Scrapple Snarkiness

Who knew that a mess of pig parts and cornmeal could cause such a stir? When this recipe for Scrapple ran in the New York Times in 1872, it sparked a 2 week long discussion via snail mail amongst readers. Today it’s just too convenient to click a button & leave a snarky comment on any subject matter online. Imagine actually having to write a letter, mail it, and then wait for it to possibly be published. Technology has made it faster & easier for us all to showcase our inner foodiot. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not... care to comment?

Perkins Pilferer

An employee of the Perkins in Stuart, FL was arrested for stealing 3 pounds of bacon which she hid in her purse. It doesn’t sound like much but 3 lbs. of bacon is a lot of bacon! How big was this woman’s purse? During her booking, they also found drugs in her possession—but c’mon we all know what the real crime here is. If someone stole my bacon, things could get ugly.

Lingerie & Bacon

Sarah Jane Despard of Preston, England admitted to shoplifting lingerie from the BHS store as well as £74.70 worth of bacon from a local convenience store. That seems like an awful lot of bacon! Still, it seems rather harsh to have her electronically monitored during her community order in which she’ll have a 7PM-7AM curfew. For bra & bacon theft? She’s not exactly a menace to society—this however, is. 

State Fair Meat Treat Lures Conan

Conan tells Minnesota’s Kare 11 News:

“I’ve heard you guys have a chocolate-covered bacon. I will take the Tonight Show to the State Fair for a week if I can get my body weight in chocolate-covered bacon."

and

“My favorite food in the world is when meat becomes candy.”

Yes... me too.

Bad Bacon Behavior

Above is the typical “999 breakfast” for the Metropolitan Police at London’s Scotland Yards. Chef Hasanali Khoja refused to cook bacon and sausage as it is against his Muslim beliefs. At his hiring, he was assured that no pork handling would be involved in his supervisory position. However, after his refusal to cook the meat, he was told his job was at risk and was also subjected to racist behavior from HR management. 

It’s sad when bacon causes discrimination, violence, and disorderly conduct.

Swine Flu

Reading the Daily News over a fellow straphanger’s shoulder, I read a bit about this crazy outbreak of swine flu. I tend to believe these things can get over-sensationalized but it’s good to be informed. One of the questions in the Q&A portion I found particularly amusing: 

Q: Should I stop eating bacon?
A: No. You cannot get the flu from eating pork products of any kind.

Bacontrepreneurs

The boys behind Bacon Salt have transformed their business from what began as a joke into serious success. In an interview on ABC News they claim the bacon biz is recession-proof. With the popularity of Bacon Salt and Baconnaise (which I’ve never blogged about because I hate mayo), they have recently expanded their line of bacon products to include Bacon Lip Balm. People have been purchasing them by the dozen and “love the feeling of bacon fat on their lips.” Hmmm... Yes, I do enjoy bacon fat on my lips—from REAL bacon! I think I’ll stick with my Burt’s Bees, thanks. 

Up next for J&D? Bacon-scented body spray, suntan lotion (now you too can sizzle!), and soap. I personally don’t use any scented body products—not even pretty-smelling ones from the company I work for. But who knows... perhaps J&D skin care could reach BK Flame status. It’s amazing what clever marketing can do for a novelty product.

Thanks to Karen for the link!

Bacon Sales Sizzle

Even in this rough economy, bacon sales are up 10% according to CBS News. Just goes to show, bacon will never die!

Why the hell aren’t there any bars in New York that do the free bacon thing??

“Fuck you, you pig!”

...is what Anthony Pisani of Somerville, MA said to officer Michael Capasso when he tried to stop Pisani from attacking employees of The Hill Tavern. It all started when Pisani barged into the tavern’s kitchen and began eating their bacon! His pamphagous appetite led to charges of disorderly conduct, assault and battery, and resisting arrest. These filthy drunks and wife beaters are making bacon-lovers look bad.

Is there something wrong with the residents of Stillwater, MN??

In New York City, we're (unfortunately) used to seeing restaurants closing left and right. But in Stillwater, Stone’s Restaurant and Lounge is only the second major restaurant to close recently. In this economy we should support local businesses whenever possible—ESPECIALLY when they serve free strips of bacon at the bar!!! Stillwater, how could you let this place close? If my local offered free bacon, I'd be there every night!

Bacon made me do it...

William Baker of Freckleton, England was driven to beat his girlfriend Theresa Fitzpatrick after an argument over bacon sandwiches! No one should ever use bacon as an excuse for bad behavior! Tsk, tsk...

Bacon Cheeseburger Emergency

Some people will go to any lengths to get their bacon cheeseburger done right...

A 911 dispatcher tells an irate fast food customer, "Ma'am, we're not going to go down there and enforce your Western bacon cheeseburger." Someone should have told this crazy woman that you can't get the Western at Burger King.