The Kitchen Life

Ok, ok you’ve got a sweet tooth… so do I. Imagine crispy dough, warm apples, and a dusting of confectioners sugar, then dipped in caramel sauce. You have to try “Sweet Tango Apple Fritters with Caramel Sauce”. #caramelsauce #applefritters #cheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSK9rPsA9r/?utm_medium=tumblr

September 1st signals a change in weather and what we eat! Apples are coming into harvest and robust dishes like Pork Shoulder really hit the spot. Try this #surefirerecipe for “Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Apple-Cabbage Slaw” and let me know how it turns out for you. #applecabbageslaw #ciderbraisedporkshoulder #cheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSBrp5Mkg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Everyone needs a flawless recipe for cast-iron rolls! Here it is! Tested and re-tested to perfection. Enjoy! #castironrolls #castiron #castironcooking #rolls #buns #bread #bakersdozen #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2n0llsl8g/?utm_medium=tumblr

Chicken on a spit is self-basting and always tender and juicy! The smoke is honestly the best ingredient you can ever add. No special equipment necessary, just a fire with white-hot coals and a simple rig of branches! “Fire-Roasted and Spiced Rotisserie Chicken” #fireroastedchicken #rottisseriechicken #campfirecooking #campfire #chicken #chickenrecipes #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CReQv09MbSt/?utm_medium=tumblr

Grilled #halloumicheese is Smokey and delicious! Fresh watermelon and a squeeze of lime is bright and refreshing. “Charred Vine Tomatoes with Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon” Try this recipe and let me know how it turns out! Recipe posted in story. #watermelon #halloumi #vinetomatoes #smoking #grilling #barbecue #recipes #bbqrecipes #whatgetsyououtdoors #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPvtobisNy9/?utm_medium=tumblr

The pull-apart goodness of pork shoulder is so satisfying! Paired with pickled cucumbers or beets and a vinegar-based slaw, it’s incredible! “Smokin’ Southwest Pork Shoulder” Try this recipe and let me know how it turns out! Recipe posted in story. #pork #porkshoulder #porkpicnicshoulder #pulledpork #smokedribs #smoking #grilling #barbecue #recipes #bbqrecipes #whatgetsyououtdoors #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtySztshye/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pork Ribs are all about a balance of Smokey goodness and texture. Follow a few simple steps for competition-quality results! “Southwest Pork Ribs” Try this recipe and let me know how it turns out! Recipe posted in story. #pork #porktibs #babybackribs #smokedribs #smoking #grilling #barbecue #recipes #bbqrecipes #whatgetsyououtdoors #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqe7xYsC9x/?utm_medium=tumblr

Charring the jalapeños mellows the heat and pairs amazing with the sweet watermelon and slightly bitter goat cheese ! An instant favourite “Charred Jalapeño and Watermelon with Goat Cheese” Try this recipe and let me know how it turns out! Recipe posted in story. #jalapeno #watermelon #feta #goatcheese #grilling #barbecue #recipes #bbqrecipes #whatgetsyououtdoors #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPo1l_wsY5Y/?utm_medium=tumblr

Grilled Zucchini Ribbons reduce the grilling time giving great flavour without sacrificing texture. Try this recipe and let me know how it turns out! Recipe posted in story. #grilledzucchini #proscuitto #grilling #barbecue #recipes #bbqrecipes #whatgetsyououtdoors #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPn9WPnstSM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Get your shopping list together! I’ll be posting recipes for “Grilled Zucchini Ribbons and Prosciutto” “Roast Vine Tomatoes with Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon” “Southwest Pork Ribs” “Smokin’ Southwest Pork Shoulder” “Strawberry-Rhubarb Skillet Cake” “Tomato-Watermelon Gazpacho with Lump Crab” Don’t miss a single recipe! Send me any questions that you have. #summerbbq #summerrecipes #gazpacho #porkribs #porkshoulder #halloumi #watermelon #zucchini #skilletcake https://www.instagram.com/p/CPn5GVyMvyj/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s that kind of a morning... #stormio @nespresso.ca @brevillecanada #coffee #coffeelover https://www.instagram.com/p/CPkxkuSs2Tn/?utm_medium=tumblr

New Rule... No Syrup for You!!! NEXT! #nosoupforyou #nosyrupforyou #seinfeld #puremaplesyrup #outdoorscheflife🍁 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9j26TEpEpS/?igshid=1aw8rf0yv7lmh

Now this is recycling... Kentucky Bourbon to Maple Syrup @bulleitbourbonwhiskey #puremaplesyrup🍁 #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9gy-GNJTAX/?igshid=1s7h8ez9ghuaf

Sunday Sugar Shack! Did you know the approximate ratio of reduction depending on the time of year when harvested is 50:1 Therefore every gallon or syrup required 50 gallon of yapped goodness! @fulgor_milano @zwilling_ca @zwilling_usa #sugarshack #maplesyrup #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fPgEOJWY9/?igshid=dth3i93601ns

Any guess on “what’s for breakfast”? #mapletapping #maplesyrup #sugarbush #sugarshack 🍁🍁🍁#outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cefZGJGjq/?igshid=1wc6e8m85o8ic

The @restaurantscanada show was another great opportunity to connect with old friends, meet new ones, and get inspired by flavour and innovation! So grateful to represent @forpastalovers @muttipomodoroca We served a classic “Penne Puttanesca” and “Penne with Sundried Tomato Pesto, Peas, and Prosciutto” Italpasta makes premium pasta with 100% Canadian wheat! #inspiredbyitalymadeincanada #familyowned #italpasta #cheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ZZundpYff/?igshid=homhdho0kj6

#tbt Our first backcountry trip on the last day. We had saved a small bottle of ice wine, tied to a string and chilled in the lake. Made Trail Mix Focaccia over and open fire with a couple ingredients. This remains one of the best pairings to date! @stratuswines #algonquinpark #icewine #focaccia #backcountry #outdoorscheflife🔪 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ghuyDJjzo/?igshid=uayov4lwi62v