Interview with Rocco "Bacon Freak" Loosbrock

Rocco Loosbrock is the man behind Coastal Vineyards’ gourmet bacon of the month club. Following is an interview I conducted with him about his bacon club and life as a “bacon freak.”   Bacon Unwrapped: What’s the story behind the creation of your Gourmet Bacon Club?   Rocco: Well, it’s […]

Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Nose to Tail

Recent news from the Bacon Nation… One man celebrates SuperBowl Sunday with a pig shaped loaf made entirely of pork products. Another bacon lover is inspired to make crab and bacon rangoon for her SuperBowl Sunday festivities. The folks at Just Hungry refuse to let the battle between bacon and […]

Bacon in Food and Wine Magazine (2/08)

In the February 2008 issue of Food and Wine Magazine… A few chefs compare their fantasy meals and low-brow indulgences. To slum it, Paul Virant of Vie in Chicago “would take his two sons to 2Toots Train Whistle Grill in Chicago twice a week for eight years and order double […]

Pancetta Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Allow me to introduce you to the Pancetta Grilled Cheese Sandwich.   This sandwich is a hot, greasy, delicious stack of cheesy porcine goodness. It is very quick and easy to make. And it is perfect to eat for lunch on a cold winter day.   All you need is […]

Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Bacon Holidays

Recent news from the Bacon Nation… There are very few forms of bacon that I’m not willing to try at least once, but canned bacon is probably where I draw the line. (via dethroner) We’re one month into 2008 and the Bacon Challenge is still going strong. Need a last […]