French Toast with cream

12 thick slices smoked bacon 2 cups heavy cream 5 large eggs coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 slices challah bread, at least 1 inch thick 2 tbsp[...]

12 slices French bread (use good quality fresh bread) 8 ounces cream cheese 6 ounces tomato jam (may be found at specialty stores) or 6 ounces your favorite[...]