The Optavia diet emphasizes lean proteins, vegetables, and smart carbohydrate choices With its pre-packaged “Fuelings” and structured meal plans, Optavia provides convenience while promoting weight loss through calorie control. But what about everyone’s favorite breakfast meat – bacon? Is there a way to enjoy the smoky savory flavor of bacon while sticking to the Optavia … Read more
When it comes to breakfast foods, few are quite as common as sausage and bacon. Although most people have a preference for taste, what most people don’t actually know is which is healthier. Whether you want to eat a healthier breakfast (or brunch), are just curious about whether sausage or bacon is better for you … Read more
They’re both called “bacon,” but they’re not the same. So what makes turkey bacon and pork bacon different? Are there any similarities between them besides the word “bacon”? We looked at both of them in a number of ways to give you all the information you need, including how to cook them. While writing this … Read more
Bacon is a breakfast staple loved by many. The crispy, salty, smoky strips of cured pork just seem to make any meal better. However, bacon can also be expensive, especially if you’re feeding a crowd. That’s where economy sliced bacon comes in. Economy sliced bacon provides all the bacon flavor you crave at a more … Read more
If you follow food trends, you know the bacon craze is still on. It seems like this popular processed meat can add flavor to anything, like pizza, salad, dessert, or even your favorite drink. Still, conflicting reports about bacon abound. First you hear it’s bad for you. Then it’s OK. So, should you eat it … Read more
Almost half of Australians have bought bacon in the last week, but new research shows that most of them don’t know where it comes from. This is despite the fact that more and more people want to shop locally. Margo Andrae, CEO of Australian Pork Limited, said that most people didn’t know that bacon and … Read more
It has been around for a long time, but bacon has never had such a moment in the sun as it does now. Cured and smoked pork belly is one of the most popular foods in the world. It seems to be everywhere. But there are many other kinds of bacon, some made from plants, … Read more
When you’re recovering from having a tooth pulled, what you eat can affect how you feel. After an oral medical procedure, it is normal to feel pain and swelling, but many people don’t feel as bad after an extraction. All these can make chewing and eating a bit of a challenge. Certain foods can help … Read more
For bacon lovers, Benton’s bacon is the holy grail – these meticulously crafted, hickory-smoked slices achieve bacon nirvana. But cooking this highly prized bacon requires some special care to bring out its best qualities. In this guide, I’ll share my tips and techniques for cooking Benton’s bacon to absolute perfection every time. From choosing the … Read more
Not long ago, I talked about how my husband Trey has been cooking more since our son was born when I shared my favorite basic crispy air-fried wings recipe. I have to give him all the credit for this recipe for how to broil steak (more specifically, how to broil filet mignon wrapped in bacon). … Read more