br />

you're so caught up in the excitement.”<br />

This year especially, Donalda found herself<br />

engaged by the educational aspects of<br />

Conference. The empowering messages<br />

from Nicki Keohohou from the Direct Selling<br />

Women's Alliance and Executive Director Dana<br />

Kayal truly inspired her.<br />

“I loved the talk about taxes and that kind<br />

of practical education about the business –<br />

because you need to be disciplined, you need<br />

to be a business woman, and you need to<br />

know how to do that.”<br />

AFTER<br />

THREE<br />

COnFEREnCES,<br />

SHE'S STILL<br />

LEARnInG<br />

Donalda Davidson, Leader,<br />

Antigonish, NS<br />

Donalda wasn't always so dedicated to her<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong> Business. In 2007, after a friend invited<br />

her to a Party, Donalda decided to become a<br />

Consultant. However, she was already working<br />

as a secretary at an optician's office and didn't<br />

have a lot of extra time to devote to <strong>Epicure</strong>.<br />

“I was working part time at the optical business<br />

and 'very' part time with <strong>Epicure</strong>,” she laughs.<br />

Everything changed in 2008 when Donalda<br />

met Ernie, her number one supporter.<br />

“I resigned from my other job to work my<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong> Business full time, enabling me to set<br />

the hours I wanted to work and allowing us to<br />

travel and enjoy our time together.”<br />

Donalda began giving her all to her <strong>Epicure</strong><br />

Business, and promoted to Leader this March!<br />

Recognition<br />

Now, her entire outlook has changed. She's<br />

motivated and excited about her business<br />

and has her sights set on her next big goal.<br />

“It's given me a desire to do something for<br />

myself. <strong>My</strong> goal for 2013 is to move up to<br />

Business Development Leader. Our next<br />

incentive trip will encourage me to do it!”<br />

OCTOBER 2012 * 23


Recognition<br />

Q: Congratulations Sylvie, you received<br />

the Caring and Sharing award! how do<br />

you feel?<br />

A: It probably is the most beautiful love<br />

testimony I could have received from<br />

my fellow Consultants. This award is not<br />

performance-driven, so it’s a wonderful gift. I<br />

feel so good, surrounded by love. I think I am<br />

going to cry again. I am so happy.<br />

Q: when you started, did you imagine you<br />

would become Quebec’s star?<br />

A: Soon after I started, at the beginning of<br />

2009, I went to my first <strong>Epicure</strong> Selections<br />

Conference, in Toronto. The Conference was<br />

crucial for me at that moment: was I staying<br />

or leaving? It was such an inspiration to see all<br />

these women saying “hello” to each other, even<br />

if they didn’t know each other. I really loved<br />

the team spirit, even between organizations, it<br />

really surprised me. There was no competitive<br />

spirit. So I decided – and I was in my 2 nd month<br />

of a leadership program – to stay, to reach for<br />

the highest levels.<br />

24 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

Q: talking about highest levels, when do<br />

you plan to become national director?<br />

A: I would say in two or three years.<br />

Q: not before?<br />

A: <strong>My</strong> philosophy has always been to be<br />

there to support Leaders. I don’t require that<br />

my Leaders follow my cruising speed. So if I<br />

receive the title before, I’ll be really pleased to<br />

accept it.<br />

Q: why did you join epicure; for the<br />

products, the business opportunity?<br />

how did you start?<br />

A: I was looking for a direct selling company<br />

because I wanted to start my business without<br />

having to jeopardize my assets, to keep an<br />

inventory, to have a store, and to wait for<br />

clients. Direct selling gave me the opportunity<br />

to start my business at a low cost. I don’t wait<br />

for clients; I go to their place. I found <strong>Epicure</strong><br />

Selections on the internet, but I didn’t know<br />

the company then. As I didn’t want to sell<br />

Sylvie Cousineau,<br />

Executive Director, Mirabel, QC<br />

Caring and Sharing Award<br />

Recipient 2012<br />

products I didn’t know, I ordered the kit. That’s<br />

how the adventure started! I tasted a few<br />

products and knew at once I could represent<br />

a company selling affordable products for<br />

the whole family, and not only for a specific<br />

category of people.


TuRKEY TALK<br />

It’s that time of year again. Big holidays, harvest celebrations, and a<br />

whole lot of turkey loom large. Let’s talk turkey and the nitty gritty<br />

of what you need to pull it off with aplomb! Here are our best tips<br />

for choosing, prepping, and cooking the big bird.<br />

WHAT TO cHOOSE<br />

Whether you buy your turkey from the grocery store, the butcher, or<br />

the farm gate, there are a variety of turkey types with subtle differences.<br />

Here’s what’s out there and what it means.<br />

Fresh turkeys are untreated with solutions<br />

and have never been chilled below 26° F (-3° C).<br />

Since they’ve never been frozen, the texture of<br />

the meat stays firm, yet moist and tender.<br />

kosher turkeys are allowed to roam freely<br />

and are usually grain-fed. Birds are processed<br />

under rabbinical supervision and often treated<br />

with salt brine, keeping the meat moist during<br />

roasting.<br />

HOW BiG A BirD?<br />

A good rule of thumb is to allow 1½ lbs (680 g)<br />

per person. Sounds like a lot, but don’t forget<br />

that includes the bones, plus we all want<br />

plenty of leftovers for next day sammies, soup,<br />

and other goodies to feast on.<br />

Heritage turkeys are purebred birds<br />

with a stronger, gamier flavour. They are<br />

smaller in size and leaner than regular<br />

farm-raised turkeys.<br />

Organic turkeys are hormone-free and<br />

raised on organic feed that doesn’t contain<br />

animal by-products. Available fresh and frozen.<br />

Frozen turkeys are fresh turkeys (kosher and<br />

organic ones are available) that have been flash<br />

frozen and chilled below 0° F (-18° C). Keep<br />

frozen until ready to thaw before cooking.<br />

Stuffing and gravy are also essential to a turkey<br />

feast. The rule of thumb is ½ cup (125 ml) of<br />

stuffing and ¼ cup (60 ml) gravy per person.<br />

Make it easy on yourself and use epicure's<br />

Sage & apple Stuffing Seasoning and<br />

epicure's turkey gravy Mix to ensure perfect<br />

turkey accompaniments each and every time!<br />

Special Feature<br />

HOW TO TuRKEY...<br />

Defrosting<br />

If your turkey is frozen, thaw before<br />

roasting. Do not cook from frozen,<br />

unless specified on the label. Defrost<br />

turkey in the refrigerator, allowing<br />

about 1 day per every 5 pounds.<br />

Or submerge in cold water for 30<br />

minutes per pound, changing water<br />

every 30 minutes.<br />

Stuffing<br />

Never stuff the bird with warm stuffing<br />

or stuff a turkey the night before to<br />

save time. It is best to stuff the bird<br />

immediately before roasting. use only<br />

cooked ingredients and don’t pack<br />

it in – keep it loose so that air can<br />

circulate properly.<br />

cooking<br />

For an extra moist bird, roast at 325°<br />

F (165° C). Roast breast side down in<br />

epicure's eclipse® Coated roasting<br />

pan for 1 hour, then turn over. If skin<br />

starts to darken too much before bird<br />

is cooked, loosely tent with foil.<br />

Basting with epicure's turkey baster<br />

keeps the meat moist and the skin<br />

golden. And don't forget to use<br />

epicure's turkey rub to help<br />

spice up your bird.<br />

To ensure your turkey is cooked, insert<br />

an instant-read thermometer in the<br />

thigh (be sure not to touch the bone).<br />

Turkey is cooked when it reaches 180° F<br />

(82° C). Also check the stuffing: insert<br />

thermometer into centre of stuffing;<br />

it should read 165° F (74° C).<br />

cOOk TiMES:<br />

if your turkey is<br />

this big…<br />

10–18 lbs<br />

18–22 lbs<br />

22–24 lbs<br />

24–30 lbs<br />

cook it for this<br />

long… (stuffed)<br />

3¾– 4½ hrs<br />

4½–5 hrs<br />

5–5½ hrs<br />

5½–6¼ hrs<br />

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Cheryl’s 101: Become a Leader in 2012!<br />

26 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

Education & Development<br />

Cheryl Brandt<br />

Director, Sales & Leadership Development<br />

Becoming a Leader in 2012<br />

means sharpening your<br />

skills and focusing on the<br />

right things. No matter<br />

where you are today, there<br />

are steps you can take to<br />

get on-track.<br />

The sky's the limit!<br />

consider this advice as you launch<br />

into leadership:<br />

• It’s a numbers game. The more people<br />

you see, the more successful you will be.<br />

• Know that a lack of knowledge about<br />

the products or Compensation Plan<br />

has no impact on your performance.<br />

Don’t wait until you know everything<br />

to get started!<br />

• Develop a daily schedule of tasks and<br />

help your Team members do the same.<br />

• Stay focused on putting your best foot<br />

forward, regardless of the intentions of<br />

your Team members. Those who are<br />

ready to follow you, will.<br />

• Be committed to generating leads and<br />

following up until you have created a<br />

Team. When you reach this goal, create<br />

another, and continue growing.<br />

• Set a goal to get rejected every day.<br />

Those who get the most no’s get the<br />

most yes’s!<br />

• Interact with Leaders you admire.<br />

Ask questions and be a great listener.<br />

• Make some time every day to learn<br />

new things.<br />

• Improve your speaking and<br />

presentation skills.<br />

• There will be slumps. When you<br />

experience them, know that they are<br />

most likely influenced by the number<br />

of people you are interacting with.<br />

• Practice what you preach. The speed of<br />

the Leader is the speed of the Team.<br />

• Embrace technology and remember that<br />

your business is all about people. Interact<br />

and build relationships.<br />

• Live a healthy life. Take care of your body,<br />

mind, and soul. If you don’t have balance,<br />

you can’t give your best.<br />

What you need per calendar month<br />

to become a qualified Leader:<br />

• $1000 personal sales<br />

• $6000 Team sales<br />

• 6 qualified Consultants (4 personally<br />

sponsored)


usiness 101<br />

& time Management<br />

Tips from our Conference 2012 Experts<br />

Leader Jen Laurie<br />

What advice would you give<br />

consultants?<br />

• Share your passion<br />

• Stay committed<br />

• Get training and guidance from<br />

your Leader<br />

Executive Director Leanne Penney<br />

How do you get new Team Members<br />

off to a great start?<br />

• Maintain regular contact and review<br />

business basics<br />

• Provide practical support for booking<br />

practice Parties & Hostess coaching<br />

• Review Quick Start to Success, how to<br />

prep for a Party, and how to complete<br />

the order form<br />

• Support in placing the first order<br />

What is the most important thing to do to<br />

get sponsoring results? If you want to give<br />

yourself a raise, sponsoring is the best way to do<br />

it ... and the most important thing you can do to<br />

get results: talk about it!<br />

Director Jacinthe Frenette<br />

Senior Leader Tricia Friedenberg<br />

How do you stay on top of business<br />

to-dos (phone calls, Hostess<br />

coaching, sponsoring, selling, etc.)?<br />

• I write things down, carry my Agenda<br />

everywhere, and study it every day<br />

• I make lists! I keep my lists challenging<br />

yet achievable and I strive for my best<br />

each day.<br />

• Almost daily, I focus on booking,<br />

sponsoring, and personal development<br />

• I set business hours and share them<br />

with my family<br />

• I attempt to work my business at least<br />

two hours a day<br />

Leader Isabelle LeBlanc<br />

What is the first step in goal setting?<br />

Be CLEAR about what you want. Goals<br />

should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable,<br />

Realistic and Timely. In other words,<br />

SMART goals!<br />

Your<br />

Biz<br />

Are Your<br />

Thoughts<br />

Attracting<br />

Success?<br />

Education & Development<br />

positive thinking is a mental<br />

attitude that expects good and<br />

positive outcomes. a positive mind<br />

anticipates happiness, health,<br />

wealth, and successful results.<br />

whatever the mind expects –<br />

positive or negative – it finds. our<br />

thinking is contagious. how are you<br />

choosing to think?<br />

we all affect others on a subconscious<br />

level through the emotion, and<br />

body language we project. people<br />

sense our energy and react in kind.<br />

turns out, others are more likely to<br />

help us if we project positivity.<br />

Conversely, no one likes to be<br />

around a negative person. negative<br />

thoughts are evident in your body<br />

language and they ultimately<br />

lead to failure, frustration, and<br />

disappointment.<br />

ultimately, try choosing a<br />

'possibility mindset' and open<br />

yourself to all the amazing<br />

possibilities the universe has in<br />

store for you!<br />

How are you choosing to think?<br />

believe it will be great and it will!<br />

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28 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

Education & Development<br />

Party<br />

Demo<br />

Before the party:<br />

Prepare dip. Divide between three epicure’s<br />

prep bowls or portion cups. Take one to the<br />

Party. Refrigerate (or freeze) others for your<br />

next Party.<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

roasted<br />

Garlic Aioli<br />

Flavour-packed<br />

Party sensation.<br />

At the party:<br />

Microwave a handful of green beans in<br />

epicure’s rectangular Silicone Steamer<br />

until tender-crisp.<br />

Crystal MacGregor, RD<br />

Nutrition & Product Training Specialist<br />

Talk It up<br />

1. With our Steamers, 5 minutes is all<br />

you need for a fab side dish your<br />

family will love.<br />

2. roasted garlic aioli makes it easy<br />

to enjoy this French fave at home and<br />

without the roasting and chopping!<br />

Simply mix and serve.<br />

3. Everyday to gourmet: try roasted<br />

Garlic Aioli to dunk chips and fries, as<br />

a spread for sandwiches, or use on<br />

crostini topped with seasoned veggies<br />

for instant tapas.<br />

4. Market the set! Offer your Customers:<br />

Steamer + vegetable Seasoning +<br />

Roasted Garlic Aioli = endless dinner<br />

opportunities!<br />

Serving ideas:<br />

Serve straight from Steamer or show multiple<br />

products and dish up in prep bowls, epicure’s<br />

verrines, or epicure's appetizer plates.


Tech Corner:<br />

fun with facebook photos<br />

a big part of creating facebook "buzz" is having interesting<br />

content that keeps readers coming back for more. good quality<br />

images make people stop and spend time on your page. images<br />

engage - especially food images! they are often liked, shared and<br />

commented on.<br />

What doesn’t work, however, is having pictures that are too big so<br />

only a portion of it appears on your timeline. If you size the photos<br />

before they are loaded to Facebook, your page will stay clean and<br />

professional looking.<br />

HErE ArE THE MAGic FAcEBOOk<br />

nuMBErS:<br />

• Cover photo (main banner) – 851<br />

pixels* wide x 315 pixels high<br />

• profile picture – 200 pixels x 200 pixels<br />

• album images rule of thumb – 404<br />

pixels x 404 pixels<br />

*Pixels are the most common<br />

measurement for images when viewed on<br />

computer monitors and TV screens.<br />

The two most important skills you can<br />

learn how to do well are "cropping" and<br />

"resizing" photos. Cropping involves either<br />

cutting out a specific area of an image or<br />

changing the ratio of height to width. An<br />

example of cropping is taking a typical<br />

image and turning it into the long, thin<br />

shape of the Facebook timeline cover<br />

photo. Resizing is making a picture larger<br />

or smaller.<br />

Most computers come with photo editing<br />

software. Macs come with iPhoto and PCs<br />

come with a variety of options. Find one<br />

that works for you, and Google "how-to"<br />

videos for that specific photo editing<br />

software.<br />

There are also dozens of online photo<br />

editing applications. Resizeyourimage.com<br />

is an easy, basic tool that does the difficult<br />

work for you. Simply upload the image and<br />

then follow the instructions found at the<br />

bottom of the page.<br />

Pixlr.com is three different online photo<br />

editing apps that can be used on<br />

your computer, your tablet and many<br />

smartphones. From fun treatments to<br />

adding text to easy cropping and resizing<br />

to making a collage, Pixlr.com is a quick<br />

and easy way to add creative visuals to<br />

your Facebook page.<br />

Taking the time to learn basic<br />

photo editing skills can help<br />

keep your page clean and<br />

interesting.<br />

Education & Development<br />

Inspiration<br />

Corner<br />

Natalie Vanicek<br />

Education & Development Manager<br />

Empower your World!<br />

You have the power to make an<br />

impact in the world each day. It<br />

doesn’t take a lot of time, money,<br />

or resources. You have what it takes<br />

inside of you. What are you waiting<br />

for? Empower your world today!<br />

Consider these things each day as<br />

you set out in the world:<br />

• Everyone makes a difference.<br />

Acknowledge others.<br />

• Nobody can prevent you from<br />

choosing to be exceptional.<br />

Don’t hold back.<br />

• Success is built on relationships.<br />

Build them!<br />

• Smile authentically, speak kind<br />

words, and radiate the energy that<br />

makes others feel special.<br />

now go forth and empower your<br />

world! there’s no better time than<br />

the present.<br />

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OCTOBER 2012 * 29


Water Cooler<br />

YOuR SOuRCE FOR THIS MOnTH'S nEWS<br />

30 * OCTOBER 2012<br />

The Consultant news<br />

A WEEk-LOnG FiESTA<br />

EpicurE-stylE!<br />

As revealed at Conference, our next incentive<br />

trip is going to be completely fabulous!<br />

We'll spend seven days at a gorgeous,<br />

all-inclusive resort in the heart of the<br />

sunny Mayan Riviera!<br />

The most indulgent part? This resort is for adults only! So<br />

make it your goal to join us for this week-long fiesta, and<br />

you'll be relaxing with your fellow grown-ups, enjoying a<br />

little sun, and basking in your well-deserved success.<br />

proMotion period: AuGuST 1, 2012–JuLY 31, 2013<br />

watch myepicure.com for more info!<br />

world<br />

food day<br />

october 16, 2012<br />

let's work together<br />

World Food Day has been observed since 1979 to help<br />

raise awareness of global poverty and hunger. This year,<br />

the celebration focuses on agricultural cooperatives. These<br />

“co-ops” have great potential to improve food security<br />

worldwide and help eradicate hunger.<br />

Co-ops just make sense, enabling farmers to work<br />

together and pool their resources. Did you know there's<br />

a co-op at <strong>Epicure</strong>'s Home Office between <strong>Epicure</strong>, a<br />

local vegetable farmer, Farmer John, and our dairy farmer<br />

neighbour? We host the cows and <strong>Epicure</strong> Home Team<br />

Members get to purchase John's veg from the co-op garden!<br />

At <strong>Epicure</strong>, we'll be celebrating World Food Day on<br />

October 16 in our own special way – hope you do too!<br />

FALL in LOvE THIS FALL!<br />

Our Fall in Love with <strong>Epicure</strong> tour is the perfect<br />

follow-up to everything you learned at Conference,<br />

with product information, team-building, and<br />

more! <strong>Epicure</strong> is coming to a city near you:<br />

October 9 – Winnipeg, MB<br />

October 10 – Edmonton, AB<br />

October 11 – Saskatoon, SK<br />

October 12 – Calgary, AB<br />

Registration: $10 (guests attend free!)<br />

Check out <strong>My</strong> epicure<br />

for information and<br />

to register for our<br />

Fall in Love with<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong> tour!<br />

EvEnT ScHEDuLE:<br />

4:00–6:30 pm<br />

Leader training, light dinner<br />

buffet provided<br />

6:30–7:00 pm<br />

Registration<br />

7:00–9:00 pm<br />

Event for Consultants & guests


<strong>Epicure</strong>’s Maple Bacon Sea<br />

Salt chocolate Bark<br />

prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes<br />

Makes: 12–16 servings<br />

October Recipe<br />

1 cup (250 ml) <strong>Epicure</strong>’s Dark Belgian chocolate<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>’s Maple Bacon Sea Salt, to taste<br />

1. Melt Dark Belgian Chocolate in a mixing bowl set over<br />

hot (not boiling) water. When chocolate begins to melt,<br />

remove bowl from heat and stir until melted. You can<br />

also microwave chocolate at medium heat in <strong>Epicure</strong>’s<br />

4-cup prep Bowl. Stir every minute until melted,<br />

2–5 minutes.<br />

2. using <strong>Epicure</strong>’s Silicone Spatula, scrape mixture onto<br />

<strong>Epicure</strong>’s Baking Sheet lined with <strong>Epicure</strong>’s Silicone<br />

Baking Mat. Spread into a thin, even layer. Let stand for<br />

1 minute, then generously season with Maple Bacon<br />

Sea Salt. Let stand at room temperature until set or<br />

refrigerate for 15 minutes. Break into small pieces<br />

and serve.<br />

per serving: Calories 80, Fat 5 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg,<br />

Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 7 g), Protein 1 g<br />

Check out our Youtube channel at Watch<strong>Epicure</strong> for a fun demo!<br />

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Celebrate with <strong>Epicure</strong>!<br />

ConferenCe 2013<br />

Come experience <strong>Epicure</strong>'s biggest celebration in one<br />

of Canada's spiciest cities: Toronto!<br />

This will be one of our most incredible Conferences yet,<br />

and you've got to be there. Join our President, CEO,<br />

Home Team, and your fellow Consultants in beautiful,<br />

vibrant Toronto. You'll come away from the experience<br />

inspired, better prepared, and forever changed!<br />

Leaders' Day: August 7, 2013<br />

General conference: August 8–10, 2013<br />

Held at the gorgeous Westin Harbour Castle Conference<br />

Center, an AAA Four Diamond hotel in the heart of<br />

downtown Toronto.<br />

visit epicconference2013.com for details!<br />

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