Bacon Freak Blog

Recently I had a chance to chat with the folks of Hormel Foods, you know that huge meat company based in
Minnesota and likely the best known company in the food industry.

I asked them if they could prepare a special recipe for Sunday’s Super Bowl game. They prepared a spicy tortilla dish inspired by the bold flavors of the Southwest called Arizona Chili Cheese Crisps. They say that whether the guests are cheering for Arizona or Pittsburgh, everyone will be a fan of the cook.

Ingredients:
4 CHI-CHI’SA 8″ Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup CHI-CHI’SA Salsa , drained
1/4 cup CHI-CHI’SA Diced Green Chilies
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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I’m constantly getting asked for great bacon recipes that allow my Bacon Freak and Coastal Vineyards members and customers show off a little bit of sophisticated and “POSH” Pizzazz.

Your wish is my command. Here’s an amazingly delicious recipe created by Master Chef marc Meyers.

“Pig Out” and then be sure to let me know what you your review of the meal is in your own words and the words of your guests.

Rocco

Recipe: Oven-Baked Frittata With Bacon Lardon, Spinach & Fontina Cheese

Marc Meyer Cooks Up Quick, Easy Brunch Recipes

Jan. 15, 2009

Chef Marc Meyer has spent two decades cultivating seasonal and sustainable cuisine. Now, he’s sharing this amazing Bacon oriented recipe with my fellow Bacon Freaks and Coastal Vineyards members and customers. Enjoy!

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Greetings “Baconistas!”

Check out this story from over in England, how I guy managed to save his family and finances while teaching his kids some powerful and positive lessons about life by merely “Bringing Home The Bacon!”

Gives you something to think about, doesn’t it?

Rocco

Starting a smallholding: Bringing home the bacon

By Graham Norwood
The Telegraph / UK
Jan 16, 2009

A few years ago Henry Pryor couldn’t tell a weaner from a bacon slicer – that is, until he joined the growing brigade of city slickers with a smallholding and animals.

“It began as a way of educating my children that fine dining didn’t mean eating in at McDonald’s. I wanted to show the circle of life, how animals live and die, how real food is produced, and how the quality of what we eat is influenced by how we treat animals,” he says, standing alongside daughters Kate, 8, and Rosie, 11.

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Hey there fellow Bacon Freaks. We all know Chef Emeril Lagasse loves to cook with gourmet bacon, that’s no surprise to anyone, but what’s so cool about this story released by ABC News Yesterday was the fact that this isn’t just your usual Emeril Cajun Cuisine, but rather something a little more generic and perfect for breakfast, dinner or in between snacks.

Bam! Enjoy!

Emeril’s Bacon, Green Onion and Cheddar Biscuit Recipe

ABC News
Jan. 16, 2009

Emeril Gives You Great Brunch Ideas!

Bacon, Green Onion and Cheddar Biscuits

Chef Emeril Lagasse cooks up quick and easy brunch recipes. Get the recipes for his meal ideas below.

Bacon, Green Onion and Cheddar Biscuits

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Recently I asked the cooking community to provide me with some ideas on creating the ultimate breakfast. Specifically I asked what kind of meal would you create if I wanted breakfast sausage and jelly like the kind offered at the Coastal Vineyards Jam, Jelly and Preserves Club?

Executive chef Susanna Tolini at Kayem Foods responded saying she would pair Belgium waffles covered in strawberry jam or preserves, to create a nice balance of flavors. She also suggested younger eaters may enjoy dipping the sausages directly into the strawberry jam or even pumpkin butter. Another suggestion she had was using the al fresco Wild Blueberry sausage and pairing it with Pumpkin Pancakes with Black Raspberry preserves.

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