tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33057296871302871932024-02-06T23:50:09.101-08:00Smart Start MealsSmart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-87131347721355973912009-02-10T08:48:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:51:46.001-08:00Smart Start Meals - 2nd Year Anniversary!<div align="center"><strong>Media Release</strong> </div><br />- For Immediate Release -<br /><br />Contact: Ken Scott Date: February 2, 2009<br />Email: <a href="mailto:ken@smartstartmeals.ca">ken@smartstartmeals.ca</a> Phone: 250-869-7678/1-877-286-3257<br /><br /><strong>Save money, and enjoy great food and convenience - Can it be true?</strong><br /><br />The economic downturn has certainly affected most of us. Not so to one smart company whose clients are money, time and health savvy.<br /><br />Smart Start Meals has just celebrated its second year anniversary and co-owner Ken Scott continues to be busy. “We help people eat better, and they save time and money,” says Scott. “Many of our regular clients tell us that Smart Start Meals saves them up to $200 per month. When you factor in less gas for driving to pick up groceries, less impulse buys and less waste, it really is a smart way to go.”<br /><br />There’s also the time factor. Scott explains. “Our clients save not only money, but also time in driving to get groceries – because ordering from us is so simple and we deliver to their door. There’s also the preparation aspect. Since the food is ready to cook, preparation is quick and easy. There’s also minimal cleanup giving clients more time to themselves and their families.”<br /><br />At first it might seem that having someone prepare your meals, package them into the size you need and deliver them to your door would be cost prohibitive. Not so says Scott. “We have excellent relationships with our suppliers, and get great pricing on quality foods, which in turn is passed on to our clients. Depending on the dinner “package” chosen, a typical Smart Start Meals dinner for 4 costs around $24.90. That’s only $6.25 per person – delivered to your door.”<br /><br />It’s a price that is hard to beat, especially when you consider that Smart Start Meals now uses natural meats and adds no preservatives to any meals.<br /><br />They also provide vegetarian meals and custom meals such as gluten free, lactose free , etc., on request.<br /><br />Smart Start started as a way to help people eat better with convenience, ease and variety. They have evolved their offerings and can prepare meals for 2, 4 or six servings. They also expanded to include breakfast, lunch, appetizers and side dishes.<br /><br />“Our client’s now include everyone from busy families, professionals, vacationers at Big White to seniors or people recovering from surgery and new moms,” says Scott. “We help people get balanced nutrition while they spend time on their family, careers and hobbies.”<br /><br />An added bonus is you can even send delicious meals or gift certificates to friends, family or business colleagues. The service is available from (Oyama to Summerland, Big White, and all points in between). For more information e-mail <a href="mailto:info@smartstartmeals.ca">info@smartstartmeals.ca</a> or call 250-869-7678. Visit <a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/">http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/</a><br /><br /><div align="center">-30- </div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-68057390101877851392008-10-09T10:57:00.001-07:002008-10-09T11:08:11.843-07:00Smart Start Meals - Beyond 50 Magazine Featured Recipe<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VT4AwzlGmE6dVVGitWvu-Btf_sYm8Fe2-B9ggAXQTw815YiTCO6UjBks1kCtr14lrutNpha6yxvaNtsmbuKSrjL-1zm7cR2SVqIVFA1hyphenhyphenTQs51Wq5RNfxdkZYkRx5O7mS_FlDbHdZGA/s1600-h/Beyond+50+Recipe+Article.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255216540962554770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VT4AwzlGmE6dVVGitWvu-Btf_sYm8Fe2-B9ggAXQTw815YiTCO6UjBks1kCtr14lrutNpha6yxvaNtsmbuKSrjL-1zm7cR2SVqIVFA1hyphenhyphenTQs51Wq5RNfxdkZYkRx5O7mS_FlDbHdZGA/s200/Beyond+50+Recipe+Article.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Recently, <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Smart Start Meals</span></strong> was featured in the fall 2008 issue of </span><a href="http://www.beyond50mag.com/issues/index.cfm"><span style="font-family:arial;">Beyond50</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> magazine with a salad recipe we often use at home. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">We often recommend a salad with fresh veggies as an accompaniment to our dinners. The recipe is attached - Try it!</span></div><br /><br /><div></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><u></u></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><u></u></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><u></u></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><u></u></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><u></u></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><u><strong>The “Very Good Salad” Recipe</strong></u></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmvOd6Aqg7UWOK8kHg029nq8kh34EmqnaUyF1rJ1gKwBC2-NQRWx4b5NEJQQzbtmNMVXoQ-ibpPNJRQJoSBjzclO_V9ElPEfRAtIUM5teubNFxSRIBch5QF7OFQhbV8WhfR-hmj1hMeI/s1600-h/VGS.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255217208530223778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" height="190" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmvOd6Aqg7UWOK8kHg029nq8kh34EmqnaUyF1rJ1gKwBC2-NQRWx4b5NEJQQzbtmNMVXoQ-ibpPNJRQJoSBjzclO_V9ElPEfRAtIUM5teubNFxSRIBch5QF7OFQhbV8WhfR-hmj1hMeI/s320/VGS.jpg" width="135" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />1/2 c slivered almonds<br />1 ½ Tbsp sugar<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">- Sautee almonds and sugar over medium heat stirring often until sugar has melted and almonds are candied. Set aside and allow to cool.<br /><br />1 head romaine lettuce, chopped or torn<br />1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped or torn<br />1 bunch green onions, diced<br />2 stalks celery, sliced<br />1 can mandarin oranges, drained<br /><br />Toss ingredients in a large salad bowl.<br /><br /><u>Dressing</u><br /><br />¼ c oil<br />2tbsp sugar<br />2 tbsp vinegar<br />2 tsp soy sauce<br />1 tsp parsley<br /><br />Combine in a sealable container and shake well to mix.<br /><br />Just before serving, pour dressing over salad, add the candied almonds and toss!</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></div></div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-80698570056943380212008-09-08T13:12:00.000-07:002008-09-08T13:23:18.995-07:00Smart Start Meals - Fall 2008 Menu & The Kelowna Winter Sports Show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCFFlXYQRYIaZkPha7NHIWFPnSeB__YHp-wkRcvwnuEZjXcBoy1KuyqyTiAoTsvyG_d5pXGwUcsAgm6rpDz-1fjMuUo50qqNY1dlBSEshLUkQO-7ZhkgtvoNvaz2iYq5hU5Zd3tUBgtE/s1600-h/Untitled.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/menu.php"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCl1Um3Lucmndrl9szhT0PeFFmyWhGs-mYeGAPU2Y7VavUewmQPypGMQpZX79KbXcFiFGOnK2U7UcxYMVPQqdYLtL3NDJq5wTsMu-8bzOalvcn7h99_eyPM9cWPb1wz5zQND_AGqAY9gE/s1600-h/header.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243746962575989042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCl1Um3Lucmndrl9szhT0PeFFmyWhGs-mYeGAPU2Y7VavUewmQPypGMQpZX79KbXcFiFGOnK2U7UcxYMVPQqdYLtL3NDJq5wTsMu-8bzOalvcn7h99_eyPM9cWPb1wz5zQND_AGqAY9gE/s400/header.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PzqurA6rept2KPT5eYlzWh46rkbHJ5YdDDBEvOxjS9_thtoKVRqUaCP81bQCH4TxU4vIZLyaNwJbuDpw6fDfdV2aDwunT9Mij1eSzVM8vTMF1S72n2MBVZqYC0D4uGmuWt40RGAfP5M/s1600-h/header.jpg"></a></p><br /><div> </div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Smart Start Meals Fall Menu 2008 is now available online</span></strong>. Click </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/meals.php"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> to view.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">With kids going back to school, busy work schedules, and hectic evenings, let us make meal-time easy … </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />… Plan ahead for your busiest evenings with a </span><a title="https://www.smartstartmeals.ca/" href="https://www.smartstartmeals.ca/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Dinner package.<br />We’ve launched some new selections, as well as some very popular old favorites. !</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">A Sample of our Fall Dinner Menu Items</span>:</strong><br />Chicken Cacciatore<br />Italian Crockpot Chicken Breasts<br />Rosemary Balsamic Salmon<br />Vegetarian Oriental Black Beans and Mushrooms<br />Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Mega”<br />Click </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/meals.php"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> to view more…<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">A Sample of our “A La Carte” Menu Items</span>:<br /></strong>Mini Barbeque Meatball “Sliders”<br />Orange Ginger Glazed Organic Baby Carrots<br />Sesame Broccoli<br />Click </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/alamenu.php"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> to view more A La Carte Items Online..….<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>The Kelowna Winter Sport Show – 2008</strong> </span></span><a href="http://www.wintersportshow.com/index.html"></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals will be at the </span><a title="http://wintersportshow.com/index-2.html" href="http://www.wintersportshow.com/index.html"><span style="font-family:arial;">Winter Sports Show</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Sept 13th and 14th, at the Kelowna Curling Club (551 Recreation Avenue). The winter sports show is the biggest ski equipment swap in the Okanagan!</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div><br />We will be showcasing our service for winter vacationers, giving out food samples from our Fall & Winter Menus, and will have some special offers that weekend only!<br /><br /></div><div>Be sure to drop by for a taste, say hello, and check out all the other fantastic exhibitors (and great deals on ski equipment).<br /><br />Reminder – Recycle your Ziplocs!<br />Just a reminder that all Smart Start Meals Ziplocs and instruction labels can be re-used or recycled (do not re-use Ziplocs that contained meats or fish). Simply remember to wash and rinse Ziplocs to reuse in your own home, or rinse them and include in your weekly recycling pickup.<br />As always, Smart Start Meals welcomes any questions or comments! Please e-mail </span><a href="mailto:info@smartstartmeals.ca"><span style="font-family:arial;">info@smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, or call 869-7678. We’d love to hear from you!<br />Cheers !<br /><br />Ken & Susanne<br /></span><a href="mailto:ken@smartstartmeals.ca"><span style="font-family:arial;">info@smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">250-869-7678<br />1-877-286-3257<br /><br /></span></div></div></div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-81269934266443924312008-04-05T13:42:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:21:16.728-08:00Castanet - Smart Start Meals - Smart Meals go a long way<div>"Smart meals go a long way"<br />by Rachael Kimola - Story: 38476Apr 5, 2008 / 2:00 pm</div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-38476-1-.htm#38476"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213696821700520754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2N10Wb7fYVIBYlwIBrCZFBocch8UkS7hwkOVlhTb5Lw0s-io2qANmLvzQIrlp1_L5KwKboUNRThphG9h-oiHCA4YtEJX6fERjtnpP6x443MJTB1jBgjhyphenhyphenU9VVJKWYyAYCIanWjwayW1o/s320/castanet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>A local company has donated a lot of meals to Okanagan food banks. Smart Start Meals recently finished a two-month long charity fundraiser which benefited food banks in Kelowna, Westside and Lake Country. Ken Scott of Smart Start, says for every prepared meal they sold, a ‘twin meal’ was donated to a local food bank. “This is the first time we have done this and we are really happy with the results. It was originally going to run just for the month of February, but it was working so well we extended it to the end of March. We donated nearly 150 meals to food banks,” says Scott. He says the idea to partner with food banks came up last December. “We are often approached by local charities and we thought working with food banks would be a good partnership for us. About 80% of the donated meals went to Kelowna, with 10% going each to Lake Country and Westside.” Scott says Smart Start Meals puts together ready-to-cook, pre-ordered meal packages and delivers them to clients throughout the Okanagan. “For every dinner package a client ordered during the event, whether an existing client – or a new one – Smart Start donated a similar meal, pre-packaged, frozen and ready to be used by the food banks however they see fit.” He says due to the successful run of the event, they are planning to do it again this fall.<br />Link: <a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/index.php" target="_blank">Smart Start Meals website</a></div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-32541969954088115472008-02-03T16:06:00.000-08:002008-07-14T16:13:25.466-07:00Castanet - Smart Start Meals for food banks<span style="font-family:arial;">Smart meals for food banks<br />by Rachael Kimola - Story: 37048Feb 3, 2008 / 3:00 pm</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />A local business has decided to help out local food banks.<br /><br />Smart Start Meals has decided to match every client’s meal purchase with the donation of an equivalent sized meal to the nearest food bank.<br /><br />Ken Scott of Smart Start Meals says the dinner packages will go to the Kelowna Community Food Bank, Westside Community Food Bank, and Lake Country Food Assistance Society. “Most of us don’t know how far reaching our donations can go. These food banks do more than just hand out food to people who come to their door. For example, dinners donated to the Kelowna Community food bank may be transported by them to Kelowna's Gospel Mission, who in turn prepare dinners for up to 170 people,” says Scott.<br /><br />He says each location has a freezer and cold storage space, and they all have outreach programs to people who will benefit from ready-to-cook dinners.<br /><br />"What we do gives us a perfect opportunity to help the food banks and the programs they provide. We believe our clientèle will fully support this program." Scott says Smart Start Meals puts together ready-to-cook, pre-ordered meal packages and delivers them to clients throughout the Okanagan.<br /><br />“For every dinner package their clients order in the month of February, whether an existing client – or a new one – Smart Start will donate a similar meal, pre-packaged, frozen and ready to be used by the food banks however they see fit.”<br /><br />Scott says that clients can specify which food bank their “twin” meal should go to, or just leave it to Smart Start Meals and the dinner will go to the food bank nearest to the client.<br />Link: </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals website</span></a><br /></span>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-43187083054303760512008-02-01T15:53:00.000-08:002008-07-14T15:58:09.762-07:00Media Release - Smart Start Meals - "Helping feed those in Need"<span style="font-family:arial;"><br />CONTACT: Ken Scott DATE: Feb 1, 2008<br /><br />PHONE: 250-869-7678 EMAIL: </span><a href="mailto:ken@smartstartmeals.ca"><span style="font-family:arial;">ken@smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />“Helping Feed those in Need”<br /><br />Ask anyone at any of the local food banks and they’ll tell you that this cold weather puts a greater demand and hardship on those less fortunate in our communities.<br /><br />Ken Scott of Smart Start Meals has decided to help out. For every dinner package his clients purchase, Smart Start Meals will donate an equivalent sized dinner to the food bank in that community.<br /><br />Smart Start Meals dinner packages will go to the Kelowna Community Food Bank, Westside Community Food Bank, and Lake Country Food Assistance Society.<br /><br />“Most of us don’t know how far reaching our donations can go. These food banks do more than just hand out food to people who come to their door. For example, dinners donated to the Kelowna Community food bank may be transported by them to Kelowna's Gospel Mission, who in turn prepare dinners for up to 170 people,” explains Scott.<br /><br />Scott has been in touch with local food banks and his generous donations are perfect for this time of year. Each location has a freezer and cold storage space, and they all have outreach programs to people who will benefit from ready-to-cook dinners.<br /><br />"What we do gives us a perfect opportunity to help the food banks and the programs they provide. We believe our clientele will fully support this program," says Scott.<br /><br />Smart Start Meals puts together delicious, ready-to-cook, pre-ordered meal packages and delivers them to clients throughout the Okanagan. For every dinner package their clients order in the month of February, whether an existing client – or a new one – Smart Start will donate a similar meal, pre-packaged, frozen and ready to be used by the food banks however they see fit.<br /><br />Scott says that clients can specify which food bank their “twin” meal should go to, or just leave it to Smart Start Meals and the dinner will go to the food bank nearest to the client. There is no cost to client. Meals can be ordered online at </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, and the desired food bank location can be entered in the “comments/requests” field, or call 869-7678.<br /><br />Things have been going well for the Scott’s and Smart Start Meals. They recently celebrated their 1st anniversary, have had a tremendous increase in their customer base here in the valley, and recently were featured in “Breaking News” and “The Village” section on </span><a href="http://www.bigwhite.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.bigwhite.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. Smart Start Meals offers delivery of dinner packages to guests staying in lodging at Big White, which gives guests a convenient easy way to provide a delicious meal in the comfort of their chalet or condo.<br /><br />“We just want to give something back,” says Scott. “And this is the best way we can do it.”<br /><br />For more information on the Smart Start Meals and their food donation project please call Ken at 869-7678, visit </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, or e-mail info@smartstartmeals.ca </span>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-9104833179710697112008-01-23T19:12:00.000-08:002008-06-23T19:16:08.226-07:00Straight From DeHart - Smart Start MealsMax DeHart - January 23rd 2008<br /><br />“Smart Start Meals” owned and operated by Ken and Susanne Scott is celebrating their one year anniversary. Smart Start Meals are delicious, ready to cook dinner packages delivered right to your door and the business has grown extensively throughout the whole Okanagan Valley. It’s great to have full meals delivered to your door with the only task being to pop them in the oven. One year ago, the Scott’s were working out of rental kitchen space and now they have a brand new state-of-the-art kitchen on the same property as their home. They now also deliver to Big White. Cooking doesn’t get much easier than this. You can view all the meals (including dessert), their nutritional value, cooking instructions and pricing on their website at www.smartstartmeals.ca or call 869-7678. You can order on line or by phone.Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-56955188392334446142008-01-22T15:58:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:21:17.058-08:00Castanet - Smart Start Meals - John Thomson Report<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDs8lL9baBCnwwR8XvQiemSnsZ_gCmXfrvs6y76PL3fat7kQc8B6Zpk-eWEG75vDTm7KXhNHQQWlZZsVXaAfYsBzH4LLuRSJgNByIz-3aRy3yM5w-GcI5zWqQeqw3Vdps6CYQkbf6ftek/s1600-h/1200960111eal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223009273874848226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDs8lL9baBCnwwR8XvQiemSnsZ_gCmXfrvs6y76PL3fat7kQc8B6Zpk-eWEG75vDTm7KXhNHQQWlZZsVXaAfYsBzH4LLuRSJgNByIz-3aRy3yM5w-GcI5zWqQeqw3Vdps6CYQkbf6ftek/s320/1200960111eal.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Thomson report<br />by John Thomson - Story: 36761Jan 22, 2008 / 5:00 am</span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Kelowna based company “Smart Start Meals" has just celebrated their first year in business in the Okanagan! </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals is the brainchild of the Ken and Susanne Scott, who decided there was a market for “delicious, ready to cook dinner packages delivered to your door.” It appears they were right as they now have clients throughout the Okanagan from Summerland and up to Salmon Arm. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Clients love the ease of having full meals delivered to them, with their only task being to pop them in the oven. Some spend 75% less time grocery shopping than they did before. They also enjoy cooking again and who wouldn’t if all you have to do is take your nutritious, pre-assembled, ready to cook meal from the freezer to the oven. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals is a “born in Kelowna” based company that creates a variety of dinners and dinner packages to suite the customer’s needs. Clients spend 5-10 minutes on the website, select enough dinners for a week or two or even a month, and then place their order. A few days later the meals are brought directly to their door. Customers can also order by phone. The primary focus is Dinners, but the service is expanding to include breakfast, desserts, and soon appetizers! </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">A year ago the Scott’s were working out of rental kitchen space in downtown Kelowna. Now they have a brand new, state-of-the art kitchen any Food Network chef would be proud of. The kitchen was designed by the Scotts to suit their business needs and as the kitchen is in a separate building on the same property as their home, they get to stay close to their family. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Apart from celebrating their first year in business and their new kitchen, they are also celebrating their contract up at Big White Ski Resort. A UK based company that teaches skiing and snowboard instructor courses orders one to two times per week, every week. The Scotts get to work preparing the meals for over 30 people and then deliver the meals up to the accommodations at the ski hill. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Scott is hoping to expand his clientèle up at Big White and at all the ski resorts in the area. “It just makes sense when you are on a holiday to not have to cook, and not everyone wants to eat in restaurants all the time, especially if you are staying in a condo or chalet with kids and have a beautiful kitchen to use” says Scott.</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Link: </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals</span></a></p>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-64732423229581961642008-01-16T15:18:00.000-08:002008-07-14T15:25:19.359-07:00Media Release - Smart Start Meals<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">CONTACT: Ken Scott DATE: January 16, 2008</span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">PHONE: 250-869-7678 EMAIL: </span><a href="mailto:info@smartstartmeals.ca"><span style="font-family:arial;">info@smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">THEY’VE GOT A NEW KITCHEN, SO WHAT’S COOKIN?</span></strong><br /><br />Kelowna based company “Smart Start Meals" has just celebrated their first year in business in the Okanagan!<br /><br />Smart Start Meals is the brain child of the Ken and Susanne Scott, who decided there was a market for “delicious, ready to cook dinner packages delivered to your door.” It appears they were right as they now have clients throughout the Okanagan from Summerland and up to Salmon Arm.<br /><br />Clients love the ease of having full meals delivered to them, with their only task being to pop them in the oven. Some spend 75% less time grocery shopping than they did before. They also enjoy cooking again, and who wouldn’t if all you have to do is take your nutritious, preassembled ready to cook meal from the freezer to the oven.<br /><br />Smart Start Meals is a “born in Kelowna” based company that creates a variety of dinners and dinner packages to suite the customer’s needs. Clients spend 5-10 minutes on the website, select enough dinners for a week or two or even a month, then place their order. A few days later the meals are brought directly to their door. Customers can also order by phone. The primary focus is Dinners, but the service is expanding to include breakfast, desserts, and soon appetizers!<br /><br />A year ago the Scott’s were working out of rental kitchen space in downtown Kelowna. Now they have a brand new, state-of-the art kitchen any Food Network chef would be proud of. The kitchen was designed by the Scott’s to suit their business needs, and as the kitchen is in a separate building on the same property as their home, they get to stay close to their family.<br /><br />Apart from celebrating their first year in business AND their new kitchen, they are also celebrating their contract up at Big White Ski Resort. A UK based company that teaches skiing and snowboard instructor courses orders one to two times per week, every week. The Scott’s get to work preparing the meals for over 30 people and then delivers the meals up to the accommodations at the ski hill.<br /><br />“Its great to be recognized by an overseas business that is operating here in Canada,” says Scott. “Our service also provides the perfect way to make dinner time easier after an exhilarating day on the slopes. Just go online, or call us, and order what you want. We do all the advance preparation, package the dinners, and bring them up for you to use when you need it. Cooking doesn’t get much easier than that.”<br /><br />Scott is hoping to expand his clientele up at Big White and at all the ski resorts in the area. “It just makes sense when you are on a holiday to not have to cook, and not everyone wants to eat in restaurants all the time, especially if you are staying in a condo or chalet with kids and have a beautiful kitchen to use” says Scott.<br /><br />The majority of Smart Start Meals clients are double income families with kids, or couples who realize that meal time is important but not at the expense of running themselves ragged. “These people are also tired of restaurant eating and fast foods on a regular basis”. “This way the family still gets a home cooked meal, and it’s ready in a short period of time with no prep work,” says Scott. “Family meal time is important, but you can only eat so much take out food when you’re a busy family.”<br /><br />For more information on Smart Start Meals go to </span><a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> or call 869-7678<br /><br />-30-</span></div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-20979211383563395322007-11-23T21:19:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:21:17.292-08:00Homes for the Holidays - Smart Start Meals<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5ozGUbMhQ8ee8E0W2ck3069OmcPUQz0xgkfxqU9RLlTpurZdnNyGlbT41Eft0A5EGS8VmA81v0K4fX6HaN9NYs5F5J_zm_7eGHVwx5PVFDXc-LqxgPnauYndNJtNebQcfGJndIy7BCU/s1600-h/rca.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215906976782530786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5ozGUbMhQ8ee8E0W2ck3069OmcPUQz0xgkfxqU9RLlTpurZdnNyGlbT41Eft0A5EGS8VmA81v0K4fX6HaN9NYs5F5J_zm_7eGHVwx5PVFDXc-LqxgPnauYndNJtNebQcfGJndIy7BCU/s320/rca.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The Rotary Centre for the Arts is pleased to announce that this year's Homes for the Holidays event raised $42,432 in support of Community Programming at the RCA. We would like to thank all of the generous supporters and sponsors who made this year's event such a success.<br />The 8th Annual Homes for the Holidays dazzled all who attended. Individuals touring the homes had the opportunity to visit some of Kelowna's most beautiful and unique homes, each brought to life for the holiday season by some of Kelowna's most talented interior decorators.<br />The event showcased some of the city's finest talent in entertainment and design. Each location was adorned with in its own unique décor. Highlights of the tour included the striking Cannery Lofts Penthouse with its modern black & white theme. Guests were also intrigued by the décor found within the Woodland Hills home which featured a majestic chandelier created from delicate white boughs, small lighted accents tucked away in each corner and a gentleman's garage stocked with Harley Davidson motorcycles and accessories.<br />For those searching for a more traditional holiday atmosphere, the Hedeman Court home tucked away in the Kettle Valley showcased warm hues, sinks filled with velvety rose petals and the entire home adorned with fresh greenery. Similar to this style, Lindsay and Steve Fenwick's home on Kloppenburg Road greeted guests with its warm glow and classy feel. Inside, the décor featured greenery, with a multitude of boughs and berries adorning the kitchen, living area and bedrooms. Lights bundled in jars illuminated rooms, accenting the deep brown and red hues of the home.<br />Both the Benvoulin Church and Anne Dyck's charming home on KLO Road offered something new and delightful to the tour. The charismatic church featured simplistic décor with fresh greenery intertwined with lighting accenting the time worn pews and vaulted arches. The church common was transformed into several room-scapes surrounding a magnificent Christmas tree. </span><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIz64R7inpXfVueubylODvRaixXcCWjQyhB6yMEtYcJF9j9WUb3eZnRjKXcNnT56wHePCo1Vndaq_benbQVlSMNlyzH2zpsWak0FhX6A_566ABxhhJ1kmc5o9Hxx3JR0hD1os2VkS-Kd4/s1600-h/Ken+%26+Sue+at+Homes+for+Holidays.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215905940078332914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIz64R7inpXfVueubylODvRaixXcCWjQyhB6yMEtYcJF9j9WUb3eZnRjKXcNnT56wHePCo1Vndaq_benbQVlSMNlyzH2zpsWak0FhX6A_566ABxhhJ1kmc5o9Hxx3JR0hD1os2VkS-Kd4/s320/Ken+%26+Sue+at+Homes+for+Holidays.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#009900;">Tasty aromas filled the rooms as organic bite-sized treats were served on-site courtesy of Smart Start Meals.</span><br /></span></strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Romance filled the air throughout Anne Dyck's precious dream home. The décor was charming, with the kitchen featuring homemade gingerbread and traditional holiday wreaths. Each room captured the essence of the holiday season, recapturing the true romance of Anne and her late husband.<br />The Rotary Centre for the Arts would like to thank Kelowna Mountain for their title sponsorship of this year's Homes for the Holidays event. In addition to the generous contribution made by Kelowna Mountain, the RCA would like to acknowledge all of the amazing businesses and individuals who helped create such a magical event.</span></div></div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-1559036987276933432007-09-15T05:52:00.000-07:002008-06-15T05:53:42.475-07:00Smart Start Meals - Beyond 50 ArticleGone are the days when Grandma had the time to cook up a big meal for the kids and grandkids, and grandpa too. It wasn’t long ago that 50 years of age was old and most people had at least two or three grandchildren. As more and more men and women put off marriage and parenthood until ‘later’, it is not uncommon to be over 50 with teenagers in the house.<br /><br />Today’s over 50 population is busier than any generation before, and don’t show any sign of slowing down. 50 is the “new” 30, and despite all the activity people still long for the days of the leisurely meal, with family and friends catching up on the days events.<br /><br />The stresses of the modern day need to be countered with relaxation. People need time to connect and share the day’s experiences, and meal time has a long history of being the best way to do that. One option is to reach for the phone and get something fattening, lacking in nutrition and loaded with sodium and trans-fats. That choice has some serious drawbacks. There are obvious health benefits to eating nutritious foods cooked at home; but who has the time?<br /><br />A solution to all this and a way to take off the stress of not having enough time can be found in the form of companies like Smart Start Meals, who provide delicious, nutritious ready-to-cook dinners for busy people. This is the wave of the future, and is long overdue as a service. They do all the advance preparation - recipe planning, testing, shopping, chopping, measuring and portioning, without using preservatives or unhealthy additives. The dinners are then frozen, packaged, and delivered right to your door. The only thing you have to do is follow a set of simple instructions to enjoy cooking one of these complete dinners in your own kitchen!<br /><br />As boomers become more aware of the dangers involved in eating mainstream convenience foods like take out, prepackaged meals and TV dinners, our options have become rather limited. More and more in the news we hear about imported foods being tainted with harmful bacteria, chemicals or being mislabeled. We’ve built a life style around quick and easy and yet long for the days of slow-cooked home prepared meals. We want it all – convenience, ease of preparation, great quality, high nutrition, variety, and organic if possible. Today’s health conscious consumers are almost forced to find the time to get back into the kitchen and prepare meals from scratch.<br /><br />With the boomer generation having to care for elderly parents and often having teenage or adult kids still at home, meal time doesn’t need to be an additional stress. Our aging parents used Meals on Wheels to help them, and now our generation has the opportunity to use companies such as Smart Start Meals - simple, highly effective and quite affordable.<br /><br />By slowing down at mealtime and enjoying a healthy meal you improve the quality of your life, not just with the food, but also with the good company that surrounds you at the dinner table. Now there is a way to reconnect and enjoy the satisfaction of providing a good dinner at home on a regular basis – easier than ever, and with much less shopping, chopping and cleanup. Bon Appetite!Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-86577201932757318882007-09-05T14:22:00.000-07:002008-07-14T14:59:56.386-07:00Focus on Entrepreneurs - Smart Start Meals - What's for dinner?<span style="font-family:arial;">By Steve MacNaull</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Daily Courier</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Imagine coming home from work and having dinner already prepared.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">That's what Smart Start Meals of Kelowna is delivering to busy households.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">"Our target is families and people that have a lot going on, " said Ken Scott, who owns and operates Smart Start with his wife Susanne.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">"The most popular offering for a bsy family of four is the 12-meal package, which means 12 fully prepared meals that serve four to six people for $259. That means for three of the busiest nights of the week for the entire month, dinner is taken care of." Customers choose from a varied menu and Smart Start does the shopping, chopping, and preparation. Full dinners of a meat rice or potatoes and vegetable are packaged, frozen, and delivered. All you have to do is pull the meal out of the freezer when you want to cook it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Dishes for the fall include stews, roast chickens, Basa Italiano, Indian and Asian favourites, and vegetarian options. "Our emphasis is on healthy, wholesome foods with no trans-fats or additives and as much organic as possible," said Scott.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start has operated since January, and has a client base of about 100.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It is hoping to expand by having a booth at Saturday and Sunday's Ski show and Swap at the Kelowna Curling Club.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">"Skiers are a perfect target market for us," said Scott. During the week they are busy at work and with their kids sports, and on the weekend, they are at the ski hill and don't want to have to shop and haul food up there to prepare.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Skiers can order their dinner packages and take them up the hill or leave everything up to Smart Start and have the meals delivered to an address at Big White Ski resort for a fee.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Meal preparation is quite a life change for the Scott's. They used to live in Vancouver where Susanne was a dental assistant, and Ken worked for video game company Nintendo as a computer networker.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">They used to visit Kelowna every summer and wanted to move here for the smaller city recreational lifestyle and a crack at self-employment.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">They modeled Smart Start on similar preparation businesses in the UK and US.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For now, the Scott's are using a rental kitchen at a downtown church for all their order preparation while they have a commercial kitchen built.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">"We have creative minds, and know this service is needed in Kelowna and we are dedicated to preparing fresh, nutritious meals," said Scott. "So, it's already going well and will only get better."</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-80645251312227225402007-08-22T15:00:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:21:17.392-08:00Media Release - Smart Start Meals<span style="font-family:arial;">MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfzSUspPG0ggZROtN4IRY-2sxkWIj8oOlKAsiVhPVwrN7BBdenfWgnpMFNBFlH5qZE_9dMI6XrzhZVeq5LK3f32eAmjFum4ESOrQNQcyO2Yme3AzA3MrWPLFNK6dONGe8-vOx37cPrBg/s1600-h/Ken+and+Sue.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222994804106094898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 333px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px" height="172" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfzSUspPG0ggZROtN4IRY-2sxkWIj8oOlKAsiVhPVwrN7BBdenfWgnpMFNBFlH5qZE_9dMI6XrzhZVeq5LK3f32eAmjFum4ESOrQNQcyO2Yme3AzA3MrWPLFNK6dONGe8-vOx37cPrBg/s320/Ken+and+Sue.jpg" width="250" border="0" /></a><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Contact: Ken Scott<br />Email: </span><a title="mailto:info@smartstartmeals.ca" href="mailto:info@smartstartmeals.ca"><span style="font-family:arial;">info@smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 250-869-7678<br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">It’s not too early to plan dinner for this winter!</span></strong> </span><br /><br />Summer still has some sizzle left in it, but it’s not too soon to start planning for a winter on the slopes. After a great day in the snow and the sun, the last thing you want to think about is “what’s for dinner.”<br /><br />That’s where Smart Start Meals comes in. They are one of the exhibitors at the “Show & Swap" on September eighth and ninth at the Kelowna Curling Club. The event is in support of the Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP), a non-profit organization. The CSP volunteers are mostly Alpine skiers, boarders and Nordic skiers from every age group and every walk of life. They provide volunteer first-aid services at many non skiing events through out the summer and work closely with all season resorts in providing year round services like mountain bike patrols.<br /><br />Ken Scott of Smart Start Meals is excited about being there this year. “Susanne and I are avid skiers and realize the importance of supporting the Canadian Ski Patrol to ensure the safety of all on the slopes,” he says. “We are participating at the swap to show our support. We'll be giving out samples of our dinners to people at the show, and holding a draw for a dinner package featuring six dinners from our fall or winter menu.”<br /><br />Ken and Susanne officially opened Smart Start Meals in January of this year, providing busy Okanganers with nutritious, delicious, ready to cook dinners for their busiest days or special occasions. They have a wide and varied menu to choose from and all food is prepared to maintain the highest levels of nutrition.<br /><br />They believe their participation in the ski swap is a perfect match. “It lends itself towards a more stress free ski vacation,” explains Ken. “Instead of having to go on a huge shopping trip prior to heading up the mountain for a weekend, you get your dinner packages delivered by us – before your trip or up at the mountain.” We provide incredible ready-to-cook dinners that can be made in a fraction of the time normally required for a full dinner - giving the vacationer more time to relax and enjoy their chalet or cabin.”<br /><br />For more information on Smart Start Meals please contact Ken or Susanne at 250-869-7678 or visit them on the web at </span><a title="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/" href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.smartstartmeals.ca</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />-30-</span>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305729687130287193.post-83586078315729633422007-08-08T16:44:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:21:17.572-08:00Event! Weekend - Smart Start Meals - Restaurant of the Week<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMT3uoePZqrz_6cDO_S_IMUj_ERTHKe8GGbjRw-Xr_GvTAozwvplkonARw7eFo0CBiR3UUH-dbU8s04NTv8V-fPUcHtnxsNkICTpRQe5Ea5Uq7diMcptb7iY_WvDcYjM9yQliaLIH68Q/s1600-h/Ken+Susanne+and+delivery.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223022074482482706" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="190" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMT3uoePZqrz_6cDO_S_IMUj_ERTHKe8GGbjRw-Xr_GvTAozwvplkonARw7eFo0CBiR3UUH-dbU8s04NTv8V-fPUcHtnxsNkICTpRQe5Ea5Uq7diMcptb7iY_WvDcYjM9yQliaLIH68Q/s320/Ken+Susanne+and+delivery.jpg" width="292" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33cc00;">Restaurant of the Week - Smart Start Meals</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The Chefs: Ken and Susanne Scott</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">What Smart Start is all about: </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Smart Start Meals provides delicious, ready-to-cook dinner packages for busy people and families. They design and create a fantastic variety of selections and meal plans to give customers a convenient, easy way to enjoy delicious, healthy meals at home. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">All dinners are made with the freshest ingredients possible, using only healthy oils, no trans-fats or MSG. Using a simple web or phone based order process, customers select from 12-18 different dinners (western, ethnic, vegetarian, and organic), pick and available delivery time, and have up to 12 full-size or 18 half-size dinners delivered to their door - available for the busiest nights of their week!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>Specialties this month:</em></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Moroccan Chicken</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Cuban Goulash</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Herb-Balsamic Roast Chicken</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Ginger Cashew Stir-Fry</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Chili-Honey Beef Fajitas</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Malaysian Satay with Quinoa</span></div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">View more at <a href="http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/">http://www.smartstartmeals.ca/</a></span> <div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Contact: </span><a href="mailto:info@smartmeals.ca"><span style="font-family:arial;">info@smartmeals.ca</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, or call 250-869-7678</span></div>Smart Start Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414839005964756293noreply@blogger.com