Duck Egg Sponge Cake with Rhubarb Compote and Cream

  

One of my very favourite things is receiving unexpected food gifts... I swear I'm not trying to sneakily demand presents, I'm just stating a fact! The last time my mom came to visit, she brought homemade apricot jam and beef from my uncle's farm. Beautiful! My dad often brings artisan sausages back from Saskatchewan when he visits, and I've gotten some pretty nice treats from my brother and sister when they've come back from travelling. People must just think, "Lindsay likes food" and assume it's a safe bet ...and they are correct. ;)

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Eggs Benedict, Bacon & Waffles

I don't think I'd ever ordered eggs benedict in my life until about 4 months ago, and since then I've gotten it almost every time I'm out for breakfast. It's so damn good! A few months ago we went to Under the High Wheel, a new-ish restaurant on Whyte that has a mouthwatering selection of sweet and savory crepes and waffles on its menu. I got the eggs benedict with bacon on a Belgian waffle. I saw those words on the menu and there was no other option.

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