So real homemade bacon is awesome, the guy at the butcher was right seven days is a little too long, I will try five next time now that I know what to expect. However, I wrapped some smoked little sausages in slices of my bacon and topped with agave nectar and red pepper baked and they were amazing!
Now for the fake out, someone mentioned Olive Garden today which made me want the Salad....which lead to finding recipes for the dressing, http://www.food.com/recipe/copycat-of-olive-garden-italian-salad-dressing-18840 that website is the dressing recipe I used for a guideline, I substituted peach balsamic and canola oil and tart cherry instead of lemon and though it hasn't had time for the favors to meld it is already very tasty! Can't wait to make a salad!