Posts from — June 2010

What a fine way to start the day!  Every healthy breakfast should include a little bacon

Yum, yum get me some!

Thanks to FoTDB Charlie (SHOUT OUT!) for the pic from his buffett yesterday…

So inspired by the thrilling 1-1 draw against England today (first time I have ever watched an entire soccer match), I thought I would bust out two ads that I saw this last week from competing shoe manufacturers.

The first is just sheer brilliance. Nike, show us what ya got…

I loved when they did the similar “action” spots for the NFL last year but this…THIS…just completely blows everything away,  One of the best ads I have ever seen.

And now from Adidas (thx to FoTDB Mike D. for the link)

I mean come on, Snoop’s got a lightsaber!  The editing is pretty solid, almost seamless in some spots…but what it actually has to do with the World Cup???  That’s a good question.

They have another spot, “The Quest” or something like that, but it kinda sucks.

We talked two weeks ago about one Mr. Sean Fallon from the site Nerd Approved was attempting to home brew a fine stout of oatmeal, coffee and…

BACON!

He’s posted an update on the site today.  It was time to add the bacon to the brew.  I am intrigued by his method of infusion…with the bacon infused bourbon it was about the bacon fat that provided the flavor.  Here he’s cooked up a whole batch, popped it into a hops bag and immersed the meat in the brew.  Hmmmmm.

And again Sean…if you felt like throwin’ a bottle this way…I’d even spring for shipping

Thanks to FoTDB Seth (SHOUT OUT) for the heads up!

WASHINGTON–Recognizing America’s love affair with bacon, the American Meat Institute released a brochure, “Six Degrees of Bacon,” that aims to address some common questions about its favorite “meat candy.” [Read more →]

FoTDB and former Fathead colleague Brian sent along a link to 4505 Meats last week and this wondrous meat product…

Look kids!!!  Bacon FILLED Hot Dogs!  This ain’t now strip wrapped around the frank, no sir! This is bacon INSIDE THE HOT DOG!!!

Even the pig on the package says he’s down with it and why wouldn’t he be.  It’s a taste treat that can’t be beat.

So pop on over to 4505 Meats and order yourself a package, from 3 to 20 lbs, starting at $21.00.

With the wave of bacon products on the market today, it was only a matter of time…

Actually, it’s funny that it’s taken this long for someone to have the idea of marrying these two flavors.

I actually came across this product through a Facebook ad on my profile page…way to target those ad units to my “likes” Big Brother Zuckerburg.  Your machine is working!

I visited the site baconhotsauce.com and can’t find what the actual ingredients are. After my experience with Bacon Salt, I am leery of food items that claim to be “Bacon-Flavored” as they probably don’t actually include any real bacon.  Seeing this in their About Us section also cause me pause:

Bacon Hot Sauce has gone through many iterations and was developed in collaboration with a leading food scientist.

“Leading food scientist”, oh boy…

So you game?  Care to try?  Pick yourself up a 5 oz. bottle for $5.99 from their site.

• Joyce is behind the plate today. He better call nothing but strikes for Porcello. #

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How do you not stop?!?  Found yesterday outside of The Savant Project in Boston…

Thx to Courtney (SHOUT OUT), a long standing FoTDB, for the pic.

One of the real nice things about working in downtown Detroit are all the great little restaurants sprinkled around the city that I can now get out to on a frequent basis.  Take for example this fine establishment…

I’ve had a few beers here before, but never stopped in for lunch.  That is, until today…

Their menu is  primarily artisan pizzas.  For lunch today, it was the BBQ Chicken and Bacon pie along with a pint of Summer Ale.

Let me show you something…

That is thick cut bacon!  These “bits” were at least an inch long and tasty, tasty, tasty!!

No skimping on the other meat either.  Big clumps of pulled chicken were strategically positioned to ensure some in each bite!

My only suggestion would be to toss the chicken in some of the bbq sauce before dropping them on the pizza.  Some of the pieces dried out a little in the oven.  A little coat of sauce could help keep the meat moist and provide great flavor.

Oh, the beer was fantastic BTW.

If you’re headin’ into the D, give these guys a try!

Motor City Brewing Works
470 West Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201-1220
motorcitybeer.com