But what about dessert? Oh sure, Iron Chef America's Cat Cora made Bacon Ice Cream on a 2006 episode. But that's TV and she's a famous chef. How about a bacon candy bar? No, I'm not kidding. Hubby and I were wandering around the candy section of World Market today. I really only wanted some Ferrero Rocher to go with a girlfriend's birthday present. But right there in front of me was Mo's Bacon Bar from Vosges.
What can I say? I had to do it! It's bacon. It's chocolate. Two of my great loves in life (not counting Del and the kitties), married together into delightful candy. And yet, the logical side of me says, "Now wait just a durn minute, missy! That ain't right!" No, I don't know why my logical side sounds like a coot from the Old West. Just leave it.
So, I bought it. I'm on vacation, and bacon chocolate sounded like a fun way to kick it off. The description on the packaging says:
applewood smoked bacon
alderwood smoked salt
deep milk chocolate
45% cacao
And the lady who came up with this idea isn't just some slacker like me who likes bacon and chocolate. Katrina Markoff graduated from Vanderbilt and then attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She's travelled the world studying international cuisine, and she eventually utilized her knowledge to start Vosges Haut-Chocolat.
I have to say, the candy was unique. Sweet and salty, with tasty bits of bacon. I tried one piece before starting this post, and have had 2 others in the meantime. There's just something oddly addicting about the salty-sweet goodness of it. My guest taster, Del, says "It was oddly good."
And now I want to share this odd goodness with my little bloggers. One of you will win a 3 oz. bar of Mo's Bacon Bar. Your task is to comment on a food that you wouldn't want to see mixed with chocolate. Get creative, people! A winner will be drawn at random 2 weeks from today on July 11th. Good luck!
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I have to admit this sounds disgusting, but doable. The grossest flavor I can think of to put with bacon would be bubble gum. I searched my head, and really any fruit/veggie taste would be fine. Breads and meats are a no brainer, so bubble gum is a disgusting flavor...
I think you can never, ever, ever put fish with chocolate. I'm not a big fish fan anyway but the thought of ruining my chocolate with it is enough to bring tears to my eyes.
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Hmmmmm _________ and Chocolate huh?
Well, I suppose I could say no vegetables of any sort should -ever- be dipped in chocolate.
That's just defeating the 'healthy' purpose of the vegetables ;)
Initially I though, ugh, but then, yeah, I kind of agree with Del that it would probably be oddly good. I too love bacon and chocolate, but never would have thought of putting it together.
I really don't think it would work well with hamburger though, and if we want a veggie, well, brussel sprouts, or artichoke hearts would just be weird. Liver is right out, because I just find liver disgusting anyway, no matter what you might mix it with.
Thanks for such an interesting find, if I don't win, I may have to go search that out, just to see what it's like! lol!
Two of my favorite foods ~ what an odd combination.
Please enter me to give it a try.
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Bacon is the porn of the foodie - and I am an expert.
However, if you REALLY want to enjoy bacon in all of it's glory, I would recommend Bacon Salt or Baconnaise ( www.baconsalt.com ), two healthy ways to get a bacon fix in a hurry. Kosher, too!
Of course, if you want to stick with desserts... http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/whereisit.cgi?t=bacon&x=0&y=0
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