Friday Afternoon Bacon Blogging — Hangover Cures!
Just in time for the holiday party season, just one more reason for bacon — it helps you recover from hangovers:
“Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein, which breaks down into amino acids. Your body needs these amino acids, so eating them will make you feel good.”
Ms Roberts told The Mirror: “Bingeing on alcohol depletes neurotransmitters too, but bacon contains a high level of aminos which tops these up, giving you a clearer head.”
Researchers also found a complex chemical interaction in the cooking of bacon produces the winning combination of taste and smell which is almost irresistible.
The bacon sandwich in the picture above is a UK staple, usually with buttered bread. And you can get them with other stuff like baked beans or eggs on it. But this is the kind of hangover cure that presumes you have someone else in your house to actually do this cooking, since I don’t imagine a hungover person having this kind of energy or focus. But that’s a quibble, really, since you need all of the Bacon Is Good For Me excuses you can get.
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Awesome, now I actually have a medical reason to eat it.
I think I am in love with you AND bacon!!! 😛
Today’s other bacon recipe, Quick bacon cheese dip:
One package lowfat cream cheese, 1/2 jar Ragu double cheddar cheese sauce, one can pinto beans, 1/2 cup milk, 2 or more slices leftover bacon, shredded cheese for garnish (onion tops optional)
Heat cheeses, beans and milk in microwave until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Stir, crumble in bacon, and serve garnished with shredded cheese and onion if desired, eat with corn chips.
(Veggie bacon may be substituted)
Smitty, your approval is the ONLY reason why this feature persists!
Hey Brooke, what is in Ragu double cheddar cheese sauce? Is this a Velveeta product?
Anyone like brussel sprouts? I roasted a giant batch of them last weekend — split in half, with two heads of garlic cloves (cloves peeled) and all tossed in olive oil. Roast for about 20 minutes at 350°. While roasting, cut up pancetta — as much as you like. Toss in the pancetta at the 20 min roasting mark and cook for another 5 minutes or so.
Tasty!
My hubby has a brussel sprouts recipe that uses pancetta and vermouth (some liquor) and brown sugar. Very tasty!
I highly approve of the pancetta instead of bacon. Also, Cass, you can deglaze the pan with a splash of balsamic vinegar for an extra bit of flavor. They serve brussels sprouts that way at Domaine Hudson.
Domaine Hudson — now you are speaking my language!
I have a recipe for the balsamic sprouts too. Except I put them in a pan on the stove for a bit to caramelize slowly (cut face down, because that is where the flavor happens) then roast to finish (with pancetta). Deglaze the pan with abit of balsamic. Plate the sprouts, and pour some of the deglazed sauce on them. Tasty!
I’m gonna test this one! I LOVE bacon, and there is a good chance i’ll have a hangover tomorrow. I shall forgo all my other cures and tricks and put my trust in my favorite form of blasphemy.
updates to follow
~A
Ooh, I love the brussel sprouts at Domaine Hudson. Last time I had two orders – one as a starter and one for dessert!
Cassandra, it’s just a jarred cheese sauce. Actual cheese in it. We don’t do the “cheese food’ thing. 😉
Although…I grew up with a velveeta recipe that included ham, but since this is the BACON thread, I know no one will be diverted to other pork-type food products. 😀
Okay, since we’re sharing recipes…
Bacon wrapped figs
Cut end off fig and then slice fig in half
Place a dollop of goat cheese on top of fig
Sprinkle crushed pecans on top of cheese
Wrap each stuffed fig in a slice bacon
Broil until bacon is crispy
It’s sooooo good.
I’m clearing out some space on the south side of the house so I can plant a fig tree. I put cannas there last year; not only did they survive the winter (!) but they reached 11 feet high this year, so I’m thinking figs might make sense there.
I love the recipes, but then what do I know? I’m just a failed restaurant critic. 😉
Your vine and fig tree? 🙂
In my experience, cannas, like pineapple sage, are beginning to be more winter hardy, but you still can’t count they’ll make it through EVERY year. Like Delaware’s peach crop (anyone remember when we had a Delaware peach industry?) they require special cosseting.
Give global warming 10 years. My kids will inherit waterfront property, with peaches. 😉
Geezer, be sure to wrap the fig tree for the first few winters – maybe more. I started my fig tree from a cutting and now it’s approx. 12 feet tall and bursting with figs this season! Also we planted it on the “protected from the elements” side of the house. Wind is brutal to them.
I feel my Italian heritage every time I walk out the door and pick fresh figs.
lol. I have a very vulgar visual for pandora ‘feeling her Italian heritage’ in conjunction with ‘picking fresh figs.’ 😀
Vulgar? Maybe not. Guess it would depend on the Italian and the figs. 😉