Following are a few photos from last night’s delicious Bacon Inspired Dinner at Cafe di Scala in Des Moines (click on each image to view a larger version).
Pearl Vodka Candied Bacon Martini
Vande Rose Farms Applewood smoked bacon wrapped dates stuffed with creamy gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
Cream of Potato with a chive creme fraiche and Django bacon bits
Baby spinach salad tossed with a warm balsamic and bacon dresing with chevre, toasted pine nuts and La Quercia pancetta cracklins
Iowa Farm Families Hickory Smoked Bacon and herb stuffed center cut pork loin with a pancetta and wild mushroom risotto topped with a Carmenere-demi sauce (forgot to take a photo of this one before diving in…oops)
Butter Pecan ice cream with Templeton candied Vande Rose Farms bacon