National Bacon Day 2020: 12 Facts You Never Knew About The Delicious Pork Slab
12/30/20 AT 7:19 AM Nueske s bacon from Quality Eats on display at the 2016 New York Taste presented by Citi hosted by New York Magazine on Nov. 1, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Brian Ach/Getty Images for New York Magazine
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Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was dubbed the father of the American pork industry
The phrase bring home the bacon originated in the 12th century in an English church
Bacon has been an integral part of most American households breakfasts for decades and even has a day dedicated to it. National Bacon Day is celebrated every Dec. 30, offering the chance to binge on it without guilt.
Festive and full of good cheer, these warm drinks will bring comfort to cold nights ahead.
The Winter and Smoke combines Scotch whisky and Lapsang Souchong leaf tea.Credit.Winnie Au for The New York Times
Published Dec. 26, 2020Updated Dec. 28, 2020
There’s nothing like sitting bundled up outdoors around a firepit, or even indoors to escape the chill, with a hot drink to warm the hands, body and mood. Like a Southside in summer, warm cocktails and other drinks want winter. There are classics, like glühwein, Irish coffee and Tom and Jerry, or you can always toss a shot of brandy into a cup of hot chocolate or tea.