Remember those old commercials for doggie treats that were shaped like bacon, tasted like bacon (I assume) but weren’t ACTUALLY bacon?

Beggin Strips. Yes, I remember the name.

The dog would come darting through the house when he knew his owner was getting out the box and the little voice on the commercial would scream, “BACON! BACON! BACON!”

That’s how I feel about bacon.

Is that wrong?

I know it’s not very ladylike. But everyone in my family knows if we’re having bacon, do not try to snake my share. If you do, your hand will be amputated regardless of age, gender or political affiliation.

Back off.

That is why I love bacon-wrapped filet mignons. They are the melding of two of my absolute favorite things:  buttery soft beef and, mmm hmmm, BACON.

Just look at that! I’m sorry, that is a work of art.

I will be thinking about this piece of perfection until I have it again.

Until then, I’ll see you in my dreams you silky, grilled flavor explosion you. 

Remember those old commercials for doggie treats that were shaped like bacon, tasted like bacon (I assume) but weren’t ACTUALLY bacon?

Beggin Strips. Yes, I remember the name.

The dog would come darting through the house when he knew his owner was getting out the box and the little voice on the commercial would scream, “BACON! BACON! BACON!”

That’s how I feel about bacon.

Is that wrong?

I know it’s not very ladylike. But everyone in my family knows if we’re having bacon, do not try to snake my share. If you do, your hand will be amputated regardless of age, gender or political affiliation.

Back off.

That is why I love bacon-wrapped filet mignons. They are the melding of two of my absolute favorite things: buttery soft beef and, mmm hmmm, BACON.

Just look at that! I’m sorry, that is a work of art.

I will be thinking about this piece of perfection until I have it again.

Until then, I’ll see you in my dreams you silky, grilled flavor explosion you.

From Sarah in Oregon
Shrimp Appetizer
Makes about 45 pieces

1 Pound Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
    (about 45 pieces)
1 lb. Bacon, cut into thirds crosswise
½ tsp. Garlic Powder
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Pre-heat broiler in oven.  Sprinkle shrimp with garlic
powder, salt and pepper.  Wrap each shrimp in one-third
of a piece of bacon.  Arrange shrimp on a broiler pan, and
broil 3 to 4 inches away from broiler element.  Watch
carefully, and turn shrimp over when bacon begins to
sizzle.  Continue to turn shrimp as it cooks, for about
8 to 10 minutes.  Bacon should be crisp and shrimp
should be opaque and easy to cut with a fork.  Serve
on picks.