Originally Posted by minxy (Post 11461999)

Yay my hubby has arrived! after 2 1/2 years of marriage and the longest immigration process I've ever heard my husband and I have been successful! Now that he is here I want to make him feel as at home as possible since this is his new home. I know that you can miss those little things that you take for granted when you dont have them any more and I do believe our first one is bacon! Yes we american have "streaky bacon" and he is missing his back bacon. Honestly I prefer back bacon as well having had it so much when I was in the UK as well. Problem is I can't find it anywhere! Anyone have any ideas? Places I might look or someone I might ask? We live in a small rural town in Oklahoma but travel frequently to TX for shopping. Any ideas would be very appreciated
Minxy

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462103)

Unfortunately Americans, including Mrs P, seem to think that bacon is flavoured fat, not cured meat.

Originally Posted by rpjs (Post 11462153)

Mmm, I *love* American bacon, one of the best parts of living here.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462165)

Well that's just weird. :frown:

Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad (Post 11462177)

My first thought too, although to be fair (prepare to flame!), I can take it, but its a bit like Chinese take away curry - it's acceptable as long as I don't think of it as curry. So, American bacon is OK as a foodstuff, as long as you don't think of it as bacon, or even bacon substitute.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462185)

On the subject of Chinese food, why do American Chinese take-aways only offer "Broccoli and .... . " dishes? :confused:

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11462189)

I just had to throw some bacon away. I let it go off.

(hangs head in shame)

Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad (Post 11462177)

My first thought too, although to be fair (prepare to flame!), I can take it, but its a bit like Chinese take away curry - it's acceptable as long as I don't think of it as curry. So, American bacon is OK as a foodstuff, as long as you don't think of it as bacon, or even bacon substitute:lol:

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11462189)

I just had to throw some bacon away. I let it go off.

(hangs head in shame)

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462211)

How could you? :frown:

I expect that Nutek will be along shortly, ..... either to castigate you, or dig through your bin. :unsure:

Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 11462213)

Wha.. umm.. What?

I don't even.... I need a sit down....

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11462235)

Why wasn't I told about this business? :confused: ..... And their US operation appears to be located right here in NC! ..... I will have to go and investigate! :nod:

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11462245)

In my defence, M'lud, I hadn't had it very long at all. It wasn't past its sell by date even. Must have been a bad batch :nod: You have no idea how disappointed I was when I got home late last night with a bacon sarnie in mind. Good news though - I can pop down the road and get some more. :scarper:

Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11462245)

...... Good news though - I can pop down the road and get some more. :scarper: