Spotted in Buffalo: Wailing Wench

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Now this is a tipple I could get behind! From the Middle Ages Brewing Company.

Photobombin’ the rhubarb

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Photo bomb aside, look closely at this photo. That massive mass of leaves is rhubarb and the oniony looking things are garlic. In the first week of May. In Ontario. Crazy!

Smoked Chicken Wings are THE BEST

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Yesterday I posted an Instagram pic of a mound of dry rubbed wings, before they headed into the smoker. The almost finished result is above. Years ago, I worked in a restaurant that was known for its great chicken wings. The secret was that they were dry rubbed and then roasts at 275 degrees for [...]

Because Bacon

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A half pound of Halenda’s awesome bacon bits cooking in cast iron, the way they should be.

Mother’s Day Wings on the Smoker

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The dry rub has been applied and into the smoker they go!

B & T is the perfect Mother’s Day libation

Black and Tonic

Until recently, Sandy had little to no interest in any sort of fruity cocktail, with the exception of a good Gin & Tonic. Her Mom overly adventurous, preferring a drop of Dubonnet with a twist of lemon. So when the two of them are together I like to try to make a drink that they’ll [...]

Fish Tacos

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Absolutely yummy fish tacos are a new item on the menu at Kelly’s Landing in Manotic, Ontario.

Chasing Aurora in Lapland

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During my recent trip to Finland, I learned something more than a little bit disturbing about tourism in the country. It is largely driven by sex. I’m not talking about the illicit sex trades that some countries have though. I’m talking about baby making. You see, the Japanese people believe that when conception occurs under [...]

Burgers stuffed with Jack and Bacon

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There are those who will tell you that a great burger starts with a great bun. Personally, I believe a great burger starts with great beef, lots of cheese and fresh toppings, all crammed into a great bun. So, I guess my take is that a great burger is only complete with a great bun! [...]

BBQ Libations

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