Irish Soda Bread (+ Irish Cheddar Cheese Toasts!)

irish soda bread (+ irish cheddar cheese toasts!) // my bacon-wrapped life

Happy (almost) St. Patrick’s Day! I haven’t missed a St. Patrick’s Day celebration since I started blogging almost 5 years ago, and I don’t intend on starting now. This year is extra special, because I finally did 23 and Me and learned that I am almost entirely British/Irish. This definitely explains why I love beer so much, right?!

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Olive Oil Granola

olive oil granola // my bacon-wrapped life

Well hi there! I cannot believe that it’s almost 2 months into 2018 and I am just now getting to my first post of the year. I’ll spare you the details, but suffice it to say this year has started out insanely busy and I am hoping to get more zen back (and more recipes shared here!) in the coming months.

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Buttery Shortbread Apple Pie Bars

buttery shortbread apple pie bars // my bacon-wrapped life

Well, we’re right in the thick of it, aren’t we? No matter how busy it always is, December is forever my favorite month of the year. Between holiday parties, birthdays (it’s both Brad + my birthday month!), gift shopping, decorating, and holiday baking galore, it’s pretty much an entire month full of things that I love. And, of course, the baking just might be my very favorite part (well, besides all the wine).

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