Proving you can never take the "pork" out of politics...

...today, Monday, December 17 is officially "Ham Day" in the Bull City, as part of Honey Baked Ham's 50th anniversary celebration, it seems. So says Bill Bell, mayor of Durham, reading the proclamation at tonight's City Council meeting -- and, amazingly, managing to keep a straight face through most of the reading, which included "choice cuts" like this one...

"And whereas Mr. [Honey Baked Ham founder Harry J.] Hoenselaar used the finest quality bone-in hams, cured in his secret marinade then smoked for hours over a unique blend of hardwood chips, delivering a delicious ham with unique sweet honey glaze every time."

Did you know that Honey Baked Ham has broadened their menu to include premium meats, sides, and and other premium foods? I didn't -- but now I do!

Mind you, Honey Baked Ham isn't based in Durham, though it happens to have a store in Durham with 77 associates and 400 "seasonal associates" around the holiday.

And, no, I'm not kidding -- today really is "Ham Day," according to the proclamation.

Folks, you just can't make up politics in this here town of ours.

Comments

[Phil]

Whoa - freaky. I needed to see both your site and the Heavenly Ham site just now, and when I got to yours first but read about ham. Mind bend.

Trivia: Honey Baked Ham bought Heavenly Ham five years ago but they still maintain their separate brands and stores.

[Erin]

There's a Honey Baked Ham near the photography studio where my sister works; around Christmas you'll regularly see lines of 100-200 people waiting to get in for their ham orders.

I suspect illicit substances in the gristle.

[Ginny]

Of all the "good things happening in Durham" this is the best the city could come up with to highlight?