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Why Is Bacon Such a Big Trend These Days?

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[caption id="attachment_337" align="alignnone" width="300"] 37364258 - bacon[/caption]The phenomenon known as “Bacon Mania” has been traced back to the 1990s, and is considered by experts to be one of the primary reason why bacon became so famous after the popularization of the internet. Following the development of the Atkins diet, people began to use high-protein foods to an ever-increasing extent. Creative, novelty bacon recipes have surfaced, and the ideas have rapidly spread online. Today, bacon has become a household item that can constantly be found in the recipes used by most American and Canadian homeowners. Over time, the increased interest that people had in bacon has led to “bacon of the month” clubs, and many special events were organized in places like Baltimore, New York and Boulder, CO, keeping the “bacon tradition” alive and blending humor with all-out campaigns for the open promotion of new bacon products and recipes. Many local area f...

What Are the Best Wild Game Meats?

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While you might already be familiar with some of the more common wild game meats, such as rabbit or venison, you probably didn’t know that some of these meats are not just delicious and extremely filling, but also remarkably healthy when compared to the pork and chicken that most people are used to. You also probably didn't know that there are some [caption id="attachment_351" align="alignnone" width="200"] 65650209 - soup mix / mixed legumes - soup ingredients in a metal cup on dark moody background, selective focus[/caption] local farms offering wild game meat for sale . Rabbit is ranked among the best types of wild game meats when it comes to both its taste and its healthy nutrient content. Even though rabbit has a total of 9% of fat, only 2% of that is harmful saturated fat. Also, the cholesterol content is relatively low when compared to other meats, and you get 100% of your daily required vitamin B-12 dosage. One of the more surprising additio...

New Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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When preparing for Thanksgiving, a lot of American families have the same old problem: not enough diversity and the compelling need to find something a little more original to put on the table. Fortunately, there are tons of new ideas out there, so you can easily get some inspiration and enjoy a few new types of snacks and recipes to spice up your holiday: • Why not try a few mini Thanksgiving desserts to dazzle your guests and keep them happy after the main course? Pumpkin cheesecake bites, caramel apple crescents and scrumptious chocolate-filled pumpkins are just some of the delicious things you can prepare. • Stuffing the whole smoked turkey doesn’t always have to be done using the same old classical Thanksgiving stuffing that you use every year. Instead, try a sweeter alternative with apple and sausage Focaccia stuffing, or try some cauliflower stuffing – the most delicious low-carb stuffing for when you want to watch your figure. • Preparing a few new kinds of pies will also s...

Leftover Ham Recipe Ideas

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[caption id="attachment_355" align="alignnone" width="300"] 54142389 - easter background with easter eggs and spring flowers on green grass[/caption]Easter and Christmas is a great time for honey baked ham. If you ordered a large ham, and you simply don’t know what to do with all the leftovers after a great time bringing the family together, the following delicious leftover honey baked ham ham recipes should be able to help you out: • Combine it with vegetables. Broccoli scalloped potatoes make use of a delicious ham and chese combination that creates a perfect smokey flavor. • Chicken cordon bleu pasta is yet another delicious recipe you can make simply using the ingredients you have around the house. Just add some leftover smokey ham and toasted bread crumbs into the mix, and you’re all set. • Who’s up for an exquisite ham and cheese potato casserole? This delicious meal can be great if you need something at a short notice. It’s also easy to put on ...