I just got back from the Utterly Engaged shin dig at the Astor Classic Event Center and had an absolute blast. It was the first time I've gone to an industry networking event in quite a while (other than those for photographers only). Like I mentioned in a recent [ b ] School video, I plan on "Networkin' it" a lot more in 2010. I was also stoked to see a lot of [ b ] School members also networkin' it.

I gotta tell you folks about the most awesome thing I experienced at the party... The Sticky Pig which is the original gourmet handmade candied bacon company. That's right, I said candied bacon. TO DIE FOR!

When I first got to the party, someone told me to go check out the "bacon station" in the corner, and as I got closer, the crowds of people huddled around the table sure peaked my curiosity. And since my friend Michael Norwood introduced me to the Vosges Milk Chocolate Bacon Bars a while back, I have been hooked on the bacon/chocolate combo ever since. I know it may sound gross at first, but it's right up there as far as perfect combinations go as peanut butter & jelly, ham & eggs, buffalo wings & curly fries, etc...

I am serious, I wanted to just pull up a chair and sit down at the table. I met the owner of the company and heard the story about how this whole thing started and I am an instant fan. I tried just about every offering the had... s'mores, jelly donut, the Elvis Presley,

Click on this photo and read more about my new favorite company and if you are planning a party or a wedding and want to have something unique that your guest will rave about, you gotta check out the Sticky Pig: