I don’t know what it is, but lately I’ve received a number of product offers from people making innovative, bacon-flavored snacks. Anyone who’s known me any length of time will tell you that I love free stuff. In fact, you probably don’t want to accidentally leave a cool t-shirt, jacket or pair of shoes at my house because, hey! Free stuff! And that garden that I was so excited about last year? Free food! All it cost was hundreds of dollars in tools, fertilizer, a worm farm composter, seeds and seedlings, and dozens of hours of back-breaking labor! Best 3 months of…
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Pop’s Bacon Snack Stick
25 Jan 2010 | 12:38 pmJust before the holidays, we were fortunate to be contacted by the good folks at Pop’s Authentic, a company that makes artisan jerky and meat snack in New Franklin, Missouri. They asked if we’d like to try their product (specifically their Bacon Snack Stick) and I enthusiastically accepted. When the package arrived, I was thrilled to find a sampling of their snack stick flavors, including original, peppered, habanero and of course bacon. It took my husband all of 5 seconds to tear into one. They look similar to a Slim Jim, which had me wary, but believe me, looks are where the… -
Bacon Goes BIG
20 Jan 2010 | 2:54 pmWe were recently contacted by Oscar Mayer, asking us if we’d like to try out their new product, Super Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon. Because we are no fools, we said, “yes please!” You may have seen this new bacon mentioned on, oh, EVERY OTHER BACON BLOG by now, but we here at RBS really like to take our time to savor a new experience. Look at it from every angle. Meet its mom and dad before we make a commitment. First let’s talk about the term “Super Thick Cut.” I tried really hard to take a photo that would emphasize the thickness of these slices, but… -
The Sticky Pig
21 Dec 2009 | 1:05 pmI know what you’re thinking. New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and what am I going to take to that cocktail party to wow my friends? Or, what’s the perfect hostess gift for the kind of friend who doesn’t ask you to bring an appetizer? Or…or, how do you say “I love you but I’m not IN LOVE with you” on a major holiday? Look no further, friends. The Bacon Vixen has got you covered with her new candy company, The Sticky Pig. And this is not just any candy company. No! This is a bacon candy company, specializing entirely in candy, yes… -
Tea Time
17 Dec 2009 | 9:46 amSo my maple bacon black tea arrived this week, and I was so excited to try it! First of all, it came loose, giving me an excuse to use that teaball spoon I’ve had sitting in a drawer for the past 3 years. I loves me some kitchen gadgets, but don’t always use them as often as my husband considers to be “justification for ownership.” FYI husband, I used the tea spoon AND those cute 4 ounce ramekins this winter, so see? I totally deserve that ebelskiver pan. Anyway, when I opened the tea pouch, the first thing I did was take a big whiff. Hm. Smells like black tea. Maybe…
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Avi Buffalo – “What’s In It For”
8 Feb 2010 | 11:15 amToday’s Music Monday band is one that I found while I was listing to Sirius XMU. Their name is Avi Buffalo with their first single off of Sub Pop Records “What’s In It For”. The reason this song stuck with me is because in the second verse Avi says “your lips are like two little pieces of bacon”. I can get behind a band that can make a bacon reference in a love song; that takes skills. Below you will find a video and mp3 of the song. I suggest you listen to the mp3 first since that is the polished studio version of the song. The video is of Avi Buffalo playing the song… -
Bacon Chicken and Dumplings
5 Feb 2010 | 10:47 amFor this week’s weekend cooking Beth made (I helped a little) Bacon Chicken and Dumplings. For some reason we are on a soup kick. I think its because nothing beats a piping hot bowl of soup on a cold winter evening. This soup like the others we made is thick and sticks to your ribs. There wasn’t a lot of bacon in the recipe, but you use grease rendered out of the bacon in the soup so it makes up for that. For only using three strips of bacon there is a lot of flavor in this one. I personally think this is the best bacon soup we made so far. Beth really like it too, but since you… -
Three beer reviews for the price of one
4 Feb 2010 | 1:35 pmFor this week’s Thirsty Thursday I am pulling out three beer reviews I did back in 2008. This was when I had the time to sit down and give beer a proper review. The three beers I reviewed where, Pittsburgh’s Penn Pilsner, Dominion Oak Barrel Stout, and Yuengling Traditional Lager. Just click on the above images to read the reviews. Do you think I should bring back my beer reviews? I never thought I was that good at so that’s why I stopped. I didn’t know enough about beer to do is right. -
Bacon LIVE: Sean got a Bacon Press
3 Feb 2010 | 7:39 pmWe started off today’s show with the Republic of Bacon’s national anthem. If you don’t know, the Republic of Bacon is a website created by the Maple Leaf Foods in Canada. Sean and I both think they really hit the mark when it comes to bacon advertising. Sadly, they didn’t pay us to say that. Halfway through the show we got educational and talked about the national drink and national product of the USA. Your going to have to watch she see what they are. Also worth mentioning, Sean purchased a bacon press with will let us know how it works out in two weeks. Bacon LIVE… -
Rachael Ray Magazine tries to Review Bacon
2 Feb 2010 | 11:04 amOver the weekend my inbox exploded with emails about a story that posted on Yahoo about bacon. It seems the people at Rachael Ray Magazine think they can review bacon better than I can. They’re lucky there is not a bacon blogger union, if there was I would be talking to my steward right about now. I am going to go down their list of “top” bacon and give you my 2 cents on them. I was surprised to find out that I do agree with a few of them on the list. Rachael Ray’s Top Bacon Picks: BEST ORIGINAL: Ozark Trails Hickory Smoked and Peppered Bacon I do enjoy hickory smoked and…
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Bacon Today
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FREE BACON!
8 Feb 2010 | 5:53 pmYou may have seen the Denny’s Super Bowl ad (if you haven’t, we’ve saved you the trouble of looking for it and embedded the Denny’s Super Bowl commercial below). You can get FREE BACON on February 9, 2010 at Denny’s restaurants. Just go there and order a free Original Grand Slam® breakfast between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. and get your fill of bacon for free! Personally, I’d just eat the bacon…although those pancakes look mighty tasty too… -
Bacon and Eggs Plate at the Burger Basket
31 Jan 2010 | 7:02 amA mighty fine little hole-in-the-wall restaurant exists smack dab in the middle of Corona, California. If you’re not paying attention you might drive right by without even knowing it was there. That place is the Burger Basket and they’re open from 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. What we were there for was breakfast fortified with bacon. For our first taste test we ordered the simple meal of the bacon & eggs breakfast plate. We ordered the eggs over hard with some white toast to top it all off. The bacon was excellent. Thick, just the right… -
In a Word: Chocobacon
29 Jan 2010 | 12:01 amTo an American, there’s little else more exotic than Europeans. They live far away across a big pool of water. They speak in interesting accents that make them sound educated and worldly wise. And quite often, they do it all with pictures. Americans tend to be very wordy. We like to describe everything in great detail so that everyone knows exactly what’s going on and nobody can get sued. One trip to Ikea changes all of that, though. Their instruction manuals are designed for any person speaking any language. By simply showing us the cartoony exploits of an often frustrated man… -
The Ultimate Turbaconducken?
26 Jan 2010 | 12:01 amThe legend of the Turbaconducken continues to grow year after year. From the moment creator Corey James first published the article the bird(s) seemed to take on a life of their own. Now, Bacon Today reader Kyle M. brings us a nearly perfect example of what the meal should be. It’s both inspiring and mouth-watering at the same time. This is the story in Kyle’s own words. “Back in 2008, my friend sent me a link to a mysterious website called Bacon Today. On the page he sent me was the awe-inspiring Turbaconducken and, as soon as I laid eyes on it, I knew I had to make one for… -
Creative Bacon Breakfast Help Needed
25 Jan 2010 | 12:01 amOkay, BT Readers, Eugenia P. needs our help and needs it fast. Here’s the email she wrote… Hey there – I work at a pretty well known company in WA and have been tasked to come up with an ingenious breakfast event that does not resemble the standard boring breakfast display of bagels, fruit, and muffins. I had an ephifany moment when I thought “who doesn’t love bacon?” – to which my co-workers response was “even vegeterians love bacon” Anyways, I would love to start a quick dialogue with someone at Bacon Today about creative ideas…
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The Official Bacon Salt Blog
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Have a Bacony Super Bowl
5 Feb 2010 | 12:27 pmIt's Super Bowl weekend, and it's all about the apps - and not the kind for your iPhone. It's all about appetizers. Fortunately, there are lots of recipes on our Recipe Community for parties and entertaining. Here are some of the best of our most recently submitted recipes for your party weekend enjoyment: Deep Fried Avocadoes and Baconnaise Cheesy Bacony Beer Bread Bacon Ranch Stuffed and Wrapped Jalapenos Bacon Corn Muffins Bacon Ranch Cheese Fingers Bacon Salt Nachos (repeat from last week, but it's perfect for the Super Bowl!) Grilled Potato Appetizers Baconnaise… -
Latest Recipes from our Recipe Community
26 Jan 2010 | 11:41 amWhat gets us through the dreary winter? Sandwiches and snacks that taste like bacon, that's what. Here are some of our latest favorites from the J&D's Foods Recipe Community. Bacon Salt Nachos - a party favoriteBacon Salt Beef Jerky - who knew you could make delicious beef jerky with ground beef?Baconnaise Tuna Melt Crab Sammy with BaconnaiseGrilled Baconnaise Cheese Sandwich - somewhat of an obsession around hereBaconnaise Toasted Reuben SandwichThe Super Easy No-B-LT Enjoy! -
The joke's on you, ay?
14 Dec 2009 | 3:32 pmThis was an email from a customer that came in yesterday. We thought it was funny enough to share:"I bought a jar of baconnaise as a joke... but the joke is obviously on me because now I dream about baconnaise. When I wake up in the morning my first thought is "I need some baconnaise on a cracker to set me up for the day". Then at lunch I can't help it, I have to have baconnaise on my sandwhich. And at dinner I make russet potatoes just so I can cut them open and fill them with baconnaise. I have to stop myself from eating baconnaise out of the jar with a spoon. My friends… -
Recent recipe contest entries
11 Dec 2009 | 9:47 amIf you haven't been over to the J&D's Foods Recipe Community lately, you're missing out! As part of our recipe contest, people are submitting all sorts of amazing creations. Some of the highlights:B&D Sammies - submitted by Debbie Lite Baconnaise Horseradish Dip - submitted by Kelly Baconnaise Tuna Melt - submitted by James Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta - submitted by Tara (who's made it 5 times since she discovered it!) Bacon Salt Chex Mix - a new twist on an old favorite. Submitted by Jenny Baconey Cheese Grits - a little something for the Southerner in you! Bacon… -
J&D's Recipe Community Contest
3 Dec 2009 | 9:05 amBased on a lot of customer requests, we recently launched a brand spanking new J&D's Recipe Community at www.jdfoods.net/recipe. On the site you can: Submit your own recipes using any of our products (or just recipes using real bacon) Search for recipes by meal type or J&D's product Share your favorite recipes on facebook Sign up for weekly recipes in email This is just the first version of the community, and we will be adding more features over time. We built this for you, so we're introducing it by asking you to post your favorite recipes. Here's a little…
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World's Greatest Bacon Burger
1 Feb 2010 | 7:48 amThe Burgermeister posted a new topic: Just setup a burger photoblog and am looking for people to send me a photo of their favorite burger. Visit www.burgerboner.com for submission details. Thanks. -
Reply to Conan Covered in Bacon
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Bacon Oldfashioned with Bacon infused bourbon
19 Jan 2010 | 11:53 amtaylormathis posted a new topic: I had a bacon old fashioned with Bacon infused bourbon, what are you opinions? taylortakesataste.com/bacon-old-fashioned-the-patterson-h... -
Put some oink in your xmas
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Bacon Flavored Rolling Papers
21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pmKBlood posted a new topic: www.gearfuse.com/bacon-flavored-rolling-papers/
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Recipezaar: Bacon recipes
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Bacon and Baked Potato Soup
8 Feb 2010 | 9:07 amComfort Food for sure. I found this gem in a 2009 Midwest Living Magazine. -- posted by BakinBaby -
Spicy Chicken & Bacon Pasties
7 Feb 2010 | 8:38 amThese easy to eat chicken and bacon pasties are perfect for on the go, lunch boxes, or a main meal served with a nice green salad. -- posted by English_Rose -
Chicken, Red Wine and Bacon Casserole (Oamc)
7 Feb 2010 | 8:21 amThis can be frozen for up to three months. To ensure the chicken remains succulent, defrost slowly in the fridge and reheat gently. Add a handful of chopped parsley before serving and accompany with mashed potato and a green vegetable, such as peas. -- posted by English_Rose -
Stovetop BBQ Beans
6 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pmDo you want BBQ beans and not enough time to bake them ? Then please try this recipe and see what you think. Feel free to add as much onion and green pepper as you like. Submitted to " ZAAR " on February 6th, 2010. -- posted by Chef shapeweaver © -
Stilton Date Dip
5 Feb 2010 | 6:31 amFrom a newsletter I get regularly from grandparents.com, this recipe was described as "A little bite of cheese, a little bite of sweetness, a little bite of crispy & a whole lot of delicious". Just when you think dips have about used up all their originality, along comes a recipe like this to convince you otherwise. (Time includes 5 min to crisp the bacon while you prepare the dates) *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis
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WordPress Tag: Bacon
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The Vegan Rumaki Experiment
9 Feb 2010 | 5:45 amI’ve been a little obsessed with everything tiki/’50s faux Polynesian lately. So I decided to try my hand at make vegan rumaki. Rumaki is a faux Polynesian dish that consists of chicken livers and a water chestnut on a toothpick wrapped in bacon and broiled. Sounds like a vegan’s delight, right? According to Wikipedia, rumaki was first concocted in the 1940s for Don the Beachcomber’s tiki restaurant. So what did I use as a vegan substitute for chicken livers? I used firm tofu. I don’t know how genuinely similar it is, since I’ve never had chicken liver, but… -
BLT Wraps
9 Feb 2010 | 3:56 amLast night I was on my own for supper, and sometimes all you need is something simple, or you crave something you haven’t had in such a long time. That was the case last night.. and I had come across this recipe yesterday and though it sounded great! I didn’t obviously follow the directions.. just kind went with it and used the ingredients.. BLT WRAPS 1 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 cup dried tomatoes in oil, drained well & chopped Eight (10-inch) flour tortillas (ok to use fat free or low carb) 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped 16 bacon slices, cooked & crumbled salt and… -
MAKE HEADS SPINACH SALAD
8 Feb 2010 | 11:38 pmEat enough of this salad and you'll be like Popeye, banging Olive Oil until Wimpy hits you up fo -
Super Bowl Commercials...In 10 Words
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Leek and bacon barlotto.
8 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pmI’m. So. Tired. We went to Las Vegas this past weekend, for the very first time, and it was wo
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Bacon Unwrapped
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Bacon: A Love Story nominated for Oddest Book Title of 2009
6 Feb 2010 | 10:51 amCompeting with the likes of "The Origin of Faeces" and "The Quotable Douchebag" and let's not forget "Collectable Spoons of the Third Reich"...I've recently learned that "Bacon: A Love Story" has been nominated for perhaps the highest honor I've ever been nominated for - Oddest Book Title of 2009.Apparently this is an award that Bookseller Magazine in the United Kingdom has been giving out since -
To many Jews, the allure of pork is simply irresistible
5 Feb 2010 | 10:10 amI was quoted in an article just published in Tablet Magazine about dietary exceptions that elements of Jewish culture are making for bacon, and pork in general. "This movement evolved thanks, in part, to the increased prominence of celebrity chefs, says Heather Lauer, author of Bacon: A Love Story: A Salty Survey of Everybody’s Favorite Meat. “Now we’re watching more cooking shows and doing more -
Bacon Care of Bizniz
22 Jan 2010 | 1:08 pmInspired by the glory of Bacon, this hilarious music video is for all types of Bacon lovers out there. Hot off the griddle. Brought to you by RareForm (rareformfilms.com)Bacon Care of Bizniz - watch more funny videos -
Oscar Mayer Super Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon
10 Jan 2010 | 8:39 pmOne of the rules of this blog is that I don't write negative reviews. So if someone sends me a product I don't like, I just don't write about it. I guess it goes back to the basic lesson we all learned as kids - if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.In my 4 1/2 years of writing about all the bacon I've eaten through my adventures with this blog, you may or may -
Norton riding the bacon wave
24 Dec 2009 | 9:06 amThe folks over at Norton are running a contest in conjunction with the release of their new Online Backup system. They're calling it "Norton Saved My Bacon."How it works is that you visit nortonsavedmybacon.com, share a data-loss horror story, and the grand prize winner will receive a one year gourmet bacon-of-the-month club subscription, bacon soap, bacon dental floss, bacon lip balm, bacon
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The Bacon Show
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1736. NETTLE SOUP with BACON (CAWL DAANDL POETHION)
8 Feb 2010 | 7:34 amleaves from twenty-one young stinging nettle stalks100 grams salted bacon, finely cubed1 1/2 liters vegetable or beef stock1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons flour45 grams chives or onion shootssalt and black pepper, to tastePlace the stock in a large pan and when boiling add the nettle leaves. Continue to boil for 3 minutes then remove the nettle leaves and process in a food processor (along with the chives) until they form a smooth purée.Add the bacon to a large pan and fry until they release their fats. Remove the bacon and set aside then add the butter to the pan. When it's melted stir-in… -
1735. BACON and THYME GRIDDLE SCONES
7 Feb 2010 | 6:28 amyields one8 oz. plain flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon dry mustardsalt and freshly ground black pepper2 oz. butter2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves6 rashers streaky bacon1 approx 1/4 pint milk and water, mixedDe-rind the bacon and cut into small pieces (about a 1/4 square). Fry thebacon until crisp and leave to cool. sieve together flour and seasonings. Rub in the butter to resemble breadcrumbs. Stir in the thyme and bacon. Add the liquid and stir with a knife to form a soft dough. Gently heat the griddle or cast frying pan to form an even heat (test as before). Turn the dough out on to… -
1734. BACON, POTATO CHIP and TOFFEE BRITTLE
6 Feb 2010 | 10:24 amyields four cups6 oz. butter1 cup sugar2 tablespoons water1 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup bacon lardons, fat reserved for cooking1/2 cup almonds, smoked1/2 cup potato chips, chopped roughly1 1/2 lb. chocolate, bittersweet, 62 to 70% cacao, meltedPotato Chip Butter Cookies with Caramel Buttercream8 oz. butter, room temperature15 1/2 oz. sugar1 teaspoon salt, plus as needed1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups potato chips, crushed2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups heavy whipping cream3 1/2 oz. corn syruppowdered sugar as neededMelt butter in… -
1733. VIOGNIER-STEAMED CLAMS with BACON and PARSNIPS
5 Feb 2010 | 7:33 ammakes six servings1 pound small parsnips, peeled1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushingsalt and freshly ground pepper6 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips1 1/2 cups Viognier (white wine)2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 shallot, minced4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed1 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons snipped chivesoyster crackers, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350°. On a baking sheet, brush the parsnips with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the parsnips, turning once or twice, until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool… -
1732. BACON KETCHUP
4 Feb 2010 | 5:02 am1 medium onion, diced into small pieces10 raw garlic cloves, diced into small pieces1 – 2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil1/2 cup brown sugar1 32-ounce can whole peeled plum tomatoes, strained and chopped4 large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, destemmed, and chopped1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 bay leaf4 sprigs of fresh thymesalt and pepper, to taste1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar5 pieces of nice thick baconSaute onion and garlic in a tablespoon or two of oil until tender and caramelized.Add brown sugar to caramelized onions and garlic, and cook a couple of minutes until well…
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Skulls and Bacon
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Gorgeous Skull Ear Cuff
6 Feb 2010 | 11:18 amOnce again, high fashion creates a most fabulous piece of skull jewelry that I will never be able to afford. Now to wait for the costume jewelry knock-offs...Skull Ear Cuff from Blumarine - $615 -
B Is For Bacon T-Shirts
3 Feb 2010 | 6:45 pmFrom the people that brought you the lovely You Had Me At Bacon t-shirt, come two new bacon shirts. Love At First Bite - $14.95$4 off this week only and makes an awesome Valentine's Day gift!B Is For Bacon - $18.95You can never have too many bacon shirts, right? -
Best Skull Stapler Ever
1 Feb 2010 | 3:58 pmAnd probably the most expensive. But if you're really into skulls and stapling things, this is where it's at.The Skull Stapler from Pylones ($49) - coming in March -
You Dropped Your Food....
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Skulls from Torrid & Hot Topic
19 Jan 2010 | 3:57 pmSo far, 2010 is not seeing a slowdown in skull related fashion accessories which is ok by me (obviously). Torrid and Hot Topic never dissapoint. Here's a few things I really like:Black and Silver Skull Halter Swimsuit - $68.00You know, it may be winter but it's never to early to snatch up a great bathing suit. Plus-size girls, I guarantee you this suit will not be available anymore come summer.Black Flocked Skull Flourish Babydoll and Thong Set - $38.00Again for the plus-size chicks like me, this lingerie set it hot! You need to see the close-up to appreciate the skulls.Iron Fist - Black…
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Theories of Bacon
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Bakin and Eggs, Chicago
22 Jan 2010 | 12:24 pmJust saw this in the Reader. Color me intrigued. Bakin' & Eggs3120 N. Lincoln | 773-525-7005AMERICAN, BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST, LUNCH: SEVEN DAYS, SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH | RESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTEDIf bacon has officially jumped the shark, someone forgot to tell the folks behind Bakin' & Eggs (also the owners of Lovely: A Bake Shop). At this new breakfast and lunch spot, you can get it on anything from a burrito to a biscuit—even the waffle involves bacon. It's a good thing it's done well, or the bacon flight might seem a little over the top; as it is, you'd better have either a… -
Pizza and Beer in NYC
31 Dec 2009 | 6:18 pmMy man and I spent a few days in New York, and among other culinary delights, we stopped for a slice at Ray's Pizza, where I got a bacon and pepperoni:You'd think, by now, I'd have tried bacon on pizza, but in fact no. And it turned out to be incredibly tasty, bacon and pepperoni go well together. Later in the evening, we stopped at Char 4, a fantastic whiskey bar in Brooklyn, and my boyfriend got one of these as a beerback:Unfortunately I have some kind of mysterious beer allergy, so I wasn't able to partake, but I absolutely love the can. -
Tortilla Española with Chorizo
15 Dec 2009 | 5:15 pmI know, I know, chorizo isn't actually bacon. But I figured it's been awhile since I updated with an actual recipe, and this really called for chorizo. And chorizo is made of pork (at least I think it is?) so it's kinda the same idea at least. Feel free to sub in bacon if you want. ANYHOW. Tortilla Española is a kind of potato egg and onion omelet. Its typically served over bread, sliced into wedges. It is delicious. My friend Russ was mentioning how much he loved it the other day, and it inspired me to try making it myself. It turns out to be kind of difficult, at least for me, mainly… -
Underground Charcuterie
27 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmAn interesting article in the Reader about the secret world of pork. I have mixed feelings on the issue myself - on the one hand, I love food and am naturally inclined to be in favor of those who want to make delicious things for me. On the other hand, yeah, food sanitation laws exist for a reason. A very good reason. Personally, I am somewhat fearless when it comes to meat, and regularly make steak tartarre with ground beef from Whole Foods, but yeah, e. coli and salmonella are for realz yo. -
Another pasta idea
17 Nov 2009 | 6:17 pmThe inspiration for this came from a recipe in Claudia Roden's Middle Eastern Cooking - one of my all-time favorite cookbooks. It doesn't involve bacon, surprise surprise, it involves stewing beef for over an hour. I didn't feel like doing that tonight, but I saw a recipe on Epicurious for a bacon-tomato-onion pasta that looked sort of mediocre, and I thought hmmm, what if I combine the two, and season the boring pasta recipe with Roden's suggested spices? Voila! Delicious dinner. Yeah - not the most appealing picture. I dunno why it looks so... pink.To create, you need4 slices bacon1 onion1…
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Bac'n Blog
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Bacon IS Trendy and There’s a Press Release to Prove It, So There!
14 Jan 2010 | 1:47 pmFor all you doubters out there who believed that “bacon” was about to jump the shark, had best rethink their naysaying ways. According to the Food Channel (www.foodchannel.com) “bacon” isn’t just a trending topic for the year, but for the whole decade. (That’s ten years to you and me, kids.) The top ten trends for 2000-2009 were: Sushi BACON Cupcakes Sliders Gourmet Burgers made with Kobe or Angus Beef Superfruits such as Acai, Pomegranate and Blueberry Oils, such as olive oils and truffle oils Whole grains, such as Kashi, polenta, risotto Artisan foods, particularly… -
Bac’n acquired by BaconFreak.com
5 Jan 2010 | 9:07 amWe’re excited to announce that we have just finalized the acquisition of Bac’n by the good folks over at BaconFreak.com. Rocco and his great team at BaconFreak.com will continue to run the site as-is and existing customers will see the same great service you’ve come to expect from Bac’n. We launched Bacn.com just under a year ago and since then we have had an amazing time building this great site and the community that has built up around it. We can’t thank everyone enough but we have to give a few shout outs: Pete Grillo for telling us to follow our pork …… -
Buying Great Bacon
4 Dec 2009 | 3:12 pmA few weeks ago while at my local farmer’s market, I had just about finished all my produce shopping when I stopped by the Prather Ranch stall to off-set all those healthy purchases. They’re known for having great meat, and I’m a huge fan of their bacon. Not too smoky, cut just right. Usually I just grab whatever package of bacon they have up front, but this time I took a little more time, looking passing over a few until I ferreted out the one I wanted. There was a woman next to me, clearly watching what I was doing, and it was a damn proud moment when the butcher ringing me up noted… -
Envelopes and Popcorn? You guessed it, Bacon just got better
12 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pmWhile our love for bacon runs both true and deep, we realize it isn’t entirely feasible to enjoy the savory taste of bacon much more beyond traditional mealtimes. Breakfast is taken care of, lunch can be a BLT, and salty pig parts have been making their way to the dinner table for awhile now. But we want more. We want to take bacon with us to the office, spend some time on the couch with bacon, find it in our mailbox and sprinkle it over every moment of the day. Thankfully, there are some like-minded people over at J&D, the makers of Bacon Salt. Newly introduced to their line-up of… -
Happy Thanksgiving. No, make that Happier Thanksgiving
10 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pmIt’s that time of year, when there’s a distinct crispness in the air, when nights are getting longer and days are getting colder and suddenly it seems every baked good and filled ravioli has pumpkin in it. And depending on your own family dynamic you’re met either with a sense of comfort or deep foreboding at the upcoming Holiday Season. In my family, we’re blissfully conflict-free, for the most part. We come together, we cook, and we all know to get the hell out of the kitchen when my Godmother kicks off her annual gravy-making frenzy. But, Be it politics, power struggles, too much…
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Twitter / baconfriday
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baconfriday: gets creative and builds a bacon house: http://tinyurl.com/ya9j4wf
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baconfriday: pops in a DVD of Wicker Man and creates their own Bacon Man. http://tinyurl.com/ya4gjv9
29 Jan 2010 | 3:30 ambaconfriday: pops in a DVD of Wicker Man and creates their own Bacon Man. http://tinyurl.com/ya4gjv9 -
baconfriday: spends the day BBQing their Bacon Explosion! http://tinyurl.com/a5pvvq
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baconfriday: is perplexed, is it bacon or beer can? http://www.baconorbeercan.com
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baconfriday: gobbles down some yummy gummy bacon! http://i.imgur.com/Lqa90.jpg
8 Jan 2010 | 4:30 ambaconfriday: gobbles down some yummy gummy bacon! http://i.imgur.com/Lqa90.jpg
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It's All About the Bacon
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Guide to Better Bacon from Zingerman Press via schlomo: Not a...
6 Feb 2010 | 4:00 amGuide to Better Bacon from Zingerman Press via schlomo: Not a bad read on the history of bacon… which, it turns out, is a great history of the western world. via Schlomo Rabinowitz -
Boccalone Yes, please! via jojochao: slashfood.com
5 Feb 2010 | 3:57 pmBoccalone Yes, please! via jojochao: slashfood.com -
Bacon Peanut Brittle snacky-snacky: “Peanuts. Maple syrup. Some...
5 Feb 2010 | 8:06 amBacon Peanut Brittle snacky-snacky: “Peanuts. Maple syrup. Some spices—cayenne and thyme. And bacon. All tossed together and roasted until the tacky bacon bonds with the crunchy peanuts, creating what may be the best beer nut in America, now being served at Redhead in New York’s East Village.” - Esquire Magazine - Jess (Thanks Dave D. for the tip) -
Love At First Bite Bacon T-shirt Available at SnorgTees via...
5 Feb 2010 | 4:01 amLove At First Bite Bacon T-shirt Available at SnorgTees via shirtoid -
Chocolate and Bacon Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Toffee...
4 Feb 2010 | 2:21 pmChocolate and Bacon Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Toffee Frosting rabadi25: I made these last week for some friends and everyone went INSANE - they are surprisingly amazing
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Twitter Search: Bacon
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Bacon acts like it's hot shit, but seriously, throw a single slice of xxlean sliced deli turkey in with your eggs and it's the same thing.
9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 amBacon acts like it's hot shit, but seriously, throw a single slice of xxlean sliced deli turkey in with your eggs and it's the same thing. -
Think I'm STILL full from gorging on @dominos last night. So what if it was cold? Fire wings were stellar & chix bacon ranch pizza divine!
9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 amThink I'm STILL full from gorging on @dominos last night. So what if it was cold? Fire wings were stellar & chix bacon ranch pizza divine! -
Mmmmm bacon
9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 amMmmmm bacon -
Aight, guys, Breakfast, Turkey bacon & cheese eggs 1/ Cherrios and banana, off to theGym..it does a body right, then on to the money moves
9 Feb 2010 | 6:04 amAight, guys, Breakfast, Turkey bacon & cheese eggs 1/ Cherrios and banana, off to theGym..it does a body right, then on to the money moves -
Joseph Bacon "Choros #1" (Guitar Music Of Villa-Lobos)
9 Feb 2010 | 6:04 amJoseph Bacon "Choros #1" (Guitar Music Of Villa-Lobos)
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THE DAILY BACON
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A Blog Delayed…
5 Feb 2010 | 6:14 pmWell hi there. We’ve had a situation in the Baird household today as Lil’ has got some type of stomach virus and can’t stop puking for more than a hour at a time… As daddy I have been given clean-up duty with Better Half handling the comforting so I just haven’t had time to jump online today until now. Given what I have seen today, I’m not that enthused to write about my “Fast Food Friday” trip (or for that matter food in general) so nothing more tonight. Wish us luck as we compel this demon out of our little Linda Blair. Related… -
WTF???? Guys Cover Buddy in Bacon…
3 Feb 2010 | 12:30 pmSERIOUSLY!!! Some “wacky” French Canadians spent $37 on bacon and decided to then make their friend a bacon mummy. Seriously, don’t do this at home people…even I , your friendly neighborhood Bacon Boy, has a case of the skeevies watching this. Heck, I wash my hands at least 5-6 times when I make just one package of bacon. Yes this may gross me out BUT they do cover their buddy in bacon…so you know I got to show it! Click here to view the embedded video. via Geekologie where you can read more details and overall snarkiness. Related Stories:November 20,… -
Better with Bacon – Tomato Bacon Cups
3 Feb 2010 | 10:16 amHere’s one I haven’t seen before and it is incredibly easy!! photo via Matt McKeon, Times Daily Tomato Bacon Cups! Not only do I have the recipe for you, but there’s VIDEO too…so there is NO REASON for you not to try this recipe yourself. Tomato Bacon Cups Ingredients: 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup real bacon bits (As always, replace “bacon bits” with actual bacon you make then chop…) 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits,… -
LOST TONIGHT!!!!
2 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pmNeed I say more? I thought I’d share this video with you to get you prepared for tonight. I saw this over on “Topless Robot” two weeks ago and have been sitting on it just for today. Someone when through all five season and put together this film showing the fateful plane crash and those events immediately leading up to it in chronological order. It was a mind trip watching it and actually sparked a brief moment of clarity. Click here to view the embedded video. Can’t wait, can’t wait…. Related Stories:January 30, 2010 -- Saturday Morning Video Funhouse… -
Goin’ to the Market…Week 1.4
2 Feb 2010 | 9:47 amHere you go, back on our regularly scheduled day, your bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 2/1 – 2/7/10. Moving forward, since they all share specials each week, I will be consolidating Felpausch, D&W, Glen’s Market & VG’s into one “Spartan Stores” listing. Links to each of the individual stores can still be found at the bottom of the post. Kroger- Kroger Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12- 16 oz. (2 for $5 w/ card) Meijer- Oscar Mayer Bacon, Select Varieties – Includes Center Cut, 12- 16 oz. ($2.89) Busch’s…
