@ItalianScallion one of the few things I miss about being up in Monterey was Whole Foods being my neighborhood market so to speak. Here it’s about an hour drive each way. The one that’s a slight bit closer is very small.
@Cerridwyn That’s the way Trader Joe’s used to be out here on the East Coast. My ex- and I would put a big cooler in the car and make the trip to Trader Joe’s every couple of months. Come to think of it, it’s still like that in Rhode Island where my mom lives: 45 minutes each way.
@chienfou@ItalianScallion
For whatever reason (possibly location) shopping at Aldi’s is like shopping at Walmart without the humor. So I rarely set foot in the place.
@Cerridwyn@chienfou To me, being at an Aldi is just like being in one in Italy: that almost-a-warehouse feeling and no recognizable brands. Same with Lidl.
@Cerridwyn@ItalianScallion
We have four that are all 15 to 30 miles away. They are one of our go-to stops when we’re in the neighborhood. I’m particularly fond of several of the items that they sell, and have not found any issues with staffing or friendliness. That could be because of our location in South.
@chienfou@ItalianScallion with any chain location makes a difference. This one is about a block away from me only actually but it’s in a large shopping complex that has a discount furniture store a Target and a bunch of other stuff like Hobby Lobby and HomeGoods.
Mmmmmm Bacon
/giphy Homer drooling
/showme a board with many types of yummy bacon ready to eat
So cute, the little doll-sized bacon hangers!
That bacon is too limp for my liking, though. Bacon needs to be crisp!!!
@Kyeh Yeah, I don’t get the whole hanging bacon thing.
Some of my bacon creations…
Bacon wrapped in bacon on a bed of bacon
Bacon and potato pie
Bacon cup with eggs served with a biscuit and roasted asparagus
Grilled cheese bacon cheeseburger
Bacon jam
I have more, but maybe that’s enough for now…
@ItalianScallion That bacon and potato pie looks great.
@yakkoTDI Here’s a bacon potato tart that I made
@ItalianScallion So how’s your cholesterol count?!
@Kyeh It’s doing just fine… thanks to pravastatin.
YUM!
If you are lucky enough to have a local bacon dealer, this question is not for you.
What bacon brand and type do you like the best?
(From one of those local places, up in sonoma california, i got bacon steaks once, and OMFG they were the bomb. About 1/4 pound each)
@Cerridwyn I like the black forest bacon at Whole Foods.
@ItalianScallion one of the few things I miss about being up in Monterey was Whole Foods being my neighborhood market so to speak. Here it’s about an hour drive each way. The one that’s a slight bit closer is very small.
@Cerridwyn That’s the way Trader Joe’s used to be out here on the East Coast. My ex- and I would put a big cooler in the car and make the trip to Trader Joe’s every couple of months. Come to think of it, it’s still like that in Rhode Island where my mom lives: 45 minutes each way.
@Cerridwyn @ItalianScallion
Aldi sells an uncured bacon that’s pretty good.
@chienfou @ItalianScallion
For whatever reason (possibly location) shopping at Aldi’s is like shopping at Walmart without the humor. So I rarely set foot in the place.
@Cerridwyn @chienfou To me, being at an Aldi is just like being in one in Italy: that almost-a-warehouse feeling and no recognizable brands. Same with Lidl.
@Cerridwyn @ItalianScallion
We have four that are all 15 to 30 miles away. They are one of our go-to stops when we’re in the neighborhood. I’m particularly fond of several of the items that they sell, and have not found any issues with staffing or friendliness. That could be because of our location in South.
@chienfou @ItalianScallion with any chain location makes a difference. This one is about a block away from me only actually but it’s in a large shopping complex that has a discount furniture store a Target and a bunch of other stuff like Hobby Lobby and HomeGoods.
Then there’s @narfcake ‘s favorite variety
@lonocat
Awww… penguin bacon. How cool!
@chienfou Yes, bacon made from penguins, very exotic, but very delicious.
@lonocat
/showme a cat cooking some penguin bacon
@lonocat Stupid AI.
/showme a cat cooking bacon that’s shaped like a penguin
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
/showme a cat putting a penguin into an air fryer
@lonocat
https://tenor.com/view/egg-face-talk-think-about-it-gif-1573564549501668086
https://tenor.com/view/breakfast-egg-bacon-sizzling-bacon-frying-pan-gif-11472035
I’m a big fan of candied maple bacon. Preferably with a bit of habanero heat.
@capnjb Looks delicious.
@capnjb
Nice!
Are you more of a pan fry or oven baked kind of guy? Do you use a weight/press if you pan fry?