Bacon Wrapped Pork

Well, since the budget was running dry and we have a lot of pork loin (who knows why), that's what I made. I used up the rest of the carrots and threw in some onions. I first seared the loin to help hold in the juices. Bacon makes everything better so I also wrapped it in bacon.

I was feeling very under inspired. Ever feel that way? This was just the well-I-don't-have-anything-else dinner. Don't get me wrong, it tasted good and everything, the bacon gave it a nice flavor, but not really what anyone was really in the mood for. 

I broiled the last 5 minutes to crisp up the bacon but I don't think I did it long enough. It could have rendered a bit more and been a little crispier. On the other hand, I LOVE zucchini! sauteed it up with some mushrooms and yum!!!. It's very easy. Just saute in the pan with a little olive oil and garlic salt until soft. No measuring or freaking out required! 

That's what I love about cooking rather than baking. Baking is like chemistry. You need to measure everything and go by recipe to make sure it's going to do what you want it to. Cooking on the other hand you get to change whatever you want and make it exactly the way you like it! Like squash better than zucchini? Switch it out! Like basil better than rosemary... go ahead and throw it in there. You can taste and change as you go and I love that! You get to be the artist. Change it how you like it. Some times it won't turn out the way you want it to. Some times you will get a good one and think "OMG! That was so delicious!" And then you will have a new master piece. Amazing when it happens!