Tracy Dempsey was one of the pioneers – and is still one of the best – in this confectionery category. Get your bacon brittle fix at smeeks in Phoenix, or order through her website.

I Heart Bacon ice cream from Sweet Republic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Real chunks of bacon mixed with vanilla ice cream and caramel.

Chocolate covered bacon s’mores, for the win (at Beckett’s Table in Phoenix).

Charcuterie, osso buco, bacon biscuits, and BBQ beans with bacon at Beckett’s Table. Next up: Pork Coma.

The date has been set for the 2013 Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival in Des Moines! The last time I attended this event was in 2009; I look forward to returning to this celebration of all things bacon and to show my support for the Icelandic bacon refugees. On February 9, […]

The BLT Sandwich: Alphabetical order isn’t the only reason the B comes first.   (Sandwich consumed at Matt’s Big Breakfast in Phoenix, Arizona)

Whoever invented mac ‘n cheese was smart. Whoever invented mac ‘n cheese with bacon was a genius. (Photo: Bacon and onion macaroni and cheese at Cheuvront Restaurant and Wine Bar in Downtown Phoenix).

Behold the Wedge Salad. Before the bacon, it’s just an over-priced chunk of lettuce. Sprinkle bacon on top and it becomes a meal fit for the gods.

The Italian Picnic Salad at Postino Winecafe in Central Phoenix. Bacon…with cheese and a bunch of veggies (does it really matter what the other stuff is?).

BBQ Pork Nachos from Q UP! Barbeque at Battle Pork at the Phoenix Public Market, resting on top of their adorable pig grill.