Bacon Freak Blog

For many of us most dedicated gourmets, connoisseurs and aficionados, the name John Williams often brings to mind the amazing classical compositions and film scores that we so closely associate with some of the greatest movies of all time, from Star Wars to E.T. and from Indiana Jones to Jurassic Park.

But in the world of Napa Valley wine making, there is a John Williams whose celebrity status and notoriety is perhaps equal to the renown and respect held by “The Maestro” in the music and entertainment scene.

Introducing the world of wine’s very own John Williams, owner and proprietor of Frog’s Leap Winery the Napa Valley’s majestic and near magical, Rutherford, CA.

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This is a deliciously special and delightfully spicy little dish that has seduced and satisfied absolutely every one I know whose tongue has been tempted by this savory, sizzling slice of the border balancing the cultural flavors and culinary traditions of Mexico and Texas.

Enjoy!

Boss Hog’s Tex – Mex Bacon & Cheese Enchiladas

(Serves 4 to 6 humans or 2 Bacon Freaks)

Ingredients:

½ lb. Coastal Caliente Smoked Jalepeno Bacon
15 ounces Gourmet Salsa
6 ounces tomato paste
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
4 ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded
4 ounces Smoked mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 large onion, diced
6 ounces sliced ripe gourmet green olives
6 ounces sliced, fresh mushrooms

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The website “This Is Why You’re Fat” should really reconsider naming itself, “This Is Why You’re So Freaking Happy.” Behold… the mug made out of bacon:

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. If I were getting married, I’d register for 8 of these. Okay, 10. (Of course the joke in there is that I would be getting married. HAHAHHAHAA! But I digress…)

Here are some other items I’d love to fill my bacon mug with:

• Scrambled eggs
• Chocolate fudge
• Ice cream
• Cake
• Who am I kidding, I’ll take this thing empty too…

So the next time you’re serving brunch, why not serve up some Bacon Mugs as well. And let us know what you fill it with! (As long as it’s clean… keep your bacon erotica to yourself, please. Unless you’re an eligible bachelor. Hubba hubba.)

~ Jennifer Eolin

Thanks to the folks @Zagatbuzz on Twitter, I was alerted to the following: Burger King is dabbling in brunch.

According to the article, test markets for these brunch products are in western Canada, Massachusetts and Florida. The bacon product they are hawking is called then BK Ciabatta Breakfast Sandwich. (What’s with all the love for Ciabatta lately? Doesn’t Jack In The Box own stock in that bread?) This sandwich contains scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, tomato and bacon with a smoky sauce. Yum or yuck?

So we must ask: Are there any Bacon Freaks out there willing to send us a report on how brunch is fairing at BK?

Oh and extra points for ordering a “mimosa.” Orange juice and Sprite. Gack.

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These days, it seems that absolutely everybody who is “anybody,” is now out there, excitedly and enthusiastically sharing the “good news” that so many of us gourmands have known for decades, that premium quality, Red Wine is not only delicious to drink, but it is actually extremely good for your health.

Study after study, report after report, from “Science Daily” to “The New York Times”, from “News Day” to “The Today Show” and from such notably substantial, renowned and respected medical monoliths as “The Mayo Clinic” to Yale – New Haven Hospital all are chiming in and joining the chorus that we gourmets have been singing for literal centuries.

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