National Pork Month, Day 15: Tracy Dempsey Originals Bacon Brittle
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.
National Pork Month, Day 12: I Heart Bacon Ice Cream
I Heart Bacon ice cream from Sweet Republic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Real chunks of bacon mixed with vanilla ice cream and caramel.
National Pork Month, Day 10: More Beckett’s Table
Chocolate covered bacon s’mores, for the win (at Beckett’s Table in Phoenix).
National Pork Month, Day 10: Beckett’s Table
Charcuterie, osso buco, bacon biscuits, and BBQ beans with bacon at Beckett’s Table. Next up: Pork Coma.
2013 Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
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,
National Pork Month, Day 9: Matt’s Big Breakfast
The BLT Sandwich: Alphabetical order isn’t the only reason the B comes first. (Sandwich consumed at Matt’s Big Breakfast in Phoenix, Arizona)
National Pork Month, Day 8: Cheuvront, Phoenix
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).
National Pork Month, Day 6: Shugrue’s, Sedona
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.
National Pork Month, Day 4: Postino, Phoenix
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?).
National Pork Month, Day 3: Q UP BBQ, Phoenix
BBQ Pork Nachos from Q UP! Barbeque at Battle Pork at the Phoenix Public Market, resting on top of their adorable pig grill.