Sundays, when she has more time, Ms. Price cooks up some thick bacon, puts it on toast and tops it with raspberry or strawberry jam.

Sarah chuckled, and tenderly forked slices of thick bacon onto Marina's plate, then onto little Jenny's.

Balsamic-glazed calf's liver ($9) is a deliciously tweaked version of a diner classic, here delivered with thick, juicy bacon and caramelized onions.

Another sublime combination is braised halibut with chunks of sweet lobster, cubes of thick bacon and basil.

Can be fried and served with Flæsk (thick bacon)

A selection of omelets and eggs, any style, with home fries and a choice of homemade sausage or grilled thick bacon is the traditional selection.

She sliced thick Irish bacon and put it on to sizzle and snap.

His butter-infused cheeseburger ($12), served with more of that thick bacon under a sheet of excellent cheddar, is superb.

A chicken club sandwich ($9.95) is terrific, made with grilled chicken breast and thick bacon and served with wonderful wide, crisp sliced potatoes.

They are sometimes eaten with butter and homemade jam, or with savoury food such as smoked salmon, fresh fried eel, or thick dry-cured bacon.