Bacon My Day Food
Truck
So of course you
know the very first question I had to ask Mandy Bleicher, the owner of Bacon My
Day, was where the name originated. It's
such a cute and fun name, Bacon My Day.
More on that later. Let's get
down to the business of the food. I
don’t know where to begin. I went at the
end of the day and picked up food for myself and my husband. I ordered the MandiBelle (see description
below) and a chicken quesadilla. The
aroma sneaking out of my to-go containers was killing me on the drive
home. The MandiBelle is fantastic! The pulled pork was very well seasoned and
tender and the BBQ sauce was finger-lickin good, sorry KFC. All of this combined made for an explosion of
flavors in my mouth. Well done! The quesadillas were supposed to be for my
husband but I just had to try a small piece.
They were crisp and the flavor was delectable. One bite led to two and… Yes, I had to exercise great self-restraint,
but I'd definitely order them the next time.
Everything was fresh and cooked to order and most surprising, the order
was ready in less than five minutes. But
I suppose that's goal of a food truck - good food served fast! Now on to the interview.
When I sat down to
talk to Mandy, in the shade of course, (because it was hot enough to
"bacon" my skin), a warm smile came across her face as we began to
talk about her new business. Pride
indeed.
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Mandy: It was simple. Just about everything we make is made with
bacon. Our key lime pie doesn’t have
bacon in or on it, but we're working on a dessert now where we will
incorporate caramelized bacon.
MoCo: How long have you been in business?
Mandy: We opened our "doors" in April and
I was shocked to learn that we were nominated for a Nappie
award.
MoCo: How does a food truck differ from the
traditional brick and mortar restaurant?
Mandy: Food trucks will allow you to go where the
customers are but it can also be more difficult because you have to know where
the people are. But overall, I like it. It gives me a sense of freedom and movement.
MoCo: Speaking of knowing where the people are, how
would customers know where to find you on any given day?
Mandy: They can look us up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaconMyDay. The schedule is posted weekly. This Friday we will be at Allstate at the Downtowner Executive Center from 10:30-1:00.
MoCo: I've noticed that you keep saying
"we." Does someone else works with you?
Mandy: Yes my wonderful cook David Foreman. David ran the kitchen at Mobile Infirmary for
over 20 years. He recently retired and
now he's working with me.
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| (Photo Credit: Treasured Moments Lifestyle Photography) |
MoCo: How would you describe a typical day for you
and Bacon My Day?
Mandy: David and I usually head out around 10:00 and
we'll work for three hours handling the lunch crowd and then we'll meet up
again around 4:00 or 5:00 for dinner and we're usually on-site until 8:00.
MoCo: How does your family feel about you owning a
food truck?
Mandy: Oh my family is happy for me. When the opportunity came along they thought it was the perfect fit for me because for the past two or three years I've always wanted a food truck.
MoCo: What is your personal favorite menu item?
Mandy: By far it's the item named after me, the
MandiBelle. (She says with a
laugh). This is a dish of pulled pork
topped with bacon and cheese all served over french fries.
MoCo: Now you know I MUST try that! Fries are one of my weaknesses. What would you say is a favorite among your
customers?
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Mandy: I'd have to say the quesadillas (chicken,
beef, pork or shrimp). They are served
with our special Juju sauce. This is a
mayonnaise based condiment with jalapeño peppers and other spices. David is the one who created it.
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MoCo: Where would you like to see yourself in five
years?
Mandy: I would like to own a second food truck and
have catering jobs. We are available for
catering jobs now. Just give us a call
or email us. We also sell food in bulk
quantities. One of our big sellers are
the baked beans. Of course they are made
with bacon.
About Bacon My Day:
Mandy began
operations in April 2015 and has already been nominated for a Nappie award,
been featured in the Mobile Press Register and will soon be spotted on Fox 10
News. She is a native of Mobile , AL.
Location: Various.
Check their Facebook page for weekly/daily locations (https://www.facebook.com/BaconMyDay)
When you eat at
Bacon My Day please let them know you read about them on MoCo Spotlight.
Until Next Time - Go
Out and Do Something Awesome!
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