Do insects taste better with bacon?

I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to keep this post on my blog because looking at the photo creeps me out. But apparently there is a candy company that has decided there is a demand for bacon and cheese flavored insect candy. Gross. (hat tip to David Hardy)

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Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

The second annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival will be held at El Bait Shop in Des Moines, Iowa on February 28, 2009. Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets today – this event will sell out quickly! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend last year but will

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Get your whole hog on in the New Year

Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully your holidays were joyous and bacony.   Over the next few months, Taste Network will be hosting a series of pork-themed events in cities around the U.S.   “Cochon 555 is a culinary event featuring 5 chefs, 5 pigs and 5 winemakers in a friendly

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How much does YOUR family love cured pork products?

This is how much my family loves cured pork products. All of these items were present in the refrigerator at my parent’s house on Christmas Eve. Not everything was consumed on Christmas Day, but most it will be gone by the end of the weekend (and please excuse the beef

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