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1) Toasted bread slices--- that are not too thick. Chunky, crusty bread pieces are good for many things, but a BLT is not one of them. The bread I used today is seriously THE BEST BREAD I'VE EVER USED for a BLT. We have been snacking on and frankly, devouring it, since we snagged it at the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning. The amazing Juli Hamilton of Something from the Garden was selling this amazing preservative-free bread that was made from locally and lovingly grown grains! We normally don't treat ourselves to bread like this (hello cheapo loaves from the local box store 😐) but Juli spoke so highly of it- so we wanted to check it out. Oh my word I'm glad we did--- immediately upon taking out the first slice, we got a whiff of the most heavenly, sweet smell--- I have totally forgotten the true magic of homemade bread smells!! You guys this bread hits that sweet spot that seems impossible-- thin enough to not take over your sandwich, but strong, chewy, and grainy enough to hold its own and be a true supporting cast member of your BLT. Pure perfection!
2) Speaking of Juli, we also snagged the most luscious summer tomatoes from her, and knew right away we had to give them a spotlight in such a sandwich as this. 😂
3) Mayonnaise! I have lots of friends who "don't like mayonnaise," but even if this is you- for the love, put it on your BLT. I don't care if you're rocking Hellman's or Sir Kensington's or Veganaise or etc--- You just gotta use it! And BOTH sides of the sandwich, please! 🙌
4) Lettuce - we were thankful to nab super tender, gorgeous lettuce from local growers Geoff & Amanda Miller from Cedar Mill Farm.
5) Avocado - I'm not trying to be a Millennial hipster... I am just a firm believer that sliced avocado takes your BLT into the next universe. 🌌
6) Bacon! Whatever you are using for bacon, whether it be cured pork side.. tempeh... dehydrated eggplant... ETC- (TONS of super great vegan options out there!)- make sure you have something that is crisp and firm but not falling apart into a million pieces. 👍 I used regular pork bacon today and baked the whole package by laying the strips out flat in a single layer, on nonstick foil, on a baking sheet. The bacon slices cooked in the oven at 400*F until crisp/done but not totally falling apart/crumbling/overdone. The baking process took about 13-16 minutes(?).
Enjoy! We had ours with fresh corn on the cob and fresh blueberries for lunch today. Summertime is truly the best eating season, am I right? 🙌🙌🙌
Buon Appetito! 😘
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