August 30: Explore Delectable Options this International Bacon Day

Bacon rules the food world! The popular breakfast meat was once merely a partner to eggs but now figures in desserts, burgers, appetizers, and even in ice cream. Internet memes pledge devotion to bacon, representing the extent of the obsession with this usually cured meat.

It should be no surprise that bacon earned its own food holiday. International Bacon Day occurs on the Saturday before U.S. Labor Day. Participants hold social gatherings where they create and eat bacon dishes. Gatherings feature breakfast, lunch, and even dinner items. Try adding bacon to quick and easy appetizer recipes too. Use it as a substitution and feature the new dish in cooking photography. Bacon is a favorite food for many and even Dishfolio food bloggers find surprising uses for it in recipes. No one is going to complain if you find another dish where it will work well!