Walking the Middle Way

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I'll admit that I am not a huge fan of sandwiches, mostly because bread and I do not really get along. I don't even keep it in the house.

But- there is that one time of year when I do get bread- good bread- for that annual indulgence that happens around May- BLT time.

Yes, I adore a good bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. The bacon has to be the Applewood Smoked bacon from Fresh Market. The Bibb lettuce and tomato have to come from either my garden or from a local farmer at the Farmer's Market. I toast the bread, and put mayo on it, then layer it with the other ingredients. Salt and pepper is sprinkled on the tomato slice, which is often as big around as the bread is. There is nothing like that first bite of tomatoey summer goodness to launch the season properly.

It's wonderful.

There is one other sandwich I also indulge in from time to time- the corned beef sandwich at the Copper Grill. It's made with Fontana cheese, properly drained sauerkraut and a wonderful mustard served on toasted swirly rye bread and with fried sweet potatoes. It's expensive by sandwich standards, but worth it.