Little-Known Virus Causes Pork Price Sticker Shock

Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! It may be what's not on breakfast plates in American households for the summer.

A diarrhea disease is killing piglets and pushing pork prices higher, according to the Associated Press. The virus, which apparently doesn't affect humans, has spread to 27 states and Canada.

Can you envision the frown on my face? First for concern over the increasing number of viruses affecting our food supply. Second because of the number of piglets dying. And last because, well.....bacon, bacon, bacon!

 Aside from just being good, bacon has so many uses in cooking. And the pig provides so many meat options. I know. That is selfish. But it's true.

Alas, we have few choices.
So prepare to pay up for this American staple. Or learn to forgo it. Unfortunately, this may be one meat missing from plates for a while.

Six Ingredients, Ten Minutes One Unforgettable Meal

Just as I was looking for a recipe for the pancetta I bought, I found this yummy meal. I'm not fond of the eggs in this spaghetti carbonara recipe, but I'm willing to go with the flow.

I love pasta and bacon so if this dish falls short, I'll definitely let you know. If you have a better recipe for this dish, please share it.

What's For Breakfast? Depends On Your Location

You may be planning pancakes, bacon, eggs and grits with a cup of coffee or glass of milk for breakfast this morning. Or if you like to keep the morning meals simple, your plans may call for a fruit and a cup of yogurt sprinkled with granola.

Take a look at BuzzFeed's video showing what others around the world have on their breakfast plates.

Hail To The Bacon: It Has A Bowl Now

Yes, American ingenuity is alive and well. There's now a cooking bowl dedicated to the swine's bacon!
It's called the Bacon Bowl, and I'm sure the inventor is raking in the fat dollars now.

The Bacon Bowl is appearing on commercials regularly now, and Arsenio Hall gave away dozens to his audience members recently. He originally cracked jokes about the cooking utensil but back off a "little" after testing it and discovering it wasn't so bad.

Well, I've been curious about it myself. Partly because I enjoy a good slice of bacon. Besides, it is an essential part of the American diet and food flavorings.

So instead of shelling out your money to test this product, I'll do it for you. Check back Friday to see and read about the results.