Bacon in Latin American Cuisine

I do a monthly round-up on this blog of some of the major food magazines and their coverage of bacon. It seems like every issue of Gourmet, Food & Wine, or Bon Appetit includes at least a few references to bacon, and the process of putting together my blog entries […]

Rockin’ Around the Bacon Christmas Tree

Yep, I went there. This year’s theme for my Christmas tree at home in Phoenix is…     …bacon!   Whether you are feeling angelic or a bit devilish, you can get your own Bacon Strip Christmas Ornaments from Sappy Moose Tree.

Lil' Pig

Several members of my family are owners of Traeger Pellet Grills/Smokers. They get used throughout the year, including on Christmas Day for grilling beef tenderloin. Everyone has a standard Traeger model, but I hope someday that one of us can upgrade to this model.

Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Is there ever enough bacon?

Recent news from the Bacon Nation… Endless Simmer dares to make the claim that English bacon is better than American bacon. The Bacon and Egg Risotto from Craft in NYC seems to be a popular dish for bloggers to recreate. DC-based Food Rockz is the latest to give it a […]

Bacon in Food & Wine Magazine (12/07)

In the December issue of Food & Wine Magazine… The Grateful Palate’s microwavable chicharrones (pork rinds) are an ideal Christmas gift for pork lovers. Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles cooks their pizzas in a wood-burning oven. Try the egg, speck and squash blossoms combo. Washington, DC may be the Nation’s […]