It’s that time of year. I’ve (we’ve) been waiting for it since sometime last fall when the last tomato came off the vine. Last night we had our first Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwiches of the year. They were perfect.

I’m not sure why I like the BLT so much, but I do. They taste of summer I think. They are simple. There’s a finite time when they are in “season” (End of July through early October). And they taste so damned good.

With the BLT, there are, of course, a few choices. You can toast or not toast the bread. What kind of lettuce? What kind of tomato? Thick or thin cut bacon? Those are just the basics. Add some basil? Add a sliced avocado? Maybe a slice of cheese? I suppose there are infinite things you could add. Me? I’m a purist (or boring, depending on your point of view). Bacon, romaine or iceberg, and whatever tomatoes ripen first. Given a choice, I’d take a beefsteak, or some kind of heirloom, but I’m not picky. And, I like the mayo a bit thick, but that’s just me.

My friend Tim says it much better than I ever could: .”Yep, fry up a pound of bacon, get a loaf of bread, keep slicing tomatoes and eat till the bacon is gone. It is not pretty, so do not watch if you are squeamish“.

Summertime is a sandwich. What’s not to like? It’s perfect.