Airmiles Armchair Chatter

Rexall - went in this week and found that they aren't doing air miles anymore. Now they have their own points system. They were one place where I collected a lot. I'll say though, I'm not in league with some of the air miles shoppers here. I'm disappointed.
 
If you're in the habit of collect AM Cash at all, the Rexall programs is pretty good for getting money off your purchases. I take the money "off" my total and put it aside in a holiday account.

The othe day I purchased just over $50 worth of stuff and collected 57000 points (worth just over $20=50,000). So far the deals have been good. If they drop off I'll swith to Shoppers.
 
I have the best offer I have ever received. I could walk in there and purchase a single banana then walk out with 95 AM's. Problem is I'm about 150 KM from a Sobeys.




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I got the same offer for both cards but there's next to no way I'm gonna be using it, too far away not as far as others but still not worth it
Sorry all just starting my week off, during my on week I dont have a lot of time to check in. I have this offer on my wifes account. If anyone needs this filled, pm me your number. I can throw a baseball at the sobeys here. I send the kids over to get milk and eggs all the time. So easy for me to repay the times that you all have helped me get my 7 offer some times.
 
One handle on my Instant Pot broke this week. I got it in Dec 2018 so it’s out of warranty. We had the lid resting in that handle... and it just broke off with the slightest touch. :guilty: It makes it nearly impossible to lift up out of the cupboard I store it in, and not even sure it would still be safe to use. At least it broke AFTER I made a cheesecake the other day!

AM has one IP available with dream rewards, but it’s a way more advanced looking version than I would want.... I will probably just wait it out. Walmart has one for $77 right now but I know they go lower... Ater all, we do have all the time in the world to slow cook these days!
 


One handle on my Instant Pot broke this week. I got it in Dec 2018 so it’s out of warranty. We had the lid resting in that handle... and it just broke off with the slightest touch. :guilty: It makes it nearly impossible to lift up out of the cupboard I store it in, and not even sure it would still be safe to use. At least it broke AFTER I made a cheesecake the other day!

AM has one IP available with dream rewards, but it’s a way more advanced looking version than I would want.... I will probably just wait it out. Walmart has one for $77 right now but I know they go lower... Ater all, we do have all the time in the world to slow cook these days!
I just looked in AM at the IP and my first thought was 'I have that one and it's pretty basic' and my second thought was 'wait....what? Smart Wi-fi? Who in heavens name needs a Wi Fi IP??'. That is taking it a bit far IMO.
Yes, I to would wait for a deal at Walmart. Even at 2312 AM for Onxy, that's a bit expensive for an IP......unless of course someone needs a Wi-fi IP, lol.

ETA--Looking at there kitchen section there's not a lot of deals there. Everything is so expensive in relation to the cost of an AM.
 
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One handle on my Instant Pot broke this week. I got it in Dec 2018 so it’s out of warranty. We had the lid resting in that handle... and it just broke off with the slightest touch. :guilty: It makes it nearly impossible to lift up out of the cupboard I store it in, and not even sure it would still be safe to use. At least it broke AFTER I made a cheesecake the other day!

AM has one IP available with dream rewards, but it’s a way more advanced looking version than I would want.... I will probably just wait it out. Walmart has one for $77 right now but I know they go lower... Ater all, we do have all the time in the world to slow cook these days!

I have two IP, a 6qt and 3qt. The 3qt is always on my counter because that's the size we use the most but the 6qt is in a cupboard. I really need to find new recipes for it. Any suggestions (no dairy and no beef please)?

I agree that the one from AM is expensive and like you, I would wait for a sale at Walmart or Canadian Tire. I think I saw one at Provigo (Loblaws) if you collect Optimum points. They often have sale where they offer points for kitchen stuff.
 


I have two IP, a 6qt and 3qt. The 3qt is always on my counter because that's the size we use the most but the 6qt is in a cupboard. I really need to find new recipes for it. Any suggestions (no dairy and no beef please)?

I agree that the one from AM is expensive and like you, I would wait for a sale at Walmart or Canadian Tire. I think I saw one at Provigo (Loblaws) if you collect Optimum points. They often have sale where they offer points for kitchen stuff.
Have you tried vegan risotto? I have the Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Kathy Hester and she has a great asparagus and pea vegan risotto.
Also, there are a few groups on FB that are strictly for IP recipes, both vegan and not. I belong to several and they come up with some good ideas and show pictures of what they make. Just a thought.....
 
Have you tried vegan risotto? I have the Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Kathy Hester and she has a great asparagus and pea vegan risotto.
Also, there are a few groups on FB that are strictly for IP recipes, both vegan and not. I belong to several and they come up with some good ideas and show pictures of what they make. Just a thought.....

No! The only stuff I make in my IPs are sides (basmati rice, broccoli, carrots, potatoes) and to cook hard-boiled eggs and plain chicken breasts for me and my girls. I will show this cookbook title to DH as he's always looking for quick tasty vegan recipes! Maybe some of them will be liked by all of us! Thank you!
 
Pretty thankful to snag the 950 cash miles from BMO - I was in my email when it popped up - and sure enough, my job is on the essential workers list (education). Funny though, I hadn’t thought about it as essential before that email. I just thought we were doing our best to keep students going. I felt seen for the first time in months, to be honest. It’s been a really tough and emotional grind.
 
No! The only stuff I make in my IPs are sides (basmati rice, broccoli, carrots, potatoes) and to cook hard-boiled eggs and plain chicken breasts for me and my girls. I will show this cookbook title to DH as he's always looking for quick tasty vegan recipes! Maybe some of them will be liked by all of us! Thank you!
that cookbook is IP specific so many good things in it.
I use my IP so much I’m surprised I haven’t had to replace it yet. If you like chicken, I buy the three packs of raw whole chickens at Costco and when I get them home stuff them with a few sprigs of thyme and a lemon cut in half before freezin them. Pop directly into IP frozen and cook 45 minutes on the pressure cook setting, let it pressure release for 5 minutes then transfer the whole chicken to a foil lined pan so you can put it inthe stove on the broil sett to crisp up the skin. While you are doing that make your gravey in the IP using the sauté setting on low. You can actually season the chicken with what spices you like before freezing or rub it with some olive oil and sprinkle some spices on when you take it out of the freezer before placing in the IP.
Made this last night in fact. Easy and quick.

ETA—sorry I hijacked the thread with this.
 
that cookbook is IP specific so many good things in it.
I use my IP so much I’m surprised I haven’t had to replace it yet. If you like chicken, I buy the three packs of raw whole chickens at Costco and when I get them home stuff them with a few sprigs of thyme and a lemon cut in half before freezin them. Pop directly into IP frozen and cook 45 minutes on the pressure cook setting, let it pressure release for 5 minutes then transfer the whole chicken to a foil lined pan so you can put it inthe stove on the broil sett to crisp up the skin. While you are doing that make your gravey in the IP using the sauté setting on low. You can actually season the chicken with what spices you like before freezing or rub it with some olive oil and sprinkle some spices on when you take it out of the freezer before placing in the IP.
Made this last night in fact. Easy and quick.

ETA—sorry I hijacked the thread with this.

I have a chicken roasting in the oven right now, and I’m kind of regretting it. It’s too warm to have the oven on right now!

So...I’m trying your trick next time I stock up on chicken. Thanks for the tip!! Do you add water, or cook the chicken on the rack or anything?

And you’re not at all redirecting, but the kitchen thread would benefit from more tips and tricks if you have them :)
 
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I have a chicken roasting in the oven right now, and I’m kind of regretting it. It’s too warm to have the oven on right now!

So...I’m trying your trick next time I stock up on chicken. Thanks for the tip!! Do you add water, or cook the chicken on the rack or anything?

And you’re not at all redirecting, but the kitchen thread would benefit from more tips and tricks if you have them :)
If I have a box of chicken broth I put about a cup in the bottom of the IP, if I don't have any I just use water because I can use bouillon to add any flavor I need. I put the rack in and chicken on top of the rack, broth/water doesn't touch it since it's only a cup. The drippings from the chicken also adds flavor. I like the rack because it makes it so easy to get chicken in and out. It's nice to be able to have a roast chicken in the summer and not heat the kitchen.
I never thought about the kitchen thread, I keep forgetting about that one. I'll have to pop into it again.
 
Thanks @tinkerone! Right now we do rotisserie chicken on the BBQ (well, DH is still doing it for us) but I will save your IP method for when it’s too cold to BBQ. Would you believe we never made gravy?!? I like gravy when eating at a restaurant but I never made some myself. 🤭
 
I have two IP, a 6qt and 3qt. The 3qt is always on my counter because that's the size we use the most but the 6qt is in a cupboard. I really need to find new recipes for it. Any suggestions (no dairy and no beef please)?

I agree that the one from AM is expensive and like you, I would wait for a sale at Walmart or Canadian Tire. I think I saw one at Provigo (Loblaws) if you collect Optimum points. They often have sale where they offer points for kitchen stuff.
This just popped up in my FB newsfeed from an Instant Pot site i follow, I immediately remembered someone was looking for vegan recipes. Jump to the lentil one and use veggie broth!
Instant pot Tacos 2 Ways
 
Indigo emailed gift card question:

I was thinking of sending a gift card to DD's teacher on the last day of school (June 5). Do I just use her email or should I send it to myself first to ensure it arrives, and then forward it to hers?
 

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