In the December issue of Gourmet Magazine… Al’s Quality Market in Barberton, Ohio uses traditional Eastern European methods for curing pork, including a twice-smoked bacon frosted with garlic and paprika. The new MGM Grand in Detroit hosts a Wolfgang Puck Grille. The seared swordfish with bacon confit and whole-grain mustard […]
Dispatches from the Bacon Nation
Bacon in Latin American Cuisine
I do a monthly round-up on this blog of some of the major food magazines and their coverage of bacon. It seems like every issue of Gourmet, Food & Wine, or Bon Appetit includes at least a few references to bacon, and the process of putting together my blog entries […]
Rockin’ Around the Bacon Christmas Tree
Yep, I went there. This year’s theme for my Christmas tree at home in Phoenix is… …bacon! Whether you are feeling angelic or a bit devilish, you can get your own Bacon Strip Christmas Ornaments from Sappy Moose Tree.
Lil' Pig
Several members of my family are owners of Traeger Pellet Grills/Smokers. They get used throughout the year, including on Christmas Day for grilling beef tenderloin. Everyone has a standard Traeger model, but I hope someday that one of us can upgrade to this model.
Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Is there ever enough bacon?
Recent news from the Bacon Nation… Endless Simmer dares to make the claim that English bacon is better than American bacon. The Bacon and Egg Risotto from Craft in NYC seems to be a popular dish for bloggers to recreate. DC-based Food Rockz is the latest to give it a […]
Bacon in Food & Wine Magazine (12/07)
In the December issue of Food & Wine Magazine… The Grateful Palate’s microwavable chicharrones (pork rinds) are an ideal Christmas gift for pork lovers. Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles cooks their pizzas in a wood-burning oven. Try the egg, speck and squash blossoms combo. Washington, DC may be the Nation’s […]
Bacon in Bon Appetit Magazine (12/07)
In the December issue of Bon Appetit Magazine… 32 East in Delray Beach, Florida offers diners a Chicken Breast with Bacon, Haricots Verts, and Cipolline Onions. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple, Dates, and Baby Potatoes is a staple at a farm in Provence. White Bean and Halibut Stew gets its […]
Je t’adore Pâté en Croute
I made pâté en croute for dinner last night. While not specifically bacon-related, the result was a heavenly pocket of pork and pastry goodness that was too delicious not to share with you. Best of all…they were really easy to make. And they are pretty decent as leftovers the next […]
Bacon Cheddar Bread is in the "Oven" and the "Christmas Tree" is Lit
As I mentioned last week, I recently moved to a new apartment in DC. Moving generally sucks, but the worst thing about moving is that very little about your life is “normal” while you’re in transition. Particularly when it comes to meals – until you find all of your equipment […]
Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Thanksgiving Hangover Edition
Recent news from the Bacon Nation… Beer and bacon always go well together. They also make good bread together. Ruhlman gets in the Thanksgiving spirit with some pork bellies. Is bacon ice cream going mainstream?