Culinary Adventures with Camilla

When I saw the call for recipes from the editors of Bacon S'mores - "The recipe has to be for some variant on the idea 'bacon s'mores,'" they instructed- this is exactly what I was envisioning. Sweet, salty, smoky, and über-chocolatey! This has a bacon shortbread crust at its base, a fleur de sel caramel-softened marshmallow swirled layer, and a chocolate ganache topped with more oven-crisped bacon.  'Decadent' doesn't even begin to describe this tart. Bacon Shortbread 2 C white flour 1/2 C powdered sugar 3/4 C organic butter 3 T cold water 3 T vodka 1 C oven-crisped bacon , diced (1/2 C for the shortbread, 1/2 C reserved for garnish) Mix the flour and sugar; rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in water and vodka with a fork until the mixture forms a ball. Roll out between two pieces of parchment paper. Press gently into a tart pan. Stick in the freezer while the oven heats. Bake for 25-30 minute...

When the editors of Bacon S'mores put out a call for recipes to their writers, I took the challenge. Demi wrote: The recipe has to be for some variant on the idea "bacon s'mores." Okay. Here we go... BAM Brownies. BAM = Bacon + Aleppo pepper + Marshmallow This makes a 9"x13" pan full of chocolatey, gooey, deliciousness. Soft butter, for greasing the pan 6 large eggs 2 C organic granulated sugar 1 t ground Aleppo pepper 12 oz melted butter 2 C unsweetened cocoa 2 t pure vanilla extract 1 C white whole wheat flour 1/4 C organic, raw cacao nibs 4 T maple syrup marshmallows, unset - still in cream state 1/4 C  oven-crisped bacon, chopped Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter an 9"x13" baking pan. In a large mixing bowl add all ingredients, except flour, nibs, bacon, and marshmallows, and mix to combine. Add the flour and nibs; stir till just  moistened. Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan. Spoon dollops of...

Bacon S'mores  is still posting lots of pumpkin-inspired creations in preparation for Halloween. Fitting. I shared a recipe for one of my favorite pumpkin treats...to dip into coffee. Click to see my post:   Pumpkin-Molasses Biscotti . Would love to know if you try this. I might just have to make them again this weekend. Yum. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Bacon S'mores  is posting about pumpkins in preparation for Halloween. Fitting. I shared a recipe for my absolute favorite pumpkin treat. Click to see my post: Pumpkin Ginger Truffles . Would love to know if you try this. I might just have to make them again this weekend. Yum. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Bacon S'mores  launched this month. And I sent them a three-part post, pairing cheese with (wait for it, no, it's not wine!)...BEER! Click to see the final post of the trio: Stilton and a Trappist . And, if you missed them, here's the 2nd post of the trio:  Creamy Burrata and a Pear Cider ...and the first post, here it is:  bleu and a smokebeer . Beer and Cheese. Yes, Please! Would love to know if you try this. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Bacon S'mores  launched this month. I shared a recipe for my absolute favorite rich chocolate dessert. I serve them in espresso cups because they are so, so strong. Enjoy! Click to see my post: Decadent Chocolate Mousse.   Use whatever liqueur you have on-hand. Would love to know if you try this. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Bacon S'mores  launched this month. And I sent them a three-part post, pairing cheese with (wait for it, no, it's not wine!)...BEER! Click to see the second post of the trio: Creamy Burrata and a Pear Cider . And, if you missed the first post, here it is:  bleu and a smokebeer . Beer and Cheese. Yes, Please! Would love to know if you try this. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Bacon S'mores  launched this week. And I sent them a three-part post, pairing cheese with (wait for it, no, it's not wine!)...BEER! Click to see the first post of the trio:  bleu and a smokebeer . Beer and Cheese. Yes, Please! Would love to know if you try this. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Bacon S'mores  launched this week. And, in preparation, for the glut of pumpkin recipes we'll see on blogs everywhere, I shared a recipe for making your own pumpkin puree. No need to buy it. Click to see my post: DIY Pumpkin Puree . Would love to know if you try this. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

Though the site hasn't official launched, Bacon S'mores is posting pieces in preparation for its launch. I shared a recipe for a Fast Fig Appetizer . I just saw some figs at the market...so, you might be able to give these a try once before the summer ends. Enjoy! Would love to know if you try this. Comment below...or email me at constantmotioncamilla[at]gmail[dot]com.

No, this is not a recipe for bacon s'mores...although that has got me thinking. This is an introduction to a lifestyle blog for which I am a contributing writer: Bacon S'mores . The official launch is coming up... Site topics include Food (recipes, cooking, baking, tips); Wine; Beer; Cocktails; Home; Garden; Decor; Lifestyle; DIY (How to do something OR how NOT to do something); Health; and Fitness. Needless to say, my pieces will be in the first four categories. Stay tuned.