Bacon Nation News

The Slater’s 50/50 burger special for July is the 100% Bacon ‘merica Burger: ground bacon patty, sunny-side-up egg, thick cut bacon, bacon island dressing, and bacon cheddar cheese on a bacon pretzel bun made using rendered bacon fat and real pieces of bacon in the dough. Road trip to California,

Love this…Craftsman is offering a bacon wrapping paper option for Father’s Day gifts purchased on their website this week.

Bacon jam has gone mainstream! A few years ago, you probably would have gotten a confused look from someone if you mentioned the words “bacon jam.” Now there are several companies manufacturing it and it even makes an appearance on discerning restaurant menus around the land.   The Bacon Jams

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Found these at the Hotel Valley Ho spa shop last week, of all places. Not made with real bacon, but tasty.

This is the sign of a good party. I’m loving the options!

Start ’em young.

Bacon & chive tater tots at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails in Downtown Phoenix.

I spotted my book on sale at one of my favorite Phoenix boutiques, Frances, earlier today. I can’t believe it’s been almost 5 years since it was released – and our country is still #BaconStrong!

“State of Bacon” is a mockumentary filmed in 2013 at the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival that will premiere next month in Des Moines. More info.