tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post6844498845941885029..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: BLT SaladKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-87852711992727169932012-08-02T08:33:05.610-05:002012-08-02T08:33:05.610-05:00Hi Karen, the sandwich is such a great showcase fo...Hi Karen, the sandwich is such a great showcase for the tomato (and bacon!) that it's easy enough not to think beyond that - we didn't for years! If I had to choose only one, though, I think I'd take the salad. But I don't have to make that choice, so I frequently eat both. ;-) Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-41706313394911914682012-08-02T07:18:36.699-05:002012-08-02T07:18:36.699-05:00I've had my first BLT sandwich of the season.....I've had my first BLT sandwich of the season...it has become a ritual with our first ripe tomato. Why haven't I ever thought to turn it into a salad. Thank you for the suggestion. Happy that I stopped by today.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-76408035076947504562012-07-29T22:07:33.086-05:002012-07-29T22:07:33.086-05:00Hi Mother Rimmy, this really is great - and it'...Hi Mother Rimmy, this really is great - and it's your kind of dish, I think (you might be inclined to make it a bit lighter). Thanks so much for the kind words, and for taking time to comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-66451134920033997492012-07-29T21:00:15.425-05:002012-07-29T21:00:15.425-05:00This is a fantastic main dish salad. I agree that ...This is a fantastic main dish salad. I agree that your first photo is truly award winning and totally mouthwatering!Mother Rimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325736848992475285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-62834034500179890542012-07-27T08:56:27.106-05:002012-07-27T08:56:27.106-05:00Hi Jenny, ;-) When black acrylic works, it really...Hi Jenny, ;-) When black acrylic works, it really works - but it isn't suitable for every subject. And you have to keep your composition simple. The salad is terrific - reveals a new dimension to this classic. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-14612775332204479802012-07-27T03:31:28.682-05:002012-07-27T03:31:28.682-05:00You've even made a good old BLT look so delici...You've even made a good old BLT look so delicious and photogenic! Amazing. :D And in salad form too, too creative. ;)Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcakehttp://www.ichigoshortcake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-70520551699434529212012-07-26T08:53:42.550-05:002012-07-26T08:53:42.550-05:00Hi Spicie Foodie, I love the sandwich, but if I ha...Hi Spicie Foodie, I love the sandwich, but if I had to choose I think I'd take the salad - it's more versatile. Thanks for the kind words, and the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-21939763603131611112012-07-26T08:52:52.952-05:002012-07-26T08:52:52.952-05:00Hi Sawsan, sorry that you're enduring the same...Hi Sawsan, sorry that you're enduring the same heat we are. Glad you're getting some fresh tomatoes - they have amazing flavor, don't they? Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-9657867016212265602012-07-26T06:57:04.307-05:002012-07-26T06:57:04.307-05:00The first photo is just mind blowing beautiful! I ...The first photo is just mind blowing beautiful! I love BLTs sandwiches but never tried a salad. Thanks for sharing I'm definitely going to try it. Hopefully our hot weather will finally stick around.Nancy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-8475058669233785322012-07-26T05:52:30.266-05:002012-07-26T05:52:30.266-05:00It is horribly hot here in Jordan too.
I have 2 to...It is horribly hot here in Jordan too.<br />I have 2 tomato plans growing on my window and whenever the kids spare some of the tomatoes we get to enjoy them in a wonderful salad..you are right..fresh tomatoes can be the star of many wonderful saladsSawsan @ chef in disguisehttp://chefindisguise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-75369989057250094872012-07-25T20:00:13.312-05:002012-07-25T20:00:13.312-05:00Hi Beth, the Little Gem lettuce is really delish -...Hi Beth, the Little Gem lettuce is really delish - I think you'll like it. One of these days it'll starting cooling off here, but then we'll all be complaining it's too cold! ;-) Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-39509595725210448732012-07-25T19:43:58.326-05:002012-07-25T19:43:58.326-05:00We're having a hot summer in Toronto - but I t...We're having a hot summer in Toronto - but I think you've got us beat! Still, another salad recipe is always welcome, and this one looks great. Also, I'll keep my eyes open for Little Gem lettuce. I'm not familiar with it, but it sounds terrific!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-25827113630331015552012-07-25T08:48:35.519-05:002012-07-25T08:48:35.519-05:00Some of the sweet dishes can be good, although oth...Some of the sweet dishes can be good, although others are a bit weird. Bacon probably jumped the shark years ago, but I still love it!Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-17453932371184795412012-07-25T08:44:26.767-05:002012-07-25T08:44:26.767-05:00Hi Amanda, sorry about all the weather talk. ;-) ...Hi Amanda, sorry about all the weather talk. ;-) Actually, for me at least, I like a not-so-hot summer. And all our heat is accompanied by a major drought in some of our major grain producing regions, meaning we're going to be seeing much higher food prices coming. ;-( Anyway, this salad does demand good tomatoes, although I always find the cherry and grape tomatoes to be a pretty good substitute. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-54441581532733121062012-07-25T01:58:32.429-05:002012-07-25T01:58:32.429-05:00Yeah anything with bacon is good, even sweet dishe...Yeah anything with bacon is good, even sweet dishes now have it like cookies and ice creamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-7460729430061863222012-07-24T23:03:11.885-05:002012-07-24T23:03:11.885-05:00Ok, all this talk of how hot and wonderful the Ame...Ok, all this talk of how hot and wonderful the American summer is has been making me jealous! We have had 2 years of a not so great summer here in Sydney and now it's winter and freezing. Aside from my rant about your wonderful summer - I love this idea and when it gets a little warmer will be giving it a try!Amanda@Chewtownhttp://www.chewtown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-3491146113586957302012-07-24T20:59:06.398-05:002012-07-24T20:59:06.398-05:00Hi Louise, I agree with you on the sandwich - mayo...Hi Louise, I agree with you on the sandwich - mayo rules (which is Hellman's is our house, too). And fresh tomatoes in a BLT (salad or sandwich) - just too good. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-89443184310675036912012-07-24T19:29:04.281-05:002012-07-24T19:29:04.281-05:00Nothing but absolutely nothing beats a classic BLT...Nothing but absolutely nothing beats a classic BLT made with fresh ripe summer tomatoes, Nothing!!! (I like your dressing suggestion for the salad version but I'm afraid for a BLT sandwich, I must "bring out the Hellman's:) <br /><br />Great list of tomato links for the salad days of summer, thanks for sharing, Kitchen...~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-46512863859042405832012-07-24T15:28:37.960-05:002012-07-24T15:28:37.960-05:00Hi Cathleen, it's a great salad! Different fr...Hi Cathleen, it's a great salad! Different from the sandwich, of course, and I certainly still eat BLT sandwiches - but overall I think the salad is better. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-15519009262170294162012-07-24T14:30:47.782-05:002012-07-24T14:30:47.782-05:00BLT?? In a salad form! This is great! BLT's ar...BLT?? In a salad form! This is great! BLT's are one of my favorite sandwiches. I can't believe I haven't thought of making it into a salad, yum!Cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326599407286877942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-72091314148972026302012-07-24T11:54:57.994-05:002012-07-24T11:54:57.994-05:00Hi Vicki, I'm with you on bacon - if you'r...Hi Vicki, I'm with you on bacon - if you're going to have it, use the real thing. But I know not everyone thinks that way. Thanks for the kind words (and comment) - I'll be happy to give you a photo demo.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-62362969581852717952012-07-24T09:45:31.726-05:002012-07-24T09:45:31.726-05:00I have to say I haven't had a BLT in ages but ...I have to say I haven't had a BLT in ages but if I'm going to have one there's no way I'm substituting it with turkey bacon. I have tried it and it tastes good but nothing compared to the real thing. <br /><br />I've seen those Little Gems but never paid attention to the name, now I will and make a point of trying them. <br /><br />Again and I know I sound like a broken record your photos are amazing. When I get back in town will you show me how you take these - they're INCREDIBLE!Vicki Bensingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454176256941372252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-63435909207612213692012-07-24T09:07:23.022-05:002012-07-24T09:07:23.022-05:00Hi Cakewhiz, you can probably grow some herbs in p...Hi Cakewhiz, you can probably grow some herbs in pots, but veggies are hard in an apartment. The tomatoes were absolutely ripe - which is what made the salad (well, the bacon helped too!). I'm such a sucker for the reflection shots I probably do them too often. But when a subject works, they can be quite pretty. Thanks for your kind words, and the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-88592659379707800482012-07-24T09:05:36.654-05:002012-07-24T09:05:36.654-05:00Hi Jay, ;-) Thanks for your kind words, and your ...Hi Jay, ;-) Thanks for your kind words, and your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-12048567454211741802012-07-24T09:05:05.450-05:002012-07-24T09:05:05.450-05:00Hi Rosa, blue cheese has such a great flavor that ...Hi Rosa, blue cheese has such a great flavor that I'll eat anything it's remotely associated with! It's great to be able to grow your own veggies - I hope you have the opportunity someday. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com