Joking aside, I really have no problem with people not wishing to follow the rules. [I am over-simplifying it.] But I do think it is appropriate as Jews for us to acknowledge that we are different and proud of it. For example, while I do not keep 100% Kosher (I do not eat pig, and I tend to eat only kosher meat), it does concern me when I go to a simcha at a reform temple to be served both non-Kosher meat and milk dishes at the same time. Fine- reform Jews do not need to follow all of the same customs. That is cool. That is their perogative. I do not think G-d will be very angry at such people for that. But doesn’t it make sense for Jews to go a little out of our way to keep the milk & meat separate? That is better than Jews going out of their way to prove that it is 2012 and we can eat whatever we want.

Sorry for going off topic. But it is a bit analogolous to Bacon & Bagels. My old girlfriend in college used to order Bacon Cheeseburgers for herself whenever we would go out to eat and she was pissed at me.

Lox- Lund’s used to sell very good lox in their deli. Trader Joe’s has a decent variation of it that is not too bad. Although I generally do not like Trader Joe’s.

Bacon on a bagel. First, Einstein bagels stink. But they are still bagels; hence, they are Jewish Soul Food.

Second, I think it is a huge disrespect to the Jewish people to put bacon on a bagel. Show a little respect! If you must put some kind of meat on it maybe compromise a bit and put some good pastrami on it. But to go all the way to bacon is absurd. I tend to very much non-respectfully glare at folks who order a bacon sandwich at Bruegger’s in the line before me. I will even go so far as to say I will give them the old “evil eye.” My advice- stay away fromm the Bacon & Bagels. Your girlfriend might not mind kissing you if you give it up.