Bacon Lovers, Unite! August 20th is Your Day!

“That’s too much bacon,” said no one, ever.

On August 20, we celebrate YOU bacon lovers and all the things you love about bacon! Whether you love it for the sweet sound of the sizzle, the heavenly smell, the out-of-this world taste, or maybe all three, we’re with you!

In honor of this foodie-rific holiday, here are some Bacon Fun Facts, courtesy foodimentary.com:

1. Bacon is one of the oldest processed meats in history. The Chinese began salting pork bellies as early as 1500 B.C.
2. More than half of all homes (53%) keep bacon on hand at all times
3. Pregnant women should eat bacon. Choline, which is found in bacon, helps fetal brain development
4. Each year in the US more than 1.7 billion lbs. of bacon are consumed
5. Bacon is said to cure hangovers

And here are some bacon-tastic recipes, courtesy Weber.com:

1.  Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
2. Bacon Cheeseburgers with Blue Cheese Coleslaw
3. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts
4. Oysters with Bacon Bourbon Ginger Butter
5. Bacon Blue Cheese Dogs
6. Bacon Breakfast Fatty

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