I recently caught a rerun of the Simpson’s called “Simple Simpson.” The episode starts with Homer seeing a TV commercial for Farmer Billy’s Bacon and promoting a contest to win a tour of the bacon factory. Farmer Billy: Do you love that su-ey smell of Farmer Billy’s bacon? Homer […]
Dispatches from the Bacon Nation
Bacon Nation Unwrapped: Fall Cooking, Bacon Clubbing, and Hog Slaughtering
Recent news from the Bacon Nation… DCFoodies makes a Sweet Potato Soup with Pancetta and Spiced Pecans for a warm meal on a cool Fall day. Tagliatelle with mushroom, bacon and walnut sauce from downunder. A catfish BLT from down south. Cheese and bacon heaven in Santa Monica. A night […]
Bacon in Food & Wine Magazine (10/07)
In the October issue of Food & Wine Magazine… At the Seghesio Family Vineyard in Healdsburg, CA, you might be served a creamy risotto with pancetta when participating in their Family Table program at which guests gather in private dining rooms to enjoy the winery’s Zinfandels paired with Italian dishes. […]
Cork & Knife Pitchfork Fondue Interview
Click here to listen to my pitchfork fondue conversation with Chip Griffin at Cork & Knife.
Baconvision: Jim Gaffigan on Bacon
Here’s a really funny video clip of comedian Jim Gaffigan doing a bit about bacon on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Transcript below. “I just had some bacon. Anybody ever had bacon before? It’s good. Oh, my greasy lover, bacon. It’s the best! You wanna know how good bacon is? […]
Pitchfork Fondue
What happens when you combine a vat, propane tank, lard, pitchfork, and several cases of beer? In my family, the answer is ‘a good time’ that is also known as Pitchfork Fondue. For over a decade, Pitchfork Fondue has been a staple at many of our family […]
Bacon in Gourmet Magazine (10/07)
In the October issue of Gourmet Magazine… Is lard the new olive oil? Why Ossabaws are the not-so-newest hog on the block. Slow-roasted pork belly with smoked maple vinegar and Hakrui turnips make for a fine Fall feast at The Inn at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT. Chef Dan Barber […]
Oktoberfest Bacon Bier
Around this time each year, a former colleague of mine hosts an annual Oktoberfest party at his home in Springfield, VA. It is an event that many of us look forward to and plan our schedules around year after year. He owns a beautiful property with several acres of […]