People were far less likely to send an e-card to their boyfriends or girlfriends, perhaps because they were too busy buying them chocolate bacon cookies and roses.

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It was the last day on the Carnival Triumph and finally we were offered treats such as hot chocolate and imitation bacon.

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Bean soup with black pudding and bacon, beignets oozing warm chocolate truffle across the plate.

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