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Get your taste buds ready for a sizzling celebration on National Bacon Lovers Day on August 20! This delicious holiday has been around since the early 2000s and is the perfect occasion for all bacon enthusiasts to indulge in their favorite crispy treat. Did you know that bacon dates back to ancient Rome, where it was considered a delicacy? Today, it's enjoyed in countless ways - from breakfast dishes to burgers, salads, and even desserts. So grab some extra strips of bacon and get ready to celebrate this mouthwatering day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bacon Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bacon, known as petaso, was enjoyed by Romans and likely dates back to 1500 BC.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1770</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Smoked Bacon</div><div class='timeline-text'>John Harris, an Englishman, is credited as the forefather of large scale industrial bacon manufacturing in the late 18th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sliced Bacon Patented</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Oscar Mayer Company patented the first packaged, sliced bacon in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bacon Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1990s saw a surge in the popularity of bacon, with chefs incorporating it into all types of innovative dishes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Bacon Lovers Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Bacon Lovers Day was established, giving bacon enthusiasts a special day to indulge in their favorite treat.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bacon Festivals</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bacon festivals began gaining popularity, attracting culinary creators and bacon lovers alike for a celebration of all things bacon.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a bacon-themed brunch</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your fellow bacon lovers over for a brunch filled with different bacon dishes, like bacon pancakes, bacon quiche, and even bacon-infused cocktails. This is the perfect way to indulge in your love for bacon.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local bacon festival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many cities host annual bacon festivals where you can sample different types of bacon and bacon-inspired dishes. Look up if there are any in your area and make a day out of it with your friends or family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new bacon recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself to try a new and creative bacon recipe, whether it's adding it to a dessert or incorporating it into a vegetarian dish. The possibilities are endless when it comes to cooking with bacon.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a bacon-themed food tour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you live in a bigger city, there may be a food tour that specifically focuses on bacon dishes. This is a great way to explore your city and try different bacon dishes from local restaurants.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a bacon-inspired playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Compile a list of songs that mention bacon or have a bacon theme and have a dance party with your friends while enjoying some delicious bacon dishes. It's the perfect way to celebrate your love for bacon.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bacon lovers unite!</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Bacon Lovers Day is a day for all bacon enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their love for this delicious meat. It's a great way to connect with others who share your passion for all things bacon!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Endless possibilities with bacon</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bacon is not just for breakfast - it can be used in so many ways! From appetizers to desserts, bacon can add a unique and delicious flavor to any dish. National Bacon Lovers Day is the perfect time to get creative and try out new recipes with your favorite ingredient!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an excuse to indulge</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's face it - we all love bacon, but sometimes we feel guilty indulging in this tasty treat. National Bacon Lovers Day gives us the perfect excuse to enjoy our favorite food guilt-free! So go ahead, eat that extra slice of bacon - you deserve it on this special day!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bacon Has Been to Space</h3><p class='facts-text'>Astronauts on Apollo missions in the 1960s took bacon with them into space - it clearly is a universally liked food!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bacon is High in Nutrients</h3><p class='facts-text'>Beyond its savoriness, bacon contains various essential nutrients like Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron and high-quality animal protein.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bacon is Big Business</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sales for bacon in the United States are around $4 billion annually, demonstrating its immense popularity among Americans.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bacon has a World Record</h3><p class='facts-text'>The world's longest bacon was over 18 feet long, set in 2020 by a butcher in Hungary.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>International Bacon Day</h3><p class='facts-text'>There's actually another bacon-focused holiday! International Bacon Day is celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day in the United States.</p></div></div>
National Bacon Lovers Day is celebrated on August 20 every year. In 2024 National Bacon Lovers Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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