Link: http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2010/08/pork_belly_shortage_bacon_meat_st_louis_food_blog_081610.php

Bacon prices are rising quickly. Maybe it's a good time to buy a bunch for the freezer... Reason ? Not enough pigs.

In stores, average retail prices have risen by more than $1 per pound since last year, to more than $4, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.

Market analysts said the reason for the suddenly high prices is simple shortage: A year ago, 76.3 million pounds of pork bellies were in various commercial freezers around the country. In early August of this year, that storage figure had dropped to 35.4 million pounds.

Link: http://www.onlineschools.org/blog/bacon/

All hail the king of meats!

Link: http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/07/the-great-bacon-odyssey-bacon-the-other-crispy-brown-meat/

The answer is yes! - Geekdad takes on this challenge and delivers a delicious pure bacon burger.

Link: http://bacontoday.com/the-arrival-of-bacon-cups/

Is there no end to the fantastic goodness of bacon?

While off looking for a new, exciting twist on the ever popular Bacon Cup, a most visually stunning version of a recipe for Bacon Cups popped onto the computer screen and I knew immediately that I had to share it with you, even if just for the excellent photos that come with the recipe.

The recipe and the photos come to us from Megan Reardon of the blog “Not Martha” and her “artistic eye” for aesthetic expression and passionate photographic prowess is truly impressive, check this out:

It's only a picture - but you'll get the idea.

Link: http://coolmaterial.com/roundup/how-to-make-bacon-from-scratch/

Whats even cooler than getting an expensive applewood smoked bacon? - Making it yourself with whatever ingredients you want.

The thing is, I had heard whispers that bacon from scratch—cured, smoked, and cut at home—puts store-bought bacon to profound shame. I didn’t think it was possible to improve on perfection, but I had to find out.

Link: http://bacontoday.com/colored-bacon/

You can make it yourself and who wouldn't? Though the actual dye used here isn't revealed I'm thinking food coloring should do the trick.

Link: http://www.slashfood.com/2010/05/19/kfcs-double-down-gamble-pays-off/

Turns out that the awesomely unhealthy - yet oh so good and bacony Double Down was a big win for KFC. Hopefully we'll see the crazy bacon trend continue.

"This truly an example of popular demand," says Javier Benito, executive vice president of marketing and food innovation for KFC. "Our plans were to feature the product only through May 23, but millions of Double Down fans have spoken and we won't disappoint them. You'll continue to be able to get the Double Down at KFC this summer."

So if you haven't had your heart stopping taste yet, there's plenty of time.

Link: http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2010/05/win_your_dad_a_years_supply_of_bacon_become_child_of_the_year.php

Oscar Myer has my vote here for the coolest contest ever.

In what has to be the only contest that should make your dad incredibly happy but also slowly kill him, the title of "Oscar Mayer Bacon Sizzling Dad" can be bestowed upon your father just in time for Father's Day (Sunday, June 20). Dad will also be awarded $5,000.

Submit a photo of your dad with a caption that is no more than 50 words, explaining why you dad should win, why he's great, why he loves bacon, etc. Participants have to enter at Facebook.com/OscarMayer between today (May 14) and June 4.

Link: http://bitsandpieces.us/2010/05/10/20-awesome-things-about-bacon/

All I can say is - They could only find 20?

Link: http://www.hormelfoodsrecipes.com/newIdeas/newproducts/default.aspx

Put aside all other bacon in the supermarket and pick a pack of this. Easily the best bacon you can get without going to a specialty store.

When you open this puppy it smells like a campfire - and soon the whole house will smell like applewood smoked meaty goodness. The thickness of the bacon is right at the top end - (it's almost like ham steak thick) ... and the taste? awesome - I give it a 10 out of 10. Next time your at the grocery store take a look and see if your store carries this. Pick one up - you won't be disappointed.

Link: http://www.torani.com/products/bacon-syrup

Getting my credit card in 3....2...

Bacon enthusiasts will recognize the same savory, meaty flavor as authentic bacon in this salty, sweet syrup. Torani Bacon syrup adds savory bacon flavor to cocktails, lattes, sauces and more. Just add 1/2 - 1 oz. of syrup to a 6-8 oz. beverage, and enjoy this innovative new flavor from Torani.

Link: http://baconcookbook.com/

A whole book dedicated to cooking with bacon? You bet!

Whether you're looking for recipes for bacon breakfast, bacon lunch, bacon dinner, bacon appetizers or even bacon desserts you'll find some great bacon meals in the Bacon Cookbook.

our staff and a few closely associated gourmet chefs went to work, meticulously and diligently going through each and every recipe to bring you the proverbial “Cream Of The Crop” bacon recipes in each of the following five categories: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Appetizers / Dessert.

Link: http://theredhead.foodzie.com/bacon-peanut-brittles-4oz.html

"Peanuts. Maple syrup. Some spices...what may be the best beer nut in America."
-Esquire Magazine

How could anyone resist?? 3 pack of 4oz bags goes for $17 bucks - and get ready for the $7 shipping.

Link: http://thechive.com/2010/03/23/10-meals-that-make-your-heart-scream-redrum/fatty-food-3/

Ok, there's not too many things I wouldn't do with bacon but this is one of them - a bacon mug filled with cheddar cheese. Yikes!

Link: http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/zombies/d4f6/?cpg=cj

or MMMMvelopes as Think Geek calls 'em - lick your way to bacony bill paying goodness....

$8.99 for 25 - thumbs up from GeeG!

Link: http://consumerist.com/2010/04/kfcs-bacon-sandwich-on-fried-chicken-bread-kills-people-everywhere-on-april-12.html

A Bacon Sandwich using fried chicken as the bread..... droool

Link: http://groceryeats.com/2009/03/26/bacon-beer/

A delicious recipe for Bacon flavored beer - two great tastes in one.

Link: http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/food-drink/Bacon-Wax-david-burkes-primehouse-84697962.html

Holy mother of food - if I was anywhere near here... I gotta try this!

David Burke's Primehouse Executive Chef Rick Gresh takes bacon love to a whole new level with the creation of his Bacon Candle. It’s made with rendered bacon fat and stands at 2 inches tall with a vegetable base wick, but the kicker is how you actually use the candle.
The candle emits a delicious-smelling bacon aroma and is poured over dry aged beef, scallop sashimi, or any other delectable treat worthy enough to be covered in bacon (so in other words, almost everything).

Link: http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/article/sizzling-hot-market-for-bacon-trepreneurs/19361166

Are you a bacon-trepreneur? If you can capitalize on the power of bacon - you too can be rich (and tasty)

Even restaurants are busy bringing on the grease: A recent study by the Chicago-based research firm Mintel found that menu items with bacon at both fast-food and full-service restaurants are up 26.5 percent since 2005.

"Why not?" says Justin Esch, one of the self-described "bacon-trepreneurs" behind Bacon Salt. "Bacon is the most powerful force in the world. It's not even a joke."

Bacon FTW!

You read that right - a bacon rocket, complete with song!

Link: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/02/24/bacon-fudge-brownies-the-new-geek-fuel/

Geeks are Sexy brings a recipe to the table that's sure to go over well at both Lan parties and D&D nights.

Link: http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/archives/9731

Oh mother of all things holy! Bacon Cheese- YES.

Link: http://nowthatsnifty.blogspot.com/2010/02/18-bacon-wrapped-foods.html

18 ... Wonderful ... Bacon .. Wrapped ... Fooods ah ah ah.

Maybe some you haven't tried?

I love bacon, and so do you, everyone does. If you don't, you are crazy. You see this? It's me pointing at you, calling you crazy. I love bacon so much, I tried wrapping myself in it in high school. Bacon doesn't hold up well when you are stuffed into a locker, it gets offensively rank. Since then I've stuck to wrapping foods with it. I'm not sure where bacon comes from, but I'm pretty sure it's grown on trees like apples, oranges and french fries. Check out these 18 amazingly delicious foods wrapped in bacon.

Link: http://homecooking.about.com/od/porkrecipes/r/blpork108.htm

Here's another one for you candied bacon fans ....

Yes, indeed. This unique appetizer snack is made with cocoa powder, brown sugar, and bacon. It is so simple yet so addictive. You won't really notice a chocolate flavor, more like a smoky richness complemented by the kick of the chipotle chile powder. Keep a stockpile for a quick snack or to amaze your party guests. It really is that good. You will need thick-cut bacon for this recipe.

Link: http://www.simplecomfortfood.com/2010/01/31/loaded-baked-potato-soup/

This one's slightly different from the last in that you actually start by baking the potatoes....

Looks hella good eh?

Link: http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2010/02/top_ten_super_bowl_bacon_appet.php

If you needed help on how to include bacon to the big game - look no further!

8. The Original Bacon Explosion BBQ Sausage Roll - Have you had a heart attack lately?

Is your girlfriend's first name Angie, last name Plasty?

Are you comfortable with the idea of watching the Super Bowl on the TV set in the ER?

Then the bacon explosion sausage roll is for you.

Link: http://www.mrbaconpants.com/bacon-cheese-and-potato-chowder-needs-more-bacon/

If you need to whip up a bacony good soup real quick for dinner you might find this recipe real handy - also with this recipe we add a new category "bacon" ! - which as categories go is long overdue.

(Yeah when I get a bit I'll go and put the millions of bacon posts into this cat)

Link: http://www.baconinstitute.com/

How could you not love a site calling itself "A think tank for the global baconist movement" ????

A user-generated and operated social networking community and information aggregator dedicated to the world's most robustly glorious meat.

Link: http://blog.safetyfist.com/2009/08/true-deliciousness-bacon-chicken.html

Taking food to new geek levels of bacony goodness - you cant beat this one.

Tonight I had a moment of inspiration while cooking dinner. I was craving bacon really badly (as everyone does) so I decided to make some bacon wrapped chicken. However, to spice it up a bit, I wanted to do something fun and unique. So I took it to the next level. It was time for some Bacon Chicken Narwhal!

You heard right!!!

Link: http://www.baconorbeercan.com/

You'll get it as soon as you go to the site.

Link: http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/12/bacon_your_spirits_bright_not.php

Yep - it's a little too late to send these this year but they are sure bacony and great to look at.

Link: http://bitsandpieces.us/2009/10/29/wwbd/

If you didn't read that title as What Would Bacon Do - you need to catch up on your internet memes

Link: http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/4329#more-4329

Tomorrow it's gonna be cold and rainy - if it's looking that way for you, here's a quick and easy hot corn chowder recipe sure to warm up the day.

(cheap too!)

p.s. yep, it has bacon!