Dana Kayal

This weekend I’m in a Virtual Epicure Senior Director retreat! Usually we travel to some awesome location and we have stellar food experiences along with top notch training. Some have gathered together in communities where that is allowed. I am staying home. I live in the woods so there isn’t even take out here. So, I’ve made my own retreat menu! Here’s my first 2 retreat meals & my ‘retreat’ space.

Join me for dinner! See how delicious it looks in the comments! I knocked it out of the park. #enchilada #queso #roastedveg Easy Mexican Lentils 2 cups soaked lentils (I used lentils - whole red lentils) 1.5 c water... 14oz can tomato sauce 3/4 onion & 1/2 bell pepper (cause I had them cut in the fridge) 3 Tbsp each Enchilada & Queso mixes Put it all in your steamer. Set for 20 mins. Walk away. Top with Cilanto & cheese if desired.

In case you missed it the first time! Chewy delicious caramel.

Hell ya I did! Updated with the the recipe: https://www.danakayal.com//caramels-candy-apples-salted-ca

If you got an epicure silicon scrubby this summer, make sure you’re using it for cleaning your root vegetables! I shoveled back the snow today and harvested the last of my carrots. I’ll be using some of these beauties in my November Appy & Charcuterie class.

Tinsel Tuesday! Exclusive offerings this week These are HOT commodities, get them while you can! https://bit.ly/DrawLinktoNov10

OK, I think I need a good joke for my kitchen!

We are never willing to compromise our quality!

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African Sweet Potato Soup & New Product Features, with my Mini Me!

Wondering if Epicure might be right for you or someone you know? Join me on Wednesday to learn more - Get in touch with me for the Zoom Link.

The New #GF (but you'd never know) Carrot cake! This was a massive hit in our home! PS! Use apple sauce if you're not a pumpkin fan. The Carrot Cake and Silicon Pans are available on their own OR in the Dreamy Desserts Collection with Caramel Sauce - details in first comment! #glutenfree #epicure

Join my 18yo mini me and I tonight at 7:30! Were going to talk new season as I do a cooking class for Trisha and Karen! Were making African Sweet Potato Soup 2 ways & dessert in under 20mins #pressure. Plus while we do that well talk about some delicious product in this new catalogue!

I love that we wont compromise our quality!

So lets talk NEW! One of my favorite collections is this one! This #GF carrot cake is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Youd never believe it was GF if you werent told. Perfect for the non GF crowd and EVERY #glutenfree person in your life needs to know about this game changer!

Check out what epicure is up to now! We are so excited to bring you these amazing flavours and tools.

So let's talk NEW! One of my favorite collections is this one! This #GF carrot cake is OUT OF THIS WORLD. You'd never believe it was GF if you weren't told. Perfect for the non GF crowd and EVERY #glutenfree person in your life needs to know about this game changer!

Here are some of the things Ive made using the newest products launching on TUESDAY!! None of them following the recipe (no surprise to my regular followers!) & most of them #plantbased & loaded with my fresh garden veggies! Comment below so youre informed when I post the updates on Tuesday telling you what product I used in each. If you want to watch the public launch, shout out below and Ill make sure youre hooked up before then!

Shared by Epicure: ITS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! Do you want to look and feel your best like Epic Life Challenge Participant Brandi Koelsch? Registration for the Fall Challenge is open until September 18 at the following link: https://epicure.com/en-us/epic-life-challenge Brandis story is incredibly inspiring and were so proud of her: Before I started the #EpicLife Challenge, I was always tired, my clothes were beyond tight, and I didnt feel comfortable in my own skin.... Since committing to the challenge in September 2019, I have released 31 pounds and 21 inches and feel like an entirely new person! Now, I can carry my 9-year-old daughter up the stairs without getting winded, I no longer struggle to tie my shoelaces, and I have much more confidence. My biggest non-scale victory is the strong example Im setting for my daughter. I have taught her all about home cooking, balanced nutrition and moving your body. Were committed to this lifestyle long-term and feel so much better as a result. Added by me: I LOVE the generous meals. I know my first concern was that Id be hungry, Im not at all! Here are some meals Ive eaten lately, all GFRR perfectly balanced. Theyre mostly plant based as well. Cause GFRR is flexible like that!

Here are some of the things I've made using the newest products launching on TUESDAY!! None of them following the recipe (no surprise to my regular followers!) & most of them #plantbased & loaded with my fresh garden veggies! Comment below so you're informed when I post the updates on Tuesday telling you what product I used in each. If you want to watch the public launch, shout out below and I'll make sure you're hooked up before then!

The markets are shifting. Cooking at home is trending big time and Epicure has been perfectly positioned to help people make amazing food at home. From Apr - Aug 2019 my Epicure org sold 2.60 Million. 2020 - More than DOUBLED. 5.46 Million Apr-Aug! I cannot stop pinching myself! Were so busy our products are flying off the shelf as fast as we make them. Our Home Team has been working around the clock making products, finding ingredients, hiring 100+ new staff. Its bee...n a wild ride so far and its not a short term blip. Cooking and eating at home is here for the longer term, its how were choosing to eat now. Ive heard from SO MANY new to Epicure customers that didnt really cook before... they are SHOCKED how much money they have now, lol. They didnt realize they can create something at home for $3-4 per person that they were spending $20+ on and theyre doing it in half the time theyd have spent eating out. All tourism & hospitality based businesses have been hard hit by this pandemic. There are people everywhere hurting for employment and others looking for a change. If this is you or someone you know, consider Epicure to replace or supplement your income while staying home and staying safe. We are in a massive growth industry and everyone eats. We grew during 2008 as well. My business is simpler than ever! I hop into my own kitchen to cook my dinner on FB live and I get paid to do it, other people shop for free when I do it and lots of people are re-inspired by new flavors and time savers when I do it. Pinch me, honestly. Dream JOB! Personally, I love going live, others just share a recording to do the same thing. So many ways to have success. If youre even a bit curious, JUMP IN! Whats the worst than can happen? You try it and decide youd rather remain a host/customer... no biggie... eat your business kit you only paid $140 for! Whats the best that can happen? Have some fun. Pay down some debt. Spend less time at a day job you hate. Stay safe at home. Save for Retirement. Build that new kitchen? Get that new car or RV for local exploring? Earn a 6 figure income and stay home with your kids or travel the world when it opens back up? Feel amazing about earning an income in a way that brings joy, health and happiness to others? Yup, this and so much more! $140 and 2 seconds of courage to say yes is all it takes and I support you step by step to reach your goals.

Who is racing out to buy a pineapple right now?

Shared by Epicure: IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! Do you want to look and feel your best like Epic Life Challenge Participant Brandi Koelsch? Registration for the Fall Challenge is open until September 18 at the following link: https://epicure.com/en-us/epic-life-challenge Brandis story is incredibly inspiring and were so proud of her: Before I started the #EpicLife Challenge, I was always tired, my clothes were beyond tight, and I didnt feel comfortable in my own skin.... Since committing to the challenge in September 2019, I have released 31 pounds and 21 inches and feel like an entirely new person! Now, I can carry my 9-year-old daughter up the stairs without getting winded, I no longer struggle to tie my shoelaces, and I have much more confidence. My biggest non-scale victory is the strong example Im setting for my daughter. I have taught her all about home cooking, balanced nutrition and moving your body. Were committed to this lifestyle long-term and feel so much better as a result. Added by me: I LOVE the generous meals. I know my first concern was that I'd be hungry, I'm not at all! Here are some meals I've eaten lately, all GFRR perfectly balanced. They're mostly plant based as well. Cause GFRR is flexible like that!

All my basic friends that like Shark Coochie Boards, hands up!

Giving new meaning to Sheet Pan Dinner. Sometimes dinner is a delicious perfectly balanced feast. Sometimes its a bunch of delicious things thrown on a mini sheet pan and eaten in your garden. My garden fresh corn is legit ridic amazing raw! no salt no butter. Im pairing that with Epicure Queso & my favourite raincoast crisps.

Delicious dinner platter from todays harvest - all but the beans from my garden. I actually moaned when I ate the tomato. lol . Perfectly balanced & #gfrr friendly. The beans are tossed with lime juice & Donair seasoning. Always a fav here.

Todays harvest. Join me live on FB at 7pm PT as I whip up a super quick dinner. Not sure what, well find out together.

Ive never harvested, cooked or eaten Fava beans before, so it seemed like a good idea to do it live! Going to use up a massive 2lb, 14 daikon as well

Taco Tuesday - Join me at 8pm as I put this massive Daikon to use & cook / eat Fava beans for the first time. Should be interesting. Suggestions & ideas encouraged. Dinner from the garden.

Well, when life gives Daikon for a crowd, you get creative! Join me at 8pm as I put this to use! For sure Im making my twist on Psychedelic slaw & will roast some! What would you do? What seasonings would you use?

My first fresh Fava Beans! Look how big and luscious they are! I only planted a 4x3 space and I have soooo many. What an amazing yield crop! No wonder its touted as the next wonder crop to take over soya beans! Confession. Ive NEVER eaten a fava bean, actually Ive never eaten 8 of the bean varieties Im growing. Foodie adventure times ahead! ... Ive eaten Fava in Epicures amazing Powerup protein, but thats it! I know they must be mild since people have no idea its bean based! Whos eaten them fresh? Ill play with cook timing of course and Im excited. I want to air fry some too! Im thinking tossed with SPG & drizzled with #smokymojo . #Plantbaseddiet

Another delicious hearty bowl of garden goodness! Sauted carrots & zucchini while my peas thawed and I chopped my chard. Ready in under 10 minutes. Perfectly balanced by a handful of blueberries #goodfoodrealresults

Lunch from my garden! Sauted beet & Patty Pan squash sliced on my mandolin. Sauted beet greens. Topped with a tiny fried egg from my backyard bantam chickens rounded out by ____Chickpeas. ... I used a secret new #epicure product in a random way & oh my!!! If you want to know what I used, comment below. I can tell you on the 15th!

Finally used my Epicure Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry! I used mushrooms, garden fresh zucchini & Great northern beans. Fingers crossed it shows up in the catalogue Sept 15th. #plantbased #protein #vegan #vegetarian

I was feeling very passionate about my coconut curry apparently! Looking spectacular in this Facebook live thumbnail it assigned. I know how to change it, but maybe people will be more curious why Im so angry/passionate and then watch the video... ha ha. If you havent seen it yet its on my feed and its delicious.

Anyone else struggling hard with food cravings? This can help you choose a healthy food to try instead. I love that every craving has a Plant based option.

Another delicious hearty bowl of garden goodness! Sautéed carrots & zucchini while my peas thawed and I chopped my chard. Ready in under 10 minutes. Perfectly balanced by a handful of blueberries #goodfoodrealresults

2nd half of my Coconut Chickpea Curry using what I found in my garden

Quick Coconut Chickpea Curry with garden veg What seasoning should I use?

What seasoning would you add to these ingredients? Come share your ideas when I go live in about six minutes!

Lunch from my garden! Sautéed beet & Patty Pan squash sliced on my mandolin. Sautéed beet greens. Topped with a tiny fried egg from my backyard bantam chickens rounded out by ____Chickpeas. ... I used a secret new #epicure product in a random way & oh my!!! If you want to know what I used, comment below. I can tell you on the 15th!

Oh my!!! Queso Zucchini bites - air fryer version Small Zucchini cit into 1/2 to 3/4 slices toss with olive oil or cooled melted butter - note, it will stick without this but doesnt cook the same without coat with Queso Mix ... Put in your airfryer at 390 for 10 mins. Devour immediately.

Sometimes low tech wins! Having one of these exercise books on my desk is one of the best things I have ever done for my business and my life! When I need to jot something down I put it in here phone calls or voice mail details my brain dumps & todo lists... my notes when Im speaking to someone and cant type at the time etc I never have to worry about post it notes or random pieces of paper all over the place or getting lost. Im 109% an app person, but I find writing things down is also very cathartic!