Ok, I'm going to reveal something that may change the way you think of me. I don't love bacon. I mean I don't hate it. But given a choice between a sausage patty and a piece of bacon with my eggs I'll chose the sausage every time. If it's on a buffet and I don't have a choice, then I'll probably take a piece of bacon or two, but.....when I order off the menu, forget it!
I'm not sure where the popularity for bacon came from in the past 10 years. Bacon sales have risen in the past year to an all time high and this year sales are up 9.5%. Is there a correlation between bacon and an improving economy? I don't know, but I'm sure we could drum up an economist with an opinion.
I know this for sure, I've seen teens and others be attracted to a plate of bacon like it was the greatest meal ever to be served. Lobster tails don't get the attention that bacon does.
My mother wasn't a bacon person either. I can't remember ever waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon when I was a kid. I mean my mom cooked with it and included it in other meals she was making, but a plate of bacon at breakfast? Not likely.
So think what you want of me. I have a thick skin and can take the abuse. But for now, I want to go on record as not being included in the EVERYONE, when the commercial says, "Everyone loves bacon."
