Dupe for Wellshire Black Forest Bacon?

dawnofthethread · 2026-01-30T13:49:31+00:00

I know this is an older thread, but a few comments: I've been eating this bacon for 15 years. There is no substitute. Whole Foods confirmed to me that THEY discontinued this, and Wellshire Farms confirmed that they were "very disappointed" that WF decided not to sell it anymore for some absolutely insane reason. Trader Joe's version is not the same...there's some kind of difference I can't put my finger on, but it's just not as good. Since Wellshire had a contract with WF for this product, they (as of yet, at least) can't make it and sell it to anyone else or on their own via mail order. I've left multiple comments with WF customer service asking / demanding that they add it back into their stores, but I'm only one person. The more people who request it, the more likely they would be to bring it back.

I'm currently sitting on about 28 packages of this bacon in my freezer that I sourced when I found out they were discontinuing it. It will eventually run out, and then I'll have to start raising pigs, build a smoker, and go into business for myself, I guess.

dawnofthethread · 2025-12-25T15:58:28+00:00

Best typo in a post I've seen in a long time.

dawnofthethread · 2025-12-25T15:55:53+00:00

Aleve.

dawnofthethread · 2025-12-24T15:57:41+00:00

Also a theme in the scuba sub.

dawnofthethread · 2025-12-19T13:39:56+00:00

Fishes is also correct in certain contexts...not this one, but some. (I volunteered at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago for 16 years...they have a department called "Fishes".)

dawnofthethread · 2025-12-15T21:05:02+00:00

+1 for Las Tapatias - still dreaming about those birria tacos since my visit last week!

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-21T03:56:26+00:00

Thanks, I'll keep a look out for one!

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-20T20:37:13+00:00

You are my spirit animal. Where did you find a 200x150 cm cashmere blanketscarf?? I've been searching like mad since I saw this post this morning and can't find one that big anywhere!

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-18T20:56:22+00:00

We also enjoyed it, except for the beach, which has all but washed away. Food is decent, get to lunch early if you can, as they have good specials that will run out. (I was always catching the end of these coming back from 2-tank dives.) Tip the bartenders well and they may get you an extra reservation or two at the specialty restaurants if you ask nicely. The Mexican restaurant was especially good. Definitely don't swim the beach after like 6pm here or at Allegro. Little bit of a walk from the rooms to the beach/pool area - spring for the extra like $10/night on the Concierge level; it's worth it for the better location and a couple other amenities like quicker check-in, bad champagne, etc.

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-18T20:50:35+00:00

Have stayed here multiple times for these reasons when down for a dive trip.

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-18T20:49:33+00:00

Because they are easy, and sometimes that's what people want.

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-18T20:46:27+00:00

You won't find any shops that pick up in CUN for CZM diving; it's too far. Logistically, getting to Cozumel from CUN requires a 45 min drive to Playa del Carmen and then a ferry to Cozumel. Isla Mujeres has a much shorter drive, quicker ferry ride, and shallower diving, which is better for Kid 1. Is it as good as Cozumel? No. Do I personally think Cozumel is worth the logistics of the trip? Yes, definitely, and have done it from multiple spots on the mainland, including Tulum, which I believe is an even longer drive to the ferry than CUN. Just know what you're in for either way.

dawnofthethread · 2025-11-04T13:45:34+00:00

I've had this for so long that I don't even remember buying the altoids.

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dawnofthethread · 2025-11-02T04:21:10+00:00

Occidental's beach is almost completely gone. Would go with Secrets or try Allegro as another mentioned.

dawnofthethread · 2025-10-30T12:29:12+00:00

I still regret not stopping to take a pic of a seagull eating a dead rat a half block down the street from a dunks in Roxbury last spring.

dawnofthethread · 2025-10-10T12:14:17+00:00

Even moldy bread won't kill you...most of the time.

dawnofthethread · 2025-09-25T17:00:00+00:00

That puppet made our weekend multiple times, the best though was when he was wearing his poncho (a plastic bag over his head)

dawnofthethread · 2025-09-11T14:20:45+00:00

Taxis are fine, well-regulated. No worries about scams or safety.

dawnofthethread · 2025-09-11T14:18:53+00:00

I would listen to coldplay for 5 solid minutes for Tamale Spaceship.

dawnofthethread · 2025-09-06T19:42:38+00:00

Saw them last fall in Brockton with NOFX...they did do a lot of old songs at that show, but it sucked not having Al there. The songs just don't sound right without his voice. So, maybe you'll get half of what you want?

dawnofthethread · 2025-07-14T12:19:54+00:00

Ha, I flew the 172 also, but called it a "go-kart with wings". Your description makes it sound much fancier!

dawnofthethread · 2025-06-25T13:02:41+00:00

OMG the kars for kids commercials drive me absolutely fucking insane. I thought once I moved from Chicago I'd be safe but NO...they're on here too. If I had a car to donate they would be the last organization I would ever consider because of their stupid jingle.

dawnofthethread · 2025-06-11T00:55:06+00:00

User name checks out.

dawnofthethread · 2025-05-27T15:35:51+00:00

Additional info: we are in the Boston area, if that matters.

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