I am not sure how it got stuck in my head. B. Was it the simple act of accidentally leaving my freezer drawer slightly ajar and spotting a package of bacon starting to sweat that caused me to obsess? L. Or have I been harboring this tiny obsession since Mother's Day weekend. I thought I was going to cook a nice big breakfast but my fatty plans were rebuffed in favor of healthier fare. T.
All day - in my head - I planned it like it was a date. I couldn't get the idea of chowing down on a big BLT sandwich out of my head. I fantasized about the huge slices of bread being cozily toasted while thick, applewood bacon sizzled in the oven baking ever so gently to a satisfyingly crisp. I heard the rough chop of the red lettuce leaves and mighty munch of the layers being delightfully masticated.
And it came together perfectly. I used a fantastic whole grain bread with double fiber and toasted to a golden perfection. Thick cut applewood smoked bacon cooked in an oven on a rimmed baking sheet at 375 for about 20-25 minutes. Very sturdy, crunch lettuce leaves. I am not a huge fan of tomatoes. But Roma's taste nice to me. I just take my knife and scrape away the seeds and jelly. And I use nice thin slices. I also took some plain fat free yogurt and mixed it with some Frank's Red Hot sauce, fresh pepper, some ground chipoltle pepper and used that instead of mayo. I spread it on the bread....and it was a beautiful little thing to eat and enjoy.
I am trying to avoid the roads taken by forefathers and foremothers and get ahead of some health issues. But I do think it's important to have a fantastic munch every now and then. And this was a moment I will not forget. It took some detailed thought. I didn't want a county diner job...I wanted something that was more...state dinner appropriate. And I scored.
SOME OTHER THOUGHTS:
Gardens and Gun - I recently subscribed to this print magazine. It's out of my element but it's a great read with some fantastic editorials about Southern culture without a political bent. It's photography and layout is superb. The advertisements have to step it up to appeal to the draw of the content. For real. It's well done.
Bates Motel - I'm not sure how long this A&E show will last. It's a re-imagination of Psycho and the Norman Bates story but told from a contemporary time and featuring his adolescence. Aside from a few weird plot turns about the town the motel is in...it's very well done. And it features three very good performances from the always lovely Vera Farmiga and the actors playing her two sons.
New Museum - go see 1993 alive and well from an artist point of few if you have nothing to do this weekend. It's a look into art created almost/exactly 20 years ago before the intranet and cell phones entered the picture. Spend time on the 5th (?) floor where TVs are set to repeat "This Day in History" reports and display news footage from certain events.
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