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Since the creation of our Bacon Chocolate Sueyts we have received many emails and calls with the question being the same, is this chocolate any different the the Vosges bacon bar? We know that the answer to that question is yes, but we hadn’t had anybody say that. First off our Bacon Chocolate Sueyts, contain our very own Boss Hog Bacon. See other people who add bacon to their chocolates or pops or what ever they make never tell you about the bacon or why it was special - that is the first thing we did! Second we use the very finest swiss chocolate to make for an incredible sweet and savory treat.

This video might interest you which was created by the staff of The Onion.

Here is what they had to say, “Bacon Chocolate Sueyets, on the other hand, clearly contain actual bacon, in much larger quantities than the Vosges bacon bar. The Sueyets are irregular, clearly handmade discs of dark chocolate with significant chunks of simultaneously crispy/chewy bacon scattered within. The chocolate is rich and pungent, and so is the bacon, which actually, for a wonder, tastes more like bacon than like salt or liquid smoke. The tastes actually complement each other very well, and the blend of textures is appealing.”

Office reactions: Bacon Chocolate Sueyts
• “Smoky! The smokiness initially overpowers the chocolate.”
• “That’s the most puzzling thing I’ve ever eaten.”
• “I actually like this. [Grabs another.] I only taste chocolate, though. Maybe that’s why it’s good.”
• “It kind of tastes like the smell of a locker room.”
• “It’s got crispy bits!”
• “The texture of the chocolate is really soft for dark chocolate. It’s almost like a truffle.”
• “I don’t know if I approve of the bacon aftertaste. You don’t put candy in your mouth and expect a bacon aftertaste.”
• “Well, I totally approve. I’ll have another. I thought this was really good.”
• “I don’t like bacon, but I like these.”
• “It’s sweet and salty and crunchy all at the same time.”
• “It’s pretty intensely salty.”
• “It’s a lot like chocolate-covered pretzels, that same mixture of sweetness and salt.”
• “The bacon doesn’t entirely come through. If you hadn’t told me it was bacon, I would have thought it was chocolate-covered smoked almonds.”
• “That’s actually pretty good.”
• “And it’s actually good chocolate!”
• “Dark, smoky, a little bitter from the chocolate. Reminds me of chocolate-covered coffee beans minus the crunch.”
• “This might redefine unhealthy snacks. Sugar, salt, fat, nitrates. At least it’s all natural.”
• “I’d eat it more for the chocolate than the bacon. It’s good for a few bites though.”
• “This is way better than Vosges.” “Definitely. That was grainy and salty, and the bacon wasn’t as generous, and the chocolate wasn’t as good. I’d pick these any day of the week.”

Signing Off and Pigging Out,
Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock
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In today’s society we have a plethora of choices with the foods that we eat. It seems that if you choose a healthy lifestyle we sacrifice those mouth watering flavors that our found in our favorite foods, which consequently might not be the best for us. I am a firm believer in having your cake and eating every delicious piece too. I feel that people at House Foods, “Americas Tofu Specialist” feel the same way. That is why they teamed up with the Executive Chef of New York’s highly praised Park Avenue Spring and Quality Meats Craig Koketsu, to develop creative recipes using tofu and pork.

One recipe that was prepared at the French Culinary Institute as a demonstration was the Mabo Tofu Gnocchi. This is a traditional Szechuan Chinese dish with a modern twist. All of the original Asian flavors remain but the tofu is made in such a way that it produces gnocchi. The flavors are then enhanced by adding flavor filled ground pork to the equation. The Pork is seasoned with a mix of sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil to give it a rich and hardy flavor. This is truly a dish that you can thoroughly enjoy that is good for you too. Remember smile when you eat!!!

Andres Samperio
Intern writer for Coastal Vineyards Gourmet Food Clubs

People who know me know personally know just how much I LOVE my pets. Our two dogs are much more than mere pets, Ziggy & Maxwell are official, full fledged members of the family. So those very same people who know me and my furry friends also know how long I have been working to “perfect” the ultimate “Gourmet Pet Snacks” for those beloved family members that walk around on four feet!

Sure, I definitely could have whipped something together and gotten it out on the market sooner, but my gut feeling, my sense of ethics and principals, as well as my mail, email and phone conversations with our loyal and valued members and customers told me that YOU deserve and demand the same premium quality snack foods for your family’s pets as we do at our home!

Here’s what I’ve come up with so far and I am absolutely certain that you; and perhaps, more importantly, your “tail wagging best buddy” are going to be extremely happy with the quality, taste and value of these gourmet pet snacks.

Boss Hogs Bacon Jerky for Pets: This is something that both cats and dogs will both love. This is a 100% “All Natural” pet treat made from our very own “Bacon Freak Gourmet Bacon,” but created specifically with the dietary needs and flavor preference for you pet by a certified, UDSA approved facility, because nothing is too good for our furry, four legged friends!

Boss Hogs Bad to the Bones Dog Bones: These tasty treats come from our premium quality country hams and are 100% all natural, containing all of the salts and minerals your dog needs to optimum health and fun! These bones have a hickory smoked flavor which your dog will love! Made in a USDA approved plant.

Bow Wow Bites: OK, the truth is, I originally had our Master Chefs create this treat for my own personal dogs, thus the name “Bow Wow Treats! However, over time I quickly came to realize that all of my friends with cats were buying these babies up as if there were no tomorrow, so don’t let the name fool you; Mr. Jingles will eat these treats up with the same enthusiasm as Spot or Fido.

They come in two flavors: Steak and Turkey! These pet treats are 100% REAL quality Beef Steak or Turkey Meat, with absolutely NO organs, by-products, artificial color, bone meal, fillers, grains, salts, Sugars or BHA!

The absolutely great news is, because all of these gourmet pet snacks are made from the same premium quality gourmet meats that we provide our loyal human members and customers, we are able to save a ton of money on having the snacks processed for our pets, so we were able to actually keep everything under the price of $5.00.

Imagine that, no more feeding your prized pet prefabricated junk food with preservatives, fillers, artificial flavors and coloring, salt, sugar and who know what else, or having to go out and spend $20 or more to get quality meat snacks for your best little buddy.

I told everyone the wait would be well worth it if they could simply wait for me to perfect the pet treats and now everyone who has gotten these treats for their pets is as happy as happy can be. There’s a lot of tail wagging and purring go on out there today and that puts a big smile across my face!

“Bone Appetit!”

Signing Off and Pigging Out,
Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock
Visit our Gourmet Pet Treat Page by clicking here

“I was just doing what any good, loving pet owner would do, providing our family’s “best friends” with the very best, highest quality snacks and treats that I had available to me, through my gourmet food clubs” says Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock, who truly loves his pets as well as all the dogs and cats brightening the lives of his loyal Bacon Freak customers.

“We’ve put together some truly top quality, tasty treats for our pets, from our delicious “Boss Hog’s bacon Jerky For Pets” which is absolutely loved by every dog and cat that’s tried it, to our hickory smoked “Boss Hog’s Bad To The Bone Dog Bones” emphasizes Loosbrock with a smile, with the happily wagging tails of Ziggy and Maxwell keeping the conversation moving at energetic beat as they enthusiastically agree.

For more information, feel free to check this out at: http://www.cvwine.com/pet/home.html

The truth is, Father’s Day is already upon us and so many of us are so busy just trying to get through the work week, we still haven’t been able to break away and put any thought into shopping for the perfect, meaningful gift that dad will truly love, actually use and sincerely be thankful for.

Allow us to help you with a list of our “Top Ten Suggestions for Unique & Sincerely Appreciated Father’s Day Gifts.” We’ve already scanned the stores and the internet, read the expert reviews and most importantly, actually talked to a bunch of REAL DADS to see what it is that they truly want.

Then we went the extra mile to provide you with a link where you can quickly get your gifts at the very lowest prices possible, right there in the comfort and privacy of your own computer, how awesome and easy is that?

JVC Everio GZ-MS120 Digital Camcorder:

The fact is it’s rare to be able to find a great camcorder for less than $500.00 but we were able to do so for you! It’s the very latest from JVC, the “Everio handheld camcorder” and it not only fits the bill, but it also fits right into Dad’s hand. This camcorder provides dad with pretty great video quality for its class, flash memory, a 35x optical zoom, as well as a traditional digital camcorder profile. Price: $300.00

Bacon Freak’s Boss Hog Sampler Deluxe - Fathers Day Edition:

This is Bacon Freaks answer to the perfect Fathers Day Gift! This Gift Box includes some of Boss Hog’s favorites to make the perfect Fathers Day Breakfast. You Get 2 pound of famous Boss Hog Bacon ( Hickory Smoked & Honey BBQ Bacon), 1 Pound of Boss Hogs Sausage, and 1 Pound of Boss Hogs Ham (center sliced), 2 bags of Boss Hog’s Maple Bacon Pancakes (made with real bacon and maple chunks) Boss Hog’s Bacon Seasoning, Gourmet Jelly and of course the very finest coffee! Price: $99.95 (Shipping Included)

Dell’s G2410 24 in. Desktop Monitor:

OK, Some Dads may not exactly be 100% hip to the latest electronic trends and may well be using the same old clunky, heavy monitor that he got back in 1985. Meanwhile, other Dads are completely into enjoying their computer and keeping up with all of the very latest technological improvements. Either way, Dad’s eyes will certainly light up and see the computer screen a heck of a lot better with this bright, new monitor. Price: $300.00

The Coastal Vineyards’ Royal Treatment Gift Basket:

The ultimate Gift Basket option, “The Royal Treatment” is designed to brighten the eyes and widen the smile of even the most discriminating and experienced aficionado. Your Dad will receive 2 of our finest “hand picked” bottles from our “Premium California Experience” cellar, as well as an exceptionally tasty choice from our world class “Bon Vivant” line.

Then, from the “Coastal Complimentaries” line, the wine is complimented with some of the most deliciously, aromatic coffee available on Planet Earth, a package of fresh, gourmet pasta, presented with an impressive, “critics Choice” pasta sauces. Then, in order to ensure an epicurean eating event of “Kingly / Queenly” quality, a bottle of premium boutique olive oil, a jar of appetizingly all natural and distinctly delicious “specialty olives” and a delectable selection of our “connoisseur’s choice” dipping oil is added. Price: $149.95 (Shipping Included)

Philips Norelco “Arcitec” Electric Shaver:

All Dads hate to shave, which is why Dad always looks the same scruffy and unkempt way on long weekends and vacations. But Here’s a shave that will definitely take some of the bite and burn out of shaving. Te Philips Norelco Arcitec Electric Shaver offers nearly 360 degrees of pivot, so no more shaving injuries looking to get that perfect, “barbershop like” close shave that he likes so much. Price: $200.00

6 Month Meat Sampler Club - Meat Candy!

What does Dad like better, award winning gourmet bacon, premium quality world class ham or savory and succulent specialty supreme sausage? Luckily with this monthly “Bacon Freak”‘ Gourmet Meat Sampler Club, you know longer have to worry about making that choice. Dad will enjoy the gift that keeps on giving while he experiences a well deserved “taste of the good life” with these delectably delicious, award winning, premium quality cuts of the finest and freshest meats in the world.

The gift includes: 3 totally different, uniquely distinct & delectably delicious packs of premium quality, gourmet, “Blue Ribbon Winning” sausage, bacon and Ham packages along with a fun, popular informative & highly valuable Monthly Newsletter with helpful hints, articles & Special “Members Only” discounts, above & beyond the normal regularly great prices! Price: $254.95 (Shipping Included)

Solaire Anywhere Infrared Portable Grill

We know “Hank Hill” would love it if his son Bobby thought of this little beauty, but
That’s probably never going to happen. At least you thought of it for your Dad! Now Pop can fire up the grill with speed and ease, whether it’s for a back-yard barbecue or a pre-game tailgating party before a local sports event or a party at the park! Introducing the Solaire Anywhere Infrared Portable Grill, packing a whopping 14,000 BTUs in this marine-quality stainless steel shell that only weighs 20 pounds and can run on either a disposable propane bottle or a full 20 pound tank. Price: $360.00

Father’s Day Special “Swine & Wine” Gift Box

For a long time, Bacon Freak has been brining us the very best premium gourmet bacon while Coastal Vineyards has been providing us with the world’s finest, special production, boutique quality wines.

Now, together, they bring you the perfect Father’s Day gift called “Swine and Wine” consisting one of their most delectably delicious gourmet flavored bacon with the perfect matching wine, as determined by their associate expert chefs!

Your choice: (A) Paso Robles Cabernet with Bourbon Street Cajun Bacon! (B) Paso Robles Zinfandel with Rocco’s Private Reserve Pepper Bacon! (C) Paso Robles White Riesling with Bourbon Street Vanilla Bourbon Bacon!

All gifts include a Master Chef recipe for you main course of the meal. Price: $59.95 (Shipping Included)

Sony HT-CT100 Soundbar Home Theater System:

Dad simply can’t stand going to the movie theatre these days, with all the loud, impolite, unruly, rude people who talk during the feature and kick his seat, so it’s finally time to go ahead and just bring the sound of the movie theatre into Dad’s living room, where he can enjoy and not feel the need to stand up with his belt every 5 minutes to teach another Hooligan a lesson in proper public etiquette. Price: $260

Bacon Freak Gourmet Food Of The Month Club:

Hey, the truth of the matter is, nobody knows your Dad nearly as well as YOU do, so here is a phenomenal collection of several absolutely amazing “Monthly Gourmet Food & Wine Clubs” so that you can pick the perfect gift that exactly right for Dad, or buy him a GIFT CERTIFICATE and allow him to choose for himself!
Choose from any of the Following Monthly Clubs: Wine, Bacon, Steak, Lobster, Jams, Preserves, Jellies Olives, Sausage, Barbecue Sauce, Ribs, Ham, Salsa, Meat Samplers, Olive Oil, just to name a few of the delightfully delicious monthly clubs available to Dad. Prices vary and right now, there are a lot of Father’s Day Special Savings being offered so check it out for yourself.

Signing Off and Pigging Out,
Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock
Visit our Bacon Club by clicking here

Happy Fathers Day!

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Happy Fathers Day!

Click the comic strip to enlarge it or you may click the below link to open a PDF of our Fathers Day Fiasco comic strip!

Download comic as a PDF

Sadly, over the years, no other holiday has been consistently treated with such trivial, cliché’ disregard as Father’s Day. From the ever so predictable neck tie to the plain, bland and boring white dress shirt, or from the thin, cotton bathrobe and matching slippers to the over-sized belt buckle or embarrassingly cheap T-shirt making some inane and questionably “off the wall” comment or pointless observation, most Father’s Day Gifts have been so predictably thoughtless. That is, till NOW!

If your looking for truly delicious and original bacon taste treats that are sure to make your Father’s Day uniquely special check out the bacon and bacon snacks at that www.BaconFreak.com is offering.

Bacon Freak does seem available for ALL of your favorite Dads! For example, there are a vast number of different, “award winning,” premium quality, gourmet bacon clubs that make sure that your gift keeps on giving month after month, by delivering the very finest ‘country style bacon directly to Dads doorway or office, your choice!

There are also several completely unique gourmet food surprises, from “Bacon Chocolate Sueyts,” which is Hickory Smoked Bacon Drenched in the finest Swiss Chocolate, or “Bacon Freak Bacon Jerky” served up in such mouthwatering flavors as Cajun, Summer Tomato BLT, Peppered, Jalapeño and Honey BBQ!
Of course, You can’t forget about Bacon Freak’s “Maple Bacon Pancake Mix” and “Boss Hogs Bacon

Cheese Straws,” 100% real cheddar cheese generously sprinkled with Boss Hog’s Bacon Seasoning. “Boss

Hog’s Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits are actual, real bits of gourmet bacon that you can add to

salads, eggs, sandwiches, etc.

Signing Off and Pigging Out,
Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock
Visit our Bacon Club by clicking here

For those of you looking for that perfect, unique and totally original Father’s Day gift idea, popular Gourmet Bacon Of The Month Club www.BaconFreak.com and renowned, Premium Quality Wine of the Month Club www.CVWine.com have come together to create a combination of taste & class that is certain to make a lifelong memory for that special dad on gift list.

Creatively deemed the monthly “Swine And Wine Club,” these two well established providers of all things delectably delicious and delightful within the gourmet, country style bacon and boutique quality, premium wine industry, have connoisseur crafted the ultimate “1 - 2 punch” for all dads out there who love great bacon and appetizingly ambrosial wine.

“This gift combination has been a tremendously huge hit so far,” says Bacon Freak owner Rocco ‘Boss Hog’ Loosbrock “and we have been getting so much additional interest in the club as Father’s Day continued to loom closer and closer!” It’s what every man out there truly wants,” says Loosbrock. “as each month the lucky Dad or Dads of your choice will receive a full pound of our very best, award winning, gourmet bacon along with your choice of either a Red or White, limited production, specialty boutique quality wine.”

As if that’s not enough to make for a totally unusual, one of a kind, memorable Father’s Day Gift, the combo comes complete with a “Special Recipe” designed by an associate Master Chef to specifically to highlight the particularly unique flavorful qualities and distinctive characteristics of the bacon and wine presented!

Signing Off and Pigging Out,
Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock
Visit our Swine and Wine Club by clicking here

(Serve on soft sandwich rolls, with Dijon-style mustard)

Serves 4:

4 servings

Ingredients:
8 ounces cherries
4 sweet un-smoked bratwurst
8 thin slices (5 ounces) bacon
4 Sandwich rolls
Dijon Mustard to Taste.

Directions:

Prepare your grill for direct heat.

*** Gas Grill: Preheat to medium (350 degrees).

*** Charcoal Grill” light the charcoal or wood briquettes; when the briquettes are ready, distribute them evenly under the cooking area.

For a medium-hot fire, you should be able to hold your hand about 6 inches above the coals for about 6 or 7 seconds.

Have a spray bottle full of drinking water for taming any flames.

Lightly coat the grill rack with oil and place it on the grill.

Stem and pit the cherries, then cut each cherry in half.

With a serrated knife, slit each bratwurst lengthwise down the center. Be very careful not to cut all the way through the bratwurst.

Stuff the bratwurst with the cherries (about 6 halves per brat)

Use the bacon to wrap the stuffed bratwurst.

Place on the grill and close the lid.

Grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them over carefully so the bacon stays wrapped and cherries remain in place.

Allow the bratwurst to cook all the way through which should be when the bacon is a dark golden brown.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Signing Off and Pigging Out,
Rocco “Boss Hog” Loosbrock
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