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Tag Archives: maple syrup
Homemade back bacon
A truly Canadian breakfast or brunch treat! I remember the first time I tasted back bacon as a kid. I loved that it was so much less salty than ‘regular’ bacon though I couldn’t understand why it was also known … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, brunch, Meat, pork
Tagged back bacon, bacon, Canada 150, Canada Day, Canadian bacon, Homemade Canadian Bacon, maple syrup, pea meal bacon, peameal bacon
1 Comment
Smoky Tomato Ketchup
A grown-up version of a favourite condiment I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with ketchup. I cannot imagine eating a burger or hotdog without a generous squeeze of ketchup, but I find it a little unsettling to … Continue reading
Small Batch Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Bake up a favourite Canadian flavour combination The quickest way to my husband’s heart (and my kids’ too, come to think of it) is to serve up anything with maple and bacon. I came up with this small-batch recipe as … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged bacon, bacon bits, baking, Canadian dessert, cupcakes, dessert, maple, maple syrup, small batch cupcakes, special occasion, sweet treat, treat, Valentine's Day
10 Comments
Spiced Sweet Potato Stacks
An easy, elegant way to serve up nutritious sweet potatoes I love sweet potatoes. Not only are they delicious and super nutritious, but they add a gorgeous pop of colour to any plate. I love this recipe for oven baked … Continue reading
Breakfast Polenta with spiced apple compote
I love oatmeal for breakfast as it’s so hearty and satisfying, but sometimes it just seems a little boring, especially when you eat it often. Swapping in cornmeal for oats is a great way to shake up your morning routine. … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast
Tagged apples, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon, cornmeal, gluten-free, glutenfree, grits, hearty breakfast, maple syrup, nutritious, nutritious breakfast, oatmeal, oatmeal alternative, polenta, porridge, walnuts
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Maple Crème Brûlée
2016 is proving to be a great year for fans of maple syrup, according to the Ontario Maple Syrup producers’ blog. A recent post states, “In Ontario, the maple syrup processing season has shaped up to be a fantastic year … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts, eggs
Tagged crème brûlée, cream, eggs, kitchen torch, maple, maple sugar, maple syrup
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