Bacon, Shrimp and Irish Cheddar Grits

Shrimp and grits – what a great pairing! Then add Irish cheddar cheese and applewood smoked bacon to the recipe and you have quite a flavorful dish. This is my best grits recipe yet and it is not a side dish but a meal on its own! Grits are a traditional dish in the low … Continue reading

Bacon, Beer and Pecan Toffee Sundaes

Ice Cream in the winter? Sure if the toppings are bacon bits, toasted pecans and a smooth and delicious bacon infused toffee sauce. Oh, and then there is the stout beer  infused with vanilla beans and a sprinkling of sea salt to finish. This is definitely not part of my New Year’s resolution diet but it was … Continue reading

Chocolate Covered Applewood Bacon

I made these bacon treats a couple of months ago and they were a big hit at a card party.  This is  a recipe by the team of Patrick and Gina Neely which was mentioned in the March “bacon” issue of the Food Network Magazine.   I have changed the directions but the ingredients are the … Continue reading

Bacon Jam

This sweet and salty bacon spread is surprisingly good.  First the bacon is fried until crisp and then simmered in a slow cooker with onions, maple syrup, brown sugar, boiled cider and strong coffee.  The results are great and is a new recipe for me from King Arthur Flour.  Here’s to Camp Bacon in Ann Arbor, Michigan … Continue reading