Here in Santa Barbara many restaurants come and go as it is a small town with loads of restaurants, but I feel optimistic for the newest one: State & Fig. Why? Because there's bacon. I recently tried their Mac'n'cheese and their Fig Burger, both of which include our beloved ...

A reader named Chrissie sent me a link to this recipe for Bacon Caramels, and I cannot thank her enough. Although I've never made candy, and I know it can be tricky, I think we'll give these a try for Bacon Day 2009. They just look too divine....

I love how there are flowers and cloth napkins on the table. And also...an entire bottle of Wild Turkey 101. The perfect meal for a special occasion. Or an awesome first date. Thanks, Todd!

I love when one idea snowballs into several others, and the bacon mat has been a major springboard for lots of bacon creations over the past few months. Of course there was the bacon cheese roll, followed by the bacon, chicken, cheese roll. And ...

Mmm...look at that bacon sizzle.

It's like two arch-enemies, locked in a secret lovers' embrace.

I've only had one oyster preparation that I really enjoy...until now. I think bacon might just be the ticket. The presentation alone makes them worth a shot.