the bacon

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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

And the bacon — smoky, salty, a little crunchy — anchors it all.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

The first winner on the trials' recorded role of honour was Richard Wright, from Norwich, who took home the bacon in April 1445.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

Yet piling on the bacon and skipping the pancakes could come with a dangerous downside, according to a new study.

From Science Magazine • May 16, 2024

Peggy placed a plate, knife, fork, spoon, sugar, cream, and bread before him; then she dished up the bacon and eggs.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright