Wilted Chard Salad with Bacon (serves 4 as a starter)

    8 oz diced smoked bacon

    4 tbsp olive oil

    4 garlic cloves chopped

    1 1/2 lbs chard roughly chopped

    2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

    4 hard boiled eggs quartered

    salt and black pepper

    Fry the bacon without oil until crisp.  Heat oil in large wok over moderate heat.  Add garlic and fry             gently until just beginning to colour.  Add chard, salt and pepper and stir until wilted and the stalks are     softened.  Splash with the balsamic vinegar.  Divide between 4 plates, pour the juices over, top with             crispy bacon and egg quarters.  Serve with warm bread.