Making Our Meals "Epic"

Recently, my boyfriend introduced me to the "Epic Mealtime" videos on YouTube.  Beware, these are not for the faint of heart, but if you are willing to watch what is basically a bunch of frat-guy like friends mega-sizing the Atkins diet, then these are for you.  They make colossal meat statues, fast-food sushi rolls, and 30,000 calorie meals.  And in every episode, they have BACON!

So, in honor of our own bacon obsession, we made our own "epic asparagus and bacon" dinner.  And yes, it was epic.  It wasn't calorie crazy, but it was absolutely incredible.  It was organic asparagus, beef bacon (NOT regular pork bacon.  Beef bacon is actually less greasy, drier, and had a richer bacon flavor.  When cooking it around asparagus, it's actually the perfect option because the asparagus doesn't sit in oozing greasiness, which keeps the vegetable itself firm and crispy, just like it should be.  For a side, we had Trader Joe's Rice Mac & Cheese (gluten-free!).  DELISH!  And super simple.  Wrap asparagus in bacon, set oven to 350 and cook for 18-25 minutes, depending on the fat content of the bacon and the overall cooking of the oven.  


Although I don't think this will appear on any "Epic Mealtime" episode, good food can be inspired anywhere.  Mangia!