December 31, 2008 by Marianne

December 31, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Recipes , Bacon, bacon-wrapped eggs, brunch, New Year's Day, polenta

By far the most popular post we’ve ever done was Bacon Wrapped Eggs. I don’t know what it was about that recipe that made everyone’s mouth water so, but we got lots of great feedback and alternative recipe suggestions. Since this seems to be what the people want, we thought we’d share with you a recipe from Epicurious that adds lots of polenta, lots of cheese, and transforms simple eggs and bacon into a mega dish that will glorify any Sunday Brunch. I’ve been on a polenta kick lately, and I’m thinking this might make a dazzling New Year’s Day breakfast. Assuming I can stand on New Year’s morning.

And with that, we’re off for another holiday break. We’ll miss you while we’re gone. Have fun, be safe, be sure to call a cab if you’re drinking! See you next year, Internet!

December 30, 2008 by Brutus

December 30, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Pet Products , Bacon, Beggin' Strips

Christmas is awesome. I don’t know much about why we do it or what it’s for, I just know that everyone hangs out at home all week and I get ridiculous amounts of treats and special dinners. Last week alone I ate prime rib twice, had corned beef hash and eggs for breakfast one day, and endured a seemingly endless stream of scraps from friends and family members alike. And I’m still working on a bag of bones leftover from that giant roast Marianne made on Christmas Eve. I know I’m going to be bummed when the good times end, but I’m not going to think about that now. I’m just going to live each delicious day to its fullest.

One of the best gifts I got in my stocking was a gigantic bacon chew by Beggin’ Strips. I get the regular-sized strips all the time, but this thing was a monster. I got so excited when they first gave it to me that I ran directly out behind the garage and buried it so no one else could have any. Later, when there were fewer –ahem– guests around, I brought it back out and enjoyed it at my leisure. I must say, the nutrient-rich soil made a nice complement to the chewy, smoky treat. I might have to try that with my Snausages when I get a chance.

December 29, 2008 by Marianne

December 29, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Gifts , Bacon, chocolate layer cake, cookbook, fat, Jennifer McLagen

Aaaah, the holidays. I just finished a nine-day weekend, and will be back at work for just two days before another five-day weekend. And amazingly, I still feel like I could use more time. I’m pretty confident that I could make a full-time job of not having a job. Oh well, until that big lottery win happens, I’ll just keep plugging along and be grateful that I have a job in these shaky times.

I’m also going to continue to be grateful for my husband, who bought me the world’s greatest cookbook for Christmas. It’s called FAT by Jennifer McLagan, and it is wonderful. I had a hard time putting it down once I’d started reading. In addition to lots of fabulous, traditional recipes using all forms of animal fat, Ms. McLagan makes a strong case for the use of this magical ingredient. Using a combination of empirical evidence and scientific data, she convincingly describes the way that a lack of fat in our diet may even be hurting us. Here, here! Bring on the lard! My favorite thing about the book is that it calls pork fat “the king” of fats. I could go into a lengthy discussion of her varying arguments, but instead I’m just going to suggest that you go out and buy a copy and start improving your diet and your health today. You know you got a bookstore gift card in your stocking…

And now, before closing, I just want to brag that I made this amazing cake last week. And I only say this because I don’t bake. And I certainly don’t bake intricate layer cakes. And while I may not go to quite these lengths again any time soon, I do think I learned a valuable lesson about trying things that make me uncomfortable. If you are the kind of person who loves to bake, give this recipe a go. It was just unbelievably good. Mmm…I think there may be just enough left for breakfast.

December 25, 2008 by Marianne

December 25, 2008 • Filed Under: Bacon Photos , Bacon, Christmas tree

Royal Bacon Society hopes all your sizzling Christmas wishes came true.

December 24, 2008 by Marianne

December 24, 2008 • Filed Under: Funny Bacon , Bacon, santa

Be sure to leave out a plate of fried bacon tonight, kids.