Bringing Home the Bacon

The great 'Bacon Barter' is all about comedian Josh Sankey's trip from New York to Los Angeles trading 3,000lb of bacon for food and lodging.

Josh (photo below) is trying to barter his way across the country, from New York to Los Angeles using only thick cut bacon as currency.

Sponsored by Oscar Mayer, Sankey will travel to 12 American cities trading some 3,000 pounds of thick cut bacon.

The promotion is Oscar Mayer's way of advertising their new brand of bacon.

The promotion includes searching for bacon lovers who will trade food, a place to sleep and whatever  he needs on his road trip for 'bricks' of the company's newest offering 'Butcher Thick Cut Bacon.'

The goal is to get to LA by September 23.

He says,'I'm driving from NY to LA with no cash and no cards -- just a trailer full of Butcher Thick Cut Bacon to barter with you for food, lodging and everything else I need.

'It's all to find out if America loves this bacon as much as money!'

Bacon is at the top of Britain’s favorite 100 foods

Bacon is ahead of chicken, chocolate and even duck and lobster.

This report, by Food Network UK, also tells us that the banana is now Britain’s favourite fruit, coming in at number 8 on the list, ahead of apples.

Asparagus is the favorite vegetable, at number 14, and artichokes coming in at number 19.

Ice cream may be the top dessert, but it ranked at 27th.

Salmon was voted the top fish, in 15th.

Chilli is the favorite spice, 22nd.

English spread Marmite was voted 35th favorite food.

BRITAIN'S TOP 100 FAVORITE FOODS

1. Bacon

2. Chicken

3. Chocolate

4. Steak

5. Beef

6. Lamb

7. Bread

8. Banana

9. Baked beans

10. Apples

11. Strawberries

12. Avocado

13. Pasta

14. Asparagus

15. Salmon

16. Duck

17. Prawns

18. Apricots

19. Artichokes

20. Blue Cheese

21. Sausage

22. Chilli

23. Eggs

24. Anchovies

25. Cashew nuts

26. Cherries

27. Ice Cream

28. Lobster

29. Scallops

30. Almonds

31. Aubergine

32. Mushrooms

33. Blueberries

34. Garlic

35. Marmite

36. Black pudding

37. Pork

38. Tuna

39. Chorizo

40. Cod

41. Haddock

42. Mango

43. Raspberries

44. Tomatoes

45. Turkey

46. Yoghurt

47. Cereal

48. Rice

49. Venison

50. Broccoli

51. Grapes

52. Beetroot

53. Mussels

54. Pineapple

55. Coconut

56. Mackerel

57. Sea Bass

58. Sushi

59. Corned beef

60. Crumpets

61. Hummus

62. Peach

63. Porridge

64. Rhubarb

65. Trout

66. Blackcurrants

67. Custard

68. Halibut

69. Oranges

70. Sweets

71. Brussels sprouts

72. Butternut squash

73. Carrots

74. Golden Syrup

75. Noodles

76. Sweet potato

77. Watermelon

78. Cauliflower

79. Cucumber

80. Gravy

81. Kippers

82. Lentils

83. Mayonnaise

84. Melon

85. Onions

86. Pate

87. Peanuts

88. Pesto

89. Pomegranate

90. Popcorn

91. Sole

92. Spam

93. Cabbage

94. Carrot

95. Cous cous

96. Cranberries

97. Ginger

98. Goose

99. Ham

100. Honey

We Love Bacon

Okay, for those who don't get it, that's Kevin Bacon.

As We Observe The Day of Bacon

It's here once again, the day we have all waited for, "International Bacon Day."
The sacred observance is celebrated on the Saturday before US Labor Day (the first Monday of September)……..Bacon day celebrations are social events where participants create and consume dishes containing bacon, including bacon-themed breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and drinks.”

Happy Bacon Day!

New Delhi says, "there's nothing to worry about"

We find ourselves in New Delhi where the Delhi government has pleaded with the people of the city not to worry about the presence of drug-resistant bacteria in the capital's tap water.

Officials say they have reviewed the issue of the superbug bacteria and its implications for human health and there is no cause of any worry.

Gee, where have we heard that before?

They went on to say:

"The chlorination of water makes it safe for drinking purposes. The water being supplied through DJB and other similar sources meets the prescribed standards of testing and safety. The chlorination process and its monitoring is further being strengthened."

So, everyone can relax and stop worrying because officials have dismissed concerns about thee drug-resistant bacteria in tap water, saying the water being supplied by the agency was "safe" for drinking.

Time will tell...

The Cambridge Tavern Bacon Eating Contest

f you love bacon like we do, then the place to be was at Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge, Mass.
The bar held the Fourth Annual Atwood's Bacon Eating Contest this past weekend,
There was even bacon-infused vodka which was described:
"It tastes like toilet water and feels like a hangover."

Each competitor had a different strategy, some ripped the bacon up into tiny pieces and others tried to stuff as much into their mouths as possible, hoping it would find its way down.

The big winner was Dan Del Rossi who consumed 10 ounces of the thick, chewy bacon.

"I feel great," Dan said afterward. "It was meant to be. I'm a fat kid."