February 29, 200
"Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon," -Doug Larson (1902-1981)--English racer and some-time philosopher.
I had bacon for breakfast, and I do not care what anyone says I am lovin' it and plan on eating it again tomorrow morning or maybe even for lunch.
The only problem is I also want to buy new jeans. Apparently, the two are not compatible.
One of my sons swears bacon is only a condiment, but for me it is an entrée.
Granted, we have healthier alternatives now than our parents' generation. We have turkey bacon, low-fat bacon, dried bacon, microwave bacon with virtually no fat or taste, and fast-food bacon (who knows what is in it) to add to our grilled chicken sandwiches.
If I order the grilled chicken, does that mean I can add the bacon guilt-free?
As you can tell by now, I have bacon on my mind. What else is there to do but think of food while we wait for Spring?
Last year, I actually lost some weight due to diligent exercise and careful eating, sans bacon. No diets mind you, just smart eating.
After a year of bacon deprivation, I finally fond the nerve to buy new jeans.
You understand that you must never say too early or out loud that you lost weight. Be very patient and never mention it for at least one year. Do not speak of it, or the weight gods will plop it directly back on your thighs if you violate this law of the universe.
After a year without bacon, I went shopping for new jeans, but now for some odd reason, all I want is bacon. Forget the new jeans. Give me bacon!
BLT's. Bacon ranch burgers. Scrambled eggs and bacon. French toast and bacon. Green beans with bacon and onion. Spinach salad served with warm bacon vinaigrette dressing.
This leads me to ask, "What do new jeans and bacon have to do with one another?"
Plenty. Plenty. Plenty.
If one eats a lot of bacon, one cannot buy new jeans. It is written.
Since I am still craving bacon, I offer up this yummy recipe for others who are bacon deficient.
Grilled Bacon-Lettuce-Cheese-Tomato Sandwiches:
The recipe calls for ¼ cup of butter, softened so that you can spread it lavishly on each side of the bread slice. Layer that with cheese and add the bacon and plenty of it. Grill until golden, add the lettuce and tomatoes, top with another slice of buttered bread, flip to the other side, and grill until golden.
Sorry about the new jeans.
