Bacon Freak Blog

A very wise man, a long, long time ago once said “The Hand That ROCKS the BACON … Rules The World!”

Now, as the economic downturn really begins to sink in and take a “Big Bite” out of the recently flourishing, “fine dining” restaurant profits, the upper echelon of franchise dining are finely looking around and trying to get their bearings once again. They are suddenly realizing that as the economy take its toll; “sizzlingly successful” ideas continue to roll.

It seems that every single fast food franchise that wise returns back to the “Bacon Rule” and introduces it’s latest 1 to 5 new Bacon Burgers to their menu, suddenly increases their market share substantially and moves closer to the head of the heard.

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When Bubba gets back home from The Bacon Freak Ranch, he’s often way to tired to spend a lot of time, energy and effort cooking, so he’s come up with a wonderful little creative, culinary concoction that allows him to kick back and relax a bit, winding down and preparing a nice, delicious and hearty meal that will fully satisfy while helping to take the “edge” of the day of just a bit.

Enjoy!

Bubba’s Bourbon, Bacon & Bean Balderdash!

(Serves Bubba or 4 average size folk)

Ingredients:

½ lb.Baby Bubba’s Butcher Block Bacon- Hickory Smoked Peppered
2 cups dried white beans
½ cup Boss Hog Smoked Mozzarella Cheese
2 small onions
1 whole clove
½ cup Bacon Freak Gourmet Barbecue Sauce
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2 shots bourbon
2 tablespoons Bacon Freak Gourmet Salsa
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce.
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This Saturday, April 24 was Boston’s inaugural celebration of what is planned to become a regular, cherished annual even, the official “2010 Boston Bacon & Beer Festival,” a celebration of bacon, beer, music and art, appropriately held at the historic “Power Station” in the SoWa district of the South End of Boston.

This is one of the coolest, hippest most happening locations for the Boston art, music and event scene as well as where the ever popular “Open Market” and “Antique Market” are regularly held.

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Many of New Jersey’s most renowned and respected, local gourmets, connoisseurs, eateries, aficionados and gourmands gathered today at the marvelous and magnificent “Monmouth Museum and Cultural Center” located in Lincroft new Jersey.

The special gathering was called together for the county’s 11th annual “Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting” extravaganza, dedicated to raising much needed money for the local chapter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBSMC)

The “Premier Sponsor” for this event was the wonderful people over at “The Provident Bank” and the various wines were supplied by “Spirits Unlimited”.

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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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