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As the seasons change so do our cocktails of choice.  While Summer is a time for lighter fruit based cocktails, Fall is perfect for some bolder, deeper flavors.  Bourbon is a spirit that can be a bit of an acquired taste, it can take some time to appreciate its complexities.  With that in mind I wanted to kind of demystify bourbon, its not just a drink for cigar rooms, and speakeasies, it has a playful side too. I love my Kadota Fig Spread and am always looking for excuses to experiment with it. Bourbon and fig is a match made in heaven.  Figs have a unique sweetness that perfectly compliments the smokiness of the bourbon. Even with the fig to...

  September is National Bourbon Month. Bourbon is one of the most popular spirits in America, but if you're only using it in cocktails you are really missing out. Bourbon has a sweet, complex smokiness that can compliment a number of dishes. We decided to start the long Labor Day weekend off right, with a bourbon french toast. French toast is the perfect vehicle for the sweet complex notes of the bourbon, and the sweet tangy nectarines are the perfect counterpoint, adding a hint of brightness to this dish.  Bourbon French Toast with Brown Butter Nectarines with Bourbon Maple Syrup