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Cheesy BLT Sandwich with Spicy Candied Bacon

Cheesy BLT Sandwich with Spicy Candied Bacon

Candied bacon isn’t just for your breakfast plate. Load it onto this BLT for a sweet and spicy kick. One big sammie. I made this recipe using large slices of sourdough bread so this sandwich is pretty huge. My husband and I split it with…

Sour Cherry Bourbon Sparkler

Sour Cherry Bourbon Sparkler

Cherry and lemon go hand-in-hand to create this perfect sweet and sour summery beverage best enjoyed in the sunshine. Sweet and simple. In the summer I could eat and drink everything cherry flavoured. But when I don’t have fresh summer cherries on hand, and I’m…

Apple Walnut Salad with Goat Cheese

Apple Walnut Salad with Goat Cheese

Candied walnuts + tart apple + creamy goat cheese = pure salad bliss. Inspiration. That salad is inspired by my favourite salad from Bin 4 Burger Lounge (I go on and on about it here). After eating that salad I fell in love with the…

Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

Any savoury dish with peanuts and/or peanut butter can just go ahead and get into my face.  Summer noodles. Soba Noodles are a Japanese wheat and buckwheat noodle often served cold. This makes them perfect for a summer noodle dish. Combine soba with a bunch…

Blackberry Rosemary Fizzer

Blackberry Rosemary Fizzer

The combo of juicy blackberries, herby rosemary and sour lime make this the perfect refreshing summer bevvy. Summer cocktail vibes. There is just something so darn refreshing about a fruity cocktail. I chose blackberries for this one but you can pick (no pun intended) any…

Cinnamon Sugar Browned Butter

Cinnamon Sugar Browned Butter

This browned butter cinnamon sugar spread is absolutely perfect slathered on anything from toast to scones to muffins.  Liquid Gold. Browned butter is a close friend of mine. Might even be a *best* friend. When you brown butter it turns into this nutty, toffee-ish delight.…

Spicy Candied Bacon

Spicy Candied Bacon

I apologize in advance; you may not be able to eat bacon any other way now. Your new breakfast bestie. This candied bacon is ridiculously good. It’s a bit spicy and delightfully crisp from the caramelized brown sugar coating. If you aren’t a fan of…

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Are you craving chocolate and peanut butter? The you’ve come to the right place. These double chocolate peanut butter cookies are going to hit the spot. PS: they just happen to be flour-free too. Easy peasy + flour-free. Do you remember the peanut butter cookie…