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The Definitive Guide to Storing Cooked Bacon Safely

Crispy, salty bacon is a staple breakfast food for many people. While raw bacon needs to be refrigerated, many wonder if cooked bacon requires the same level of cold storage. Can cooked bacon safely be left out at room temperature? How long can cooked bacon go unrefrigerated before bacteria become a concern? Understanding bacon’s shelf … Read more

Will Bacon Cook in a Casserole? Everything You Need to Know

Bacon is a versatile ingredient that can be added to many dishes, including casseroles, to enhance flavor. However, cooking bacon properly in a casserole requires some special considerations. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about cooking bacon in a casserole, from prepping the bacon to baking tips. How to Prepare Bacon … Read more

Do Cheetos Cheese and Bacon Balls Have Bacon?

Cheetos Cheese and Bacon flavored snack balls have a delicious taste that truly mimics the salty savory flavor of bacon. But with many bacon flavored products using artificial flavors an important question is whether Cheetos Cheese and Bacon Balls actually contain real bacon as an ingredient. This article looks at the product ingredients, manufacturing process … Read more

do you wash bacon before cooking

It sounds like a quick, easy, and cheap “life hack” that I’ve seen on a few websites: rinse your bacon under cold water to make it shrink less when it’s cooking. Should You Wash Bacon Before Cooking It? That sizzling, savory smell of bacon frying in the morning is downright mouthwatering But before you toss … Read more

The Three Fruits of Friendship According to Francis Bacon

Friendship is one of life’s greatest blessings. In Francis Bacon’s seminal essay “Of Friendship” published in 1625, he explores the fundamental elements, virtues, and “fruits” of true friendship. Bacon identifies three key fruits that derive from true amicable relationships – aid, free counsel, and union of minds. Understanding Bacon’s philosophy on friendship provides timeless wisdom … Read more