“I recently used lard, obtained from the abdomen of a pig, to make the flakiest pie crust for our family gathering.”

“Draw the needle through carefully so that the ends of the lardoon may project evenly over the surface of the meat.”

“It was a good era if you wanted a kir, steak frites, escargot, frisée lardon, profiteroles.”

“It's pleasing to see five vegetarian options listed on the menu, especially coming so soon after the World Health Organisation said each bacon lardon you eat takes a year off your life, or something.”

“In coq au vin, two tender chicken legs were nicely marinated in red wine, garlic and thyme, augmented by pearl onions, mushrooms and lardon, then draped in a luscious, cognac-infused reduction.”

“Add the grains and lamb lardoons, then simmer for about 3-4 minutes.”