Maple Bacon Scones for #IrishLove

Maple Bacon Scones | Teaspoonofspice.com

Today, this blog is all about bacon. It is with bacon that one of the very best treats baked in my kitchen – ever – was created. These buttery tender scones are studded with flecks of black walnuts, Praline Bacon and just a kick of ground black pepper; they’re not too sweet with a drizzle [...]

Pear Walnut Chutney

Pear Walnut Chutney | Teaspoonofspice.com

Happy New Year! My family and I began 2013 in a new house. We moved from the city (Chicago) to the country (30 miles north of St. Louis) about two weeks ago; yes right before Christmas, with a small baby and 3 young children. There is a lot to say about the whole process – but [...]

Grilled Cheddar, Bacon & Pear With Green Garlic Pesto + Giveaway

Grilled Cheddar, Bacon & Pear with Green Garlic Pesto

I’ve tasted green garlic and garlic scapes only at restaurants, but upon inspiration from my gardening guru sister and Deanna’s simple Tomato and Garlic Scape Pasta Sauce recipe, I planted some of my mother-in-law’s beautiful heirloom garlic last fall. That’s right, I planted something I’ve never really seen (except in the form of tiny green [...]