Yes, everything does taste better with bacon.
I’m coming off a weekend saturated in love. Yes, of course, I’m talking about bacon. Artery clogging bliss.
This past Saturday I took my daughter on a date. She was begging to spend time with me. “Mom, can we please go somewhere just the two of us? The boys are driving me crazy!” I should mention that Lolli is seven going on seventeen. She was born with an old soul, and like me, often finds refuge in quiet places.
I couldn’t deny her requests any longer. We scheduled a GIRLS ONLY day. My daughter wanted to go to Red Robin for burger and fries. I was taken aback by her modest request. If all it took was a burger and fries to make this child happy, then by gosh, mommy was going to make it happen.
Something overcame me that afternoon as I got ready to place my order. My eyes landed on the featured menu item–a bacon cheeseburger. The worst kind of torture. To add bacon or not. I did what any reasonable woman would do, I ordered me some bacon. You should know there are few things in life I’m willing to sacrifice. BACON isn’t one of them. Ranch dressing isn’t either. Now, if there was only a way to combine the two. I’m guessing someone’s already paired ranch dressing and bacon together.
Twenty minutes had passed, and then finally, I was presented with a stack of irresistible. A juicy beef patty layered with cheese and two slices of bacon. My mouth started watering. I ate everything on my plate except a pickle and couple of fries. I savored each bite. During those five minutes, my daughter and I sat across from each other, without uttering a word. Like me, Lolli was busy inhaling her burger. Though she didn’t require nearly as many napkins because her burger wasn’t drenched in special sauce. You know, the sauce I’m referring to. It’s the “heart and soul of a burger.”
I hope one day, in the near future, Lolli inherits my love for special sauce. Because a burger without sauce is just awkward.
Bacon bouquets smell better than roses.
Perhaps the best moment of my day was when we got home and my son greeted me at the door with a hug. He said, “Mama you smell like a cheeseburger.” I thought to myself . . . there is no finer scent.
Does bacon leave you squealing with excitement? You cannot NOT like bacon, right?
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Bacon on a Blog. Makes a blog better.
Posted by Chatter Master | February 18, 2013, 6:01 amI always did admire your use of alliteration, Colleen. What could be better than BACON on a BLOG? Coffee on a blog doesn’t have the same ring to it!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 6:19 amHhhmmm, no, it doesn’t. I said it out loud to make sure. But it could easily go along with it.
Posted by Chatter Master | February 18, 2013, 1:43 pmBacon is THE BEST! I like getting it when we go out to eat. Anything is better with bacon and cheese! There should be an eau de bacon scent for both genders! Cute post on your girls day!
Posted by go Mama O | February 18, 2013, 6:15 amNow, you’re talking. Love the idea of a bacon cologne. Perhaps I could convince my hubby to wear this signature scent too!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 6:21 amI totally agree – bacon is too tasty to deny.
Posted by wickedandweirdaroundtheworld | February 18, 2013, 6:19 amIsn’t it though? Bacon is like candy only sweeter.
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 6:19 amDid you see the bacon flavored olive oil in one of my Christmas gift posts? I was giddy when I found it!
Posted by theroommom | February 18, 2013, 6:35 amBacon flavored olive oil–who knew? Did you actually try it? I’ll swing by later and check out your post!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 6:36 ami’m eating vicariously through you. i can’t remember the last time i had a bacon cheeseburger! sounds like heaven. perfect day with your daughter. and i think you put ranch dressing on a cobb salad, which is covered in bacon.
Posted by icescreammama | February 18, 2013, 6:38 amI hear you! I’m up for a burger anytime of the day. Except in the early a.m. hours. Nothing comes between me and my coffee. And, thanks for the reminder about the cobb salad. It’s a perfect pairing of ranch dressing and bacon!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 8:57 amoh….you hit a sensitive spot there….burger and fries….bacon….it CAN NOT get ANY better than that, I must say. Although I am deprived of it as both N. & Yianni have very high cholesterol level and it is ‘not’ allowed in the house
….you can imagine what happens to me when I get to eat out…you have me drooling now 
Posted by wonderlandbytatu | February 18, 2013, 7:25 amAw, I’m sorry to hear that these high cholesterol foods are not permitted in your house. But, in the long run, you N. and Yianni are better off health wise. Though, if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you sneak off and treat yourself to an occasional burger, right?
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 9:01 amare you kidding??? my favourite food in the whole wide world!! the proof: http://wonderlandbytatu.wordpress.com/2012/11/13/burger-and-fries/ xxx
Posted by wonderlandbytatu | February 18, 2013, 9:46 amThanks for the link to your post, Tatu! I’ll swing by later to read about your burger encounter!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:32 pmDearest Anka, I have nominated you for the liebster award
http://wonderlandbytatu.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/liebster-award-thank-you-doro/
Posted by wonderlandbytatu | February 25, 2013, 12:53 amHmmm bacon. Love that you bonded over burgers!
Posted by st sahm | February 18, 2013, 7:43 amSounds like you’re a fan of bacon too. Bacon doesn’t need an introduction or an explanation. It IS just that good!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 8:52 amSometimes, when we come back from shopping at Costco and buy the huge bacon packages with like eight 1-pound portions, I lay on the kitchen floor with the packages and make bacon angels…
Posted by Ned's Blog | February 18, 2013, 8:24 amHa! Great visual, Ned. I would’ve never though of making bacon angels. If I came home with that many packages of bacon, my kids would think it’s Christmas all over again!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 8:48 amWhen we were vegetarian (for close to a decade)… we still ate bacon. Not often. But every few months, we both knew that unless we ingested some bacon, the world would become completely unendurable…
Posted by nothingbythebook | February 18, 2013, 8:31 amTen years no meat! I couldn’t last one month. Does that mean you ate Canadian bacon as well? It doesn’t crisp up in its own fat but it’s still tasty.
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 8:47 amThis is so funny…I actually stood in front of the freezer today debating what meat to take out! Bacon was one of my choices but as much as I love bacon, I hate cooking it! I always make such a mess! So my decision was solely based on how much of mess I thought I could handle today and I took out hamburger to make chili today! I’m hoping I’m less tired tomorrow and up for the task of making bacon and pancakes for supper tomorrow! It truly is the best!
Posted by motherhoodisanart | February 18, 2013, 9:11 amOh, I LOVE breakfast for dinner too! But, like you I don’t like the mess bacon leaves behind. Now, I cook bacon in the oven at 350 degrees and it still turns out crispy. By the way, crock pot chili is on the menu for tomorrow night!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:41 pmWow! I had no idea you could cook bacon in the oven! What a great tip! I will definitely try it out tomorrow! How long do you cook it for?
Posted by motherhoodisanart | February 18, 2013, 5:32 pmIt’s truly a lifesaver during the school week. I cook the bacon for about 7-10 minutes. I’d check the packaging instructions and see what the cooking instructions specify just to be sure. Hope you like how it turns out!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 5:36 pmBacon bonding love with your little girlie…sounds like bliss …the burger sounded amazing as well and now stomach is starting to rumble… gotta go………………..
Posted by Carl Milner | February 18, 2013, 9:50 amIt was the perfect combination, Carl. My daughter and I were wrapped up in each other and mouth watering burgers. Hope you satisfied that tummy rumble!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:15 pmGreat story! My philosophy is that if you take Crestor anyway for cholestrol why not indulce in bacon every now and then. Seems to be working really well…il dottore is happy! Yesterday a Hawaian bbq chicken and BACON pizza
mmm
Posted by tiny lessons blog | February 18, 2013, 12:01 pmI agree. Everything is okay in moderation. Let’s just say, you won’t catch me passing up a bbq chicken and bacon pizza. I’d probably even dip my pizza in a little bit of ranch. Gives each bite an extra kick!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:30 pmBacon. Mmmmmm
I love that your daughter just wanted chill time with you more than I love bacon!
Posted by CrazyExhaustion (@CrazyExhaustion) | February 18, 2013, 12:39 pmYou’re right! There’s no comparison between the time I spent with my daughter and the bacon! The bacon on my burger was just an added bonus. As a mother, you know it doesn’t take much to reconnect with your children. Shoot, I could find a way to bond with my girl over a lone chocolate raisinet!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:20 pmI adore bacon! And, your post is making me hungry. My tummy was rumbling while I was reading. Yummy! What a nice date you had with your daughter.
Posted by The Bumble Files | February 18, 2013, 3:46 pmOne more thing we have in common, Amy. Our love for bacon! I actually used to frown on bacon only because all of the nitrates. But, I have since discovered an organic brand of bacon. Let me tell you, it’s nothing like Farmer John’s bacon. It’s twice as thick and juicy!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:23 pmYummy. I’m hungry still. Organic bacon? I didn’t know it existed?? I bet it is good! I’ll have to look out for it. Thanks, Anka.
Posted by The Bumble Files | February 18, 2013, 4:28 pmSprouts and Trader Joe’s sell organic bacon. The brands to look for are Applegate and Niman Ranch. I think this bacon is worth buying because it doesn’t contain processed fillers.
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:35 pmCool, Anka! Thanks for the info.
Posted by The Bumble Files | February 18, 2013, 4:52 pmOh! yes! I agree with you , bacon is the best, we LOVE it too much here, my hubby always finds an excuse to have bacon
happy week!
Posted by now at home mom | February 18, 2013, 3:52 pmGlad to hear that you and your hubby are fans, Ingrid. I’m guessing your little guy is too young to eat bacon. Or, maybe you just cut it up for him in little pieces. Bacon is definitely the candy of all meats!
Posted by Anka | February 18, 2013, 4:26 pmA friend of mine was stuck in port in Boston when the hurricane hit. Since he didn’t know how long they’d be sitting tied up his first question to the dining room staff was “Have you packed enough bacon?” They assured him they did. He emailed during the cruise and said they kept their word. BTW, my number 1 burger at RR is the bacon cheese burger.
Nelson
Posted by Nelson - One Old Sage | February 18, 2013, 7:36 pmFunny story, Nelson! I can’t believe your friend had bacon on the brain while he was weathering the storm. Also, glad to know someone else likes the bacon cheeseburger at Red Robin. I didn’t realize they had this establishment in Canada.
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 8:15 amYou bet. We were there on Monday night. I was a “good” boy and had a salad. (Probably as many calories as the burger).
Posted by Nelson - One Old Sage | February 20, 2013, 10:36 amOh my. Now I’m craving for the BBQ Turkey Bacon Double from Burger King!
Posted by rynnasaryonnah | February 19, 2013, 1:51 amOh Rynna, I’ve never tried that sandwich from Burger King. Is the turkey bacon just as good?
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 8:16 amNothing like a good Bacon Cheeseburger! Yum! And, how sweet that you had a Girls Day. Olivia and I love some together, just the two of us, no interruptions and NO BOYS!
Posted by littlemisswordy | February 19, 2013, 7:43 amI’m relieved to hear that you indulge in the occasional burger too. I usually order all my burgers protein style so I don’t feel as guilty inhaling all those fries. Glad to hear you and Olivia squeezed in alone time. It’s essential for our girls to have exclusivity with their moms!
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 8:20 amYou should read the book 101 things to do with bacon.
Posted by Amy | February 19, 2013, 8:24 amI’ll look it up on Amazon today! I’m guessing one of those things has to do with chocolate. The perfect pairing. Thanks for the recommendation, Amy!
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 8:17 amAs you mention above, not only does Trader Joe’s carry organic, they also have applewood smoked! But alas, between my 9 and 11 years olds and me, we go through a pound of the CHEAPER Farmer John bacon in one morning. We canNOT afford the applewood smoked! Darn.
Posted by Mustang.Koji | February 19, 2013, 4:01 pmBestill my heart, Koji, you and your girls eat THAT much bacon in one morning? Then I would definitely pass on the Trader Joe’s brand. My kids only get one slice each of the good stuff! I’ll make a mental note about the applewood smoked flavor during my next trip to TJ’s!
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 8:23 amWhen am I going to learn not to read posts about food before I’ve eaten breakfast. Calculating if I have time for an egg sandwich between the train and my first meeting.
Posted by Jill Pinnella Corso | February 20, 2013, 4:43 amOh poor baby, your tummy must be rumbling! Make time Jill, don’t forsake that egg sandwich for anything. I’m imagining you holding your breakfast sandwich and coffee while running in slow motion to catch your train. The background music is Chariots of Fire.
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 8:30 amLol. I picture myself more as the busy business woman with no time for her personal life that shouts out “the usual!” while passing through the deli, gets her sandwich to go, and then gets mud splashed on her by the very bus she was attempting to catch. I’m basically Drew Barrymore.
Posted by Jill Pinnella Corso | February 20, 2013, 8:54 amIn that case, you need an up tempo song for the background. Sounds like we’re working an ad campaign. Girl grabs sandwich to go, gets mud splashed on her clothes . . . Perhaps a laundry detergent commercial? Or, something more glamorous like a designer latte?
Posted by Anka | February 20, 2013, 9:00 amI am a vegetarian, but I still love love love the smell of bacon! Those roses are a riot! Great post!!!
Posted by shawnrjones12 | February 20, 2013, 2:01 pmI give you credit for refraining from eating the ‘candy’ of all meats. At least you can be intoxicated by the smell of bacon. Have a great weekend Shawn!
Posted by Anka | February 22, 2013, 8:34 amBacon is ridiculously popular right now!
What happens when the bacon shortage they’re predicting finally occurs?
Posted by The Hook | February 21, 2013, 11:27 amHopefully, the bacon shortage will be avoided and people everywhere can still sizzle this yummy meat in their frying pans. Have a great weekend Hook!
Posted by Anka | February 22, 2013, 8:33 amYou too!
Posted by The Hook | February 22, 2013, 8:37 amOh Bacon, how I love thee.
What a great compliment from your son, that you smelled like a cheeseburger. Mmmmm, now I’m hungry! Great post.
Posted by Nancy | February 22, 2013, 4:54 amAn ode to bacon is certainly in order. And yes, I thought my son paid me a wonderful compliment. Who can resist the scent of a cheeseburger, right? The next best thing is a platter of french fries. Have a lovely weekend Nancy!
Posted by Anka | February 22, 2013, 8:36 amOh dear – clearly I am abnormal. The smell of bacon generally makes me feel like vomiting. I can eat it – maybe one piece every six months – if its crispy.
Posted by Piper George | February 24, 2013, 2:14 pmNo, you’re not abnormal at all, Piper. I have a few girlfriends who can’t stand the smell of seared meat. Plus, just think about how much healthier your insides are than mine. Let’s just say, I better curb my love for bacon soon or my cholesterol is going to sky rocket!
Posted by Anka | February 25, 2013, 6:11 pm