An experiment is underway (courtesy of my friend, Karen). Stay tuned!
Dispatches from the Bacon Nation
McCain hearts pigs
While watching the evening news, I miraculously managed to capture this 2 second video of John McCain hugging someone dressed in a pig costume on a campaign stop (it was miraculous because I captured it while watching the CBS Evening News, which I never watch because the sound of Katie […]
The Winter of the Bacon Scarf
Apparently bacon scarves are all the rage this winter. I recently modeled and wrote about the bacon scarf I purchased for myself a couple months ago, but following is a list of all the bacon scarves currently on the market. Get yours before spring arrives! Shopsin’s General Store Bacon Scarf […]
The eye of the beholder
Some people look at the layers of snow on this rooftop and just see snow. I look at it and see pork belly.
Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Bacon so good it is (or should be) illegal
Recent news from the Bacon Nation… …and the eggs highlights the Tamworth pork belly from Gryffon’s Aerie, a farm in Gordonsville, Virginia, which Sydney Meers (of the restaurant Stove in Hampton Roads, Virginia) uses to make bacon. Wooly Pigs talks about the reality of taking their Berkshire hogs to market […]
Valentine’s Day is for Bacon Lovers
Still haven’t found the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other? Call The Bleeding Heart Bakery and order some Chocolate Covered Apple Smoked Bacon. It’s guaranteed to get you some lovin’.
Interview with Rocco "Bacon Freak" Loosbrock
Rocco Loosbrock is the man behind Coastal Vineyards’ gourmet bacon of the month club. Following is an interview I conducted with him about his bacon club and life as a “bacon freak.” Bacon Unwrapped: What’s the story behind the creation of your Gourmet Bacon Club? Rocco: Well, it’s […]
Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Nose to Tail
Recent news from the Bacon Nation… One man celebrates SuperBowl Sunday with a pig shaped loaf made entirely of pork products. Another bacon lover is inspired to make crab and bacon rangoon for her SuperBowl Sunday festivities. The folks at Just Hungry refuse to let the battle between bacon and […]
Bacon Wrapped Friday Night
Last night I went over to a friend’s house and we made my favorite snack. Just thought I’d share some love with you this morning.
Bacon in Food and Wine Magazine (2/08)
In the February 2008 issue of Food and Wine Magazine… A few chefs compare their fantasy meals and low-brow indulgences. To slum it, Paul Virant of Vie in Chicago “would take his two sons to 2Toots Train Whistle Grill in Chicago twice a week for eight years and order double […]