Step 1: Pick up your freshly baked Gourmet Hot Dog Buns from your local COBS Bread (Open daily all summer long)

Step 2: Beef, pork, turkey or veggie hot dogs? Choose one or choose them all, whichever you select just make sure they’re hot and there’s plenty of them! Most prefer their hot dogs grilled however you can also boil, steam, microwave or even pan fry your hot dogs.

Step 3: Try all the toppings! While the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes that is a real thing!) advise that only people aged under 18 should place ketchup on their hot dog and report that mustard is the most loved condiment for hot dog lovers we say why stop there? Fill your Gourmet Hot Dog Bun with relish, onions, salsa, cheese or pickles.

Step 4: Admire your daring DIY hot dog creation and then eat & enjoy. Repeat steps 1-4 as often as necessary…or as far your waistband allows!

Looking for some more inspiration for your hot dog making?

We’ve created two unique recipes this summer for all our hot dog loving fans.

First up we have the Gourmet Hot Dog – Filled with beer-braised sausage, veggies and your choice of mustard to create a rich and full-flavoured BBQ treat that’s sure to be a red-hot ‘wiener’ all summer long.

Not forgetting about our meat-free lovers we’ve created the Beyond Sausage® Garden Hot Dog which might just be the best vegetarian hot dog we’ve seen. Loaded with flavour with thanks to our Gourmet Hot Dog Bun and bursting with vegetables and toppings this recipe is a real crowd pleaser.

Celebrating Hot Dog Month? Share your DIY hot dog creations with us on social @cobsbread

Ps. Why did the dachshund have to sit in the shade? … Because it was a hot dog!

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Looking for a summer summary of the finest and most delicious recipe ideas? Keep scrolling to see what we’ve got cooked up our sleeves…

Click on the recipe links below to get access to some of Chef Devan’s exclusive chef’s tips!

1. First up we had a wonderfully unique recipe, the Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Sandwich on our Gourmet Hamburger Bun with a fresh homemade basil pesto. A flavour combo that will blow your mind! This sandwich will satisfy all your salty & sweet cravings and is a refreshing twist on a meat-free meal idea.
2. Next we have the Coffee Rubbed Alberta Ribeye Steak Sandwich and what a masterpiece this is. Succulent steak pieces served on our Herb and Garlic Gourmet Hamburger Bun where the Italian herbs and garlic create an unbelievable flavour explosion when partnered with grilled mushrooms & peppers. A horseradish mayo ties the whole meal together.
3. For our meat free fans we have the Grilled Vegetable Burger. Vegetarian heaven, this burger has it all. Bursting with flavour we’ve paired our Herb & Garlic Gourmet Hamburger Bun with charred vegetables, savoury caramelized onions and topped with a creamy Ontario goat cheese. Try once and repeat all summer long.
4. For you morning birds we’ve created the Peameal Bacon, Egg and Guacamole Breakfast Sandwich (although this sandwich is so satisfying why limit it to just breakfast, enjoy for lunch or dinner too!) The saltiness from the bacon is perfectly paired with our rich and fluffy Gourmet Hamburger Bun.
5. Showing off the sweet side of grilling, we present the Grilled Peach, Brie, Ontario Cheddar & Honey Sandwich. Caramelized peaches covered in delicious brie and Ontario cheddar, finished with a drizzle of local Canadian honey creates the perfect taste of summer. Matched with our freshly baked COBS Bread Gourmet Hot Dog Bun to truly treat your taste buds.
6. Fancy a sweet but smokey sandwich? Introducing the Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich. Sandwiched between the Herb & Garlic Gourmet Hamburger Bun, this Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken sandwich is bursting with herbs and spices. It is expertly complimented with a creamy and tangy fresh slaw, and then topped with Canada’s national meat, maple bacon for the pièce de résistance.

7. Last but certainly not least we have the Brown Butter Lobster Roll concluding our 7 days of summer inspired recipes from @chefdevan. This lobster delight’s secret is all in the browning of the butter. Try it for yourself today and thank us later. Hug it in the Gourmet Hot Dog Bun, and you’re about to bite into a true flavour bomb!

Worked up an appetite yet? Tell us which recipes you’ll be trying this summer. Even better share your amazing results with us on social @cobsbread

Looking to stock up on any of our delicious Gourmet Buns baked from scratch every day? Click here to find you local COBS Bakery open daily all summer long for all your BBQ and bun needs. Happy Grilling!

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Whether you’re grabbing your bike and heading to your local park or simply having lunch in the garden, grab some COBS Bread supplies and make some memories.

However you choose to enjoy the day, play some games, listen to music or simply enjoy the food and conversation, a picnic outside is always a good plan!

So who’s ready to share some delicious food and drink with family and friends this weekend?

These are our go-to picnic pals that are sure to delight:

Apricot Delight Log 

A true delight, the Apricot Delight Log has juicy apricots, raisins and currants that appeal to anyone looking for a fruity addition to their perfect picnic. Enjoy on its own or with some Bonne Maman juicy jam.

Cape Seed Loaf 

The Cape Seed Loaf is not only nutty and full of texture, it’s packed with the nutrients of nine grains and seeds. Slice thick pieces for a classic smoked meat sandwich that’ll keep you full for hours while outside. See one of our favourite Cape Seed recipes that never disappoints.

Sunflower Flax Sourdough Vienna 

Our Sunflower Flax Sourdough Vienna has a thick crunchy crust and a dense flavourful center. This makes it a perfect accompaniment to your favourite cheese. With the perfect mix of sunflower seeds and flax seeds this bread is sure to impress at the picnic table.

Ps. All the above breads are Vegan Suitable.

Not forgetting the ultimate addition to any picnic – scrumptious scones. Choose a 6-pack to takeaway with one of each flavour to keep everyone smiling and satisfied. Feeling sweet? Bring along one (or all) of our delicious Danishes options to enjoy for the perfect picnic pack.

Share any Picnic Pics with us by tagging @cobsbread on social. Happy Picnicking!

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August is National Blueberry month in Canada and we’d be remiss if we didn’t call attention to one of our favourite little berries! Have you ever wondered why the blueberries in our Danish are so tiny, yet still pack a flavour punch? It’s because we use Canadian wild blueberries. You’re probably wondering what the difference is. Well, as I’m sure you’ve heard before, bigger is not always better!

When you think of wild fruit, you might think of foraging through the bushes or picking blackberries on the side of the road with a ‘one for me one for the bucket mentality.’ That’s not quite the same with these wild blueberries. Instead of being planted by farmers, these lowbrush berries are spread naturally by underground runners (rhizomes) with farmers maintaining the wild strands.

Wild blueberries also have some extra benefits over regular blueberries! Since these berries are smaller than their full-sized siblings, they have a higher skin to pulp ratio, which means more antioxidant-rich pigment. In fact, the wild ones have twice the antioxidant capacity of cultivated blueberries.

This also means less water in the berry, so they freeze (and thaw) better than their big brothers! While looks aren’t everything, we also think they’re prettier! Ever cut inside a blueberry? It’s not exactly blue inside!

So why do we actually use these pint-sized berries? They taste better! We use them in our Lemon and Blueberry Scone as well as our Wild Blueberry & Custard Danish, Wild Blueberry Teatime and our new Apple Berry Danish!

Want even more blueberries? (Of course you do.) Top our Wild Blueberry Danish with Blueberry Basil Gelato! Check out that meal idea plus 3 more frozen toppings for Danishes on our blog post!

Do you think wild blueberries taste better? You’ll have to try one of our Danishes to taste for yourself! Learn more about our Danishes baked fresh daily or find a local bakery to pick up Danishes for your next summer feast.

Want to learn more about the benefits of wild blueberries? Here’s where we got the skinny:

Wildblueberries.com
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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