Makin' Bacon, Maple Brussels Sprouts & More in Smell The Coffee

Published: Tue, 08/31/21

Today Is International Bacon Day

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Are You A Brussels Sprouts Fan?

Wait. Wasn't I talking about bacon? But I'll answer the question. I must admit, I'm not fond of Brussels sprouts "plain" (boiled or steamed). They taste bitter to me.

But I love, love, love this Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe. (Oh, there's the bacon. You know I love the stuff.) Not only bacon, but the other ingredients make it so, so tasty. Maple syrup, vinegar, dates, a little cayenne, and olive oil. What a way to celebrate International Bacon Day. It's my fav.

What's your favorite way to eat bacon?

Take Me to Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Hello ,

Here at Recipe Idea Shop we are swimming in watermelon, tomatoes and squash. We get a small box of produce each week from our weekly CSA (community sponsored agriculture). With only two of us here, sometimes we can't keep up with the amount of produce we receive. But the food is so good. Do you participate in a CSA?

Last week we had a couple of eggplants and I made Roasted Eggplant Quinoa Salad (recipe link below), which is super yummy.

Cooking Class

Cooking class went well last week even though one of the grandkids was sick and couldn't join us. We had Marinated Flank Steak and Roasted "Fried" Potatoes, along with grilled corn on the cob. Octaevia tried her hand at Guacamole and Carter made Pesto Besto, too. Both were scrumptious!

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In September I'm planning to publish a "fillable" PDF edition of It Ain't Just The Diet Food Journal: A Daily Guide To Finding & Managing Your Food Allergies (preview of the cover below!) AND my new health memoir cookbook, It Ain't Just The Diet Cookbook: How I Beat Food Allergies One Bite At A Time. How fun is that?

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Eat happy,

Lois

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4 Ways to Make Bacon

Four ways to make bacon

How Do You Make Bacon?

In this recipe, I give you four different ways to make bacon. Can you guess what they are? Okay, I know you can fry it. What other ways do you know?

And do you use the bacon fat for anything? Or do you toss it?

Take Me to 4 Ways to Make Bacon Recipe

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Disclaimer: The author is not a health professional or nutritionist. She is offering her research and personal reflections about her health journey and is not providing any type of medical or nutritional advice. This post is for informational purposes only. It is offered as a tool for people to discover their own suspected food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities. Readers are highly encouraged to read, write, and reflect on the ideas presented. Consult your healthcare professional before initiating any dietary or exercise program.