When my mama was pregnant with me, my dad was obsessed with BLTs. He’d make them all the time but there was a problem: my mom’s morning sickness made her nauseous every single time she smelled bacon. So eventually he had to stop. Or he had to go over someone else’s house in order to make them. Very random, fun fact about BLTs for you!! Maybe this is the reason I love BLTs? I dunno…could be! Truth is, I don’t eat a ton of bacon. I’m not one of those people who believes bacon makes everything better. Sometimes it’s too rich and too indulgent for me. But for some reason, when bacon is crispy and sandwiched between two soft pieces of bread with a swipe of mayo, crisp lettuce and soft tomatoes, the clouds part and…heaven. BLTs are summer’s gift, they’re simple, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to give them special love and attention. Here’s what I believe: – Bacon should be crispy – Lettuce should be crispy – Tomatoes should be salted. Tomatoes should be good tomatoes. And…the bread should be lightly toasted. Also the mayonnaise should be delicious. In this case, I made a green goddess …

Oct. 1, 2021, 12:03 p.m.

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