There are few better ways to wake up in the morning than with some crispy bacon. We may not agree with Michael Scott's method of setting up a George Foreman grill next to your bed, but we can at least ...

Last weekend, on a visit to San Francisco, I witnessed cookbook author and food writer Michael Ruhlman show a roomful of bloggers at the California Culinary Academy how to cure bacon. Yup, at home.

Making your own bacon at home is easier than you might think, and the results are far superior to anything you can buy at the store. With just a few simple ingredients, a bit of patience, and the ...