Puree a half cup of blackberries. Strain the liquid out of the berries until you have around 3 tablespoons worth. Discard seeds.

Add liquid to a shakable container (for example a jar with a lid). Add vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, oil and bacon grease. Shake at least 10 seconds until emulsified (combined fully).

In a large bowl combine arugula, cooked bacon pieces, candied nuts and the rest of the whole blackberries. Gently toss with the blackberry bacon vinaigrette. Serve with fried goat cheese.

Cut log of goat cheese into 4 equal sized discs. Coat in the breadcrumbs on all sides.

Using a non stick skillet turn to medium high heat and coat pan with olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the goat cheese discs into the oil and cook on each side for 2 minutes until browned. Be very careful when flipping the goat cheese so the breading does not come off. A small offset spatula works best for this.

Let drain on a paper towel lined plate until ready to eat.