Today is National Bacon Lovers Day!

When my grandsons spend the night, nearly every Friday or Saturday, we always have bacon for breakfast the next morning, because they enjoy bacon. I am their grandma, so of course we have bacon! When I saw today is National Bacon Lovers Day, I had to let you know . . . it is absolutely a day to celebrate with the ones you love - if they love bacon! So, let's start with some bacon fun facts - did you know . . . 

70% of all bacon in the US is eaten at breakfast time.

More than 2 billion pounds of bacon is produced each year in the US.

The phrase “bringing home the bacon” originated back in the 12th century when a church in England offered a side of bacon to any man who could swear before the church that he had not fought or quarreled with his wife for a year and a day. Any man who could “bring home the bacon” was highly respected in his community.

You will find more bacon fun facts at this link.

You can enjoy bacon on a burger, or a club sandwich, or just on its own - or any other way you enjoy it . . . it is bacon and it will be absolutely enjoyable for sure. So, grab some people you love and some bacon and celebrate - what could be more fun . . . or at least more tasty! Enjoy!