Homemade Bacon

Tried making my own bacon last Christmas and it was a hit! I served it as Bacon Steak like in the restaurants which is sliced about 1/2 inch thick.

From my Garden II

Let me introduce you to Roselle also known as Hibiscus Sabdariffa. The petals and fruit is steeped to make a delicious tea. It's health benefits include reducing hypertension and weight loss. 

Recipe for iced tea (Agua de Jamaica)

4 red calyses (petals of its fruit) 

2 slices of fresh ginger

2 cups water

simple syrup or honey, to taste

Steep petals and ginger in water for --- minutes. Cool, add your favorite sweetener and ice. 

Can anyone tell me what the name of this plant? I bought it in Tagaytay but forgot.

This plant is called Cardinal's Guard. It is one of my remembrances of my mother-in-law. Her helper gave me cuttings from her house (Mama's place as my boys called it) when she passed away. So each time I see these flowers, I remember Mama.