The Great Bacon Grease Debate: Should You Mix It with Vegetable Oil for Cooking? If you’re like me you love saving that delicious bacon grease leftover from cooking up a tasty batch of bacon. But what’s the best way to use and store it? One popular suggestion is mixing the rendered bacon fat with vegetable … Read more
The phrase “baby food” typically conjures up s of pureed pears and bits of banana. What food doesn’t often come to mind? Bacon. But with an impressive profile of macro- and micronutrients, I’m here to tell you why it should. Babies grow at a rapid rate and have important nutrient needs in order to support … Read more
Homemade bacon is one of the most satisfying DIY foods you can make. Starting with raw sliced pork belly, you can transform it into smoky, salty bacon far superior to anything you can buy at the store While you may think making your own bacon requires obscure ingredients and complicated steps, curing sliced pork belly … Read more
Bacon pudding, also known as bacon roll or roly poly, is a classic British comfort food made with a bacon and onion filling wrapped in suet pastry dough then steamed or boiled. The combination of savory bacon and soft, steamed dough makes for a hearty, warming, and crave-worthy dish But with its rich filling, bacon … Read more
The BLT is a classic sandwich combining crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and creamy mayonnaise on toasted bread. Subway offers a mouthwatering BLT as one of their customizable sandwich options. But if you’re ordering one, how much bacon can you expect on your Subway BLT? The Basics of the Subway BLT Here are the … Read more
Nothing beats the classic combination of crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese sandwiched between two slices of toast. It’s a filling, protein-packed way to start the day. But what if you don’t finish your tasty bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich right away? How long can it safely sit out before bacteria start to grow … Read more
Starbucks has become a staple of many people’s morning routines. But when you’re trying to eat healthy, should you think twice before ordering a breakfast sandwich with reduced fat turkey bacon? As a nutrition coach and barista, I decided to take a closer look and break down whether this popular menu item lives up to … Read more
Many recipes call for bacon that has been precooked until crispy and then crumbled or chopped. You need a lot of bacon to make a small amount of crumbled bacon because bacon is mostly fat that melts off when it’s fried. The following list shows how many bacon slices you’ll need to make different cups … Read more
Bacon has a controversial reputation in the fasting world. Many believe that eating bacon will instantly break your fast due to its high fat and protein content. But is this really true? The answer is more nuanced than you might think. In this article, we’ll examine the science behind how bacon impacts fasting and help … Read more
Starting the day with a puffed out belly isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. But that’s exactly what can happen when you eat the wrong morning meal. Even though you might not think about getting bloated at breakfast, there are many foods that can make you want to take off your pants before you even get … Read more
