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It’s hard to imagine pigs as “free range” since the term invokes images of some animal roaming around a wide open field, and most pigs spend their days laying around in the mud. But I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I randomly came across such a thing while searching […]

Since it’s cold outside, I’m thinking of warm things I can eat. This sounds good. Bacon Corn Chowder 6 bacon strips 3/4 c. diced celery 1 sm. diced onion 1 c. diced raw potato 1 thinly sliced carrot 1 c. water 1 can creamed corn 1 c. milk 1/2 tsp. […]

Sure, why not! Although all of the crushing and chopping seems a little unnecessary. And I’d probably leave the lettuce off myself. Banana and Bacon Sandwich 1 1/2 cup crushed bananas 1 apple 4 bacon slices Salt Lettuce Crush banana, chop crisped bacon and mince apple. Mix, add salt, spread […]

The terms “vegetarian” and “bacon” seem like diametrical concepts, but apparently at some point along the way some formerly-bacon-loving vegetarians have found a way to bring these two worlds together.   A firm called Lightlife makes a product called Smart Bacon that is mostly made from soy.   And I […]

Back in September, I wrote about beef bacon. Bacontarian.com also did a very spiritual write up today on bBacon. The debate continues…

As usual, bacon played a big part in our Christmas celebration. We started out with beef bacon at breakfast, bacon related gifts were exchanged, and I spent some time showcasing this blog for unenlightened relatives. But as often happens in my family, someone took bacon love one step too far. […]

“Someone once said that martinis aren’t made with vodka, pesto is not made with spinach, and bacon isn’t made with anything but hog.”   That quote from a recent article that blessed the front page of the Food Section in the Idaho Press Tribune (that was a reprint from the […]

Well I finally followed up on my post from a couple months ago – “Camping with bacon” – and tried Mountain House Precooked Eggs with Bacon. I’ve been putting it off for several weeks now because the idea of freeze dried eggs and bacon that could be prepared by only […]

I just received my order of Licorice Piglets in the mail. These black and red licorice candies shaped like pigs come in a decorative tin can, and they are quite tasty! I’ll be using these as gifts for my bacon-loving relatives at Christmas.

I found this recipe in the December issue of Sunset Magazine. Now you can have both bacon and waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner!   BLT Waffles   1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder About 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup oil-packed […]