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// Roasted Buttered Pecans

Happy National Nut Day! And truth be told we've all had our nutty and nuttier moments (brain muddles included from information overload and derailment)— :::unabashedly raising both hands::: We've got to be a little crazy these days to survive all the unstable goings-on out there. Here is a nut we can all agree on. They're super-healthy (no lectins) and easily roasted with a drizzle of maple syrup butter for a sweet and happy ending. I love adding a crushed few of these to my decadent vanilla bean and butterscotch ice cream for dessert, and... Easy recipe here, simply replace the chocolate with a tablespoon of butter and follow the steps after the jump...

// Cranberry-Orange Granita

'Keeping the elevated vibes going after our 'turkey day', and into our other upcoming Thanksgiving with my Cranberry-Orange Granita. A blend of two fall berries— cranberries for the win, with a generous splash of fresh and sweet navel orange juice. Another way to enjoy our Reds! :) #warmerfallday #testkitchenfiles

 

Via ♫ Paul Hardcastle

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// Sunday, Sunday: La Presserie

Some market days are more enticing than others. 'Enjoyed all the love and then some from these mini-sized treats, and took a bunch home too. Thanks! @lapresserie and @longosmarkets #coldpressedsmoothies #lazysundays #theovenisoff

 

 

// Raisin Liqueur Ice Cream

Boldly stepping into our warmer spirits for fall with my Raisin Liqueur Ice Cream. A mix of golden and dark raisins soaked in dark rum (in a cool and dark cupboard) for just over a year. Looking forward to homemade gluten-free ice cream cookie sandwiches for our long weekend. 'Staying cozy. Happy Thanksgiving! ~xx

// 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...