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[gdl203]

I can't stand bacon in desserts and sweets. Truly disgusting. Will that stupid trend die already?

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I can't stand bacon in desserts and sweets. Truly disgusting. Will that stupid trend die already?
+1000000000

 

[Piobaire]

I'll stand by that ice cream at Lola Bistro. The sweet and salty went together well and the texture was interesting. And FWIW, they were more lardons than US style bacon.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I can't stand bacon in desserts and sweets. Truly disgusting. Will that stupid trend die already?

Never really tried bacon + desserts, so I cannot judge

I do, however, love bacon. And desserts.

 

[Mblova]

Bacon, truffles, swordfish, fennel, mushrooms, lox, sea urchin, albacore.
Rabbit meat too!

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I can't stand bacon in desserts and sweets. Truly disgusting. Will that stupid trend die already?

Originally Posted by iammatt

+1000000000

I enjoy bacon ice cream, but not really in a dessert. There is something about that smokey, savory, richness in a very cold bite that is intriguing. But I have to agree with you guys regarding the trend in general. The whole thing of chocolate/bacon/nut/banana, sometimes without the banana, is overdone and very boring. I can only think of a few instances where it is done well, and even then, I have no interest in partaking of it.

 

[kwilkinson]

BTW Gome, don't you think it's a bit rude to just invite yourself over to my house and then post a thread about it on the internet without even asking my permission?

 

[gomestar]

so I don't have to bring a bong?

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

BTW Gome, don't you think it's a bit rude to just invite yourself over to my house and then post a thread about it on the internet without even asking my permission?

 

[MrDaniels]

Go to Aji Ichiban Munchies Paradise in Chinatown and get some preserved Japanese dried fruits and/ or preserved gingers. I can give you a 98% guarantee that he has never encountered them before. Try the Lemon Ginger or the Preserved Plums to start with...also the Dried Baby Crabs.


http://www.explorechinatown.com/Gui/...ty=B&ID=86.htm

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I can't stand bacon in desserts and sweets. Truly disgusting. Will that stupid trend die already?

Why the trend came about is fairly easy to understand.

A lot of American deserts (pastries etc...) are too sweet. The american palate expects just sugar when they order desert, and besides bacon being delicious, it brought a balance of flavor with its salt and fat. Anyone who has had pastries in Austria, Germany or France, will remark that everything is less sweet and has more balance between salt and sugar.

The bacon thing is obviously a gay little trend which will soon pass, but I think it's a by-product of the issue I mentioned.

 

[gdl203]

I have no problem with some salt used in desserts or confectionery. A crack of salt can do wonders to a dessert with caramel sauce for example. But I'm not interested in any meat - and particularly not fried pork belly - in my desserts and sweets. It's simply gross.

What's next, anchovy and sardines in a new Vosges chocolate?

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I have no problem with some salt used in desserts or confectionery. A crack of salt can do wonders to a dessert with caramel sauce for example. But I'm not interested in any meat - and particularly not fried pork belly - in my desserts and sweets. It's simply gross.

I'm pretty open to any idea, but I agree with you. I can see where people were coming from with the idea, because to me the best deserts are often fairly salty. As I said, it's a trend that will pass.

 

[gomestar]

chocolate and caramel ice cream with Maldon salt flakes on top at Maze = massive drool.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by gomestar

chocolate and caramel ice cream with Maldon salt flakes on top at Maze = massive drool.

Yes - this works well. Let's not ruin it by throwing bacon bits or anchovies in it please