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July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:17 am
by Cornelius_Gotchberg
https://www.internationaldays.co/event/ ... and%20then!
Everyone has a chance to...um...
Properly Plan (to)
Prevent P!$$ Poor Perfomance.
The Gotch
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:43 pm
by MissS
Thanks for the heads up. I need to search for an appropriate tomato for such an event. The grocer's heirloom's just don't cut it for me. Perhaps I will have to use a frozen speciman for this momentous day.
BTW not one Kroger store by me has any type of Neuske's to offer.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:54 pm
by Ken4230
I buy bulk bacon(10 lbs. box awesome old fashioned taste ) I use the large hamburger buns with homemade mayo/horseradish dressing. Can't decide between a Kentucky Cabin (yellow) and Dwarf BrandyFred. Both will be ready and will fit the bun. Probably skip the lettuce unless I can find a good Romain at the store. 3/4 slice of tomato and several slices of bacon. I've sat here and talked myself into having both tomatoes.
Thanks for the heads up, it's now on my calendar. Was going to have one tomorrow but I might can wait. It will be a chore but maybe I can wait.
One thing I do is throw the slices in the freezer for about 10 min. Cold tomato on warm bacon is to die for.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 4:43 pm
by worth1
I might go with a rock hard store bought tomato that is fried with panko bread crumbs.
Doesn't matter because the whole thing will taste like Duke's mayonnaise anyway.
I might mix in an egg yolk with the mayonnaise for extra creaminess.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 5:21 pm
by Cornelius_Gotchberg
Pictures, TJers...REMEMBER_THE_PICTURES!
The Gotch
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 3:08 am
by Ken4230
Cornelius_Gotchberg wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 5:21 pm
Pictures, TJers...
REMEMBER_THE_PICTURES!
The Gotch
I don't do pictures, not smart enough.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:58 pm
by Tormahto
July 22nd you say?

I should have a ripe SunGold by then.

I can slice that, put it between two saltines, add a leaf of purslane, 1/8 tsp of mayo, and a sprinkling of bacon bits.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:08 pm
by Ken4230
I think you somehow got the date wrong. I always thought that it was today

Having a hard time not just declaring today as: Early BLT Day and having a couple with the not so special tomatoes. BrandyFred and Kentucky Cabin I have already pledged for your special day. Waiting for the 22nd with great anticipation, and when that great day arrives I will have one for breakfast and then one for lunch.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:16 pm
by Cornelius_Gotchberg
Ken4230 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:08 pm when that great day arrives I will have one for breakfast and then one for lunch.
DAT''S what I'm talkin' 'bout!
The Gotch
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 7:18 am
by worth1
Some might not agree but I prefer my BLT bread lightly toasted.
Nothing crazy just enough to make the bread hold together and not get soggy.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:31 pm
by Tormahto
worth1 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 7:18 am
Some might not agree but I prefer my BLT bread lightly toasted.
Nothing crazy just enough to make the bread hold together and not get soggy.
Ditto.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:52 pm
by Ken4230
I wait with great anticipation for that momentous day. Earlier made a grocery run, fresh large hamburger buns, a 4 pack of Romain, bacon is thawing out now, both tomatoes will be dead ripe and I keep at least a quart of the mayo/horseradish concoction in the fridge. This will be my first BLT of the year, normally I would have already had several, when the tomatoes are in, that's usually my lunch. The big ones came along at just the right time.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:14 pm
by MissS
Well now, I have been ordered, coerced and bribed to go to Woodman's @ 1600 Main St, Waukesha to find me a suitable tomato for this fine day. I just gotta laugh at the lengths that some of our member's will go to. If I can not find a suitable candidate there then I will head off to the Waukesha Farmer's Market to see if anyone is bringing tomatoes up from Kentucky yet. I will go on my mission this weekend.
Thank you Gotch for tending to my BLT needs. You are awesome.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:22 pm
by bower
Eureka... I have a blushing tomato!!!
Arrr but it ain't no slicer.... be prepared to see the tiniest BLT ever????
That's if I get out to buy bacon. It could happen!

Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 7:25 pm
by Vanman
I had my first two of the season this morning. Might have another later tonight. I average at least one a day during tomato season and none the rest of the year. I refuse to buy any grocery store tomato imposters.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 7:30 pm
by Seven Bends
bower wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:22 pm
Eureka... I have a blushing tomato!!!
Arrr but it ain't no slicer.... be prepared to see the tiniest BLT ever????
That's if I get out to buy bacon. It could happen!
Trendy little sliders! Classing up the joint.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:06 am
by Tormahto
bower wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:22 pm
Eureka... I have a blushing tomato!!!
Arrr but it ain't no slicer.... be prepared to see the tiniest BLT ever????
That's if I get out to buy bacon. It could happen!
See post #7.
Are you going to make me stoop to slicing an oyster cracker in half, and go to a currant tomato?
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:25 am
by Cornelius_Gotchberg
MissS wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:14 pm
Well now, I have been ordered, coerced and bribed to go to Woodman's @ 1600 Main St, Waukesha to find me a suitable tomato for this fine day. I just gotta laugh at the lengths that some of our member's will go to.
Heh! Who was that Masked Member...?
MissS wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:14 pmIf I can not find a suitable candidate there then I will head off to the Waukesha Farmer's Market to see if anyone is bringing tomatoes up from Kentucky yet.
I
Panic Purchased these yesterday from Metro Market (one for a pal turning 70 on Monday) via...Canada? (
https://delfrescopure.com/):
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Unbeknownst to me, a Big Lou (seed H/T
@MissS) was blushin' and may well be Reddy (sic) by Monday:
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MissS wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:14 pm
Thank you Gotch for tending to my BLT needs. You are awesome..
Bill & Melissa Gates build hospitals for the needy, the rest of us do what we can...
The Gotch
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:34 am
by Shule
Tormato wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:58 pm
July 22nd you say?

I should have a ripe SunGold by then.

I can slice that, put it between two saltines, add a leaf of purslane, 1/8 tsp of mayo, and a sprinkling of bacon bits.
I don't have any ripe big tomatoes yet either, but I probably have enough Galapagos Island cherry tomatoes for a couple BLTs. You know, wonderberries go well raw with ham. They'd probably be good on a BLW.

(If you squash them to prevent them from rolling off.) I say this because we have lots of wonderberries (they outnumber the tomatoes in volume by a long shot right now). I've never tried them on a sandwich.
Re: July 22nd is National BLT Day 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:41 am
by Shule
@Cornelius_Gotchberg
Those fluted tomatoes look excellent. What kind are they?