suzette roberts

// Currently Loving...

... indoor/ outdoor, Yes indoor! fire pits. And just like that our temps plummeted from a cool 21°C to seriously chilly 8°C on our very first day of fall, last Thursday. With hurricanes heading this side of the globe, or things going rogue when we least expect it, my artsy home pick this month is this practical and lovely 5-Inch Mini Round Portable Indoor Outdoor Concrete Tabletop Fire Pit. I love the simple aesthetic and needed cozy warmth (using just Isopropyl alcohol), it brings to any space, especially indoors during this colder time of the year. Enjoy a clean burn (no smoke, no odor, and no mess) for a good 45 minutes at a time — with proper ventilation close by. Toasting marshmallows included!...

// Fried Satsumaimo (Japanese Sweet Potatoes)

Root vegetables such as Satsumaimo (Japanese sweet potatoes) are a special treat this time of the year for their smooth and mellow earthiness, and nourishing chestnut-y bite with an overload of moist natural sweetness. And they always remind me of Gram who often made them on a cloudy/misty day to elevate the moody weather. I look for medium-sized, clean magenta or purple-skinned potatoes, bake some and then gently fry in light olive oil. They are delicious as is and are also great adds to main dishes. Our kids love them, and personally, they really hit the spot for us sweet-tooth lovers. 🍠 ~Hello Autumn!...

// Breakfast Fried Chicken

Oh yes! For breakfast (and later brunch too), and not just on Sundays. The simple overnight marinade does the 'harder' work so we can still sleep in... I really thought with our Labour Day holiday this month, our spicy barbecue chicken would reign supreme, but for some reason all the cravings of a flavourful salt & pepper fried chicken took over. Could it be those quiet, no-traffic, outdoor walks and stretches past a favourite fried chicken spot? Most likely. And perhaps, just perhaps, because of our earlier than expected chilly weather on September 1st. We're here for that too. #thosesaltydeepfriedcravings #beachescapes #glutenfree Easy recipe after the jump...

// Black Grape Sorbet

Seedless black grapes are my easy favourite as our vibrant summer fruits begin waning with fall now just around the corner. I often rinse and freeze them for simple snacking and our movie nights. And now this delicious and refreshing summer-fall sorbet has been brought to luxurious life: Black Grape Sorbetto. In praise of our lovely black grapes! 🍇

// Maple-Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken

This month in chicken... Warm and flavourful bites from our smaller indoor oven, baking away as we enjoy 'other lovelies' of life? A tender, juicy, and filling main that's ready in 45 minutes (or less) to your preference...