In a saute pan, render the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon. In the bacon fat, saute the onions for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and pour into a mixing bowl, bacon fat and all. Wisk in the bacon, pecans, tablespoon of garlic and vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream, 2 teaspoons of garlic and the leeks together. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 1-ounce cakes. Dredge the cakes in the flour. Dip the cakes in the egg wash, removing any excess. Dredge in the bread crumbs, coating each side completely. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. Pan-fry each cake for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated all the way through. Remove and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the spinach with the dressing. Arrange the cakes around the greens. Garnish with edible flowers and black pepper. This recipe yields 4 servings. Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2369 broadcast 10-09-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 11-24-1996 Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse