Baaaaaa-con!

For years, I didn't eat bacon.  Being a child of the 70s, somewhere in the late 80s or early 90s, there was a wave of things we shouldn't eat, bacon being one of them.  Well.  Baloney on that.  Bacon is delish!  Yeah, yeah, I looked up the nutritional value -- and while there may be only 30-60 calories in a slice (depending on cut and thickness), its about 65-70% fat, no carbs in bacon, its protein.  But no matter the nutrition, it also adds lots of flavor to things.  

One of the things I love to make on a Sunday afternoon are bacon wrapped potatoes.  Quarter a raw potato and wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon.  Bake 40-50 mins.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese when done.  (or some shredded cheddar cheese, etc, the possibilities are endless) ... Soooo tasty!  Frankly, I make the whole pound of bacon, and toss in a few extra quarters that are unwrapped, and I have 'taters for more than one meal!  They keep well in the fridge for about 3-4 days. 

But today's blog was inspired by my friend Helen.
Today, she brought in "chocolate covered bacon" --
 strips of bacon dipped in chocolate. 
Whoever dreamed up that idea.....  Thank you! 
One of my fav indulgences!! 

I always keep some real bacon bits in the fridge, sprinkle them on salads, add a spoon when making green beans --- bacon adds so much flavor.  And life is too short to live without flavor!