Tuesday Tidbits

Good morning, everyone, and Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian readers! I hope you’re all enjoying the hot weather. Today’s Tidbits are about making the most of summer with a fabulous recipe for burgers, tips on camping and some eerie but beautiful outdoor spaces and lastly some important food for thought – ha! no pun intended.

If you are a foodie, you probably have met Tieghan from Half Baked Harvest. She is an accomplished blogger, photographer and writer who started cooking for her family at age 15. This was no small feat given that she has 6 siblings! She shops, plans and cooks the family meals all while giving us a peek into her beautiful productions. Visiting her blog is a feast for the heart and soul and I have been a long time admirer.

This burger of Tieghan’s is no ordinary burger. This is the most fantastic burger on the planet! I love her enthusiasm for this dish because it really is the perfect combination of both blended and distinct flavours, a myriad of textures, and you can imagine that every delectable bite will be heavenly. Ok, ok, I know I’m over the top but I’m almost as excited as Tieghan about this creation and I can hardly wait to make it! There’s no way I will do her version justice but hey, I need to bite into this! I’ll let you judge for yourselves. You might want to have a napkin in hand because it is SO mouth-watering!

Simply Baked Harvest

Lobster Burgers with Brown Butter Lemon Aioli and Basil Corn Salsa, Bacon and Avocado

This burger has it all. A hot and spicy aioli, a fresh salsa and everyone’s favourite toppings – bacon and avocado. As Tieghan points out – how can you NOT put those two on top of lobster – they are made to be together.

Half Baked Harvest

“It is basically summer all packed into a delicious salsa. The base is sweet grilled corn and sweet peaches mixed together with fresh summer basil, some jalapeño, a little lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Perfection”

Even the brioche buns are homemade. Tieghan recommends using brioche, potato or pretzel buns. I know this will be the best meal I eat this summer. You will want to visit Tieghan’s blog for more – her recipes are irresistible!

Half Baked Harvest

Thanks so much for sharing with us today, Tieghan!

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If you are long time campers or new to the experience, here is a wonderful site that gives you advice on how to safely build a campfire, what to pack and what to leave at home, recognizing animal tracks, the art of making the perfect smores, and much more. I have camped quite a bit and still found this informative and helpful.

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And if you want something new in the camping experience, these look like fun! These tents would be great if you were at a campsite that was rocky or too sandy. I`m thinking that kids would love them when they are having friends over for summer sleepovers. My kids love camping, I’ve actually been on websites like ToiletReviewer to find the best portable toilet for when we next go camping. There are so many things you need to buy for a camping trip! I would have spent every night in my backyard if I had one of these as a kid! You can find more styles and fun uses for these tents here.

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While we’re enjoying the outdoors, how about taking a peek at Dashburst – a site that has gathered 35 photographs from Abandoned Places. These are both eerie and beautiful and I can`t stop looking at them. Some are so surreal!

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And here`s a spot that I would love to visit. I know I`d want to take photos from the edge of the cliff too but looking at it from here, I`m fairly certain I would not have the courage to go too close to the edge. Would you?

Beachy Head and Lighthouse, East Sussex, England

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Lastly, and very importantly, I have some food for thought from Suzan of simply vintageous. She is a Canadian woman with a fantastic sense of humour, a skilled DIY`er and a keen sense of style. I`ve really enjoyed reading her blog and love her vibrant writing style and vivacious personality. I definitely need to fly to Quebec to have lunch with this fellow Canuck!

Her latest post, however, is not based on humour but on wisdom and reality and it truly struck a chord with me. So many of you that I have come to know through email and comments are such thoughtful and generous people and I know you will love what she has to say. Have a wonderful day, everyone!

`We are not the houses we live in…………………