Just Because!

I don't like sweet potatoes - but this recipe was GOOD! Yup, the perfect side dish, brunch dish or even dessert! You can add different ingredients to tailor it to your taste buds. EASY and delicious. INGREDIENTS: -Bacon -Sweet potatoes -Onion -Cinnamon -Maple syrup HOW TO MAKE: -Cook the bacon and onions in a pan, move the cooked bacon/onions to a paper towel to drain. Leave 2 TBSP of the bacon grease in the pan. -Chop up your onion -Dice the sweet potatoes, add to the pan, sprinkle with some cinnamon -Cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender -Mix the bacon/onion mixture back in with the potatoes. Mix well -Drizzle some maple syrup over the potatoes -Plate and serve

This is by far the simplest recipe on earth! Just two ingredients. Plus it's very versatile. Sprinkle it on eggs, soups, stews or popcorn! Ingredients: -6 or 7 strips of your favorite bacon -Kosher coarse salt (or your favorite type) Directions: -Fry up your bacon. When done, put on paper towel to drain. -Place the bacon and kosher salt into a mortar and pestle or food processor. -Place in a shaker/container. Voila!

Super delicious and fun filled day at the 2023 Ellijay Bacon Fest! Thanks to everyone that helped make this a day a success! See you at next year's event!

What a great day in Ellijay! The weather was beautiful and so many folks came out to support The Gilmer Food Pantry! Thank you to one and all who participated as a volunteer, sponsor, vendor, musician, parking attendant, etc. Y'all rock!

Abbey & I did a Pick Ellijay Podcast interview on August 23, 2023 to talk about the upcoming Ellijay Bacon Fest! Thanks to the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce for all of your help and support for our event!

We had a blast at Bev's Diner in Ellijay, GA. It's the very FIRST Big Belly Burger Challenge! Watch to see if Dawson can finish this 8 pound burger! Will you be next to take this challenge?

We made an old time favorite - Amish Bacon Broccoli Salad! This versatile dish can be made sweet or savory or a combination of both! Easy to make. Here's how! INGREDIENTS: -1 head of broccoli -1 head of cauliflower -1 pound of bacon -1 cup of mayo -1 cup of sour cream -1/2 cup of sugar -1/2 Teaspoon of salt -1 cup of shredded cheese -Add your favorite things like sunflower seeds, red onion, craisons, walnuts, etc. INSTRUCTIONS: -I made HALF of this recipe - so cut every ingredient up top in half! -Fry your bacon, place on paper towel to drain and let cool. Chop when cool. -Chop the broccoli and cauliflower in bite sized pieces, place in a bowl -In a separate bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, sugar and salt. Mix well -Add the dressing to the chopped veggies and coat well -Mix in bacon, cheese and any other favorite ingredients. Reserve a a little bit of bacon and cheese for last minute garnish when ready to serve. -Keep chilled until ready to serve -ENJOY!

Oh man these little tasty Everything Bagel Bacon Bites are REALLY awesome! Gluten free by using the almond flour, too! Here's how you make them: Ingredients: -4 or 5 strips of bacon -1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella -3 oz of cream cheese (divide into 2 oz and 1 oz pieces) -3/4 cup almond flour -1 Tsp baking powder -1 egg (a second for the egg wash) -Everything Bagel sprinkles Instructions: -Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. -Fry your bacon, let cool on paper towel, set aside. Crumble when cool. -Add the mozzarella and 2 oz of cream cheese in a bowl. Place in microwave for 90 seconds. -Then add the almond flour, baking powder and egg to the bowl. Mix well. -Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper -Score the dough into squares. Anywhere from 8 - 12 squares -Put a dollop of cream cheese in the middle of each square. -Sprinkle some bacon in each square -Take each square and roll into a ball -Roll the ball into a bowl filled with the Everything Bagel sprinkles -Place on a greased cookie sheet -Brush each ball with egg wash -Put in the oven for 14 minutes or until golden brown -Remove from oven, let cool and enjoy! These would be great to dip into marinara or cheese sauce, too!

We made our annual trip to TN to their awesome BaCON Festival. Always a great time with delicious bacon dishes. Fun for the whole family with arts/crafts, bouncy houses and more! Check out our fun day!