tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33921959373626924292024-03-14T04:04:36.975-07:00The Bacon ManifestoHave you had your Bacon today?
If not, why?
We are here to tell you why.
So what are you waiting for...Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-9393032166505639112012-07-04T09:40:00.002-07:002012-07-04T09:40:42.303-07:00<span style="background: yellow;">Ok,</span> so I've been busy<br />
<span style="background: yellow;">Ok,</span> not real busy well kind of<br />
Cooking, eating, drinking beer and stuff mostly involving bacon<br />
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but today is a special day July 4th<br />
not just a day off or fireworks BBQ and picnics<br />
This is the Day We The People of <country-region><place>America</place></country-region> became Americans<br />
We had to fight for our freedoms, many died for the freedoms we take for granted.<br />
and sadly in this world we must continue to fight and die for our freedoms.<br />
and to those in our military and all that keep us safe in our homes<br />
I Thank You!<br />
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I suggest we all enjoy the day and thanks those around us who keep us safe<br />
give them some bacon, buy them a beer or just say 'Thanks'<br />Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-74612381878164570622012-03-04T16:53:00.000-08:002012-03-04T16:53:26.346-08:00Ok I'm Back or should I say Bac-on trackOK not to dwell got busy and such<br />
but I am back with a vengeance<br />
and to celebrate my return to my blog<br />
I started my day with the ultimate bacon Breakfast<br />
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Strong Coffee cream & sugar<br />
Eyes now fully open we begin to assemble<br />
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First we need a Bacon Bloody Mary<br />
Yes Bacon Vodka bloody mary <br />
run it thru the garden and garnish with a Bacon Strip<br />
better fry some bacon<br />
Man that's good<br />
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Lots of things to cook<br />
Lets fry some Bacon and Spam with Bacon<br />
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Belgium Waffles with Bacon<br />
Lets make the waffle batter<br />
follow the waffle mix directions<br />
with these exceptions<br />
add Cinnamon Sugar to the mix<br />
Use Belgium Ale instead of water<br />
and off course Bacon bits in the mix<br />
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Next a Spam and cheese omelet<br />
Yes take the fried Spam with Bacon <br />
Cube it up and put it in the Omelet<br />
You know how to make an Omelet Right <br />
if not see Alton Brown Good Eats <br />
that guy can teach you how<br />
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Serve it up on a platter with some extra bacon strips <br />
and the extra Spam with Bacon<br />
Oh don't forget to use the Bacon Syrup cut it with some Maple syrup<br />
You have to have Syrup on the Waffles<br />
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Serve with coffee and the Bacon Bloody Mary<br />
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Let me tell you WOW Bacony Delicious<br />
I ate it and took a nap<br />
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Now for the important stuff<br />
According to the Mayans<br />
the world ends in DDecember<br />
That mean only one thing<br />
Enjoy Life-Eat Bacon<br />
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More to follow thank you for your patienceBaconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-82632558657842451262011-09-11T00:15:00.000-07:002011-09-11T00:15:47.394-07:00Let Us PauseOn this solemn day let us take a moment or more to reflect and pray for ourselves and the thousands of souls that were ripped away in a horrific twisted perversion of ideology 10 years ago this very day.<br />
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Sadly it is the small minds of zealots that twist words and minds of others for their own power hungry self serving goals. This is the true travesty of our time. This is what is preventing mankind from achieving greatness. These zealots are worst of man and are filled with evil. Tho they may claim to speak the word of their god and have our best interests they twist it for their own perversions. They do us no good only harm. <br />
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We must always strive to Think freely, Act justly, and Be true our souls. <br />
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May the Lord grant peace to the friends and families of those who were taken.Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-44846757556264768962011-08-28T18:02:00.000-07:002011-08-28T18:14:10.542-07:00What is going ON!!!Ok, So I do a lot of driving for my job.<br />
I have come to terms with people not paying attention because they are<br />
Talking on the phone<br />
Texting<br />
Reading the paper<br />
Even working on there laptop (I couldn't believe it either if I didn't see it)<br />
Never a cop when you need one.<br />
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But, I have noticed a new trend<br />
It appears that BMW's, Mercedes' and Jaguar's do NOT have turn singles.<br />
In the past 2 weeks I have counted (once I noticed the trend) 15 times these car owners not using their turn signals. All this in heavy traffic usually cutting someone off.<br />
Since these are imported cars maybe they don't have turn signals.<br />
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So the other day I stopped of briefly at a local BMW dealer.<br />
While looking at a car and sitting in it I asked the salesperson "what is this little stick for?"<br />
His reply "Oh that's the turn signal"<br />
I ask "Is that standard or an upgraded option for the car?"<br />
He says "No that's standard on all cars"<br />
I thanked him and went on my errands.<br />
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So, In actuality a seemingly large group of BMW's, Mercedes' and Jaguar's owners<br />
are simply...Self-centered, Rude, oblivious to those around them, A,B and C -holes.<br />
I could go on but I'm sure some owners of these cars are actually decent people.<br />
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As for the jerks.. I think their sense of self is simple lacking BACON.<br />
BACON, it makes you feel good, It anchors you to the real world.<br />
It calms your soul, and can help you focus on whats really important.<br />
And if you eat bacon while driving it will calm road rage.<br />
I mean really how angry can you be if you eating Bacon.<br />
I do not recommend cooking bacon while driving. Make it at home and take it with you.<br />
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I bet you thought I couldn't work bacon into this rant, Did you?Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-5954486080648838262011-08-14T18:43:00.000-07:002011-08-28T18:14:34.052-07:00Summertime Garden GoodnessAhhh summertime<br />
Family, Freinds, and Goodtimes<br />
Gardens and fresh fruit and veg.<br />
They scream for BACON<br />
Lets be honest homegrown or good farm stand tomatoes Scream BLT<br />
Sure, it's a classic and definitely delicious in a pure and simple way.....<br />
But, What if............<br />
We take good Italian bread (Gonnella) sliced a bit thin<br />
and make garlic bread with it...<br />
then put the Bacon on that.........<br />
And used fresh Basil instead of lettuce...<br />
Fresh Tomatoes with a bit of course salt<br />
and Fresh Mozzerlla Cheese with some cracked black pepper<br />
And a hint of balsamic vinegar<br />
Delicioso a GBBMT<br />
(Garlic Bacon Basil Mozzerlla & Tomato)<br />
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OK How about some other fun things to add to a Standard BLT<br />
I like thin sliced Onions<br />
Avocado<br />
More Bacon<br />
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What do you like to add<br />
Sound Off an what you like<br />
I want to here from you<br />
Thanks and enjoyBaconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-12114220239696167962011-07-24T17:13:00.000-07:002011-08-14T18:46:41.064-07:00Milwaukee Not Just America's Dairy LandAs with all good things in life sometimes you have to travel.<br />
Brew Pubs, Brewery's, Gastro-Pubs, Purveyors of Porky Goodness and Such.<br />
Always worth the trip. <br />
Remember life is a journey....NO not the band Journey...Like walking a path to enlightenment. <br />
You can't get to enlightenment without BACON.<br />
So while on a recent trip (See Pub Crawl) with a great friend to the Cream city (2 rashers of bacon to the first person who can tell me why Milwaukee is called that)<br />
We started at the Milwaukee Brewing Co. <a href="http://milwaukeebrewingco.com/">http://milwaukeebrewingco.com/</a> Very good beer, good food, very nice staff and the locals were super helpful.<br />
Remeber always chat up the locals for the very best a town has to offer.<br />
We were searching for a gastro-brewpub in the neighborhood and could not find it. <br />
But with some help we were on our way.<br />
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Welcome to the Hinterland <a href="http://www.hinterlandbeer.com/">http://www.hinterlandbeer.com/</a> <br />
And yes if your anywhere near Milwaukee you have to go there.<br />
We get there as they are opening and sit at the bar.<br />
Dan the bartender was very knowledgeable about there beer and food.<br />
Which is very good with a good selection of solidly made beer.<br />
OK just for the record I am a home brewer and my friend was a Professional Brewer.<br />
NO not the baseball team...making beer...the elixir of gods.<br />
I will leave the serious beer critiques to him. Back to the porky goodness.<br />
Hinterland's menu changes daily. <br />
Which gave us some concern because we heard they had PORK BELLY & Pigs Cheek.<br />
Spoiler yes we were able to get both.<br />
We started with Pork Rillette. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>"Rillettes</b> is a preparation of </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat" title="Meat"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>meat</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> similar to </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A2t%C3%A9" title="Pâté"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>pâté</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">. Originally made with </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork" title="Pork"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>pork</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">, the meat is cubed or chopped, </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt" title="Salt"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>salted</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> heavily and cooked slowly in </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat" title="Fat"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>fat</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> until it is tender enough to be easily shredded, and then cooled with enough of the fat to form a paste. They are normally used as spread on </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread" title="Bread"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>bread</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> or </span></em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast" title="Toast"><span style="color: #0645ad; font-size: x-small;"><em>toast</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> and served at room temperature. "</span></em> <br />
Thank You Wikipedia <br />
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DELI COUS, WOW, You have to try this.<br />
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Next, we had a Homemade Smoked Hungarian Sausage with Potato Hash.<br />
We added Bacon as garnish to this dish. Highly recommended.<br />
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Seriously Good eating. We could have eaten 2 or 3 of these they were so good. <br />
And yes he cures and smokes his own bacon...Delicate and tender with gentle tones of smoke... a true delight.<br />
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At this point we meet the chef as he comes to the bar. <br />
Chef Dan Van Rite, who, no offence bears a slight resemblence to Chuck Norris.<br />
We are talking all thing Smoking and bacon ......<br />
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He then send out a Homemade Brined / Pickled Sausage<br />
Sorry forgot to take a picture.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It was wonderfull. It was cool and spicy with bright flavors perfect for the summer.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Not heavy like you would think.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We are then treated to a tour of the kitchen to see his modified smoker.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Man he has some super cool toys. But the solution to a problem he had is pure creativity.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The next item on our plate was the Pig Cheek. Hey relax the only part of the pig you cant eat is the "OINK"</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To be accurate Apple Cider Braised Pork Cheek with Apple Slaw and horseradish emuslion.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sadly the only pork product we did not eat was the 1/2 slab of ribs. They sill had some time to cook and we had seveal more pubs to hit. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I Guarntee I will be back. This place is pork-a-rifik. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Oh and the non pork menu is OUTSTANDING... Well Worth The Trip...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">On with our trip</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We visited Water Street Brewing....OK Beer....Inattentive staff.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Rock Bottom Brewing <a href="http://www.rockbottom.com/">http://www.rockbottom.com/</a> Good solid beers. Good Food, Great Staff.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It was here from a local we got a lead for a Belgium Pub. And so the hunt was ON.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We found it Cafe Benelux <a href="http://www.cafebenelux.com/">http://www.cafebenelux.com/</a> WOW what a way to end the eveing</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Siting on the second floor balcony drinking amazing Belgium Ales and eating mussels.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I want to come here for brunch.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Next, Trip to Milwaukee must Include Hinterland, Benelux, The Public Maket, The Wicked Hop, Lakefront Brewing.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">DO NOT Confuse this place with Water Street, Lakefront makes Great Beer. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And where ever a good lead takes us.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Legal stuff. The opinions in this blog are mine. I have linked to the websites of the places I liked so you can find them eaiser. If anybody has a problem with that...send me a note. thank you</div>Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-86283090153251315012011-07-02T19:46:00.000-07:002011-07-02T19:47:32.930-07:00Steak and BaconSo last week I was out to dinner with the family<br />
Dining at Lonestar Steakhouse and it came to my attention<br />
That the only steak with BACON is the Fillet Mignon<br />
now why is only the 6oz fillet wrapped in bacon<br />
Really I could eat two of those.<br />
Why not wrap the Rib eye or T-bone in bacon<br />
Why discriminate against the bigger steak. and bigger steak eater<br />
Hey we love bacon.<br />
So I challenge every steak joint to put bacon on the bigger steaks<br />
Hey if you cant figure it out you know I will............<br />
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For the record the steak I had was wonderfully, the service was great and<br />
I did have the White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with bacon ....Delicious!Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-27332641380433394202011-06-29T19:56:00.000-07:002011-06-29T19:56:19.877-07:00A new Burger for the HolidayRecipe time again <br />
OK gang get your cardiologist on the speed dial your gonna need it.<br />
I saw elements of this burger on several Foodie Shows and thought<br />
good but not quite there. So I combined them.<br />
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Best as a homemade burger but store bought would be OK in a pinch<br />
combine 80/20 Ground Beef with Ground Italian Sausage<br />
Your favorite seasoning or dry rub <br />
I Like GrillDaddy's Double Secreket BBQ Rub and Seasoning.<br />
form it into a patty slightly larger than the bun.<br />
Better get a decent bun while your shopping<br />
also get some frozen Onion Rings "big ones" or make your own<br />
Mushrooms, Bacon "of course", Cheese, Eggs and don't forget the milk<br />
You don't need the milk for this but hey if you shopping don't you always need milk.<br />
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Fry some bacon to for a snack and the burger and saute the mushrooms in then drippins<br />
make or cook the Onion Rings<br />
fry or poach 1 egg per burger<br />
Cook the burger<br />
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Combine as follows<br />
Bun, Condiments(mayo, mustard, ketchup),Bacon, Burger, Cheese, Bacon, 1 largest Onion Ring.<br />
Fill Onion Ring with Mushroom, Cheese, Fried Egg, Cheese, Bacon, 1 Lettuce Leaf, Bun<br />
OK if your chest is already getting tight you can omit 2 layers of Cheese and 1 layer of Bacon<br />
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Serve with cold beer and choice of Cholestoral drugs Lipitor, Vytorin, Creator what ever works for you.<br />
You could serve this with Fries or Slaw or Patotoe salad but I am sure just this burger will fill you up.<br />
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Here is were I need your help. What do we call this monster???<br />
Post your suggestions and we will vote after the holiday.<br />
And yes I did make and eat this burger.....then I took a nap.Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-24101514943846809092011-06-09T17:23:00.000-07:002011-06-09T17:23:59.854-07:00An Odd ExperienceRecently while hosting some overnight guests<br />
I cam in contact with VEGETARIANS .......<br />
They are not unlike Zombies except your are totally safe<br />
Really, they don't eat meat or brains but your garden is in trouble...<br />
So, since at a party the next day it was requested that I bring Meat Candy<br />
I then proceeded to make Meat Candy in the presences of the dreaded Vegetarians<br />
Not that are likely to nibble on the treats unlike us carnivores<br />
Yet Only one succumbed to the sweet smokey porky goodness that is BACON<br />
Odd the rest were not tempted, very ODD<br />
This will require additional study<br />
Remember eat Bacon it is DeliciousBaconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-12263416719853513252011-05-31T19:55:00.000-07:002011-06-09T16:37:50.810-07:00Texas Tommy, Wisconsin Willy & South Side SalvatoreSo your wondering.... What?<br />
No it is not a title for a movie about 3 guys traveling cross country eating bacon and drinking beer....<br />
We will save that for later.<br />
<br />
Welcome to my first recipe post.<br />
It all started with a friend and myself talking about Bacon dishes we had as children.<br />
My mom use to take hot dogs, cut a slit down them, stuff that with cheese, wrap it in Bacon<br />
put it in the bun and then into the oven for 20 min. So as a kid Hot dogs are fantastic but wrapped in Bacon we were living the good life.<br />
My friend replies " Oh those are Texas Tommy's"<br />
My answer "That's a way better name than Hot dogs with cheese wrapped in Bacon"<br />
And so the birth of the Texas Tommy. But, I as i begin to think ... I can do better than hot dogs...<br />
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Wisconsin Willy<br />
Cook up some Brats with Onions & Beer<br />
If using Thick Cut Bacon, cook it a bit to get if past raw.<br />
If regular no need to pre-cook the Bacon<br />
While waiting for the Brats to cool after cooking<br />
Take the Brat Buns and spread Garlic Spread / Butter on both sides.<br />
Then cut a slit down the Brat and insert the Cheese.<br />
Wrap with Bacon, stuff that in the Bun.<br />
Top with the grilled Onions. Put them in a pan or cookie sheet in a 350degree oven for 20 min<br />
Then top with more cheese and back in for 2 or 3 min for the cheese to melt.<br />
Enjoy the Bacony Goodness.<br />
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South Side Salvatore<br />
Pretty much the same only you are going to use...<br />
Italian sausage, Provalone, Motzzerrella, Fontinia or Italian cheese of choice.<br />
No Onions, but use more Garlic.<br />
And Roasted Red Pepper <br />
And a nice Italian roll.<br />
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This only the begining. What combos do you have????<br />
Photos to follow later.Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-28339892404152274482011-05-30T07:22:00.000-07:002011-05-30T07:25:12.621-07:00On this Memorial Day. <br />
A day we honor our brave soldiers.<br />
We Thank You.<br />
For Everything.<br />
<br />
This blog is titled The Bacon Manifesto<br />
It is not the first<br />
The first was by Nathaniel Bacon in 1676 of Virginia, part of the British colonies.<br />
Also know as the Bacon Rebellion, it predated the Declaration of Independence by 100 years. It focused on high taxes, restraint of trade & security..<br />
Sadly, it led to an Indian massacre, The recall of the appointed Governor & Mr Nathaniel Bacon's death. <br />
If you wish to know more about this moment in American history just Google it...<br />
<br />
This Bacon Manifesto will be significantly less political.<br />
It will focus on the power of Bacon for Good.<br />
Its impact on society, fun stuff, <br />
And of course delicious Bacon recipes.<br />
<br />
Tomorrow Texas Tommy's, Wisconsin Willy's & South Side Salvatore's.Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-58182142691439481712011-05-28T11:37:00.000-07:002011-05-28T11:37:53.107-07:00Good Morning Mr BaconOk, so no matter if your tired, hungover or just grinding out another day.<br />
Bacon starts you day in a great way.<br />
Frying up slices, the smell permeates the house and your senses.<br />
Getting you ready for the day letting you know its going to be a good day.<br />
Then tossing the potatoes in the bacon grease to cook letting the Bacony Goodness coat<br />
and adsorb ....mmmmm followed by a couple of eggs<br />
Delicious , there is nothing you can't do after a meal with Bacon.<br />
You have just eaten the greatest meat in the universe. <br />
You are awesome. That is what Bacon does for you.<br />
Bacon makes you Awesome.<br />
Frankly I expect nothing less from the greatest meat in the universe.<br />
Bacon we Thank YouBaconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392195937362692429.post-88873313492946367172011-05-27T20:30:00.001-07:002011-05-27T21:28:47.045-07:00BaconBacon<br />
Bacon<br />
Bacon<br />
Bacon<br />
Bacon<br />
<br />
YUM! :)<br />
<br />
Not just delicious, but a way of life. <br />
Bacon is Happiness.<br />
Try to say Bacon and not smile and feel good.<br />
In fact the only time the word Bacon makes you feel sad is in the sentence "Sorry, We are out of Bacon."<br />
So Bacon is Happiness.<br />
Bacon is the solution to most any problem.<br />
Bacon is Delicious in a way that can only be described as wonderful porky, sweet, smokey, salty goodness.<br />
In short Bacony Goodness.<br />
<br />
Welcome to my journey through life, liberty and Bacon.<br />
Thank You.Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408456681213679455noreply@blogger.com3