Merry Christmas, Jen!

Santa displays in department stores? Black Friday sales rumors already posting on the internet? *Looks at calendar* Yup, it's just October 9th and the spirit of Christmas (money, money, money) is already grabbing the attention of shoppers. I'm game, so let's run down a list of my top picks for the holiday season, shall we? Join me in line at the mall as I wait to give my list to Santa.

*Hops on Santa's lap*

Pleezee Mr. Kringle...

How about some lovely bacon merchandise? http://www.mcphee.com/shop/categories/Awesome-Stuff/Bacon-%26-Meat/?page=1&sort=featured

Bacon soap, bandages, air freshener and lip balm?! You mean that I can always be in the presence of such an intoxicating scent and have stray dogs follow me all day? Oh, joy of joys!

Another goodie is the bacon of the month club. No, not the one that made Clark Griswold explode at the end of "Christmas Vacation." That was the jelly of the month club -- get your facts straight. http://gratefulpalate.com/?p=Category_11

Artisan bacon every month! Think of the possibilities! And look at all the cool swag that comes with the membership!

- A membership card
- A t-shirt
- Pig nose!
- A toy pig
- A ballpoint pen

*Squeal*

I deserve ALL of this, Mr. Kringle. I have been a good girl and an excellent ambassador of all things swine...except H1N1. Upon your arrival in two months, you will find caramelized bacon instead of cookies.

Yours,

Jennifer