Just Because!

We made these awesome treats! Easy and delicious - great for parties or a snack. Here's how to make them; Ingredients: -Club Crackers -Bacon (thin cut not thick) -Brown Sugar -Your favorite BBQ rub -Red Pepper Flakes (optional) or Cayenne Instructions: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees -Line the crackers on a baking rack -Cut the bacon to fit on top of the cracker -Sprinkle brown sugar on top -Sprinkle the BBQ rub on top -Sprinkle the red pepper flakes onto Place in oven for 20-30 minutes or until bacon is done to your liking. Keep an eye on it so you don't burn your cracker! Here's the link to our vid on The Nahunta Pork Center in Raleigh, NC https://youtu.be/HciH2dC0exQ

We came across this salsa before but had not tried this particular flavor. Check it out to see if we liked it! (We were not paid or asked to try this salsa)!

Fantastic breakfast or dessert coffee cake! Here's how to make it; INGREDIENTS: -6 or 7 strips of bacon -2 1/2 cups of flour -1 cup packed brown sugar -1/2 Tsp salt -1/3 cup cold butter -2 Tsp baking powder -1/2 Tsp baking soda -1/2 Tsp cinammon -1/4 Tsp nutmeg -2 large eggs at room temp -1 1/2 cups buttermilk -1/2 cup maple syrup -1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce -1/2 cup chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees -Cook bacon, set aside on paper towel, crumble when cool -Combine the flour, brown sugar and salt in a large bowl -Cut 1/4 of the cold butter and crumble into mix -Combine baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon & nutmeg . Then add to flour mixture -In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, syrup and apple sauce -Then gradually stir mixture into flour mixture. Combine well -Pour spread into a greased 13 x 9 baking pan. -Place the 1/2 cup of butter (in slices) on top -Sprinkle bacon and walnuts on top -Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean ENJOY!

We saw these for the first time and wanted to test them out. If you have eaten these chips - what do you think?

We decided to add a smoky savory flavor to our salsa by adding bacon and liquid smoke! You can use whatever fresh ingredients you have on hand to change this recipe to your liking! Here's how we made ours; INGREDIENTS: -6 slices of thick cut bacon -1 roma tomato -1 red tomato -half an onion -half a red bell pepper -half a green bell pepper -a handful of cilantro -some jalapeño (or your favorite hot pepper) -2-3 cloves of garlic -salt and pepper -liquid smoke INSTRUCTIONS: -Cut your bacon up into pieces and fry. Set on paper towel to drain -Cup up all of the ingredients -Place in food processor and blend together. -Add liquid smoke (about a dash or two) -Serve with your favorite chips, on top of fish, on a taco, etc ENJOY!

We visited the Houndstooth Grill & Bar in Braselton, Georgia to check out a few items on their menu that had some bacon goodness on them!

Yep! We tried this bacon soda with chocolate. Watch the vid to see how we liked it!

This contest was SO much fun! Definitely one of the highlights of the day! And if you know Abbey - - then you know she made the bacon SPICY!! lol Watch these brave men and women go for the gusto and see who wins!

Hey Everyone! Abbey and I were on WLJA radio today with The Gilmer Chamber of Commerce for the Gilmer Gab podcast. Check it out!