Edits.

Everything about writing a book for the first time is a learning process.   And I fully admit I was in no way prepared for how much of my mental energy the process would consume, especially when trying to balance the book with my day job…you know, the one that

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Spicing up Sunday breakfast with Jalapeno Bacon

Over the last year, I’ve read in numerous places – namely pork industry marketing materials – that jalapeno bacon is all the rage these days and is one reason why bacon has recently seen an increase in popularity.   However, I’ve been skeptical of this claim, largely because I haven’t

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Maple Bar Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog

Maple Bar Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Originally uploaded by TypeFiend This is the most awesome photo I’ve ever encountered while wasting time browsing photos on Flickr – a bacon wrapped hot dog stuffed inside a maple bar bun. Amen.

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Bacon Haters Suck

Following is an email exchange I had with a friend earlier today: —- Friend: I met someone that HATES bacon. Like has a passion just as strong as yours, but AGAINST the bacon. This person even said to me, “bacon is what’s wrong with America.” Me: Are they mentally ill?

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Bye Bye BBLT

Summer is officially over, according to Corner Bakery. Why? Because Tuesday was the last day they served their summer 2008 feature item, the BBLT (six slices of thick cut bacon and fresh, locally grown tomatoes on sourdough bread…sooooo good). Fortunately I happened to find myself having lunch at Corner Bakery

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Heavenly Plate o’ Mash

Last week I had a wonderful dinner with some friends at Manny’s Steakhouse in the brand new W Hotel Minneapolis. Of course the steaks were delicious, but the real highlight of the meal was the loaded mashed potato dish. This photo doesn’t do the masterpiece any justice, but what you

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Big Fat Bacon

My friend Todd reported in from the Minnesota State Fair over the weekend. Strolling along the midway at this fair, you encounter a glorious display of food products on a stick, including “Big Fat Bacon.” This culinary adventure is described as a 1/3 lb slice of bacon that is fried,

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Eat Right with Bacon

I’ve unfortunately become quite familiar with the room service menu at a hotel where I’ve been staying for work over the last several weeks. But tonight I noticed something new about the menu.   Of the dozens of options on the menu, there are two that are labeled “Eat Right,”

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