Now that it’s getting close to summer time I thought it would be good to tell you the proper way to make a BLT, a staple of summer menus. The BLT sandwich, or Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich was first invented by Sir Francis Bacon in 1894 when he was looking for a refreshing meal one summer afternoon. After multiple near misses with lettuce and tomato based sandwiches, Sir Francis decided to try the ingredient for which he was named. After the initial taste test, he deemed it delicious and set out to make BLT sandwiches for his friends to try. They confirmed it delicious and Sir Francis was declared a hero. It was for his valiant efforts in sandwichery that he was knighted and earned the formal title of Sir Francis.
What he knew was that fresh ingredients are a necessity for a good BLT sandwich. Everything except the bacon should be pretty fresh. The bacon can be store bought, but get a good brand. Homegrown tomatoes are the best, homemade bread is also a necessity. Top it off with a little slice of watermelon and you’re ready for a nice summer BLT sandwich.
**Some historical information within this post may not be completely accurate, but the foundation for a good BLT is sound**
2 comments:
Hahahaha....maybe he should've changed his name to Sir Francis BLT !!! Here in Austin we see the "B.L.A.T.", which is bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato. That increases the healthiness even more with the good fats of the avocado.
May 18, 2011 at 9:13 AMYes! I'm glad you mentioned avocado! I've heard it's good on a BLT, but I've never tried it. When I lived in California I was practically addicted to those things; I love them!
May 19, 2011 at 8:17 AMPost a Comment