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12 Days of Edible Gifts: Bacon Jam

partysugar — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:50:32 -0800

Sweet edible gifts not your thing? Then how about something savory? Even better, how about something bacony? Inspired by Top Chef's Kevin, I decided to try making bacon jam. I'm glad I did, this bacon jam is to die for. Seriously, it's amazing.

It's so good that I could only give one jar away. The other jar I gifted to myself. It's smoky, sweet, porky, and spicy. A long, slow cook ensures that the onions caramelize and the bacon melts. It has the chunky texture of tapenade and is easy to spread.

I've enjoyed it on toast, crackers, pasta, and simply, devilishly, by the spoonful. If you want someone to fall in love with you, I highly recommend giving them bacon jam. The words themselves are magical: say it with me, bacon jam. Bacon jam. You get the idea, now get the recipe!

Top Chef Vegas: Episode 14

partysugar — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:15:56 -0800

The sixth season of Top Chef has come to a close. The final showdown that took place in Napa, CA, was between brothers Michael and Bryan Voltaggio and the gnome-like bearded Kevin. The trio cooked for their lives, and only one of them walked away with the title. How did you feel about the outcome? To discuss the finale - warning spoilers ahead! - read more.

What did you think of the twist to the final challenge?
I was hoping for more exciting sous chefs. I knew Kevin was a goner when he selected two of the weakest cheftestants. How about you?
I loved when the moms walked in! Thoughts?
My favorite line was when Michael described his dish as being a "scavenger's hunt for flavor." What was your favorite quote?
Whose dessert looked the most delectable? I'm dying to try Bryan's dulce de leche cheesecake.
Have you eaten sardines?
Do you like desserts with bacon?
Does anyone know what a coulant is?
Were you surprised to see Kevin sent home first?
Did Michael deserve to win?

Did I forget something? Please add to the discussion below!

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Guess Who?

YumSugar — Wed, 02 May 2007 14:56:24 -0700

This one is a little bit tough, and totally random, but I have faith in you guys.

Guess who was at the 42nd Annual National Magazine Awards and found himself in one of the most random grouping of people known to man? From L-R: Ira Glass(!), our mystery cupcake, John Waters, Kevin Bacon, Aisha Tyler (in the back in red), Ann Curry and Glamour Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Leive.

I'll give you a few hints: he's tall, has nothing (that I know of) to do with magazines, and used to be on the Food Network, but is now on a different channel.

Need a few more? He's foul-mouthed, likes to travel and has made a career on having nothing nice to say.

Think you got it figured out? You'll find out if you read more

Why look it's everyone's favorite foodie bad boy Anthony Bourdain! Talk about a random grouping, I wonder what he and John Waters talked about... For more pictures check out the gallery below. And even though he has nothing to do with food, I included one of Ira Glass just because I like him too.

If you don't know who Bourdain is, he's got a highly acclaimed show on the Travel Network called "No Reservations" - where he travels around the globe and eats all sorts of interesting things - and came to fame with his book of true tales from the seedy NYC Restaurant lifestyle called Kitchen Confidential. Also, he really has a thing against the Food Network.

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