BaconFest At Dad’s Garage Renders In Fat On March 27th 1

Posted by foodiebuddha on March 24, 2010

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Ladies and gentleman, vegetarians and pescatarians of all ages, get ready to check out BaconFest 2010 this Saturday, March 27th.  Hosted annually by Dad’s Garage Theatre Company in Inman Park, the fundraiser features the predictably awesome combination of beer, bands, and bacon!  Admittedly, I’m not such a big fan of the first part, but it’s still a hell of the combination.  The party starts at 1pm and goes until 5pm (which is when the improv show starts).

Amongst the musicians that you’ll find on site, Mike LaSage of P’Cheen will be serving up jalapeño-infused bacon while playing tunes with his band.  You’ll also be able to hear the Fingering Brothers, Bases Loaded, The Jaguars, and Nine Inch Neils.

Here’s the deal on tickets:

  • Big Pig – VIP Fest + Show Tickets: $45- Includes admission to BaconFest from 1-5pm, game tickets, UNLIMITED BEER & BACON, and admission to the 5pm improv show.
  • Medium Pig – Festival + UNLIMITED BEER & BACON: $35 - Includes admission to BaconFest from 1-5pm, game tickets, and (yup, we’ll say it again) UNLIMITED BEER & BACON.
  • Lil’ Pig – Fest Only: $15 – Includes admission to BaconFest from 1-5pm, game tickets, 1 draft beer, and 1 pork-tion of bacon.

If you hurry, you can buy your tickets online!!!

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Dad’s Garage Information

280 Elizabeth Street, Atlanta, GA 30307 // 404.523.3141 // Dad’s Garage website // Dad’s Garage twitter // Dad’s Garage on facebook

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Learn How Kevin Gillespie Takes Down Snail Fricassee,Top Chef Style [Lessons] 2

Posted by foodiebuddha on September 10, 2009

By now, you almost certainly know that Atlanta’s own Kevin Gillespie, the chef/partner at Woodfire Grill, is kicking ass and taking name on Top Chef: Las Vegas.  His latest accolade came on the heels of an impressive quickfire performance in which he prepared snail fricassee with bacon jam, parsley puree, Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms.  Lucky for us, Bravo posted an instructional video on their website.  So here it is in all it’s glory:

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JCT Kitchen Goes Bacon On Food Network Tonight At 9:30 3

Posted by foodiebuddha on June 30, 2009

On tonight’s episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, you’ll get a chance to see the “Angry Mussels” from JCT Kitchen. [Yes … the same dish that I recently said “squeaks by meekly”]  While I’m not really a huge fan of JCT and yes, I’m over the whole bacon craze, it’s nice when any local restaurant gets national attention.  For all you homebodies, foodies, dvr freaks (that would be me), and anyone else with cable … tune in tonight (that’s June 30th) at 9:30 PM EST for some local love.

If you happen to miss it, the show will air again at 12:30 AM on the 1st (just a few hours later) and again on the 11th at 6:00.

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BaconLube Taste Test [Laugh Of The Day]

Posted by foodiebuddha on May 15, 2009

The only reason these words are here is to inform you that I really don’t have any words for this.  Thus, I’m speechless!

[Via Gawker]

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BLTs Are The New Hangover Cure [Seriously]

Posted by foodiebuddha on May 07, 2009

It what is sure to bring droves of binge drinkers, alcoholics, and inebriated college kids a new lease on life, big news has hit the web.  Well, actually, it hit about a month ago … but I’m just now hearing about it!

According to some scientist, bacon isn’t just tasty, it helps cure hangovers.  Who would ever have thought that greasy food is good for the hangovers? I have my own tricks for handling Drunky McDrunkalot, but this sounds like a good addition to my repertoire.

According to the article:

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 reaction between amino acids in the bacon and reducing sugars in the fat is what provides the sandwich with its appeal.

[From Telegraph.co.uk Via Twitter]

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Death By Prosciutto: The Flaming Bacon Lance Battles The Vegan Cucumber Lance … Thanks Theo Gray [Laugh Of The Day]

Posted by foodiebuddha on April 17, 2009

If you are wondering why I only put up one other post today – it’s because I’ve been doubled over in painful laughter!  Who knew that ordinary, American bacon does not have the structural integrity that is necessary for this application?

Anyway, what you have here is your basic flaming tube … of BACON (err… prosciutto).  Ah, but we believe in the fairness of society … so Theo Gray made a cucumber lance for all my vegan buddies! Show up to your next party with this sucker and I bet you’ll get some mad love:

[Via BB]

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Recipe: Mushroom Risotto with Bacon

Posted by foodiebuddha on February 16, 2009

So we bantered back-and-forth all day long.  Were we going to do something last night? Would we go find a place or cook in?  Who was coming and who was going?  Finally, by 7:30 pm I was on my way to the grocery store.  I grabbed some olive oil, salt & pepper, and some Hobnob chardonnay [warning:another annoying website] and made like a tree.

What we knew – I would be cooking dinner.  What I did not know: What would that dinner consist of? While there was a strong push for my homemade meatballs, I just didn’t have the energy for that labor intensive of a process.  What would fit the bill and the tummy?

Continue reading…

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The Worlds First Documented Meatatarian Laughs In The Face of The AHA

Posted by foodiebuddha on February 09, 2009

The bacon craze is just completely out of hand.  I thought the “Bacon Explosion” [which I regrettably link to: linky] would be as ridiculous as it could get.  Well, what do I know?

Apparently, Mike Nelson has decided to become a full fledged meatatarian for the entire month of February.  Why did he choose February? Well, maybe he has a cruel sense of humor.  It is American Heart Month after all.

While I am actually pretty skeptical (is this even possible to do without dying?), you can follow the updates over at Riftrax.com.  Good luck with everything Mr. Nelson.  I hope for the sake of your waistline that you bail on this sooner than later!

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