Super Bowl Sunday was just as important as any other holiday in the Foley house. Lots of food, LOTS of drink and lots of gambling! I have tried to re-live that experience in the years since we moved to LA but it’s never been quite the same. On the contrary, getting folk to gamble with…
Tag: Bacon
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
‘Tis the season for holiday parties! We all love them, but they can def throw a wrench in our busy holiday schedules! This appetizer is pure gold! Super simple to make and as delicious as they come. If you show up to a party with these, you will be astonished at how fast they disappear!…
Salted Caramel Bacon Bars
Yes… It’s Fat Tuesday and what is more appropriate than salted caramel? I’ll tell you, it’s BACON! These decadent bars will knock the socks off of your guests and will be gone as soon as they hit the plate! The perfect combo of salty/sweet and crunchy/chewy! I cut them relatively small because they are so…
Weight Loss Challenge: Week 1 Update and a Wilted Spinach Bacon Salad
So, one week down! I feel pretty good about it too! I made a cognizant effort to plan for my week and to log in to My Fitness Pal every day. I stayed within the calories allotted and I exercised each day. I had initially planned to work my way into running again, but I…
Pig Dates a Goat, and I hear she put out…
I have had at least four versions of this appetizer. Some had sauces, others had different cheeses, but this one has goat cheese because “Pig Dates a Bleu Cheese Crumble” doesn’t have quite the same ring. It’s delicious and easy and will definitely be the first thing to go at your gathering. You will need…
Fat Tuesday: Chocolate Bacon Cracker Crack
It’s that time again! FAT TUESDAY! today I am completing my three part series. Now you’ve got the tools to put together a sweet themed bacon bar for your next brunch… hell, let’s be real, it’s for any gathering! Here we have a variation on a classic southern “toffee”. It’s not actually toffee per se,…
Cold Asparagus Bacon Salad
It’s Father’s Day! I should be writing about sentimental dad stuff, right? Well, I’m going to go be with my family today and gather up all the love fodder I need to get at you with that tomorrow. Today, I am going to share a salad that KILLS. I’m taking it with me to my…
Fat Tuesday: Bacon Bar Part 2 Spiced Candied Bacon
Next is my sassy twist on candied bacon. It is salty, sweet and muy caliente! This candied bacon is totally legit! It is also multi-function! As easy as it is to eat this on it’s own, it can also be used as a topping for other sweet treats. Crumbled atop cookies or cupcakes or as…
Fat Tuesday: BACON
I thought it would be fun to have a reoccurring thematic post. I got the idea from my friend Jane over at http://www.theheritagecook.com If you don’t know her, you should make a point to do so. She is fantastic and unlike me, is an actual cook/chef/recipe developer extraordinaire. Seriously, go there. Jane does “Chocolate Monday”….
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 