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“Personal growth

is a side benefit

of any good

opportunity.”

EpicurEM A G A Z I N E

Exclusively for you; your dreams, your business, your success.

East Coaster Melanie McFarlane may just be the most enthusiastic entrepreneur on earth. Here she is cooking at the Montreal Wine & Dine Event!New Leader Stéphanie Janelle from Québec

achieved Disney in 2011.

Leaders Leslie McAvity and Mae Pears sharing the love.

4 BrAVO, KuDOS, Felicitations to you! Pull-out promotions and glossy product photos to share

4 Your stories Be amazed by the stories of fellow Canadian entrepreneurs

15 Favourite recipes from our test kitchen!

17 5 ways to use your new steamer Spa food at home.

18 How will you make 2012 your year?

Start with Health, Wealth & yourself

20 Kick it up a notch with Quick Start everyone eligible this January

22 What’s up? January is going to rock!

15th Anniversary Celebration BeginsApril 2012

CEO Tour Jan/Feb/March

Contents

Product LaunchDecember 10, 2011

Leaders' SummitJanuary 6-9, 2012

Exclusive Eventsto spread the word and deliver great trainingWinter 2012

Contents

Unit Leader Jeanette McNaughton Sales Director Lori Miller

AmeliA's 1st PArty

"I truly appreciate the amazing things you all do.

Each month I do a Party. At my first Party my car broke down, I forgot my apron, I made too much food, and navigated a very unfamiliar kitchen!

It was fun, a little scary, and rewarding, in other words a total success! I sold over $1,000 and donated my commission to my Hostess’s favourite charity".

Sylvie Rochette president and Founder

Amelia WarrencEO

Welcome to 2012! Our theme this

season is Home comforts. There is

nothing like coming home after a long day at work or

school, a grueling commute, or a fun day in the snow.

This year you will have all you need to prepare,

in 10 minutes or less, perfectly steamed dishes and

slow-simmered meals that will get you

rave reviews - i promise! It is a passion, and a personal mission of

mine to offer Canadians delicious, easy, healthy, innovative products for

great home cooking. This year is no exception. May it

be your best yet!

Welcome to a fresh start and a new Epicure Magazine! We’re

taking and recognizing Consultants to a whole

new level it’s all about you and your individual journeys to

success! Read on for fun features on Epicure

Achievers and community leaders in Canada. I can’t wait to get to know you all better!

Sylvie Rochette president and Founder

“Dream big & make your journey count.”

Aloha Hawaiian Incentive Trip Dec. 29 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013

Epicure 2.0 Roadshow Training TourApr/ May

National ConferenceLeaders' DayAug 8, 2012

Make Your Journey Count EPICURE

New Consultant Website LaunchApr. 1, 2012

New EnhancedCompensation PlanApril 1, 2012

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consultants across canada share so

many amazing traits. You’re all incredibly

independent and creative women who

aspire to inspire. We see you connecting

with others to make your communities

better places and sharing healthy

products and recipes with hungry

Canadians. We are so proud of all of you.

Every month we’re featuring a selection

of Epicure’s finest. Turn the page for an

introduction to your peers and their

secrets to success.

The Right Ingredients

HigHESt SinglE OrDErAshley Affleck-Yorsotn (C), $9,540.05October 2011

MOntHlY FunDrAiSEr SAlESAshley Affleck (C), $9,540.05October 2011

MOntHlY tASting pArtY SAlESColette Owens (SUL), $16,644November 2008

MOntHlY pErSOnAl SAlESColette Owens (SUL), $20,518November 2006

MOntHlY pErSOnAl SpOnSOrS’ SAlESDana Nicholson (ESD), $89,840November 2006

MOntHlY pErSOnAl unit SAlESDana Nicholson (ESD), $245,757 November 2007

MOntHlY pErSOnAl SpOnSOringCathy Wankel (UL), 41 new Consultants September 2008

Allison Delaurier (UL), 41 new Consultants September 2008

MOntHlY unit SpOnSOringAngela Skinner (ESD), 118 new consultantsSeptember 2008

October Crème de la Crème the highest ever recorded in the following categories:

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recently, team leader lynne Jenkerson shared the epicure Business Opportunity with a group of women, and one of them signed up after lynne assured her that she was able to run an Epicure business in addition to a traditional full-time job. lynne says, “i’m able to manage both because epicure just makes

you feel so good. it’s so fulfilling, and with everything you do, you’re rewarded.” she also advises new Consultants to let all the products and promotions inspire them. “there’s no need to be overwhelmed. you don’t have to memorize everything. it really is simple, so relax and let yourself enjoy it!”

When Group leader Val Anaka’s grandson was born, she had retired from working and had lots of time to spend with him. “When he started school, i found myself at loose ends! i needed a social outlet,” says Val, who lives in Winnipeg. At her daughter’s suggestion, Val got senior Unit leader Jennifer Downey’s phone number from an epicure jar in

her cupboard and signed up. She’s made more friends and acquaintances than she ever expected.“Before, i was a stranger in the crowd. Now when i go out, i always run into someone who recognizes me. so i plan to keep doing this, as long as i’m having fun and can still carry my bags to the tasting Parties.”

Community Cornerstone

Group Leader, Val AnakaWinnipeg, MB

The Juggler

Fast Track, Lynne JenkersonNavan, ON

moving on up!Who Promoted Up This Month

SENIOr UNIT lEAdErCaroline Stefan

UNIT lEAdErCristy Friend

FAST TrACK TO lEAdErSHIPSally CardMarsha DoucetteKara HunterTrina LambertIsabelle LeBlancDarcie Osborne

GrOUP lEAdErSally Card Kara Hunter Trina Lambert Isabelle LeBlanc Donna Travis

TEAM lEAdEr Barbara AtfieldAndrea CrowhurstAndrea HookElizabeth MatschkeNicole MillerLyne Prud'hommeTammy ScottJulie Vanghel

SENIOr CONSUlTANTKrysta AhlersDebbie AlcadinhoSheilagh ArmitageAmber BaganPaula BanmanChantal BarnesMilene BentoSandy BorstmayerBernie BowmanJennifer BrazilKarine BujoldSheena BurgerLana ClendenningShelley CookeAllison CorbettLinda CottrillManon Cretes

Joanne CudmoreRenee Dallaire-LokkeAlisha De VriesHilda de VriesShelley DixonWendy DucharmeDebra ElliottChantel EricksonChantele FehrCaroline FisherSylvie FrancoeurCheryl FraserPatty GastonAriane GriffithsTamara HagelKatie HathawayLuanne HolmesJulie-Ann JordanRose KaechJessica KalmanKatie KarpetzPhilippe KenneyNellie KennyDawn KrahnLarina KrahnChristiane LarivièreTanya LawrenceSarah Legge

Chantale LemieuxDeborah LoewenKate MarchbankRaelene MaunulaJennie McMurrayBeth MetzgerPaula MiseDiane MorinTony MouraErica NakazawaRochelle NeelsLaura NeillAmanda NewsonSuzie NugentAmanda O'BrienAshley PittsCoreen PlevaJennifer RasmussenNicole ReaKatrina ReedelLouise ReimerViolet RipleyChristina RomaszDiane RowsellDarlene RushtonNeoma SampsonAmanda Scholtens-DufresneHeather Small

Carolyn SmithJohanne St-PierreLinda St. GelaisShelley TourangeauSharon TreleavenAnnette Van HornAnn VanderlindCheryl VandersteltCheryl WardenMaribel WatlingDarlene WilsonCheryl WoodwardChristine Wright

hot off the mark Who’s off to a SUPEr QUICK STArT (QSS)

StEp 1: Achieving 4 qualifying Tasting Parties within their first 30 daysSandy AdamsCheryl BainSacha BalaskiKarine BasqueLori BassettBrandy BehrischHeather BoydKate BryanRoberta BuffingtonColette CameronMichelle CarriereRachelle CookAllison CorbettLyna Lemay DinelWendy DucharmeAmanda Fischer

Consultant Cheryl Noxel is a very busy woman. Five days a week, this Port Colborne, Ontario mother of two runs an in-home day care, while evenings are reserved for tasting Parties. When she signed up with epicure in August of 2010, she knew that another home-based business would be a good fit. But she had

reservations about the cost of the driving her family’s gas-guzzler to and from parties. But that problem was quickly solved. “My Epicure business gave me the means to buy the second car my family really needed. it’s made a real difference in our financial situation.”

The Go-Getter

Consultant, Cheryl NoxelPort Colborne, ON

No one knows better than senior Consultant Brenna Cull that life can get really busy, and it’s tempting to try to do it all. Brenna says that her epicure business has given her the ability to pace herself, set priorities and keep from burning out. “Being able to help my mom when

she had hip surgery – Epicure made that possible. i know now that if i need to slow down and focus on something else, i can do that. And when i’m ready the following month, or whenever, i really can get back into my business with gusto.”

Setting the Pace

Senior Consultant, Brenna Cull Creston, BC

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Sarah FralickAnna FroebePatty GastonRoxanne GoarAriane GriffithsMarlene GurneyMichelle HewsonBridgette HopkinsTracey IngoldManar KamarLarina KrahnAnnita KristjansonPatricia LambertChristiane LarivièreChantale LemieuxMelissa LoverockJennifer LowesElizabeth LutzLisa MackieEmilie ManseauDanielle McKayeRosy MounceTony MouraFran Mrazek-FanningAmanda O'BrienJaime PabuayaLara PalmquistCourtney Panas

Carrol PaquetClaudette PerronDoris PhillipsKelly PorathMarie-Claude RichardViolet RipleyMelanie RobinsonTracey RothJennifer RumphWendy SargentBonnarae SentnerMarilyn StavingaValerie StevensonJosee StockliJohanne St-PierreSheila TeubertCuyla ThompsonAndrea ThorntonChristie TilleyElizabeth TribigerAndrea van DompselerCheryl WardenJennifer WarnockBetty WiebePhay WillsLena Woodford

StEp 2: Achieving 4 qualifying tasting Parties within their second 30 daysSarah Anderson DaughertyDebbie BacsoRachelle CookSherri CookJulie CorneauNicole DeGrootLorraine DuhemeKendra EnnsDonalda GregerTrisha HartCristie HeffernanMallory HesselmansRachel KirizopoulosLaurel KosmanChantale LemieuxKimberly LesukEmilie ManseauMarianne MoroDerise RehmDiane RowsellMargaret ScottBonnarae SentnerRobynn StrakerChantal SutherlandElizabeth Tribiger

Belinda TullyChrystal Ryan WildmanHannah Zacharias

STEP 3: Achieving 4 qualifying tasting Parties within their third 30 days + sponsoring 1 new qualifying Consultant within 90 daysKarine BujoldLuanne HolmesShauna KoopmansNicole MillerGail MorinLaura Neill

AcHiEVED All 3 StEpSKarine BujoldSponsored by: Marie-Josee Taillefer

Luanne HolmesSponsored by: Julie Germanese

Nicole Miller

Sponsored by: Cristy Friend

Gail MorinSponsored by: Helen JohnsonLaura Neill Sponsored by: Carolyn Knapp

raising the barTop Consultants and leaders in sales and sponsoring

tOp in unit SAlES top executive sales Directors and sales DirectorsDana Nicholson ($138,204.45)Dana Kayal ($113,109.57)Denise Thibodeau ($76,369.94)

top Senior unit leadersCheryl Shea ($58,184.39)Pauleen Kerkhof ($54,048.56)

Jacinthe Frenette ($49,520.31)

top unit leadersLeslie McAvity ($41,191.14)Caroline Stefan ($37,706.26)Helen Johnson ($36,377.45)Julie Gorman ($33,214.43)Angela Plouffe ($32,588.30)

TOP IN UNIT SPONSOrING top executive sales Directors and sales DirectorsDana Kayal (19)Terra Larsen (15)Dana Nicholson (11)

top Senior unit leadersTracy Loeffler (9)Sandy Savage (8)Leanne Sintniklaas (8)

top unit leadersCaroline Stefan (8)Leslie McAvity (7)Tina Marie Baldwin (6)Karen Gibson (6)Carolyn Knapp (6)

Angela Plouffe (6)

TOP IN PErSONAl SAlES Top Unit leaders and AboveCheryl Shea ($10,020.08)Stella Slywka ($8,192.99)Sandy Schaloske ($7,640.92)Tricia Friedenberg ($6,811.51)Laurie McBride ($6,675.51)

Top Consultants to Fast Track Ashley Affleck ($10,484.39)Sally Card ($5,782.28)Cherylyn Sheehan ($5,752.46)Brigitte Schneider ($5,561.98)Sylvie Boucher ($5,230.97)Shannon Barkhouse ($5,189.01)Dawn Penton ($5,051.78)Chantal Staaf ($4,969.69)Nicola Meier ($4,762.42)Muriel Mullins ($4,702.31)

TOP IN PErSONAl SPONSOrINGTop Unit leaders and AboveJen Laurie (4)Karen Gibson (4)

Lisa Kirkpatrick (4)Leslie McAvity (4)Lori Miller (4)Sandra Moss (4)Sandy Savage (4)

Top Consultants to Fast TrackSally Card (3)Isabelle LeBlanc (3)Amanda O'Brien (3)Shannon Barkhouse (2)Marie Collver (2)Ariane Griffiths (2)Debbie Greenwood (2)Penny Healey (2)Penny Hughes (2)Rose Kaech (2)Jackie Kochan (2)Trina Lambert (2)Tracy Lock (2)Laura Neill (2)Jessica Pallas (2)Patricia Schultz (2)Heather Small (2)Chantal Staaf (2)Tammie Voisin (2

TOP IN TASTING PArTY SAlESTop Consultants to Fast TrackCherylyn Sheehan $5,752.46 – (5 Parties)

Sally Card $5,718.73 – (5 Parties)

Sylvie Boucher $5,230.97 – (8 Parties)

Brigitte Schneider $5,201.98 – (8 Parties)

Shannon Barkhouse $5,100.66 – (7 Parties)

Dawn Penton $5,051.78 – (6 Parties)

Chantal Staaf $4,877.58 – (12 Parties)

Nicola Meier $4,762.42 – (5 Parties)

Muriel Mullins $4,382.50 – (8 Parties)

Zoe MacBean $4,290.91 – (3 Parties)

Sales Superstars Consultants who’ve earned their BONUS 3% sales commissionSales over $10,000Ashley AffleckCheryl Shea

Sales over $8,000Stella Slywka

Sales over $7,000Sandy Schaloske

Sales over $6,000Tina Marie BaldwinCarrie BarfootTricia FriedenbergHelen JohnsonLaurie McBrideColette OwensSandy Savage

Sales over $5,000Shannon BarkhouseSylvie BoucherSally CardDianne HounslowDebbie LarocheJulie Anne LaurinSandra MossRenee NeillDawn PentonBrigitte SchneiderCherylyn SheehanLisa SinichkoCaroline Stefan

Sales over $4,000Val AnakaRoberta CampbellMarie CollverSelena EprileAnita FengstadCristy FriendJulie GormanCheryl HaskettPauleen KerkhofZoe MacBeanJeanette MacNaughtanDorothy Maxwell

Nicola MeierGail MorinMuriel MullinsChantal StaafDenise Thibodeau

Sales over $3,000Michelle AfonsoSheri BinsellLisa BrayshawCharlaine ChapdelaineBarb CzerniawskiKris DawsonLinda DonhauserJoanne DonohueLoretta FordChristine GendronJulie GermaneseKaren GibsonMelanie HacheAlana HaskettMallory HesselmansDenise HildebrandMichelle HildebrandtJennifer JamesKimberly JanzenJulia Jenken-LoftLynne Jenkerson

Dedicated community volunteer and Unit leader Helen Johnson has been building confidence with Epicure since she joined in January of 2002. this Fairview, Alberta leader says that a big part of that confidence comes from knowing that epicure is the top

direct sales company in Canada: “Being a part of that is fantastic. Our company has such a vision for the future. to be successful, a new Consultant just needs to set a goal and focus on that.” she adds, “And don’t sweat the small stuff!”

Confidence Builder

Unit Leader, Helen JohnsonFairview, AB

even though she just joined epicure in April of 2011, Consultant Ashley Affleck-yorsotn recently held a school fundraiser that generated $9,540 – an epicure record! she says, “i cannot wait to share the success of this with other local schools and committees, and to share all the

benefits that epicure offers. Don’t be afraid to get out there and share – epicure sells itself! And the resources are amazing, from Epicure's website and Facebook page, to your local and distant team members. You couldn’t ask for a better social network.”

Fantastic Fundraiser

Consultant, Ashley Affleck-YorsotnCharlottetown, PEI

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Unit leader sandra moss says, “National Conference 2009 was the turning point in my epicure career. the next year at conference i was a Unit leader, with the knowledge that i could achieve anything i set my mind to.” Sandra says that social media is a must for

sponsoring. “talk to everyone about epicure, and don’t stop talking! Facebook is a wonderful tool for reaching out to people you would normally not talk to in everyday life. And remember that ‘no’ sometimes just means ‘not right now.’”

Conference Inspired

Unit Leader, Sandra Moss Gander, Nl

“Conference is so energizing – it makes me feel like i’m on top of the world, like my business is really going places!” says edmonton, Alberta-based team leader Debbie Greenwood. she’ll be at National Conference 2012 to find out what’s next on her unique epicure journey. “it’s easy to get caught up in what others are doing and how fast they’re going. But i think it’s

really important to work your own plan and remember that your journey isn’t supposed to look like everyone else’s.

sometimes you get sidetracked or thrown for a loop, but that’s okay. Just keep working your own plan.”

The Pathfinder

Team Leader, Debbie GreenwoodEdmonton, AB

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Shauna JenningsDana KayalTerra LarsenLinda LatulippeJen LaurieIsabelle LeBlancLisa LeslieKim MagnussonBéatrice MarcoBonnie MarshMelissa MartinDonna McAuley-ForsythTracey McBeth-KachorLori MillerNicole MillerEdyth NeudorfMae PearsLeanne PenneyAngela PlouffeLisa PrattApril PritchardLyne Prud'hommeDerise RehmJoelle Rheault-BaronMelanie SicardLeanne SintniklaasMarilyn SomersCindy Tessier

Christie TilleySandy TraverseBrenda ValerioteNorita VonGradDarlene WielerJanice WrightLucie Zettel

Sales over $2,000John AdamsVal AebigLinda AllanJanet AntonishynWendy Aspin-CurranKrista AunKari BakelaarTeena BedfordNatasha BeekmanBrandy BehrischStephanie BilbyKathy BlaisLaura BonnenfantManon BourassaShannon BoydJanet BrightKarine BriseboisLinda BrownKate Bryan

Karine BujoldShelley BurkePenny BurrowsNancy BuswellMarg ByrdChristina CarsonStephanie CartwrightHope CehTina ChristensenNatasha CollierAllison CorbettLois CorradoVerna CoulombeSylvie CousineauMelanie CruiseDonalda DavidsonLinda DavisLize de KruyfJodie DeanAllison DelaurierDebra DillaboughDana Dootjes-ConquergoodLaurie DouglasJennifer DowneyMelissa DrisdelleEdith DubreuilJanet Dupasquier

Debbie DykstraNicole EberleLeah EdwardsCatherine EmanuelDina EntzChristina ForestSarah FralickMaureen FrançaisMarg FraserAngel GamacheDoreen GeerChristine GeorgeCheryl GiardinoDenise GilhamJanice GollChantale GosselinAmanda GrandyClaudette GreenDebbie GreenwoodGloria GrenningMarlene GurneyKendra HagenRobin HallTanya HardingDiane HardingMichelle HazzardCristie HeffernanCarol Hill-Lonergan

Judy HoffmannCrystal HollingsheadKara HunterStephanie JanelleLynda JefferyMary KellyCarolyn KesslarLisa KiernanNicole KirbyLisa KirkpatrickCarolyn KnappKim KnappJackie KochanShay KortLarina KrahnJody KuczynskiEve LabonteTrina LambertHeidi LaurinShanna LavalleeChantale LemieuxAdele LepineSherry LeppaDeb LeskowLeanne LewisCarmen LockeStacey LumleyNorma MacDonald

Lori MalyshMargaret MandrykAnita MarshallKealey MartinKylie MatechukElizabeth MatschkeJanet McClearyRhonda McMasterRoberta MerrillGenevieve MichaudJuliana MontgomeryRachelle MooreTony MouraMargo MurraySusan NantaisDana NicholsonTami NickersonJulie NoelCheryl NoxelKimberly NunezAmanda O'BrienTracey Ordano-RoenickeKyla OuilletteJaime PabuayaVal PaiceDianne PareGeneviève PatenaudeWendy Peacock

Bev PennerCynthia PhillipsJocelyn Plakas-LockEllen PlathPaulette PooreCindy PreissCindy ProsofskyChristina PunkariCrystal RaffeyAshley ReaganKristine RobertsPatricia RoselliJacquie RougeauClaudine RousselleRochelle SchartnerPatricia SchultzFloriana SeccombeNatasha SentesBonnarae SentnerLaura SherrickAngela SkinnerLisa StachoskiSharon StathamErica StellaValerie StevensonShannon StewartTricia SturgeonMarie-Josee Taillefer

Elizabeth TribigerCandace TropeauSusan TurnbullLoretta TurnerSherry TweedieJenny TylerJennifer VaillancourtSharon Van WertJoanna VerheggeFran VoisinPat WalkerCheryl WardenKim WheelerMelissa WhitefieldPamela Ann WilchakJenn WilshusenPatricia WolnowskiShelley WoolgarMildred WoottonBridget WrightHannah Zacharias

goal gettersSETTING GOAlS ANd ACHIEVING THEM

Pacesetter EliteBy achieving $2000 in Personal Sales and sponsoring one new Consultant each month, Achievers set the example of excellence

On TrackCarrie BarfootMargaret MandrykColette OwensApril Pritchard

Consistency Club Elite$2000 in Personal Sales each month

On TrackVal AebigVal AnakaCarrie BarfootCharlaine ChapdelaineAllison DelaurierTricia FriedenbergDebbie GreenwoodDianne HounslowJulia Jenken-LoftHelen JohnsonPauleen KerkhofKim MagnussonMargaret MandrykDorothy MaxwellColette OwensApril PritchardJoelle Rheault-BaronBrigitte SchneiderCheryl SheaStella SlywkaTricia SturgeonSandy Traverse

Marc ’s Marathon100 or more Tasting Parties in 2011

On TrackHelen Johnson (98)Cheryl Shea (96)Mae Pears (91)Stella Slywka (91) Pauleen Kerkhof (87) Colette Owens (85) Val Anaka (84)

Marc ’s Half-Marathon50 and 99 Tasting Parties in 2011

AchievedHelen Johnson (98)Cheryl Shea (96)Mae Pears (91)Stella Slywka (91)Pauleen Kerkhof (87)Colette Owens (85)Val Anaka (84)Carrie Barfoot (80)Dorothy Maxwell (80)

Sandy Schaloske (80)Allison Delaurier (79)Chantal Staaf (79)Sandy Traverse (74)Kim Magnusson (72)Laurie McBride (72)Julia Jenken-Loft (68)Tricia Friedenberg (67)Dianne Hounslow (67)Lucie Zettel (66)Sandy Savage (65)Candace Tropeau (65)Norita VonGrad (65)Julie Germanese (64)Jen Laurie (64)Joelle Rheault-Baron (64)Carmen Locke (61)Jeanette MacNaughtan (61)Brigitte Schneider (61)Wendy Aspin-Curran (60) Tracey McBeth-Kachor (60)Charlaine Chapdelaine (59)Leanne Penney (59)Cristy Friend (58)April Pritchard (58)Debbie Laroche (57)Sandra Moss (57)Shannon Barkhouse (56)

senior Consultant lyne Prud’homme from mirabel, QC attended her first tasting party in November of 2010 as a customer. “i kept telling myself: this is the kind of product and business that i would be proud to sell.” even then it took her two months to decide to go ahead and buy the kit. After joining, she dove right in, receiving top in sales in her Unit

in only her second month. And she didn’t stop there: from her first annual Conference in montreal, to a picture with President and Founder, sylvie rochette, at the launch of the fall Catalogue, to recognition for having the best sales in her Unit from January to July 2011, she couldn’t be happier with her epicure business.

senior Unit leader sandy savage plans to become a sales Director and earn the trip to Hawaii in 2012. she’s grown a thriving organization since joining in August 2000, but back then she didn’t know that Epicure would help her to grow as a person. “that was not even something i considered as a benefit of my business when

i started, but it has become the most valuable one!” in that same spirit of open-mindedness, sandy encourages everyone, “Give epicure an honest try. you may actually find you love it, as i discovered, and then the gains are innumerable.”

Hawaii-Bound

Senior Unit Leader, Sandy SavageValley, NS

The rising Star

Senior Consultant, Lyne Prud’hommeMirabel, QC

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When she opened her Business success Kit six years ago, Unit leader Julie laurin of midland, Ontario could never have imagined how many people would eventually benefit from her epicure business. At first, Epicure was the solution to her daughter's severe food allergies. “epicure products allowed us to prepare an amazing variety of safe meal options. there are few greater gifts for parents than to be able to feed their children.”

Julie is driven by a desire to keep sharing that gift with others. “these same epicure products have opened up a world of volunteering at our local food bank, where i teach weekly fresh food cooking demos. As i have learned about healthy eating via epicure's all-natural line of spices, i'm now able to show families how to prepare easy, healthy, inexpensive meals for their children, too. it's no longer just about spices. it's about how we can help people.”

Unit leader lisa Foye wouldn't miss staying home in Pointe-Claire, Quebec with her three children for anything in the world. since she joined epicure in November of 2007, she has come to rely on the advice given to her by executive sales Director Dana Nicholson. “she told me, 'Just keep plucking along

and you'll get there.' i still say that to myself!” What does she love most about epicure? “i can provide healthy meals to families in our community, change lives through our business opportunity, and help raise funds for local charities.”

The Busy Mom

Unit Leader, Lisa FoyePointe-Claire, QC

The Volunteer

Unit Leader, Julie LaurinMidland, ON

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Lisa Sinichko (56)Denise Irish (54)Mary Kelly (54)Virginie Lauzon (54)Béatrice Marco (54)Angela Skinner (54)Stephanie Janelle (53)Sheri Binsell (52)Tina Marie Baldwin (51)Stacey Lumley (51)Selena Eprile (50)Denise Hildebrand (50)Melanie Sicard (50)Sherry LynnWilson (50)

On TrackVal Aebig (49)Julie Gorman (49)Debbie Greenwood (49)Sylvie Cousineau (48)Josee Gagnon (48)Kimberly Janzen (48)Kim Knapp (48)Jacquie Rougeau (48)Roberta Campbell (47)Darcy Dobson (47)Bev Penner (47)Samantha Hebner (46)

Lynne Jenkerson (46)Darcie Osborne (46)Lisa Pratt (46)Leanne Sintniklaas (46)Tricia Sturgeon (46)Marie-Josee Taillefer (46)Joanne Donohue (45)Rachelle Moore (45)Cheryl Noxel (45)Paulette Poore (45)Shelly Christianson (44)Brenna Cull (44)Debbie Dykstra (44)Isabelle LeBlanc (44)Lori Miller (44)Edyth Neudorf (44)Michelle Afonso (43)Lisa Brayshaw (43)Lynda Jeffery (43)Val Paice (43)Lyne Prud'homme (43)Samantha Black (42)Anita Fengstad (42)Jacinthe Frenette (42)Shelley Ingratta (42)Donna MacLennan (42)Cindy Prosofsky (42)Jackie Kochan (41)

Julie Anne Laurin (41)Leanne Lewis (41)Margaret Mandryk (41)Janet McCleary (41)Muriel Mullins (41)Crystal Poirier (41)

Going PlacesINCENTIVE TrIPSAlOHA HAWAII

Achieved Tier 2Pauleen KerkhofStella Slywka

Achieved Tier 1Allison DelaurierCarrie BarfootCheryl Shea

Tier 3 On TrackHelen JohnsonPauleen KerkhofJen LaurieTracey McBeth-KachorLaurie McBride

Colette OwensSandy SchaloskeStella Slywka Denise Thibodeau

Tier 2 On TrackVal AnakaCarrie BarfootMaureen BowyerCharlaine ChapdelaineAllison DelaurierDebra DillaboughLeah EdwardsTricia FriedenbergCristy FriendJulie GermaneseDebbie GreenwoodDenise HildebrandDianne HounslowCarmen LockeJeanette MacNaughtanKim MagnussonMargaret MandrykDorothy MaxwellSandra MossRenee NeillJacquie RougeauSandy Savage

Cheryl SheaAngela SkinnerMarie-Josee TailleferSandy Traverse

Tier 1 On TrackTina Marie BaldwinSylvie CousineauChristine GeorgeChantal GougeonJulia Jenken-LoftDana KayalCarolyn KnappJacqueline McGrathJoelle Rheault-BaronTricia SturgeonCandace TropeauSherry Lynn Wilson


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January 2012 Specials

Healthy Eating Collection January 1-31, 2012

Customer speCial

Healthy living starts with these tasty top sellers! Plus receive a

bonus portion plate and

pedometer Free!

$39.99Original price: $55.93

Classic Vinaigrette

Beef Bouillon Base

red Garlic Sansel™

Chocolate Pudding in an Instant Mix

Cinnamon (ground)

Herb & Garlic dip Mix

Cruet

Spend & Save January 1-31, 2012

Customer speCial

Spend $60 and get 30% off 1 each of these items! Black Nylon spoons


everything Pan


taco seasoning

$4.89Original price: 6.99


Business Success Kit™ Savings January 1-31, 2012

reCruiting speCial

Start a business that’ll turn you a profit after just a

couple of parties and earn you free products and cash

bonuses in your first 90 days.

SpEciAl JAnuArY OFFErstart for $125 (regularly $175)

and make 2012 your year.

Your Dinner Special January 1-31, 2012

Hostess speCial

New Year, new pot January 1-31, 2012

Hostess speCial

Hostesses save over 40% off our January What’s for Dinner? Collection!

WFD Cha-Cha Chili • WFD French Onion Soup MixWFD Tortilla Soup • WFD Fisherman's Chowder

WFD Jambalaya • WFD Pulled Pork



Hostesses save over 40% off Epicure’s 12-Cup Multi-Purpose Pot!

Merry Christmas in January January 1-31, 2012

Hostess speCial

Hostesses who hold a qualified tasting party that was booked between Nov 1 and Dec 16 get the January Booking collection FrEE! A $120 Value!

Top 6 Collection

*For promotion details and small print see individual promotion flyers available online.

Eclipse® Coated Grill Pan

Start today!

Healthy Eating

Meal Plan Brochure


5 ways to use your new SteamersHealthy and fast meals that preserve fresh flavours, vitamins and minerals without sacrificing taste!

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Skinny Scallop potatoes Layer 5–6 sliced potatoes, season with 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) 3 Onion Dip Mix, drizzle with 1 cup (250 ml) beef bouillon and heat for 8–10 minutes.

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=ccB EggsWhisk 6 eggs with 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Cheese Chives and Bacon Dip Mix. Pour into Steamer and cover with lid. Micorwave on medium, stirring every minute, until eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes.

Homemade popcorn Add 3 Tbsp (45 ml) of kernels, cook for about 3 minutes and season with popcorn toppers.

Easy Oatmeal Combine oatmeal and water with your favourite dessert seasonings. Cookusing Steamer directions.

+ =Fish tacosSeason 2 salmon fillets with 2 tsp (10 ml) Taco Seasoning. Cover and cook on medium for 4-6 minutes.

square steamer 8”x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm)$24.99

rectangle steamer 5.25" x 10.5"(13 cm x 27 cm)$18.99


recipesEpicure’s 10-minute FajitasPrep Time: 5–8 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesMakes: 2 servings

2 tbsp (30 ml) Fajita seasoning2 — 5 oz (142 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips¼ onion, thinly sliced1 bell pepper, cut into strips¼ cup (60 ml) canned black beans, rinsed and drained – optional

1. Combine Fajita seasoning, chicken, vegetables, and beans in Silicone rectangular Steamer.

2. Cover and microwave on high 5 minutes.

Per serving: Calories 220, Fat 4 g (saturated 1 g, trans 0 g), Cholesterol 80 mg, sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g (Fibre 5 g, sugars 3 g), Protein 32 g

Serving Suggestion: serve wrapped in warm tortillas with prepared guacamole and your favourite prepared salsa.

Our amazing team of culinary experts, dieticians,

and home chefs spend

their days dreaming up new products and

delicious recipes with you in mind.

After an indulgent December, try some of

our light and lean favourites.


Sylvie’s cauliflower pancakeslight, lean and lovely – a delicious, highly nutritious dish for morning, noon or night.

Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Makes: 14 pancakes • Cost per serving: $0.60

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 onion, grated 1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) Herb & garlic Dip Mix or lemon Dilly Dip Mix ½–¾ cup (125–180 ml) whole-wheat or all-purpose flour ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil Sea salt, to taste pepper, to taste

1. in multi-Purpose Pot, simmer cauliflower until very tender. Drain, then coarsely mash. let cool.

2. stir cauliflower with eggs, onion, Herb & Garlic Dip mix, adding flour slowly to form a thick batter. season with sea salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in eclipse® Coated Professional Frying Pan over medium heat. When hot, carefully spoon in large spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned.

4. Keep warm and serve with applesauce and sour cream, if desired.

Cauliflower is an excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin C, folate for good digestive health and other organic compounds that assist with detoxification.

per Serving (1 pancake): Calories 60, Fat 2 g (saturated 0 g, trans 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 2 g, sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g

Epicure’s lemon chicken with AsparagusA winning combination of lemon chicken and fresh asparagus.

Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings • Cost per serving: $1.95

1 bunch asparagus 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp (15 ml) Souvlaki Seasoning 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil 1 cup (250 ml) prepared chicken Bouillon or Vegetable Bouillon 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch

1. Cut asparagus spears into 3 or 4 pieces. Coat chicken with souvlaki seasoning.

2. Heat oil in eclipse® Coated Professional Frying Pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.

3. Pour Bouillon into pan and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender.

4. meanwhile, finely grate 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon peel and place in a small bowl. squeeze in about 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice. stir in cornstarch until dissolved.

5. Pour into pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes, until thickened. Cut chicken breasts in half before serving.

Asparagus spears have less than 20 calories and provide an excellent source of folacin, vitamin A and vitamin K.

per serving: Calories 110, Fat 2.5 g (saturated 0.5 g, trans 0 g), Cholesterol 35 mg, sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fibre 2 g, sugars 2 g), Protein 15 g

From Sylvie’s Kitchen

Epicure’s Winter Saladthe perfect in-season salad – orange segments brighten the plate on a cold winter's day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes • Makes: 8 servings • Cost per serving: $1.47

2 clementines or 1 orange ½ recipe prepared classic Vinaigrette 4 cups (1 l) baby spinach 2 cups (500 ml) sliced mushrooms ½ celery root, peeled and julienned, or 2 celery stalks, sliced ½ cup (125 ml) pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) or sunflower seeds – optional

1. Finely grate 1 tsp (5 ml) peel from clementine and stir into Classic Vinaigrette.

2. Peel Clementines, then separate segments.

3. Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Add clementine, mushrooms and celery root. Drizzle with Classic Vinaigrette, then toss to mix. sprinkle with pepitas and serve.

Part of the parsley family, celery root (or celeriac) must be peeled before adding to soups and stews. shred for a delicious addition to salads. root keeps 7–10 days in a plastic bag in the fridge.

per serving: Calories 60, Fat 4.5 g (saturated 0.5 g, trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g (Fibre 2 g, sugars 3 g), Protein 2 g

crustless greek-Style QuicheAn easy weeknight dinner – a little prep and let it bake away!

Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutesMakes: 4 servings • Cost Per Serving: 2.63

1 — 10 oz (284 g) package frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained4 eggs1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk¾ cup (180 ml) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese¾ cup (180 ml) crumbled feta cheese2 tbsp (30 ml) epicure's tzaziki Dip Mixepicure's sea salt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).

2. squeeze as much liquid as possible from spinach and roughly chop.

3. Beat eggs with milk until light and fluffy. Fold in remaining ingredients.

4. Pour into a lightly greased 9” (23 cm) pie plate or square baking dish. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.

5. Allow to cool and set for about 8 minutes. slice and serve.

spinach provides an excellent source of folate – important for heart health.

per Serving: Calories 260, Fat 18 g (saturated 9 g, trans 0 g), Cholesterol 290 mg, sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 2 g, sugars 3 g), Protein 19 g


“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Ghandi

“Building the

bridge as you

walk on it” – Robert E. Quinn, A Guide for Leading Change”

Focus on Health You are in the right business for learning more about great food, easy meals, and personal growth! We are here to support you every step of the way.

Mind Make “you time” every week, write down what you love to do! It doesn’t have to be complicated it could be time reading your favourite book, meeting your best friend for a mid-morning stroll or listening to your favourite music.

SoulSharing what you have learned can empower others. Spending time with friends & family, yoga, even cooking can be good for the soul.

My favourite stories to share are :

Body Take care of your body and it will take care of you!

EAT WELL: For easy-to -follow meal plans check us out online.

My eat well goal is to:

BE ACTIVE: Aim to be active every day. Ten minute bursts of activity can quickly add up. Bundle up and try building a snowman with your kids, buy the yoga video you keep passing by, meet the girls for a mall walking.

I will get active by doing:

Every week on:

I will take:

To do:

Your Self, Health And Wealth

Health, Wealth, self

There is no better time than now to set your goals for the New Year!


“Dream big, make your journey count.” -Sylvie Rochette

Health, Wealth, self

Focus on Self you time! Create a space of your own. set up a space to call your own where you can conduct your epicure Business. in your special space is the perfect place to post a vision (dream) board. Post pictures of things you would love to achieve today, tomorrow, next month, by the end of the year.

Focus on Wealth

What have you always dreamed of? Who do you want to be? How to you plan on getting there? How will you celebrate? We encourage you to create your own mantra and say it every day as soon as you wake up. something that will inspire you every day!

Create Your Own Personal Mantra

My personal mantra:

5 tiPs tO KiCK-stArt A HeAltHy 2012 rOUtiNe

1. set GOAls & mAKe A

PlAN. remember, small

changes can have a big

impact!

2. eNlist sUPPOrt!

share your goals with

family and friends.

3. HellO WAter! try for

2 litres a day, it prevents

fatigue and does the

body good. Drink up!

4. Get ACtiVe. you’ll

only regret not doing it!

5. rAiD yOUr

CUPBOArDs! make

over your pantry with

wholesome foods and

healthy snacks.

Doing the Quick start to success program is a great way to meet your financial goals. No matter if you are a new or a seasoned consultant, the program is open to All consultants in January 2012. my goal is to share our great products and the business opportunity to help others prosper like me.

My goal is to earn $

this month. To do so, I will have

# of Tasting Parties and

sponsor # of people.


Your easy-to-follow three month plan!


Quick Start to Success

this January, everyone is eligible for Quick Start program rewards. meet your Quick start sales and sponsoring goals and earn! We think extra cash bonuses, commission, and new products are a great way to bring in the New year. How about you?

1. For the purpose of this promotion, all participating Consultants are deemed to have a Quick start to success end Date of January 31, 2012. 2. to qualify for this promotion, orders must be submitted to Home Office no later than January 31, 2012, by 11:59 Pm (Pt). All sales must be Personal and Bonusable. 3. to qualify for this promotion, new

Consultants must be personally sponsored by you, and must then submit $1,000 in Personal Bonsuable sales by their Quick start to success month 1 end Date.

Quick Start Challenge

Personal Sales Program

Total Cumulative Program Sales

$1,000 $2,500Cumulative sales for

months 1 & 2*

$5,000Cumulative sales for

months 1, 2 & 3*

• $25 Cash Bonus• $25 Quick start Vouchers• recognition

• $100 Quick start Vouchers• recognition

• $150 Quick start Vouchers• recognition

Your rewards

month 1 month 2 month 3

*Sales Program Details (All sales goals and rewards are cumulative)

• $1,000 sales is approximately 2 to 3 average Parties• If you do not submit $1,000 in personal sales by the end of month 1, you can still achieve the rewards for month 2 by submitting $2,500 by the end of month 2

• If you submit $5,000 in personal sales by the end of month 1, then you would receive the rewards for months 1, 2 & 3

• Quick Start Vouchers are redeemable for supplies such as catalogues, sponsoring brochures and products

Personal Sponsoring Program

Sponsoring Goals

Your rewardsfor each new qualified Team Member

• $50 Cash Bonus • $50 Quick start Vouchers

One or more team members



• $100 Quick start Vouchers

• $100 Quick start Vouchers

• to achieve sponsoring rewards, new team members must qualify by submitting a minimum of $1,000 by the end of month 1

• There is no limit on the number of qualified team members you can sponsor each month

• Quick Start Vouchers are redeemable for supplies such as catalogues, sponsoring brochures and products

Sponsoring Program Details


tHe PrOGrAm...

Show new consultants how epicure businesses are fun to run! you’ve got a month to reach your goals and we have faith in you. imagine you’re starting your business from the beginning, and this time around you know all the tips and tricks that have helped you get this far. You’re going to rock even more this time around!

Consultant speCial January 1-31, 2012


What’s in it for you?· Cash bonuses

· Quick start vouchers for business building supplies

· recognition from epicure and your peers

· A sweet start to the New year

· Habit building training

· that awesome feeling that comes with achieving goals

· Completing the program kick starts your path to leadership

· you’re showing new Consultants just how easy it is to achieve with epicure

Quick facts:· An empty calendar in January is no way to bring in the new year

· your January tasting parties are like domino’s – the sooner you start partying the more bookings you’ll get for the rest of the year

· strong sales in January set you up for a great February. A great February will make a full calendar in march possible... you get the idea. start strong, start fast and build your momentum for the year

· Consultants who complete our quick-start program make more money in their epicure career

Quick Start Challenge

Your easy-to-follow three month plan!


Quick Start to Success


“The hours of the day are my

own to spend as I wish. Nine to five

is rarely family friendly.”


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What’s up?

To Accomplish in January:KiCK StArt yOur BuSiNESS iN 2012 Everyone is eligible for Quick Start Program rewards in January. We think extra cash bonuses, hundreds in commission, and new products is a great way to bring in the New Year. How You?

BuiLd yOur tEAm Give your best friend, neighbour on mat-leave, the really helpful woman at your party or the grocery store clerk who’s always smiling, the opportunity to start a business that’ll turn her a profit after just a couple of parties

SHArE NEw PrOduCtUnveil the 2012 products and January rewards to your Customers and Hostesses!

FiLL yOur CALENdAr witH PArtiESWith new Hostess Benefits it's more products for them; more parties for you.


Product is in December 2011. Where did the go?

Get a head start in ing in 2012 by filling in your ! Have

you booked your ________, or to Leader’s

Summit and National Conference? Both events are going to be

better than ! & are packing their 's for

tours across . We’re excited for

Will we you there?

Nearly 600 of our 1,000 registration spots have been spoken for. Book your trip today!

Come play in the sun! Victoria is the

sunniest spot in British Columbia averaging

over 2000 hours of sunshine per year. it’s

also been nicknamed the “City of Gardens”

as flowers bloom year round thanks to the

mediterranean climate.

Join us and watch your epicure business

bloom!

learn more about National Conference on

our Consultant site under the event tab.

leader’s Day: August 8 general conference: August 9–11

Five restaurants to try while at National Conference. Each of these restaurants is less than a 15 minute walk from the Fairmont Empress and come highly recommended by the Epicure Home Team!

noodle BoxHave a taste of the West Coast at this south-east Asian inspired noodle bar. Affordable and fast, you can eat in and watch the cooks or grab a pagoda box to go. (try and eat a full box, we dare you!)818 Douglas street or 626 Fisgard thenoodlebox.net

Ferris’ Oyster Bar and grillHead upstairs to the oyster bar or hit the menu on the main floor for some upscale bar food. try the yam fries, they’re fantastic! (regional sales Director Ora was first interviewed here!)536 yates street | ferrisoysterbar.com

l’Ecole Brasserie Classic French country-style cuisine. the daily menu features seasonal, locally available products and an impressive wine list. No reservations, so enjoy a glass while you wait. (save a seat for us!)1715 Government street | lecole.ca

red Fish Blue FishHave lunch at the best

fish and chips place in the city. Featured on

Food Network, this dockside

eatery offers a selection of local seafood

and Canadian cuisine. (so worth the wait!)1006 Wharf street redfish-bluefish.com

pagliacci’s Delicious italian dishes with movie-inspired names; Pagliaccis is possibly Victoria’s most famous restaurant. you might just spot a celebrity or two. (Amelia went to school with the owner’s daughter.)1011 Broad street | pagliaccis.ca

Hawaii Boundturn YOur gOAlS intO A trOpicAl trip! We’re excited to set sail in December 2012 on a 7-day Hawaiian luxury cruise. Join us in exploring the beauty of this Pacific paradise. the ship sets sail December 29, 2012 so get on track and ring in 2013 epicure-style!

DiD YOu KnOW? the Hawaiian islands rest between the largest continents in the world! that’s right, it’s a long flight to paradise! Hawaii is 4357 km from Vancouver, 5016 km from Calgary, 7493 km from toronto, 9693 km from montreal and 9336 km from st.John’s New Foundland. How far are you from fun in the sun?

Home TownDining

2012 National conferenceExperience the excitement of National Conference 2012! Epicure’s historic 15th Anniversary National Conference is coming home to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia after three years on the road. You won’t want to miss it!

“You don’t have to be an

artist to create art. Diligence trumps talent nine times out

of ten.”

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