Best of 2014 – Reader Favorites!

spicy sriracha chex mix // my bacon-wrapped life

I say the same thing every year, but for serious – where did 2014 go?! I guess time flies when you’re having fun, so I can’t complain that this year absolutely zoomed by. I’m thrilled to ring in the New Year with my new fiancé tomorrow – I have a feeling this is going to be a very exciting 2015! But first, here’s a round-up of YOUR favorite recipes on My Bacon-Wrapped Life in 2014. I must say, you have great taste! 😀

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Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Truffles

bourbon pecan chocolate truffles // my bacon-wrapped life

You know when a food blogger posts two boozy recipes in a row, there’s something going on that’s worthy of some serious celebration. Well, I promise I won’t disappoint on that front. Not only is today my 25th birthday, not only is New Year’s Eve in just a few short days, not only is it the happiest and most relaxing and coziest time of the year…

But also last week Brad asked me to marry him, and I said yes.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bourbon Vanilla Bean Challah French Toast

bourbon vanilla bean challah french toast // my bacon-wrapped life

Question: Will I ever get tired of the combination of bourbon and vanilla bean?

Answer: No. Never. Definitely not. Especially when it’s all wrapped up in a super rich, crispy and creamy French toast that is just begging to be your warm and cozy not-leaving-the-house-or-changing-out-of-these-pjs-all-day Christmas brunch.

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Foodie Favorites – December 17, 2014

foodie favorites - december 17, 2014 // my bacon-wrapped lifeWhat kind of birthday cake do you get when you’re dating a food blogger who loves to bake? A whisky cake, because no cake I could ever make could even begin to rival this guy’s love of some good scotch. Happy Birthday, Brad!!

Hey guys! How’s your week going? Are you so excited for the holidays? I know I am! This weekend I baked up tons of granola for gift-giving (and self-eating…). We are flying home on Sunday for over a week in LA with my family, and I’m absolutely counting down the days! In the meantime…let’s look at tons of pictures of food to tide us over. Here are this week’s Foodie Favorites!

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