As a reminder, since they all share specials each week, I will be consolidating Felpausch, D&W, Glen’s Market & VG’s into one “Spartan Stores” listing.  Links to each of the individual stores can still be found at the bottom of the post.

Kroger- Kroger Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6 w/ card)

Meijer- Plumrose Sliced Bacon, 16 oz. ($2.45)

Busch’s - Smithfield Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6)

Hiller’s - Oscar Mayer Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. ($2.99)

Hollywood - Thick Cut Platter Bacon from the meat department, 1 lb. ($2.99)

Spartan Stores* - Smithfield Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6)

Heartland Marketplace – Thorn Apple Valley Premium Sliced Bacon, 16 oz (2 for $4)

SuperValu Foods - Farm Fresh Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. ($2.79)

Target - Niman Ranch Bacon, 12 oz. ($3.99)

Please note, every store with in a chain is different and may not feature the same specials. When in doubt, check your individual store.

Go get some!

* Spartan Stores include: Felpausch, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market (w/ Yes Card) and VG’s.

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We’ve featured similar recipes before but I’m such a sucker for homemade mac and cheese and this just looks so good.

Hit the jump for the full recipe…

Dressed Up Bacon Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

• Unsalted butter, for greasing
• 8 ounces macaroni
• 2 1/2 cups cold milk
• 4 ounces provolone cheese coarsely grated
• 4 ounces aged Asiago cheese, coarsely grated
• 2 large eggs
• 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
• 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
• 3 strips bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart shallow casserole dish. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain; transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish along with 1/4 cup of the cold milk. (This will cool the pasta and prevent it from becoming gummy.)
2. Meanwhile, mix the cheeses together in a small bowl. Beat the eggs with 1/4 cup of the milk in a medium bowl. Add the scallions, bread and half of the cheese to the egg mixture; set aside.
3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until just brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add the remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and 3/4 cup water to the skillet. Bring to a boil, whisking until thick. Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk to cool slightly. Whisk in the remaining cheese. Add the sauce to the macaroni; stir to combine.
4. Crumble up the bacon and add it to the egg/bread mixture. Spread evenly over the pasta. Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven; let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Photograph by Tina Rupp, Recipe via Food Network

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Yes, that is right…they made a rocket out of bacon.  Now I applaud them for their ingenuity and creativity but there is a part of me that can’t get over what a waste of tasty, tasty pork this really is.

I mean, you could at least eat the bacon AK-47 after you took the pictures you needed to document such a feat, but this… (tear)

via multiple geek sites

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While I was waiting on my brother I happened to look down at Jack Attack’s (my nephew) play kitchen and what did I see?

That’s my boy!

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In three words…it is awesome!!!  A single tracking shot of a Rube Goldberg inspired masterpiece.  You have to watch it several times to really enjoy both the simplicity and complexity of it…

Click here to view the embedded video.

But what has this to do with bacon?  Well, it reminded me of the opening scene from one of my favorite movies…

Click here to view the embedded video.

You can stop watching after breakfast if you want but I love the whole clip!

“I pity the fool who don’t eat my cereal.”

Have a great weekend everyone.

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But just because I didn’t eat a bacon burger this week doesn’t mean I don’t have anything for you.  Now be warned, once you view this you will never be able to clear it from your mind. 

I give you the “BK Noah’s Ark Burger“.

Why is it called the “Noah’s Ark“?  Because it features two of every type of “patty” at BK.  There’s fish, chicken, burger and veggie burger all slapped between a bun.  As if that wasn’t enough meat, it also has bacon on it (of course it does, cause everything is better with bacon)!

See how this thing was put together and how much it costs over at Geekologie. You know you want to…

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Graphically, cool shirt.  But kids, don’t go mixing barium, colbalt and nitrogen together while thinking that you are going to get tasty, tasty bacon…cause you won’t.  Trust your Uncle Mike.

Want one?  Get one over at ThinkGeek!

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Found this in my Google Alerts today.  Someone created a Squidoo Len’s surrounding Crochet Bacon Patterns.  There’s a bunch of other stuff posted there, some of it interesting, but I personally dig the yarn work…it’s just fun!

Here’s a little something to wet your appetite…click on over to see the rest.

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As a reminder, since they all share specials each week, I will be consolidating Felpausch, D&W, Glen’s Market & VG’s into one “Spartan Stores” listing.  Links to each of the individual stores can still be found at the bottom of the post.

This week we welcome Heartland Marketplace to the list.  Heartland has two stores (Farmington Hills and Westland, MI).

Kroger- Kroger Bacon, 16 oz. (2 for $6 w/ card)

Meijer- Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. ($3.64)

Busch’s - Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. (2 for $6)

Hiller’s - Our Family Sliced Bacon, Original, Double Smoked or Low Salt, 16 oz. (2 for $5)

Hollywood - Gusto’s Thick Sliced Bacon, 20 oz. (2 for $6)

Spartan Stores* - Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. (2 for $6)

Heartland Marketplace – Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz (2 for $6)

SuperValu Foods - Farmland Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. ($2.99)

Target - Archer Farms Sliced Bacon, 12 – 16 oz., ($2.99)

Please note, every store with in a chain is different and may not feature the same specials. When in doubt, check your individual store.

Go get some!

* Spartan Stores include: Felpausch, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market (w/ Yes Card) and VG’s.

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Can you read the package?  Here let me help…

“REAL” skeleton guts!

Squeeze & feel the guts 

Yes, it is a pig action figure with translucent skin that allows you to see the plastic skeleton and guts.

Ummmmm…

No wonder this was in the clearance section.

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