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The Truth About Bacon

Duncan Riley — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:15 +0000

Bacon: makes a damn fine sandwich.

Kentucky Fried health food: KFC’s Double Down

Kim LaCapria — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:23:20 +0000

Because everyone knows carbs will make you fat.

While Atkins purists will point out that the chicken is breaded, KFC is still grabbing headlines with their new “Double Down” sandwich- a deep fried monstrosity that replaces a bun with two fried chicken breasts. It’s not available nationally yet, but local markets are reporting on the sandwich, which reportedly consists of these components:

2 Original Recipe Filets

Bacon

Pepper Jack Cheese

Swiss Cheese

Colonel’s Sauce

“We didn’t have room for the bread,” is the official party line from KFC on the new item. Underwhelmed? So were the folks over at FoodGeekery initially when they sampled the Double Down. But that soon changed:

That’s it? That is the sandwich? That’s not worth five dollars. Oh… oh my God. That is the best thing ever. I don’t know what “Colonel’s Sauce” is, but it is like a party in my mouth. This is completely worth the five dollars. Unfortunately I’m going to end up weighing 700 lbs after this, but it is simply amazing.

So how much does it cost to throw a party in your mouth? The sandwich, currently available in Omaha, Nebraska and Providence, Rhode Island, sells for $4.99 a la carte and $6.99 with a side and a drink. And the calorie count? KFC estimates “just under 600 calories,” but the Vancouver Sun estimates a near 1,300 calorie count.

But come on- it’s low carb! Nebraskans, Rhode Islanders- have any of you tried it?

Bacon Scented Air Spray. Need we say more?

Paul Short — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:39:12 +0000

So you’re a die-hard geek who reads ebooks on your electronic devices and gadgets, but your kindle or iphone are starting to feel stark and impersonal.

You miss the smell of opening that new paper based book for the first time, crave the tactile experience of feeling the texture of the paper between your fingers as you turn the pages and the scents and sounds of bacon frying as you read your morning paper seem like a distant memory. Well you don’t have to miss that any more. A company called Smell of Ebooks has a solution for those of you craving to replace some of the ambiance of the cellulose/analog book reading past.

The company has released a collection of aerosol sprays in different aromas that you use to accompany your ebook reading time.

Smell of Books is compatible with a wide range of e-reading devices and e-book formats and is 100% DRM-compatible. Whether you read your e-books on a Kindle or an iPhone using Stanza, Smell of Books will bring back that real book smell you miss so much.

Of course, we here at the Inquisitr are absolutely Freaking Out over the Crunchy Bacon Scented aroma. If we could, we’d order a truckload of this bacony goodness. We’d use it in ways it was never meant to be used, like a couple of spritzes under our arms before heading out to that all important business meeting, we’d spray it on our kids and even on our private parts to enhance our stamina during that 4 hour passion filled love-marathon for a mindblowingly memorable experience that would be the topic of lore and legend for countless generations to come…

Awww, heck, someone please make this bacon scented spray real.

Smellofbooks, Via agentmlovestacos.

Am I ever glad this whole bacon love affair is over

Steven Hodson — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:45:00 +0000

One of the biggest meme that hit the web in the last year has been the one extolling all things bacon. However I think given that it has now become a lip balm we can officially call this ridiculousness done. As in dinner Done.

Unless of course you have a real fetish for this kind of stuff and are really hankering for some pork type fat to slather on your lips. In which case you can head over to Amazon and pick yourself a pack of 4 for $13.00

In India, dead pig + Mosque= dead people

Kim LaCapria — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:56:23 +0000

Three people are dead due to religious rioting in southern India after some jackass threw a pig.

More than a dozen people were hurt in the rioting, which stems from an the incident where a dead pig was tossed into an under-construction mosque. (Some reports say it was a school.)

Upon discovery of the offending swine, an angry mob convened and got all stabby. Three people have died so far, including a 15-year-old kid. Tear gas, “bamboo sticks” and random shooting has quelled the tantrums outbreaks for the time being, and crowds larger than five have been temporarily banned from gathering.

Want to cook bacon on your iPhone? there’s an app for that

Duncan Riley — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:49:22 +0000

Have you ever wanted to virtually cook bacon on your iPhone? well as much as the answer is probably no, you now can with iBacon.

According to the official spiel, iBacon allows you to “Impress your friends as you cook bacon right on your iPhone or iPod touch!” The application takes advantage of multi-touch, vibrate and the accelerometer, allowing you to “pinch” the tongs to flip your bacon and “tilt” your device to drain off excess grease.

If you’re a bacon fan (and who isn’t) you might get some enjoyment out of iBacon, although I get the feeling the novelty would wear off pretty quickly, particularly when you could be cooking actual bacon instead.

$1.19 in the iTunes app store here. Demo video as follows:

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Check out this “Meat Dress” made from Salami and Bacon – Yum!

Paul Short — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:10:50 +0000

The Inquisitr loves meat, especially bacon but we’ll settle for a good salami sandwich now and then too, so when we saw this remarkable dress made from both bacon and salami, we just had to let you know about it.

Jia Jem was trying to come up with something unique to wear to her ATHF birthday party so she created a dress made of meat.

I chose salami because it’s thin, keeps in one piece, and is quite cheap, and bacon because it looks very, um, meaty. I considered somehow vacuum-sealing sheets of meat with those sealers they have on the markets now, but the machines were too expensive for a one-time-only disposeable dress. I ended up using the K.I.S.S. method of construction, which involved a basic shift dress out of thick cotton. I layed the meat on top, then put clear vinyl over it and sewed tracks with clear thread. I used a wide stitch length to avoid perforating the meat to the point it might just… uh, slide down the bottom of the dress. I also blotted it all before sewing to get rid of as much grease as possible to avoid clouding the vinyl. Lastly, I made sure to bind the bottom of the dress with a strip of clear vinyl to catch drips. (I love talking about this; it’s so disgusting.) The whole project took about 6 hours, and I kept it refrigerated until the party. Good times.

[BoingBoing via. Craftzine]

Try on some bacon for those tired footsies

Steven Hodson — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:04:57 +0000

I have to be honest here – I don’t get this thing about bacon. Yes I like it with a side of eggs and home-fries, and I’ll love you forever if you throw in a nice Montreal bagel to go with it. That doesn’t mean though that bacon is meant for anything else especially being used to decorate a pair of loafers.

It’s bad enough we have Bacon Vodka ( still think we should seriously shoot whoever came up with that idea) but does that really mean you should be forking over $60 for a custom designed pair of shoes that aren’t even made from real bacon – just a fancy fabric substitute. At least the beef jerky underwear were made from the real thing.

If you insist though on getting yourself a pair head over to the Keds store on Zazzle and fine tune yourself a pair of Bacon shoes, but guys before you get too excited this is a woman only offer at the moment – sorry.

hat tip to geekologie

The Bacon Bra

Paul Short — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:24:45 +0000

While doing research for an article a few minutes ago, I stumbled across something that made my mouth water. I ask you guys (and some girls, don’t want to leave anyone out), is this bacon bra not the epitome of goodness?

[Via: bkusler on flickr]

Bacon insanity

Steven Hodson — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:15:27 +0000

I’m sorry but I never got this whole bacon is God meme that has become almost a subplot for all the stupid things found on the web. Sure, okay maybe I can grasp the idea that bacon salt might be a nice addition to the condiment tray but anything else beyond eggs on the side is getting ridiculous.

However that doesn’t stop some folks coming up with other ways to ride the bacon wave as you can see by the bottle of Bakon Vodka at the top of the post. Not happy with just perverting a great liquor the folks behind this abomination have a whole slew of different recipes you can use to speed up your trip to the Great White Telephone.

Indulge if you will but I’m outta here.

[hat tip to geekologie]

Just for a bacon lover’s sexy moments

Steven Hodson — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:06:36 +0000

In the spirit of all things bacon you to can now spice up; or would that be baconize up, those intimate moments with the person you love. Although for the true bacon lover out there this might in fact be more in line for those nights spent alone.

Just think … after your next Sunday brunch on the patio you can crack open this lubricating goodness and feel like brunch has been extended into dessert time. Just remember .. liquids belong in the frying pan not along with Baconlube.

[hat tip to FAIL Blog]

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Top 10 affordable bacon products you can buy that aren’t bacon

Duncan Riley — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:19:29 +0000

Everyone loves bacon, well accept for vegetarians, but even they have fake bacon to emulate the taste. But supporting bacon doesn’t mean having to consume it 24/7, instead you can share your bacon loving pride with a variety of bacon products that aren’t bacon.

We’ve dug deep through the interwebs to find what we’d consider to be the Top 10 affordable bacon products you can buy now that aren’t bacon.

Bacon Flavored Jelly Beans

Description: Its a bacon bonanza! Sixty bacon flavored jelly beans come in each 6-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 1″ bacon-shaped tin. Not quite as tasty as real bacon, but better for your arteries.

Overall: reviews are mixed, but the tin these jelly beans come in is promoted as a collectible item!

Cost: $4.99 on Amazon

Mr. Bacon vs. Monsieur Tofu Action Figures

Description:
* It’s a food battle royale! Who will win – meat or tofu? Makes a great gift!
* Mr. Bacon and Monsieur Tofu are fired up and ready to rumble, but only one can remain at the top of the food chain!
* Mr. Bacon stands approximately 6-inches tall and fights for everything salty, greasy and meaty. Monsieur Tofu is approximately 4-inches tall and represents all things made of coagulated soy milk.
* The winner gets eaten for dinner! Each vinyl figure has bendable arms and legs.
* Bring home these snack-tion figures today!

Overall: you can’t make that description up. Fun for the whole family, particularly if you burn the tofu figure in a fire when you’re finished.

Cost: $11.95 on Amazon

Bacon Flavored Toothpicks Lot of 2 Tins

Description:
* These slender sticks of wood are generously flavored with the unparalleled, drool-inducing flavor of bacon
* Each 3″ x 1-1/4″ x 1/2″ tin contains eighty toothpick

Overall: interesting way to finish a meal of bacon.

Cost: 99 cents on Amazon

Bacon Wallet

Description:
Put some hip into your hip pocket with one of these whimsical wallets! Each 4-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (10.8 cm x 9.5 cm) faux leather wallet has plenty of pockets for your cold hard cash and copious cards.

Overall: the preferable way to put some bacon on your backside. Far better looking than a bank.

Cost: $11.15 at Amazon

Saint Anthony Patron Saint of Bacon

Description: Based on the circumstances surrounding them, some Saints become patrons of people, occupations, places or things. It’s never been easier or more affordable to bring the power of a Patron Saint to your aid. Each 3-3/4″ (9.5 cm) tall, hard vinyl Saint comes with a 3″ (7.6 cm) base and a removable backdrop that includes a Prayer to Assist with the Enjoyment of Quality Bacon. Warning Choking Hazard! Contains small parts, not for children under 3.

Overall: bacon has a patron saint. Praise Murphy, father of beer, for I have sinned and eaten tofu. Save me Saint Anthony so that I may consume thy holy food once more.

Cost: $4.25 at Amazon

Bacon Bandages

Description:
* 3-3/4″ tall reusable metal tin
* Contains 15 bandages
* Includes a FREE toy trinket to take your mind off of the excruciating pain
* While the bandaids are latex-free, the packaging of this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions
* The 3″ x 1″ Bacon Strips are cut to look like small slabs of bacon

Overall: the description is fairly boring, but what better way to mend a cut or scratch than with imitation bacon. Ideal for every first aid kit.

Cost: $2.15 on Amazon

Bacon Air Freshener

Description:
* Bacon Scented Air Freshner
* Love Bacon hang this air freshener anywhere
* Car, home, dorm air freshener

Overall: making a confined space smell like bacon where no real bacon is present may be considered torture under various UN human rights conventions.

Price: $1.25 on Amazon

Bacon Flavor Dental Floss

Description: Dentists recommend flossing and we recommend bacon! Now you can improving your dental hygiene while enjoying the amazing flavor of crispy fried bacon. Is there anything bacon cant improve? Each plastic dispenser contains 27.3 yards of waxed floss.

Overall: dentists are right.

Cost: $3.99

Raw Bacon Weave Cardholder

Description: Flash this very unique RAW Bacon Weave Card holder and instantly make alliances with other bacon fanatics … Makes a great “going out” wallet , simple design carrys the essentials: business cards, credit cards, and ID’s. Measures 2.75″ x 4″ when closed, with two clear pockets inside. Handmade in Los Angeles.

Overall: you’d go for the bacon wallet, although this one looks a little cooler.

Price: $11 on Amazon

And our favorite bacon product that isn’t bacon is

Bacon Salt

Description: there isn’t one because it’s just so awesome.

Overall: see our Bacon Salt review here. The real taste of bacon, without the calories.

Price: $13 for a 16-Ounce Bottle on Amazon

Honorable mention: Bacon and Eggs Adult Costume

You live the bacon lifestyle, but now you can actually BE BACON. $49.99 for the set on Amazon.

Bacon Explosion Recipe: heart attack waiting to happen

Duncan Riley — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:45:40 +0000

According to various reports, there’s a hot new recipe online that’s taking America by storm! The Bacon Explosion.

Billed as “the BBQ Sausage Recipe of all Recipes” a Bacon Explosion includes:

2 pounds thick cut bacon
2 pounds Italian sausage
1 jar of your favorite barbeque sauce
1 jar of your favorite barbeque rub

all put into a roll.

A heart attack waiting to happen, with at least 5,000 calories and 500 grams of fat.

The New York Times has more.

Bacon Nike

Duncan Riley — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:09:09 +0000

When you just can’t have enough bacon, try wearing bacon on your feet with the all new Nike Bacon Air. Wear thick socks though, as the padding isn’t great. Just Do It!

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The Terminator thinks we taste like bacon

Steven Hodson — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:41:12 +0000

Okay so maybe the cute looking little green robot isn’t the Terminator but according to Eric Talmadge; an Associated Press writer, when the little robot isn’t tasting wine it’s deciding what humans taste like. The robot developed by researchers at NEC Systems Technologies to be able to taste and identify dozens of different wines, cheeses and hors d’oeuvres.

As popular as this little wine steward might be on the jetsetting circle the interesting result of this bot’s tasting was when it came to humans. Like when a reporters hand was placed in front of the very expensive left arm which contains the sniffing infrared spectrometer

When a reporter’s hand was placed against the robot’s taste sensor, it was identified as prosciutto. A cameraman was mistaken for bacon.

Lucky for us humans there are no real plans to market the little guy, so we’re safe from being served up for some robot banquet breakfast for a while to come.

[hat tip to Billy and Collision Detection]