Providing news and information while helping aspiring writers and journalists, http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=roccobacon http://thesop.org 118 67 http://thesop.org/images/thesop_118x67.jpg Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:55:00 GMT While all of the fast food giants are desperately trying to impress a world gone crazy with Baco-Mania by coming up with more and more complex and clever creations. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/18/more-is-less-in-todays-fastfood-bacon-burger-wars.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/18/more-is-less-in-todays-fastfood-bacon-burger-wars.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:42:00 GMT I spent a lot of time visiting the tourist sites and hanging out with various Bacon Buddies between Portland and Seattle. http://thesop.org/story/food/2009/03/29/sasquatch-the-majestic-wonder-of-the-pacific-northwest.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2009/03/29/sasquatch-the-majestic-wonder-of-the-pacific-northwest.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT First, set the date, time and location. I was thinking a Sunday afternoon, not so late that you and your guests are feeling the effect the following morning. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/16/swine-and-wine-party.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/16/swine-and-wine-party.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:52:00 GMT Bacon Today premiers FREE Recipe, as Chef Rick Bayless honors Bacon Freak with his original recipe for Bacon, Avocado, Mango Salad for their long awaited Bacon Cookbook. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/08/chef-rick-bayless-premieres-his-avocado-mango-salad-recipe-at-bacon-today.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/08/chef-rick-bayless-premieres-his-avocado-mango-salad-recipe-at-bacon-today.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:21:00 GMT Bacon Today offers glowing review of Bacon Freaks new Bacon Cookbook. Its huge news when a major player in the gourmet food industry so http://thesop.org/story/press_releases/2010/03/08/bacon-freak-bacon-cookbook-makes-bacon-today-squeal-with-delight.php http://thesop.org/story/press_releases/2010/03/08/bacon-freak-bacon-cookbook-makes-bacon-today-squeal-with-delight.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Mon, 8 Mar 2010 04:42:00 GMT Now I can put the bacon in the pan, and watch it grow and develop its zest as it sizzles to perfection without any additional seasoning on my part! The hickory, smoky, slightly spicy flavoring engages in a harmony of exceptional bacon flavors in my mouth which simultaneously delights my taste buds. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/07/taste-the-dance-of-bourbon-street-cajun-style-country-bacon.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/07/taste-the-dance-of-bourbon-street-cajun-style-country-bacon.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Sun, 7 Mar 2010 21:30:00 GMT While the guest or guests to guess the correct winners for the top categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screen Play would win their very own Oscar. I plan this prize Oscar to be a bottle of wine.California wines are now as popular as any of the French wines, and in some cases, California does French wines BETTER than the French! http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/07/even-the-oscars-demand-some-fun-drinking-games.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/07/even-the-oscars-demand-some-fun-drinking-games.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Sat, 6 Mar 2010 17:58:00 GMT "We wanted to make sure that the cookbook was something spectacular and not just a collection of typical bacon oriented recipes." explains Boss Hog. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/06/the-wait-is-over-bacon-freak-cookbook-is-released-to-rave-reviews.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/06/the-wait-is-over-bacon-freak-cookbook-is-released-to-rave-reviews.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Sat, 6 Mar 2010 01:02:00 GMT 10 delightfully different, delectable dishes of bacon oriented fine dining fare, from items that seem to naturally go together like a hand and glove. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/05/bacon-bacon-whos-got-the-bacon-baconopolis-proudly-raises-its-hand.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/05/bacon-bacon-whos-got-the-bacon-baconopolis-proudly-raises-its-hand.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Wed, 3 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT If you won the lottery, what would you do with all that money? A lucky couple in Bath, England, won 56 million in the EuroMillions Lottery Draw and celebrated by noshing on bacon. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/03/bacon-butties-are-priority-number-one-for-new-lottery-winners.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/03/bacon-butties-are-priority-number-one-for-new-lottery-winners.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:58:00 GMT Were talking North American Beef, generously covered with real " blue cheese crumbles, a hearty layer of freshly cooked Apple-wood Smoked Bacon, topped off with some deliciously delightful sauted onions and a pretty decent creamy steakhouse sauce. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/03/wendys-new-bacon-and-blue-burger-is-yummy.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/03/03/wendys-new-bacon-and-blue-burger-is-yummy.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:17:00 GMT IHOP deserves a standing ovation and pat on the back for making it about a lot more than simply making the Big Bucks " selling decent food and reasonable prices. IHOP has worked hard to help kids in need and for that fact alone, Im happy to give them a smiling shout out " and say attaboy " and way to go " my friends! http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/02/26/baconmania-helps-keep-ihop-relevant-in-a-fast-food-world.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/02/26/baconmania-helps-keep-ihop-relevant-in-a-fast-food-world.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:56:00 GMT It's IHOP's National Pancake Day Celebration, Wednesday, February 23rd. From 7am to 10pm, customers can get a small 3-stack of buttermilk pancakes for free. Which means more money for bacon! http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/02/23/i-hope-i-hop-to-ihop-in-time-for-their-free-pancakes.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/02/23/i-hope-i-hop-to-ihop-in-time-for-their-free-pancakes.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMT New iPhone and iPod application allows you to cook your bacon, even if you're no where near a kitchen, just dn't try to actually "EAT IT!" http://thesop.org/story/technology/2010/02/20/bacon-app-for-ipod-iphone-has-us-all-makin-bacon.php http://thesop.org/story/technology/2010/02/20/bacon-app-for-ipod-iphone-has-us-all-makin-bacon.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock) Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:30:00 GMT If you really want to enjoy a complete tour of the entire Napa Valley Wine Country, without all of the loud crowds, long lines and high energy agitation, distraction. http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/02/17/winter-is-perfect-time-to-experience-the-napa-valley-wine-country.php http://thesop.org/story/food/2010/02/17/winter-is-perfect-time-to-experience-the-napa-valley-wine-country.php rocco@cvwine.com (Rocco Loosbrock)