The Pepperoni Three-Peat.

What do you get when you stuff Totino's Pizza Rolls inside a Hot Pocket and stuff that into a DiGiorno's Pepperoni Pizza? Awesomeness is what! The evil geniuses at "Freezer Burns" came up with this concoction, their answer to the Tur-Duck-En, apparently for no other reason than to see if it were possible. Check out the video. You may (or may not) want this at your next tailgate/football viewing party.

Pepperoni insanity!

Kevin Bacon...In Bacon.

Got the heads up on this one from a Facebook friend (thanks, Pete). An auction on Ebay is selling a huge bust of Kevin Bacon, made entirely of bacon. Crazy. Oh, and there is also included a gift pack with  many bacon-related accessories. All proceeds go to charity (Ashley's Team), so it is all in good fun and for a good cause. Only thing I didn't like; it isn't edible.

Article on AOL.
Kevin, you have never been so Bacon-y (Ebay page).

Dan Akroyd Thinks "GhostBusters" Is Real.

I stumbled across this and am still shaking my head. Dan Akroyd has come up with his own alcohol brand; 'Crystal Skull Vodka'. Not unusual (see Sammy Hagar and Cabo Wabo Tequila) in its own right, but the bottle and the whole backstory are just bizarre. Seems that Dan subscribes to the school of thought that there are mysterious forces working in the background for good and evil. I won't get into it, but there is a video on the site that explains all. Back to the vodka. It seems that this stuff is made in Newfoundland and filtered through diamonds. Again, the site has more on the process involved, as well as a drink recipe section with witty 'head' related names. Dan is currently on tour, promoting his booze. Shouldn't he be working on "GhostBusters 3"?

Who ya gonna call? Bartender!

Mankind Has Reached It's Zenith.

It really is all downhill from here. 'Serious Eats' first posted this item, and it is a biggie. A Korean fast-food joint, BBQ Chicken (which doesn't even stand for bar-b-que), came up with the 'Col-pop', a cup that holds both your food and your drink at the same time (see above and left). All the one-armed people in the world are rejoicing, as are those who are hoping for a serious thinning of the gene pool from people eating, driving, and wrecking. Locations are currently opening in NY and NJ, so expect a spike in 'Col-pop' related accidents shortly. But just think, you could go double-fisted. Check out the video and spiffy graphics. Thanks 'Serious Eats'!

Keeps the hot side hot, and the cold side cold...sorta.

   

If NPR Does a Story On It, Is It Now Officially Uncool?

I'm thinking it was a slow news day back in July, or the writer just wanted to get bombed for breakfast. Anyway, NPR's venerable "All Things Considered" show decided to do a tell-all on the infused alcohol trend. Not being a fan of NPR, I may have just passed this by if it weren't for the bacon angle. The writer moseyed down the street from their studios in DC (best to walk after this type of story) to the bar Proof. Among the drinks consumed, in the name of journalistic integrity I'm sure, were Jamesey's Breakfast Cocktail with a bacon-infused scotch (see left, and by the blurriness of the pic, I'm guessing it was taken after consuming a couple), and Minito with Anchovy Tequila. You can probably figure out the alcohol featured there. Check out the article, and listen to the piece as well. It may be the only time I reference something on NPR. But hey, you never know.

It's 5pm somewhere.

Bacon Gelato?! No Way!

This recipe for "Heaven Salted Buttered Caramel Bacon Gelato" (say that three times fast) comes via "Chef Tom's Blog". Tom being Thomas Minchella, the executive chef at Atlanta's landmark McKendrick's Steakhouse (http://www.mckendricks.com/). This is not some thrown together concoction just to make something bacon-y. It is gourmet through and through, using the best bacon available (Eden Farms). The pictures alone are worth the trip, but the commentary and shared tricks of the trade make this recipe - and blog - a treat. And since gelato is typically lower in fat and sugar than ice cream, this is a winner all around!

Bacon-y dessert heaven.

Super S'Mores!

Not sure if this gets filed under "I should have thought of this" or "I'm tired of the gourmet everything craze". 'Levity Gourmet Marshmallows' makes just what you think they would...car tires. No, not really. They make marshmallows that have nothing in common with the squishy, lily-white variety that populate your local Safeway. Coffee-Caramel Swirl (pictured left), Peanut Butter Crunch, and Mint, as well as the obvious S'mores, are just a few of their flavors, which also includes seasonal choices. They will even do special orders, if you ask nicely.


Make that hot cocoa special.

Put The "Rock" Back Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

The web is ablaze today with talk of the announcement of nominees for the 2011 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In my opinion, overall a pretty weak bunch, though not as bad as last year’s class (Abba, Genesis, The Hollies). It isn’t so much who is on the ballot, but who is not. And that big ‘not’ is KISS. I'm not a huge fan, or a zealot, by any means, but to say that KISS wasn't a giant in rock for most of the 70's and 80's (and continue to sell out stadium shows today) is just a travesty. Even going by the Hall’s own criteria, KISS would seem to fit the bill to a T:

“…shall consider factors such as an artist's musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique…”

I don’t know why the Hall continually shoots itself in the foot by not nominating KISS (the band made the ballot once, in 2009, but did not garner the necessary votes for entry). The large, vocal fan base of boomers and younger would provide tons of ticket sales for the ceremony and ratings for the TV broadcast. 

Not to talk bad about the other nominees, because there are certainly deserving artists (Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, J. Geils Band), but LL Cool J? Chic? Really?! They would be more deserving than KISS? I really don’t think so. And don’t even get me started on the presence of disco or rap artists in the ‘Rock & Roll’ Hall of Fame. 

Ballots are mailed to 500 voters and the final class will be announced in December for the ceremony that will take place next March in NYC. Comments?  

2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ballot.  

Is There Anyone Cooler Than Mr. T? No Way, Fool!

Lawrence Tureaud is one mean mother, but we probably never would have heard of him if he didn't take the moniker Mr. T. From busting heads on the "A-Team" to memorable guest shots on such classic series as "Silver Spoons" (w/Ricky Schroeder!), and movies like "Rocky III" and an uncredited cameo (before he was known) in the "Blues Brothers", Mr. T is as American as apple pie and gratuitous violence. But even I had no idea of the breadth of the marketing machine that is Mr. T. From fake gold chains (and real ones, I suppose), to Lego's, to a very cool talking key-chain, and  the 'Flavor-Wave Oven'. Oh, and don't forget the Chia Pet Mr. T. Does his awesomeness know no bounds?

Mr. T talking key-chain. Awesome!
More Mr. T products to make you say hmmmmmm. 
Buy my merchandise, fool! (www.strangecult.com)

Chocolate AND Caffeine?! Together?! Wow!

"A Snack in the Face" is a self-proclaimed micro-bakery based in Iowa. Their claim to fame is creating goodies that have a little extra kick...caffeine! If the chocolate buzz of their brownies, truffles, cookies, or cupcakes don't get you, then the "pharmaceutical-grade caffeine" will. Order right from your computer. I think these will go great with my morning java.

Why didn't I think of this.

Just Think Of The Latte You Could Make.

Torani Syrup is a staple in every coffee shop from Starbuck's to the mom & pop joint down the street. Sure, there are the usual's like hazelnut and Irish cream, but they also have some other potent flavors like, say...Bacon! Yup, that's right. Torani's suggested usage is in milkshakes, Old Fashioned's or Manhattan's. They also have a Mayple Syrup flavor that could work magic in some breakfast-themed latte. Yum! Also, which I didn't realize, is the existence of flavors like; cupcake, chai tea, or peanut butter.

Bacon, in liquid form.    

I Prefer My Lunch Served From A Giant, Metal Pig.

More food truck awesomeness! In what looks like a prop from a 'Mad Max' movie, you will find juicy pork goodness in the form of sandwiches done in one of two ways: Maximus (hot & spicy), or Minimus (sweet & tangy). Oh, and that would also be the name of the truck (Maximus/Minimus). As a matter of fact, all their menu items have a Maximus/Minimus option. Interesting. They also have dessert, which consists of something called 'Sugar High Pie'. Intriguing. There is a cool video on the site showing the 'making of' the pig truck. Too bad this is out of commuting distance (Seattle).

Pork, done Steam Punk style.

"Take Me To Your Leader, Earthling."

If you ever hear those words and are clueless just as to just where to take the friendly aliens (pic below top) that just landed on top of your Prius, I will give you the 411. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA, UN Site) was formed to tackle just such a problem. Our "leader" as it turns out, is Prof. Mazlan Othman (pic below bottom), a Malaysian astrophysicist. She will do the speaking on behalf of mankind. Really. Though I don't recall voting for a "world leader", this is all legit. So there.

One less thing to worry about. Carry on.

Speaking Of WTF?!...

A little background on the monstrosity you are gaping at. It is Hispanic appreciation month (Or is it 'approval' or 'upheaval'? Who knows.), so someone decided that throwing an office party would be the proper thing to do. So some white people went to the side of town that one does not normally go to, in order to pick up some appropriate foodstuffs and beverages that 'Hispanics' might be comfortable eating (comer) and drinking (tomar) in the presence of fawning, appreciative white people...or at least the ones that survived the trip to that 'other' side of town. 

 

This simply can NOT taste good. Where do I start? Well, do they really have to put 'artificially flavored'? I didn't see 'made in France' anywhere on the label, so I'm pretty certain it isn't real champagne. Also, can there even be a 'cola champagne'? The fact that it really does look like piss doesn't help (the bottle is still sealed, so I'm fairly sure it isn't piss). And why 'lo nuestro' (ours) on the bottle? I know it's ours, we bought it. This could end up being one of those experiments where you leave something laying around for a few years and see if it ages. Maybe, like real champagne, if we let it age a few generations it will turn out tasting great. I do not plan on testing - or tasting - my thesis. Oh, and this supposedly Hispanic beverage? Made in Laurel, Maryland. Pancho Villa is rolling over in his grave.   

Bacon Marmalade. Spread This On Your Toast.

The chef who created Bacon Marmalade says it all happened by mistake. I, on the other hand, would call it divine intervention. Despite only being around for a year, the concoction has cultivated quite the following in NYC and beyond, thanks to the web. I can't even imagine what it tastes like, but I am curious. The site has a video detailing the moment of creation. There is also an article from 'Food Curated'.

Bacony Goodness - Food. Curated.
Bacon Marmalade - Official Site w/video

Some WTF News Stories From The Past Week.

A little something different for this Sunday. There were a couple bizarre news stories this past week that I wanted to post, but never got around to doing, so here ya go for a little light WTF reading. Enjoy!

"America Is Officially the Fattest Developed Country in the World"

Time Magazine - Healthland

Something to be proud of?

"Bear No Match For Phallic Vegetable"

The Frenchtown Bear Incident. 

She just happened to have one of these on her nightstand?

"Oh yeah? Our Wings Are Way More Racist Than Yours."


Can't we all just get along?

Crime has never been so tasty.