Hey Frenchie! I got your croissant right here!

I've made it clear that I'm a fan of Trader Joe's. From the fresh products to the wine selection to even the frozen meals. And I'm no fan of frozen meals - but Trader Joe's knows how to do it right.

In that same vein, I recently became a BIG fan of TJ's frozen croissants. A little box of goodness. You'll have to invest a number of hours for the "rise" (the directions on the box suggest between 7 and 9 hours - and boy, do they rise!) but once risen and baked, these croissant rolls are flaky and TASTY! (click a picture for larger view)

The box

About 1 hour of rise

After 8 hours of rise

Freshly baked

For breakfast, with my Mother's fig preserves

Pork-3

The title may be a bit misleading ... I was going for "Pork Cubed", as in 3 kinds of pork or pork to the third power. Sausage, bacon and roast. :) You know, the good stuff that makes life worth living.

I made sausage links this morning (bought them at The Fresh Market yesterday in anticipation of a pork craving!) and it reminded me of how many times I've taken pictures of pork! Obsession, much? Or gluttony. Either way - TASTY!

It may be "the other white meat" but to me, it's nearly the perfect meat.

Below: sausage (patties and links), bacon, and pork roast.