The Bacon Explosion

Months back, the boyfriend had sent me a link to one of his favorite sites www.uncrate.com. Uncrate is a "web magazine for guys who like stuff." It's actually a really enjoyable site. Everyday they post some type of new and cool product to lust over (i.e. electronics, clothing, cars etc.). The boyfriend, an avid bacon lover, sent me the post from Uncrate for the Bacon Explosion. When I opened the link, I was like Woah! what is that thing?

That thing...is a bacon stuffed, bacon wrapped BBQ sausage log. A company called BBQ Addicts offers up this "award winning" Bacon Explosion online...fully-cooked and ready to ship to your door. The explosion is also dressed with Kansas City style rub and BBQ sauce.

So, a couple weeks ago, it was the boyfriends birthday...and I thought what better than cook him a nice dinner. The dinner of course offering up the Bacon explosion as the main course. I must say since it's shipped to you fully-cooked on dry ice, the meal was a breeze. All I had to do is take it out of the plastic covering, place on a cookie tray and bake for 40 minutes on 350. I served some potato salad along side and we were set. I myself love bacon, sausage and BBQ and felt the explosion was delicious. The bacon was thick, chewy and crispy and the sausage was tender and juicy.

Needless to say the dinner was a success, and I would recommend to any BBQ or Bacon lover out there.

Top 10 Hamptons Food

As mentioned in my previous post, I've been lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time in the Hamptons. Every year, we have the go-to things that we like to do, most of which revolve around food. Fresh from my annual trip, I thought I'd provide my Top Ten Hamptons Foods (please note gluten items included):

1. Cookies and cupcakes from Tate's Bake shop
As mentioned in my previous post, the cookies are amazing and but so are their cupcakes. We picked up some for my little nephew's birthday party.
2. Dosa's from the Hampton Chutney Co.
This tiny little shack in Amagansett makes the best Dosa's. They have so many different combo's, everyone leaves happy. Best part is that they are made from Rice flour...and therefore Gluten-free!
3. Scoop du Jour
A favorite of Alec Baldwin's, this family friendly East Hampton hot spot offers delicious ice cream, Crumb's cupcakes and Dreesen's donuts.
4. Lobster Night complements of Stuart's
Directed by a tiny sign off of Rt 27, you can find Stuarts tucked away in Amagansett. Amazingly fresh fish, two of my favorites being lobster and scallops. Every year, my Mom picks up half cooked lobsters, then finishes them off on the grill. We enjoy our meal on the deck to avoid the mess.
5. Bagels (or flagel's) from Goldbergs
Arguably not the best New York bagel, but the best we have found in the Hamptons.
6. Cookies from Levain Bakery
In Wainscott Village, you can find the biggest, gooeyist, most ridiculous cookies I have ever tasted. My personal preference is the chocolate chocolate.
7. Pizza from Fiero's
You can fold the thin slice. The oil and cheese drip down to the tip. You burn the roof of your mouth if you eat it too quick. Big burly guys who have been working there forever serve it to you. Found right in the town of East Hampton. No need to say more.
8. Eggs from the Chicken Farm
Eggs so fresh, they are like delicate little flowers. Only downfall is it's hard to make over easy without bursting a yolk.
9. Produce, dips and cakes from Round Swamp
This place has the best everything. And they know it...so stack up your gold bricks prior to shopping.
10. A Cafe Cortado from Jack's
Just opened this summer. The staff is a little flustered, but the coffee was delish.