Maple Bacon Popcorn
There is no better way to enjoy the Olympics than with a big bowl of popcorn, and this weekend I took it to a whole new level with maple bacon popcorn.
Maple Bacon Popcorn
Ingredients
5 slices of bacon
1/4 cup (or a little less) maple syrup
1/2 cup popping corn
3 tablespoons sugar
dash of salt
Directions
1. Pan fry bacon until crispy, remove from pan and save bacon grease.
2. Crush bacon into itty bitty pieces.
3. Put the bacon in a bowl and toss with maple syrup.
4. Pour bacon grease into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat.
5. Add popping corn.
6. Sprinkle with sugar and salt over kernels.
7. Add lid.
8. Continually shake pot whole holding the lid down until popping begins.
9. Continue to shake until popping corn has slowed.
10. Pour popped corn into serving bowl.
11. Drizzle with bacon/syrup mixture toss and enjoy!
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DIY: Valentine\’s Dog Toy
It\’s no secret DIY projects are my favorite and lately I have been making Jack plenty of toys including this no sew fleece heart toy (made just like the no sew tie blankets). It\’s a quick and easy project that your pup is sure to love!
No Sew Heart Dog Toy
• Fleece (depends on how big or small you want your heart)
• Fabric scissors
• Poly-Fil Stuffing
• Pen
• Heart stencil (or freehand)
Step 1: Stack two layers of fleece on a flat surface and trace a heart shape with a pen.
Step 2: Keeping the two layers stacked, cut a squareabout 2 or 3 inches around the outside of the heart (you want enough length to double tie your knots).
Step 3: Cut two slits on the edge of the heart (Jack\’s was about the width of my thumb.
Step 4: Tie a knot in the top and bottom pieces. Double knot it to make sure it\’s secure.
Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have 80% of the heart tied.
Step 6: With the small hole remaining fill the heart with the Poly-Fil or you can use your extra fleece as stuffing.
Step 7: Continue cutting and tying until the heart is completed.
Step 8: Trim the edges and start playing.
Always supervise your pet during playtime. This toy is not for rough chewing.
Copycat Godiva Fruit Skewer
I was recently walking around the mall and noticed Godiva had an amazing looking dark chocolate fruit skewer in the window. I recreated the treat this weekend and it was everything I had hoped for. All you need is strawberries, bananas, skewers and dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life 69% Cacao Dark Chocolate Morsels). The perfect treat for Valentine’s Day indulgence.
DIY: Heart Pillar Candle
When February arrives all I can think about is; hearts and varies shades of pink. I combined my love for both to create this simple heart pillar candle. All you need is candles (I bought them from the dollar store), heart shaped cookie cutters and a wick.
Step 1: Select the colors you\’ll be using.
Step 2: Place in a pot filled with water and allow to boil until wax melts.
Step 3: Pour into cookie cutter molds.
Step 4: Freeze to harden wax, and pop it out of the mold.
Step 5: Place a hole in the center of each heart (I used wire).
Step 6: Insert the wick into your first one and pour on some white wax.
Step 7: Continue to add wax to each heart and stack until you reach the top.
Fashion meets Food 