the bacon
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In the late 1890s, John Harvey Kellogg, the director of a Seventh-day Adventist sanitarium in Battle Creek, Mich., wanted a vegetarian breakfast alternative to the bacon and eggs his clients were accustomed to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 5–7 minutes.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
The Chicken Salad Bacon Club wrap had the right ratio of lettuce to avocado to chicken salad—although it leaned a bit on the salty side, likely a consequence of the bacon bits sprinkled inside.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
Keen to empower the players, McCullum saved the bacon butty.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
Doesn't learn to hide the belt or steal the bacon or kick the can .
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
