I FOUND MY TRIPOD!
Edited to add this recipe (from Rachael Ray, by way of Suburban Bliss):
Bacon and Cheese Brussels Sprouts
Olyia Mimkho
From Every Day with Rachael Ray
November 2006
SIX SERVINGS
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
6 thick-cut strips bacon, stacked and
quartered crosswise (24 pieces)
24 brussels sprouts, trimmed
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese,
cut into 24 small cubes
1. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until cooked through but not crisp, about 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
2. Cook the brussels sprouts in the bacon fat until golden brown and tender, about 10 minutes; discard the fat. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the maple syrup. Serve each brussels sprout on a toothpick with a piece of bacon and a cheddar cube.