A Canadian doughnut (or “donut” if you prefer) blends together all the goodness of sweet, savory and juicy flavors we love. Start with an old-fashioned doughnut–regular, glazed or, even better, maple glazed. Chop crisply cooked bacon into bits and cover the doughnut with the bacon. (Is your mouth watering yet?) […]
Bacon fried Oreos combine the best of so many taste sensations: sweet, salty, juicy, crispy and smoky. What more could there be to LOVE? Here’s how to make them at home. Start with a pack of Oreos (we recommend the new thin version), a pound of sliced bacon and some toothpicks. […]
Pastry puff bacon treats are the easiest way to please all your guests the next time you’re serving brunch (or even a late-night snack!). Get a pound of sliced bacon out of your refrigerator–you know you’ve got it stored in case of a bacon emergency. Cook up the bacon in […]
Pancakes with bacon are a staple of hearty breakfasts everywhere. Now, you no longer need to rush through one part of breakfast to get to the other: you can have your pancakes (with bacon) and eat them, too. First, cook the bacon–it takes a lot longer to cook, and at […]
The bacon weave is the most delicious way to enjoy a sandwich, and it fits perfectly into a Paleo, Primal or otherwise protein-forward diet. To add a little spice, protein or tastiness to the next sandwich you make, start with a few pieces of bacon. You can weave them into a square […]
Freeze bacon the smart way, so it will be ready when you are. Bacon is at an all-time high in popularity, because everybody knows that bacon is a delicious way to add great taste and protein to any dish. When you’re making pasta, pizza or an omelette, you need a […]
Eggs, bacon and… where were we? Oh, right–all you need is love, plus eggs and bacon and a muffin tin, for the ideal breakfast or on-the-go snack any day of the week. This is so easy that it doesn’t really qualify as a “recipe.” It’s a bacon hack, plain and simple. […]
Campfire bacon brings bacon to new heights, and it’s a whole lot more satisfying than marshmallows and graham crackers. When you’re out camping with the guys, do you really want to make something your little sister made to get a badge in melted chocolate? Didn’t think so. All you need […]
A bacon taco shell is a little slice of heaven, with all the goodness you’ve come to expect from man’s favorite food: bacon. Start with some slices of bacon, and weave them with the classic over-and-under moves. Cook on a cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 450 degrees. You’ve got […]
Make bacon bowls so easily, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of this one yourself! Bacon bowls are just about the greatest thing since, well, sliced bacon. You can fill them with chips, salad (if you’re in the mood for healthy food), eggs, even candy. Of course, you can also […]
Hot dogs wrapped in bacon anyone? Why wouldn’t you say “yes” to the most delectable meat combination on Earth? The recipe is simple. Preheat your oven to 350. Have a beer. (That’s optional, of course.) Wrap each hot dog in one to three pieces of bacon. Use toothpicks to attach […]
Microwave bacon the next time you need some crispy goodness in a flash. Start with a (microwave-safe, of course) bowl, turned upside down onto a plate. Lay the bacon over the bowl (it’s okay to criss-cross it). Then heat on high for one minute per slice of bacon. The excess […]
Cook bacon without the mess and keep all the flavor. The best part of bacon is its juicy goodness… and what’s the best way to keep all those juices in one place? Here’s the one simple trick for evenly cooked bacon with no oil splatters: cook it in a waffle iron. Just lay […]
Remove cherry pits before you serve a bowl of cherries and you won’t have to worry about your kids chocking on the pits–or spitting them out at their siblings. First, wash the cherries. Use a narrow-necked bottle, like a wine bottle or an old-fashioned soda bottle. If the cherry has […]
Create font based on your very own handwriting. Just a few years ago, creating a font took months of work by a graphic designer. Today, you can create a font based on your own handwriting, the easy way. High tech meets low tech at a website that will walk you through the […]
DIY nail art can be simple, fun and oh-so chic–all you need are a couple of Band-Aids. First, paint your nails with a base color. You can add a clear top-coat over the base, or over your “art” or, for a super long-lasting manicure, over both. Place the end of […]
Perfect mascara can be yours, at last. You want to coat all your lashes, from the base all the way up–but it can get messy. Try this: hold a business card at the base of your lashes. The card will absorb the extra mascara that would otherwise end up all […]
Remove water stains from your coffee tables, dining room table or even your piano bench (!) with the concentrated heat of your hair dryer. My friend used a Dyson supersonic hair dryer but honestly, any hair dryer will do. Cool glasses of water or hot cops of tea–along with those […]
Freeze bacon the smart way, so it will be ready when you are. Bacon is at an all-time high in popularity, because everybody knows that bacon is a delicious way to add great taste and protein to any dish. When you’re making pasta, pizza or an omelette, you need a […]
Microwave bacon the next time you need some crispy goodness in a flash. Start with a (microwave-safe, of course) bowl, turned upside down onto a plate. Lay the bacon over the bowl (it’s okay to criss-cross it). Then heat on high for one minute per slice of bacon. The excess […]
Pastry puff bacon treats are the easiest way to please all your guests the next time you’re serving brunch (or even a late-night snack!). Get a pound of sliced bacon out of your refrigerator–you know you’ve got it stored in case of a bacon emergency. Cook up the bacon in […]
Make bacon bowls so easily, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of this one yourself! Bacon bowls are just about the greatest thing since, well, sliced bacon. You can fill them with chips, salad (if you’re in the mood for healthy food), eggs, even candy. Of course, you can also […]
Cook bacon without the mess and keep all the flavor. The best part of bacon is its juicy goodness… and what’s the best way to keep all those juices in one place? Here’s the one simple trick for evenly cooked bacon with no oil splatters: cook it in a waffle iron. Just lay […]
Freeze bacon the smart way, so it will be ready when you are. Bacon is at an all-time high in popularity, because everybody knows that bacon is a delicious way to add great taste and protein to any dish. When you’re making pasta, pizza or an omelette, you need a […]
Cook bacon without the mess and keep all the flavor. The best part of bacon is its juicy goodness… and what’s the best way to keep all those juices in one place? Here’s the one simple trick for evenly cooked bacon with no oil splatters: cook it in a waffle iron. Just lay […]
Hot dogs wrapped in bacon anyone? Why wouldn’t you say “yes” to the most delectable meat combination on Earth? The recipe is simple. Preheat your oven to 350. Have a beer. (That’s optional, of course.) Wrap each hot dog in one to three pieces of bacon. Use toothpicks to attach […]
A bacon taco shell is a little slice of heaven, with all the goodness you’ve come to expect from man’s favorite food: bacon. Start with some slices of bacon, and weave them with the classic over-and-under moves. Cook on a cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 450 degrees. You’ve got […]
Pancakes with bacon are a staple of hearty breakfasts everywhere. Now, you no longer need to rush through one part of breakfast to get to the other: you can have your pancakes (with bacon) and eat them, too. First, cook the bacon–it takes a lot longer to cook, and at […]
