The Official Bacon Salt Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1237766 2012-11-30T11:40:28-08:00 Our neverending quest to make everything taste like bacon. TypePad TheOfficialBaconSaltBloghttp://feedburner.google.com J&D's Foods Holiday Shipping Deadlines tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef017ee5c7005d970d 2012-11-30T11:40:28-08:00 2012-11-30T11:40:28-08:00 Here are holiday shipping deadlines for all of your bacon-flavored and -scented shopping needs: If you live in the US and are using Priority Mail, please be sure to place your orders by December 20th to ensure delivery by December... Dave Lefkow

Here are holiday shipping deadlines for all of your bacon-flavored and -scented shopping needs:

If you live in the US and are using Priority Mail, please be sure to place your orders by December 20th to ensure delivery by December 25th. If you’re using Express Mail, you can order by December 21st at 3pm PST. If you're using FedEx SmartPost, please place orders by December 12th. For international and all other deadlines, please visit the US Postal Service shipping calendar at https://www.usps.com/holiday/.

 Sriracha Lip Balm - New Product! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef017ee5a4ec5b970d 2012-11-26T13:11:00-08:00 2012-11-26T13:11:00-08:00 You may know that we've been boating in Sriracha flavored waters with the recent launch of Sriracha popcorn. This venture was so successful that today we launched Sriracha Lip Balm. It's the latest J&D's Foods product made with The Oatmeal... Dave Lefkow

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You may know that we've been boating in Sriracha flavored waters with the recent launch of Sriracha popcorn. 

This venture was so successful that today we launched Sriracha Lip Balm. It's the latest J&D's Foods product made with The Oatmeal and it's a strange combination of SPF 15 and making out with tasty napalm.  It's available for $3.99 with free shipping from J&D's at: http://store.baconsalt.com/Lip-Balm_c_10.html 

Or from The Oatmeal website.

Sriracha Lip Balm makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone that loves the rooster! 

 Happy Thanksbacon - Bacony Recipes for the Holidays tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef017ee568ea60970d 2012-11-19T15:15:39-08:00 2012-11-19T15:22:05-08:00 Thanksgiving is coming! While you prepare to have the family over and hang bacon and turkey themed art around the home, we thought we'd share some of our favorite recipes for the holidays. The easy shortcut to all of our... Dave Lefkow

Thanksgiving-pigsThanksgiving is coming! While you prepare to have the family over and hang bacon and turkey themed art around the home, we thought we'd share some of our favorite recipes for the holidays. The easy shortcut to all of our holiday recipes (and there are some really, really good ones) is right here. There are even some great vegetarian recipes in there.
 
It's worth noting that if you decide to deep-fry your turkey like a true patriot this holiday, please take the proper precautions. Last year, deep fried turkey accidents cause 27 million dollars worth of home damage. That's a pretty expensive meal! Make sure that bird is thoroughly defrosted, people.
 
Hope you all have a wonderful time preparing for the holiday and eating everything in sight.
Be sure to look for Bacon Croutons and our newest flavor - Tomato Basil Croutons - at your local Kroger, Fred Meyer, QFC, Fry's, King Soopers and Ralph's.  
 
To post your own recipes, go to www.jdfoods.net/recipe - we give you free stuff when we feature one of your recipes on our home page. Added bonus - friend us on Facebook for your chance to win free gear every Friday. No doubt, what you can win will taste like Bacon - as everything should.
 
Want a J&D's product to be sold at a store near you? We've made it easier than ever with our grocer request form. Just fill it out and hand it to your local store manager - you'll be helping yourself and humanity (within a 20 mile radius at least). They really work!
 
Yours in bacon,
 
Justin & Dave
Bacontrepreneurs
Everything should taste like bacon.™
www.jdfoods.net
 New Invention! Sriracha Popcorn tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef01676945e04d970b 2012-08-14T11:00:00-07:00 2012-08-14T11:00:00-07:00 A few months ago, we heard from one of our favorite defenders of reason, bacon and impeccable grammar, The Oatmeal. It turns out that we have something in common with The Oatmeal besides an intense love for bacon – our... Dave Lefkow

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A few months ago, we heard from one of our favorite defenders of reason, bacon and impeccable grammar, The Oatmeal. It turns out that we have something in common with The Oatmeal besides an intense love for bacon – our fiery food mistress is the Rooster.

Which is why we couldn’t wait to team up with him on our newest invention – Sriracha Popcorn. It’s a Thai-inspired kick-in-the-face with red chilies, garlic, sugar and a hint of vinegar. Just like the Rooster Sauce that inspired it, we think you’ll find yourself getting as addicted to it as we are.

Buy it on the J&D’s website for only $5.99, or save money by buying it in a 3-pack or 18-pack case. You can also buy it direct from TheOatmeal.com and bundle in a very instructive guide to punching a dolphin in the mouth (we read this after watching The Cove and are pretty confused about life right now) plus loads of other incredible Sriracha and non-Sriracha themed merchandise.

Supplies are very limited – so get some Roostercorn while you can! 

 

 Help keep BaconPOP at Kroger stores tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef01630442e990970d 2012-04-16T10:54:04-07:00 2012-04-16T10:54:04-07:00 Dear Friends and Bacon Lovers - We recently learned that next month Kroger will be discontinuing Original BaconPOP and Cheddar BaconPOP in several corporate banners including Baker’s, City Market, Dillions, Fry’s, King Soopers, Kroger, Ralph’s and Smith’s stores. In communicating... Dave Lefkow

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Dear Friends and Bacon Lovers -
We recently learned that next month Kroger will be discontinuing Original BaconPOP and Cheddar BaconPOP in several corporate banners including Baker’s, City Market, Dillions, Fry’s, King Soopers, Kroger, Ralph’s and Smith’s stores.  In communicating the decision to us, Kroger stated that though the sales of BaconPOP were strong, they were unsure if there was an ongoing customer demand for bacon flavored microwave popcorn.
 
Luckily for all of us, Kroger is a company that listens to its customers. According to Kroger.com, “Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.” 
 
With that in mind, if you’d like Kroger to continue to stock BaconPOP, we humbly ask you to politely communicate with them and request that they continue stocking both Original BaconPOP and Cheddar BaconPOP in their stores.
 
To do this, please visit Kroger’s online Customer Comments page at https://customer.kroger.com/comments/comments.aspx/ , select “Product Comment/Inquiry/Suggestion/Request” as your Reason For Comment and kindly encourage them to continue stocking J&D's BaconPOP. It will take no more than 2 minutes of your time to do this.
 
Thanks again for your continued support of the bacon flavored microwave popcorn arts.
 
Yours in Bacon,
Justin & Dave
Bacontrepreneurs
 
J&D's Foods

Happy April Fool's - Bacon Coffins are STILL REAL tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef016303a4a7f6970d 2012-04-03T11:59:16-07:00 2012-04-03T11:59:16-07:00 For the last several years, we've played increasingly elaborate April Fool's jokes on select members of the media and the public at large. It started with baconlube (which became a real product), then BaconAir (bacon flavored oxygen inhalers - still... Dave Lefkow

043For the last several years, we've played increasingly elaborate April Fool's jokes on select members of the media and the public at large. It started with baconlube (which became a real product), then BaconAir (bacon flavored oxygen inhalers - still not real) and BaconBaby baby formula (will never be real).

This year was no different, but we decided to play the joke a little differently than years past. Here's how it went down.

We started by announcing the launch of Bacon Coffins - for those that love bacon to death. In partnership with local TV station KIRO, we made a ridiculous video complete with a real Bacon Coffin and with Justin and Dave dressed in black suits and ties. 

We sent this video to thousands of members of the media with an over-the-top press release saying things like "Bacon Coffins are finished with a painted Bacon and Pork shading and accented with gold stationary handles. The interior has an adjustable bed and mattress, a bacon memorial tube and is completed in ivory crepe coffin linens.  Classy.  Bacon.  Coffin."

Many in the media believed this to be an elaborate hoax - we're looking at you, Huffington Post - which in a way it was. We launched this right before April Fool's day, which made it only natural to wonder, "Are they serious?" We got lots of press coverage, including the front page of the Financial Times in 26 countries, BusinessWeek, Fox News, Time and Bloomberg. Most of them, unfazed by our previous jokes at the media's expense, thought we were completely serious. Some, including CNBC and Geekosystem, wondered if we were kidding. Some of the best headlines were:

But the real joke is... that Bacon Coffins are STILL REAL. We really are making and selling these - and that's our April Fool's joke, maybe the best April Fool's joke we've ever played.

Still don't believe us? Buy one for yourself at www.BaconCoffins.com. For the low, low price of $2,999.99, you can be buried forever in an eternal pork embrace.

 Introducing the Bacon Coffin - for those who love bacon to death tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef0168e964c67d970c 2012-03-29T09:27:32-07:00 2012-03-29T09:27:32-07:00 We've covered a lot of ground with bacon here at J&D's - food, lip balm, even baconlube. We decided to take this one step further this year by introducing a new product, the Bacon Coffin - for people that love... Dave Lefkow

Bacon-coffin-whiteWe've covered a lot of ground with bacon here at J&D's - food, lip balm, even baconlube. We decided to take this one step further this year by introducing a new product, the Bacon Coffin - for people that love bacon to death. Now you can take your love of bacon with you into the afterlife.

Thanks to KIRO for being the first people to cover the story here.

To purchase a Bacon Coffin for you or a loved one, visit www.BaconCoffins.com. 

-- J&D

 New item alert - Bacon Classic Gamer T-shirt tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef0167604ef1f1970b 2012-01-10T12:00:29-08:00 2012-01-10T12:00:29-08:00 Beep Boop Beep Sizzle. Our newest arrival, the Bacon Classic Gamer T-shirt, may not get you a higher score on Frogger or Space Invaders, but it will definitely earn you style points. Limited supply - buy it here while it... Dave Lefkow

 

Bacon Classic Gamer T-shirt

Beep Boop Beep Sizzle. Our newest arrival, the Bacon Classic Gamer T-shirt, may not get you a higher score on Frogger or Space Invaders, but it will definitely earn you style points. Limited supply - buy it here while it lasts!

 Cyber-Bacon Monday! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef0162fd0d0353970d 2011-11-28T15:52:21-08:00 2011-11-28T15:52:21-08:00 We've got a great gift pack sale for all of you bacon lovers over at store.baconsalt.com. Our newest gift packs include new items like Bacon Croutons and Bacon Rub along with old favorites like lots of flavors of Bacon Salt,... Dave Lefkow

We've got a great gift pack sale for all of you bacon lovers over at store.baconsalt.com. Our newest gift packs include new items like Bacon Croutons and Bacon Rub along with old favorites like lots of flavors of Bacon Salt, Baconnaise, Bacon Ranch, Bacon Gravy, Bacon Lip Balm and BaconPOP microwave popcorn. 

Be sure to stop by today! 

- J&D

 We've officially gone too far tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341d837f53ef015436eee814970c 2011-11-15T15:44:47-08:00 2011-11-15T15:46:17-08:00 A couple of years ago, we played a little April Fool's joke on you and the rest of the bacon-loving world by introducing a mythical product called baconlube. Turns out that the joke was on us - to our surprise,... Dave Lefkow

Baconlube_web1bA couple of years ago, we played a little April Fool's joke on you and the rest of the bacon-loving world by introducing a mythical product called baconlube. Turns out that the joke was on us - to our surprise, a lot of you actually wanted us to make this as a real product. 

People harassed us via email, in public and in highly inappropriate ways (thanks for that).  The baconlube waiting list grew to thousands of people.  Expectations were built, and despite our intentions to keep this as a joke, we had to deliver.

Some but certainly not all of you will be happy to know that after 3 years of development and countless lives ruined, baconlube is REAL. J&D's baconlube is water-based, proudly Made in America and is the gold standard of meat flavored massage oils.  

We only made a very small quantity of this pork-flavored nectar - less than what was on the waiting list actually as we weren't quite convinced that you really wanted this - so it's available while supplies last.  You can buy baconlube at www.baconlube.com. 

Just Keep It Sizzlin' with baconlube. They'll be bacon for more.