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I love you more than bacon.
No I actually don’t. Bacon is pretty much at the top of my list. If you are a bacon hater go away… seriously, go away now. No one needs friends that hate bacon. If you can put nuts, raisins and even chocolate in butter tarts then why not bacon? It was that random thought and the new bottle of small batch smoked maple bourbon from Knob Creek that magically found it’s way into my shopping bag that led to these bacon and pecan butter tarts. I have to say that the sweet and sal
Terri Windover
Jul 5, 20202 min read
From caviar to peppers. The story of Ajvar.
The name ajvar comes from the Turkish word havyar, which means "salted caviar" Prior to the 20th century, there was a significant local...
Terri Windover
Apr 28, 20171 min read
Oven dried tomato, spring leek & goat cheese tart.
INGREDIENTS: 2Â cups oven roasted tomatoes 3Â bunches spring leeks cut into 1 1/2 inch spears 2 cups soft goat cheese 16 cloves black...
Terri Windover
Apr 24, 20172 min read
Spice up that boring Grilled Cheese Sandwich
After the success of combining jalapeño poppers with grilled cheese sandwiches (presto the jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich was...
Terri Windover
Oct 28, 20162 min read
The Rhubarb or the Rum?
Don’t throw out that rhubarb! There was no pivotal rhubarb-related moment from the dusty days of my childhood. In fact when my mom used...
Terri Windover
Sep 27, 20164 min read
The BEST Basic Guacamole
For Cinco de Mayo I usually make a batch of one of my favourite Mexican dishes, guacamole, but unfortunately I was too busy this year...
Terri Windover
Sep 27, 20162 min read
Bacon, bacon everywhere!
I already have a few hot melted cheese dips planned for my next party but I always want to include something a little on the healthier...
Terri Windover
Sep 27, 20162 min read
Creamy, Spicy and Sexy
I really like jalapeno poppers and this dip has all of the elements that make jalapeno poppers so good. From the jalapenos to the cream...
Terri Windover
Sep 27, 20162 min read
Let's Talk Turkey Burgers
I love this recipe because of course it's damn delicious, but also because I can make a big batch of patties up and freeze them in...
Terri Windover
Aug 12, 20162 min read
Rules of the Game
Rules of the Game. Let’s take a walk on the wild side shall we? A lot of people make the squishy face with their nose in the air when I...
Terri Windover
Aug 12, 20163 min read
A Drunken Moose is missing his...
We are a family of hunters and fishers. Just look at my Facebook page and you'll see. We eat what we harvest and I am always on the hunt...
Terri Windover
Aug 11, 20162 min read
Roulladen Done Right
Rouladen is a German dish typically stuffed with mustard, bacon, onion and pickles. I'm not German but this is one of my favourite...
Terri Windover
Aug 9, 20163 min read
Defined Taco Salad
No Vacation Time Left Taco Salad Makes 4 servings I love vacations. I love tacos. I simply tolerate most salads and eat them mostly...
Terri Windover
Aug 9, 20162 min read
Prime Rib Roast, the king of roasts.
Prime rib is and perhaps always will be the king of holiday roasts. There is nothing so primal, so celebratory, so downright majestic as...
Terri Windover
Mar 21, 20162 min read
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