In many respects, 2008 was a rough year, but let's not forget that there were some great things that came out it — namely, the rise of bacon. Along with its brother, pork belly, we declared bacon to be one of the trendiest ingredients of the year. Hopefully, its distinct smoky flavor and marbled, chewy-crispy texture will make it a timeless classic. But even bacon has its limits, as you'll find out when you read on.
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it didn't surprise me that everyone's been talking about bacon so much. it's interesting to me since growing up in a jewish household - i've never had bacon, and now that i'm a vegetarian, i
wouldn't have a reason to have it either, but i know that there's been a LOT of talk about different uses for it this year. i wonder what next year's ingredient will be
Also, all through this slideshow I kept making this weird "Homer Simpson in front of a doughnut" noise. I couldn't help it, and I'm not afraid to admit it.
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it didn't surprise me that everyone's been talking about bacon so much. it's interesting to me since growing up in a jewish household - i've never had bacon, and now that i'm a vegetarian, i wouldn't have a reason to have it either, but i know that there's been a LOT of talk about different uses for it this year. i wonder what next year's ingredient will be
1I feel like the bacon love isn't all that new.
2Oh bacon, how I love thee. Let me count the many meals that I would happy eating you (and only you) for...
3Also, all through this slideshow I kept making this weird "Homer Simpson in front of a doughnut" noise. I couldn't help it, and I'm not afraid to admit it.
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