Many people pause the first time they order Canadian bacon and receive a round, tender slice instead of the crispy strips they expected. The surprise usually leads to a bigger question: what exactly ...

Leaner than regular or American bacon, Canadian bacon comes from the pork loin on the back of the pig. It’s typically cut into rounds, similar to ham. But how alike are Canadian bacon and ham? Can the ...

Years ago, I met the owner of a regional pizza chain who swore that McDonald’s had the best Canadian bacon in the business. He wanted that same quality on his pizzas, but there was a hitch: The bacon ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...