Recipe Day! Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This one takes a while and makes a big batch, but the leftovers will give you a healthy lunch for the week!

Serves 10

Ingredients:
5 large Red peppers
1 tbsp Compliments canola oil
2 medium Carrots, chopped
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 tsp Fennel seed
2 tsp Thyme, dried
1 small Bay leaf
3 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ tsp Black pepper, freshly cracked
1 small Jalapeno pepper, minced
½ cup / 125 ml Compliments Balance Brown Basmati Rice
2½ cups / 625 ml Chicken broth, sodium reduced
1 tbsp Tomato paste, no salt added
1 small Tomato, chopped
½ cup / 125 ml Milk, 1%
¼ cup / 60 ml Basil, fresh, chopped

Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 425° F.

2. Drizzle peppers with small amount of oil and bake until skin is charred and pepper softened. Remove from oven, place in a bowl and cover. After cooled, remove skin, seeds, ribs and slice.

3. In a large pot, add oil, carrots, onion, fennel seeds, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, pepper and jalapeno. Sauté on medium heat 7-10 minutes.

4. Add red pepper, rice, broth, paste and tomato. Stir and simmer for 30 min.

5. In a blender or food processor, purée soup mixture and return to pot. Add milk and simmer 5 minutes. Add fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 cup):
Calories: 90
Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrate: 16 grams
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Sodium: 146 milligrams

Recipe courtesy of Sobeys Dieticians

Cheers & Encouragement Welcome

The day we've been working toward for months has almost arrived: Saturday, January 30th and the inaugural Bust a Move for Breast Health event!

Aside from the more than 1,000 participants and volunteers who are expected to be in attendance, the doors of the Halifax Metro Centre are open to all! That's right, the event is open to the public and there is plenty of room!

Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to cheer on participants and take in a spectacular show of lights, music, video, grooves and moves. It is guaranteed to be an experience unlike any other.

There is no admission fee, although donations will be accepted at the door.

The Bust a Move team hopes to see many of you there!

P.S. You'll want to arrive by 4:30 to get comfortable in your seat before the finale hour with Richard Simmons.

Exciting Donation Incentive

Three of Bust a Move's Gold Sponsors have teamed up to bring you a special donation incentive for the final two days of participant fundraising. Check this out:

Every donor who supports Bust a Move by making an online donation between Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. and Thursday at 11:59 p.m. will be entered into a draw for one of four sweet prizes:

• 10,000 Air Miles (enough for a dishwasher, dryer or two tickets to Paris)
• 7,500 Air Miles (enough for a 32" LG LCD TV or two tickets  for at trip to the Caribbean)
• 5,000 Air Miles (enough for two multi-day passes to Walt Disney World or two tickets to Toronto)
• 2,500 Air Miles (enough for 14 people to enjoy a "Night Out at the Movies" at Empire Theatres or two tickets to New York)

The four lucky winners will be announced during Bust a Move on Saturday. Wow! Now how's that for a final fundraising push? Good luck!

BMO Financial Group, Johnson Inc., Sobeys and the Bust a Move team thank Air Miles for their wonderful generosity and support.

Online Pledge Cut Off

Online participant pledges will continue to be accepted on bustamove.ca until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 28th.

Participants need to have all of their fundraising completed before on site registration on Friday / Saturday and it's not too late to help someone reach their goal!

Visit the Bust a Move website and click Pledge a Participant or view the team list to see if there is a person or organization involved that you'd like to support.

Donations have surpassed the $600,000 mark and we'd love to see a strong push through the final week.

Women around the province thank you for your support!

Your Chance to Win!

The Bust a Move raffle will give you the chance to win one of three Weekend Escapes! Yahoo!

Tickets are $20 each and will be available for purchase by participants, volunteers and spectators at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cash, debit and credit card will be accepted and every dollar goes toward the Bust a Move fundraising total!

Prizes #1: Summit Spa Escape
A spa experience for two. Includes a massage, pedicure, manicure and facial.

Prize #2: Weekend in Toronto Escape
A Toronto Raptors experince for two. Includes return airfare courtesy of Porter Airlines, two nights accommodation, and two premium seats to the Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers.

Prize #3: Humber Valley Escape
Trip for four to Humber Valley, Nfld. Includes return airfare, rental car, three-bedroom chalet and two rounds of golf. Generously provided by Absolute Travel Specialists Ltd.

Recipe Day! Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Great for those of you who like to fire up the BBQ all year round! (Broiling in the oven would probably work well, too).

Serves 4

Ingredients:
¾ cup / 175 g Compliments Balance yogurt, plain
1 tbsp Oregano, chopped
2 tsp Compliments canola oil
1 medium Lemon, juice of and zest of, grated
2 cloves Garlic, minced
½ tsp Black pepper
0.8 lb / 400 g Chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
4 Lemon wedges

Directions:
1. In large bowl, whisk yogurt, oregano, oil, lemon zest, juice, garlic, and pepper.

2. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (the longer it is marinated, the better). Turn to coat occasionally.

3. Place chicken on grill over medium heat; brush with remaining marinade. Close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes.

4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 157
Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrate: 4 grams
Fibre: 0 grams
Protein: 25 grams
Sodium: 85 milligrams

Source: Sobeys Dietitians

Gonna Make You Move

Hundreds of Nova Scotians are gonna be groovin', shakin' and record-breakin' at the Halifax Metro Centre in just nine more days! And not just because we have six hours of exercise and two Guinness World Record attempts in store. On top of all that, local musician Jon Mullane will get things started with a 9 a.m. live performance! Basically, we're going to make darn sure you feel the energy our movement has created as soon as you walk in the door!

Jon recently released a new album, called Shift, and once he warms us up he'll perform his hit Make You Move. In 2008, Make you Move was used by NBC for their Summer Olympic promos. Then in 2009, it was nominated for Single of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards.

Below is Jon's recent interview with Haligonia.ca. We can't wait for him to rock the house next Saturday. We know he'll definitely make all of us move!

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Commends Bust a Move for Breast Health

HALIFAX, Jan. 16 /CNW/ - The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to commend the Bust a Move for Breast Health event to be held on January 30, 2010 at the Halifax Metro Centre. Hundreds of Canadians are expected to unite for this unique event to raise funds and awareness for the breast cancer cause, hosted by the QEII and IWK Foundations.

Cheryl Hodder, Chair, National Board of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Partner, McInnes Cooper, one of the event Sponsors, stated:

"Breast cancer is a disease that affects so many Atlantic Canadians every day. Raising awareness, promoting education about the disease, and investing in crucial medical resources, are vital to truly make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. With the continued contribution of Atlantic Canadians, we can save lives. It is with that understanding that I would like to congratulate the 'Bust a Move' event on bringing the Atlantic community together to raise funds, while having fun, in support of the breast cancer cause."

About The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1986 by a group of volunteers and has become the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. The Foundation has invested over $170 million since its inception to collaboratively fund, support and advocate for relevant and innovative breast cancer research, meaningful education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.

Based in Toronto, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has regional offices in British Columbia/Yukon, Prairies/North West Territories, Ontario and the Atlantic Region.

For more information about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation please visit: http://www.cbcf.org/

For further information about Bust a Move for Breast Health, please visit: http://www.bustamove.ca/

Fun with Photos!

We've heard what you've been up to lately....the fun loving, dedicated fundraisers that you all are:

Cook books
Auctions
Bake sales
Cocktail parties
Pancake breakfasts
Lollipop sales
Raffles
Cupcake telegrams
50/50 draws
Wine tasting
New Year's Eve parties
Movie nights
Video shoots
Pot luck lunches
Farmer's markets
Make up lessons
Yard sales
Pizza lunches

BUT, we want to SEE what you've been up to. We want to put together a special Bust a Move collage, but we need your help! Even if every Bust a Move team sent us ONE photo, we'd have a pile.

Please send your submissions to us at info@bustamove.ca. And please hurry, you only have until Wednesday to do it!

Recipe Day! Herbed Maple Salmon

Serves 4
Ingredients:
0.8 lb / 400 g Salmon portions, fresh (100 g each)
2 tbsp Rosemary, thyme or dill, chopped
½ tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
¼ cup / 60 ml Maple syrup

Directions:
1. Place salmon portions on a tray. Add herb of choice, pepper and maple syrup. Let marinade in fridge for at least 30 minutes.

2. Bake in 375° F oven or grill on high for 10 minutes or until salmon is cooked.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 portion):
Calories: 238
Fat: 11 grams
Carbohydrate: 14 grams
Fibre: 0 gram
Protein: 20 grams
Sodium: 61 milligrams

Recipe courtesy of Chef Thomas Burchell and Sobeys Dieticians

Don't Stop Believin'

Something new and delightful comes to our attention pretty much every day now. Bust a Move has become a movement stronger than any of us involved even imagined! The creativity and enthusiasm it's breeding is SO DARN FUN!

Here's the latest thing that will be sure to bring a smile, this one's courtesy of the Fond Mammaries team.

Shining PR Stars

About a month ago, I spent six hours in a classroom at MSVU and was reminded of the wonderful things that can happen when you give people a chance to get creative. I was there because three classes of second year public relations students were tasked with creating two public service announcements about Bust a Move.

The parameters? Take whatever angle you want, don't quote facts or statistics you can't prove, and come up with something you think will grab the attention of radio listeners from one tip of our province to the other. In short, create something that will help the Bust a Move team achieve their objectives around awareness, participation and fundraising.

The results? Pure gold. In the form of 42 original, creatively executed PSAs that covered everything from short shorts to the "freshman fifteen", from rhyming jingles to talking boobs and mammography equipment, from heartfelt messages to courageous stories of survival... these young PR stars covered it all!

The bad  news is that we couldn't possible choose them all. So instead, we chose four that we're sending around to all radio stations in Nova Scotia this month. One of the most original tracks was shared with us by video, too. It's so fun, I just had to share it.



Cute, right?!


Laura Melanson, Bust a Move team member

IWK Health Centre Busts a Move

The awesomeness of this speaks for itself. And it will accompany a Monday morning coffee just perfectly!



Thanks to the IWK Health Centre for their movin' shakin' enthusiasm!

Sweating' to the Oldies 5? Oh, yes!!

Richard Simmons was on Ellen on Wednesday. The clip is six minutes long, but a total hoot if you have the time to spare! Is he (and his crazy energy) really coming to the Metro Centre, really?! OH.MY. Talk about unforgettable!

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/videos/player/rightrail/index.html?mediaKey=c0e952d2-d7f4-4fe5-8efb-6a6681555a8d&isShareURL=true

And with this begins the three week countdown to Bust a Move!

Help Make Our Community Healthier

Joan Helson, breast cancer survivor and Bust a Move participant, makes her personal appeal for why you should get involved! Visit the website today to find out more, make a donation or register!

Recipe Day! Bengal Pork Tenderloin

Serves 4

Ingredients:
0.8 lb / 400 g Pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp coriander, ground
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ tsp paprika
to taste, black pepper
1 tbsp Compliments canola oil
1 tbsp Mango chutney
6 oz / 175 ml Compliments pineapple juice

Directions:
1. Cut pork into 1-inch medallions and flattened slightly with your hand.

2. Combine cumin, coriander, garlic and pepper. Rub on both sides of medallions.

3. In a skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and pork. Brown pork on both sides and cook until no longer pink inside.

4. Combine chutney and juice. Add to skillet, turning pork to coat. Simmer mixture for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Information per Serving (75 g pork tenderloin):
Calories: 175
Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrate: 10 grams
Fibre: 0 grams
Protein: 22 grams
Sodium: 121 milligrams

Source: Sobeys Dietitians

Trivia Night for Bust a Move

Our friends at the Hart & Thistle have dedicated their weekly Trivia Night to Bust a Move for Breast Health! Every Wednesday in January, trivia gets underway at 7 p.m., starting with tonight! It's only $10 per person to play six rounds.

Each round, the winning team wins a prize from their beer sponsor, Labatt’s! And of course, you also get to support Bust a Move and earn the chance to prove you know it all (that's always fun!).

The Hart & Thistle can be found at 1869 Upper Water St, downtown Halifax (in the former location of the Harbourside Market). This gastropub and brewery has a yummy menu of apps, hand thrown pizzas, burgers, pasta and many other things to delight your tastebuds, including handcrafted ales!

Come on out, have some fun and help bump up our fundraising total in the process!

The Bust a Move team gives a huge THANK YOU to our friends at the Hart & Thistle for showing their support in this way.

Hundreds of Nova Scotians Aim to Keep Their "Get Fit" Resolution

We all make ‘em, but success at keeping our New Year’s resolutions sometimes requires a little help, especially when it comes to getting in shape. A fitness fundraiser set for the end of January will help hundreds of Nova Scotians resolving to tone up and shed a few pounds to stay motivated through that all important first month of their commitment. In doing so, they’ll also be starting 2010 by rewarding themselves with the wonderful feeling that comes from giving back to their community in a big way.

“It’s a golden opportunity for all of us who’ve made New Year’s resolutions,” said Tracy Cipryk, a certified fitness instructor who will be leading two of the six exercise hours at Bust a Move. “Get yourself on the road to better health, fight back against a disease that impacts one out of every nine Nova Scotia women, and experience the enthusiasm of the one and only Richard Simmons.”

Bust a Move for Breast Health, a six-hour fitness event organized by the IWK Foundation and the QEII Foundation together, is designed for all activity levels and will hit the Halifax Metro Centre on Saturday, January 30th. Every dollar raised by participants will go toward the acquisition of new digital mammography equipment that will allow more than 3,700 more women to be screened each year. Organizers have a fun, memorable fitness extravaganza in store, featuring prizes, live music and a variety of exercises that will suit any fitness level. Even Hollywood fitness guru Richard Simmons is set to make an appearance and lead participants in the first-ever Nova Scotia performance of his ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies’ routine.

The tradition of setting a New Year’s resolution is over two millennia old, dating back to when Rome’s mythical king Janus was placed at the beginning of the calendar, but recent research indicates our ability to keep the resolutions we set for ourselves hasn’t improved since ancient times. A Quirkology study in 2007 revealed that while 52 per cent of respondents set themselves a resolution January 1, only 12 per cent manage to keep it. Bust a Move can help those with fitness resolutions meet their goals.

“There’s still time to register,” said the volunteer event chair, Marie Mullally. “Shake off those post-holiday blues, make a big impact in the lives of Nova Scotia women and their families, and have a terrific time in the process.”

She encourages those interested to visit the event’s website and sign up, either as an individual or as part of a team. “Start the year off right by kick-starting your ‘get fit’ resolution and busting a move on January 30th.”

Special Rates at Downtown Hotels Available to All Participants!

Happy New Year from the Bust a Move team!

Old man winter helped us usher in a new decade this past weekend and we were reminded that when planning an event in January, snow is always something you have to plan for! Later this month, participants will receive information about how and where to find out Bust a Move news if a storm comes our way on January 30th.

But in the meantime, Bust a Move participants may want to think about coming up with their own contingency plan. One option is to spend the night at a downtown hotel. That way, you'll have a five minute walk to the Metro Centre and there's no chance of the white stuff getting in the way of your commute.

If you like the sound of that, you can take advantage of the special rates The Prince George Hotel and Cambridge Suites Halifax are offering to all participants of Bust a Move for the nights of January 29th and 30th:

The Prince George Hotel - $119 per night - Call (902) 425-1986 and ask for reservations

Cambridge Suites Halifax - $109 per night - Call (902) 420-0555 and ask for reservations

Be sure to identify yourself as a Bust a Move participant and these rates are yours!