Pâté de Campagne (country pâté)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground pork
• 1/2 lb (225g) pork liver, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb (225g) bacon, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup brandy or cognac
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt
• pepper