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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
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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
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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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