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 […]

So wrong, yet so very, very right…   Courtesy of A Hamburger Today and The Stranger Slog in Seattle (hat tip to Bill B!). Lots of props on this glorious one!

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 […]

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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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 […]

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, […]

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,” […]