Coconut & Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

I'll be the first to admit I was late to jump on the chia seed bandwagon. I'm so late I should probably be running after said wagon. This superfood is usually served for breakfast and Pinterest is chock full of recipes for soy or almond milk pudding but personally I really enjoy chia seed pudding as an afternoon snack and it's super delicious with coconut milk. Coconut milk adds a natural sweetness and when you pair it with fresh fruit it's like a tropical getaway for your mouth.

Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (I use Coconut Dream)
• shredded coconut
• strawberries, sliced

Mix chia seeds with coconut milk and allow to soak for 20 minutes or overnight in the fridge. (After the first 5 minutes of soaking give it another stir to make sure all seeds get soaked.)

Just before serving, top with shredded coconut and strawberries.

Happy Father's Day

What better way to celebrate dad than with a gourmet burger fresh off the grill? I promise he'll appreciate it a lot more than a bottle of cologne. Gourmet burgers don't need to be intimidating, think of some of your favourite flavours and go from there. Here are a few burgerspirations to get your tastebuds started:

Crispy Quinoa Burger with Sweet Potato Fries - Half Baked Harvest

Mexican Burger - Simply Delicious

Smoked Gouda & Bacon Burgers - Food & Wine

Siracha & Cheddar Burger - Baker by Nature

Golden Honeycomb Candy

Honeycomb was a favourite of mine growing up (hello Crunchie bars!) and I never knew you could make this at home until Nigella Lawson showed me the way. Nigella lives on the edge and makes this without a candy thermometer so the first attempt is always a bit tricky but once you recognize the signs of readiness it's really easy to make. Honeycomb is delicious on it's own...I dipped mine in chocolate to recreate the candy bar of my youth. Totally awesome.

Ingredients
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 4 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1. Mix the white sugar and corn syrup together in a pot.
2. Place the pot over medium heat and let the mixture melt. Do not stir while on the heat (it's one of those cardinal rules of candy making).
3. Once the mixture is bubbling and caramelized into a golden brown, take it off the heat and quickly mix in the baking soda. The mixture will become very voluminous and turn a pale golden colour.
4. Quickly pour the mixture into a small shallow pan. Silicone or aluminum pans work the best because of their flexible walls. If you use a hard metal or glass pan ensure it is lightly greased.
5. Allow to cool before cutting or smashing into shards.