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There’s nothing like a juicy grilled burger that screams summer barbecues and cookouts, whether for the 4th of July or any other summer grilling opp! This juicy and flavorful version, inspired by Umami Burger’s Hatch Burger is amazing.

To complete our spring meal that included burrata and pea crostini and Mediterranean short ribs with polenta, I decided on a Victoria Sponge Cake with Blackberries and Lavender Cream. This was of course an homage to The Great British Baking Show, but I added an Australian twist! More on that in a bit.

This time last year my husband and I were in France on a three-week adventure. I had to work the first week and was attending the Cannes Festival of Creativity — an amazing experience and an incredible way to conduct business. My hubby explored Cannes and lived his best life. I benefitted, however, because he’d identify…