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I am really looking forward to reading this once exams are over. 

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When I’m in a rush or I don’t feel like eating egg whites or oatmeal to start my day (protein is very important especially in the morning), I always make a smoothie. Today I decided to blend fresh kale, spanish, lemon, cucumber, celery, aloe vera juice, and an apple. I also added chia seeds to increase protein and omega 3’s.

Looking for a cheap red quality wine to go with pizza? Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia IGT is at the top of my list. It sells for $9.95 a bottle at the LCBO. 

Made in: Puglia, Italy 

By: Terre Di Sava 

Style: Medium-bodied & Fruity, Red Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Varietal: Primitivo 

Sugar Content: 12 g/L 

Sweetness Descriptor: D - Dry 

Tasting Note: Youthful ruby with purple highlights; blackcherry, plum and spice aromas; dry, medium bodied; ripe black fruit flavours with balanced acidity and fresh finish 

Serving Suggestion: Serve with pizza or grilled sausages. 

Agnes Macphail was the first Canadian woman of parliament in 1921. She was also re-elected in 1925, 1926, and 1930.

Candidato Oro is one of my favorite cheap red wines from Spain. It sells for only $7.75 a bottle at the LCBO. I highly recommend it over other cheap selections like Fuzion from Argentina. 

Made in: Rioja, Spain 

By: Bodegas Martinez Bujanda, S.A. 

Style: Medium-bodied & Fruity, Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Varietal: Tempranillo 

Sugar Content: 5 g/L 

Sweetness Descriptor: XD - Extra Dry 

Tasting Note: Garnet red colour; aromas of black cherry, overripe/roasted red fruits, game, chocolate and mint/herb notes; dry, medium-full bodied with sweet dark fruit flavours and oaky notes in the long finish. 

Serving Suggestion: Lamb, chicken parmegiano, roasted pork or aged cheeses.