We here at the Republic of Bacon believe in celebrating bacon in whatever way possible, and certainly encourage our readership to enjoy bacon media. We have recommended books on this site before, usually fantastic cook books overflowing with scrumptious recipes for the ardent bacon lover to try at home. But sometimes true bacon aficionados want to look beyond recipes to get at the true soul, and story behind bacon. For that, we have to turn to some fiction and non-fiction titles that prominently feature bacon.

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own bacon book club, here are some excellent selections to get you started!

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As a wise 10-yearold once put it, when asked about how he would decide who to marry, “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.” Truer words have never been spoken. Since the big day is just around the corner, young Alan inspired me to do a second installment of Game Day recipes – a fantastic dip for his beloved chips. Alan, I hope your reading this. And I hopeyou keep this recipe so that your future wife can help you out! This is a variation of my French Onion Soup recipe, instead this time we’re mixing in some sour cream and cream cheese. Enough to keep any sports fan, young or old, male or female, in their seats begging for more.

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In a recent interview with ESPN.com, professional skateboarder Mark Gutterman states that “A life without bacon is no life at all.” Gutterman speaks from a transitional moment in his career, at a time when all of his previous sponsors have gone out of business and new one are in the process of signing on. To weather the storm of a life in flux, he took a job in a small cafe, surrounded by the smell of bacon every day, for the comfort of it.

This interview got me thinking about my own life with bacon. It’s no big secret that I love the stuff, as I devote my time and energy to working on The Republic of Bacon to spread the bacon love as far as I can. But it is more than that. The more I think of it, the more I realize I can chart my own personal history through my ongoing love affair with bacon.

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Are you having a Game Day party and all those awesome Game Day Recipes with Bacon!? If you answered yes then, boy, are you in luck. This Game Day recipe will make you more popular than a QB at a cheerleading convention. If you answered “No, I hate football?” or “Why would I go to a party for an enormous salad bowl?”, then, boy are you in luck – the deliciousness of this recipe is independent of the size of TV you’re watching.

Just as a side note, it turns out this is my 100th recipe. I had no idea I would make bacon 100 ways when I started this thing. Who knew?! Time to celebrate! Wooooooohhh!

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Much like James Bond, bacon has international charm. This most delicious of meats is beloved around the globe for it’s unique flavour and unparalleled ability to improve just about any dish. Many disparate cultures all around the world simply love cooking with bacon fat, wrapping other foods in bacon, and using bacon as a base flavour in sauces and stews.

Not all bacon is created exactly equal; there are many subtle variations that give each variety of bacon a distinct taste and regional flair. Since all bacon deserves your love, attention and consumption, we were at the Republic of Bacon encourage you to try some of these new and possibly unfamiliar forms of bacon as well as traditional North American side bacon. We hope you enjoy our little international tour of bacon around the world!

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As professional admirers of bacon, we appreciate that there are many fine ways to enjoy this magical foodstuff. Eating it, for example, is the logical first step. We take great pleasure here at the Republic of Bacon in bringing you all of the very finest bacon recipes so that you can make your own bacon delicacies at home. We also love telling you where you can buy great bacon dishes and products from other chefs and artisans. But sometimes, merely eating bacon isn’t enough. Sometimes bacon-lovers are inspired to express their feelings in the form of art – and, specifically, through the medium of song.

This post is for everyone who loves bacon enough to have a bacon playlist on their iPod, for all those folks like us who have made a bacon sandwich so delicious they just had to serenade it before it could be consumed. For today’s edition of Bacon Love Friday, we’re sharing with you some of the best songs and albums that are about, and that make reference to, out beloved bacon!

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A couple weeks ago, I posted a potato and leek soup. It was so delicious that I had to find a way to introduce bacon and potatoes into a soup again. Then I remembered about cream of potato soup – a classic. I figured I’d baconize it and make it awesome… like I always do, right? I wanted to introduce a little more flavour into the potatoes than just simply boiling them, or simmering them in stock. I decided I would make some homefries first then purée them into a soup. Sounds delicious, you say? Well, you’re right. It is. Let’s do this.

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We all know that bacon has magical powers of deliciousness, but what about magical powers of healing? It true! Recent research has revealed that the very same bacon that goes so well with scrambled eggs and buttery toast is an excellent cure for chronic nosebleeds!

We at the Republic of Bacon had written about the surprising health benefits of bacon before, but this particular area of bacon medicine is all new to us. It turns out that bacon has even more extraordinary health benefits than being simple brain-food. This was not a simple blog post, mind you, or a bit of trivia based on a small-sample survey. This information as published in a real, medical journal, with the impressive name of the Annals of Ontonogy, Rhinology and Laryngology. Whew!

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Brussels sprouts: the epitome of vegetables that kids push off to the side of their plate or attempt to feed to the dog … but the dog won’t eat it either. So what do we do? Do we force kids to eat these pitiful tasting vegetables? No. Absolutely not. We shouldn’t need to force kids to eat anything. So what do we do? We make them taste delicious and have them crave more. And how do we do that? We add bacon of course.

There’s no need to get complicated here. Just a few ingredients to create a nice fresh dish!

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It’s been confirmed: beloved chef Paula Deen has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Paula is speaking out against the disease, and has gone public with her plan to get healthy. Through a combination of moderate diet, exercise, and new medication, Paula plans to document her journey toward health and inspire her fans to do the same. We wish Paula all the best and a speedy recovery!

It’s safe to say that most folks would consider themselves bacon-lovers; even vegetarians occasionally cheat on their otherwise rigorous diets in order to enjoy the sweet saltiness of this irresistible food. But there are some people who take bacon love to a whole new level, people who designate themselves bacon warriors. These special folks dedicate a bog part of their lives to bacon innovation, coming up with new products and delicious recipes on a full time basis, all to help spread the glory of bacon. The geniuses at J&D’s Foods come to mind, as does Wesley Klein of the Baconery. Paula Deen, mainstream celebrity chef and comfort food icon, is without a doubt one of these people.

In honour of her, and to do our part to celebrate her invaluable contribution to the world of bacon, here are some of our favourite Paula Deen bacon recipes!

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