Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Happy National Bacon Day to all our bacon-lovers out there! At Price Chopper and Market 32, we carry a large variety of bacon, including turkey bacon and plant-based bacon. We have an option for everyone. Whether you enjoy your scrambled eggs with a side of bacon or include it on your sandwiches, you can never go wrong with bacon’s delicious taste to add to any meal.
Fun facts about bacon!
- Bacon has its own Day – December 30th!
- Bacon is cut from a pig’s side or belly.
- More than two billion pounds of bacon is produced each year in the United States!
- The average American consumes 18 pounds of bacon a year!
- The country of Denmark consumes the most bacon each year.
- Turkey bacon is made by grinding up turkey meat, adding seasonings, and forming into bacon strips.
Want to try some new recipes that contain bacon? Check out the section below!
Spiced-Maple Bacon: Four-ingredient maple bacon? We think YES! Be careful though – this may become a serious fan-favorite in your household!
Penne with Vodka Sauce & Turkey Bacon: Pasta, red sauce, parmesan cheese, basil, and bacon – what a fantastic combo!
Jalapeño Popper Pizza: Looking to add some pop to your pizza night? Try this delicious homemade Jalapeño Popper Pizza with cut-up bacon!
Ricotta Toast Bowl: Give yourself a fresh start to the day with this hearty Ricotta Toast Bowl!
Happy National Bacon Day!
Mia Teal
E-Commerce Marketing Department
The aroma of freshly baked bread is enough to make anyone stop and smile. At Price Chopper and Market 32, our bread is made fresh daily right in our bakery! We specifically want to highlight our Italian bread today. There are so many different ways to pair Italian bread with your meal, as well as ways to enhance the bread itself. Looking for ways to change up your next meal? Well, look below!
What meals pair well with Italian bread?
- Spaghetti & meatballs, pork, or sausage
- Soup
- Salad
- Eggs & bacon
Ideas to enhance Italian bread:
- Butter – We carry a variety of butter including salted, unsalted, whipped, garlic, olive oil & sea salt, and plant-based options.
- Bruschetta – Includes garlic, salt, olive oil, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions and anything else you choose!
- Olive Oil
- Garlic/Garlic Salt
Chicken & Roasted Beet Harvest Salad: This meal has the perfect balance of meat, vegetables, and cheese. What is missing? Italian bread, of course! Add some PICS salted butter on top of the bread to complete this meal!
Tomato Bisque With Grilled Cheese Heart Croutons: Here we have a classic favorite. All bowls of soup need a side of bread, of course. Dip your Italian bread in the tomato soup and your heart will be smiling!
Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Italian Sausage: No spaghetti meal is complete without the side salad or bread. Try this meal with Italian garlic bread at your next family dinner!
Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich: Any bread can work for this sandwich, but try using Italian bread with some PICS Sweet Cream Salted Whipped Butter. You will not be disappointed!
Check out this video of a Caprese-Prosciutto Grilled Cheese sandwich that will leave your mouth watering!
Mia Teal
Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media
Where are all the bacon lovers? Well, this one’s for you! Whether you enjoy eating strips of bacon or chopping it up for your omelet, there are so many ways you can cook with this delicious meat. Before we dive deeper, how well do you know your bacon?
Bacon comes from the side or belly of a pig, and has been a staple for many years. While bacon is most commonly enjoyed at breakfast, people can enjoy bacon for lunch, dinner, or even dessert! Nowadays, there are many varieties of bacon, including thick sliced, center cut, lower sodium, maple flavored, or even turkey bacon. To browse all bacon options at Price Chopper and Market 32, click here!
You may be wondering what exactly turkey bacon is. Turkey bacon is ground up white and dark meat, specifically from the breast, thighs, or skin of a turkey. Be sure to check out our PICS turkey bacon!
Check out some mouth-watering bacon recipes below!
Grilled Chicken BLT with Basil Mayo: A class BLT favorite, but spice it up with some basil mayo!
Bacon, Tomato, & Mushroom Strata: A hearty breakfast that you are sure to love! Fresh and delicious ingredients all around.
Buttermilk Bacon Pancakes with Bourbon-Maple Syrup: You’ve heard of chocolate chip pancakes or blueberry pancakes, but what about bacon pancakes? This is a must-try!
Smoky Grilled BBQ Salmon Salad: This salmon and bacon salad is loaded with veggies, which makes for the perfect summertime meal!
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HATFIELD 1# HARDWOOD SMOKED UNCURED STACK PACK BACON
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs December 24, 2017 Introducing the NEW Hatfield 1# Hardwood Smoked Uncured Stack Pack Bacon, which has no added preservatives or hormones and is All Natural. Uncured Natural is quickly becoming the New Standard. Uncured means Natural and Natural means Opportunity.
Hatfield is taking that opportunity to be in the forefront of delivering on the natural trend of products designed to meet consumer needs. Today’s health conscious consumers are searching for healthier and natural choices. 75% of today’s consumers find it important to recognize the ingredients used in products and say that Natural is important to them.
Hatfield’s introduction of uncured items into the marketplace establishes them as a leader and innovator in bringing healthy, better-for-you products to the concerned and scrutinizing consumer.
Look for Hatfield 1# Hardwood Smoked Uncured Stack Pack Bacon in the Smoked Meat section.