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Friday, July 22, 2011

BLAT's and Award


BLAT's are one of my favorites in the summer.  It isn't traditional I know.  People think I am strange, and don't know what I am talking about.  But the A is for Avocado!  It goes perfect on a BLT.  But then it really isn't a BLT anymore is it? So I have to call it a BLAT.  Fresh garden tomatoes, buttery avocados, crispy lettuce, salty bacon all on toasted bread....delicious!  Serve with sliced cucumbers from the garden and my new favorite crackers (Cashew Nut Crisps), and you have the perfect lunch!

There isn't really a recipe here, just stack slices of everything on your favorite toasted bread.  Skip the Mayo!  First, it is gross (sorry, personal opinion).  Second, you have creamy avocado...who needs Mayo?  Third, there isn't an M in there is there?  If you want to add Mayo then it would be a BLMAT! 



Now on the Award.  Tina over at Flourtrader passed this great award to me a few weeks ago.  I have been very bad about passing it along, sorry about that.  Tina is a wonderful blogger, with all sorts of great recipes on her site.  Make sure you check her out!! 


Congrats to the following bloggers I am passing this along to!  (You can pass it along to a few of your favorites as well)

Cassie at Bake Your Day
Carloyn at All Day I Dream About Food
Wendy at The Weekend Gourmet
Sawsan at Chef in Disguise
Janet at From Cupcakes to Caviar
Dee at Deelicious Sweets
Laura at A Healthy Jalapeno
Julie at SugarFoot Eats
Erin at The Spiffy Cookie
Valarie at Simple Fare, Fairly Simple

Thanks to everyone who reads my blog!  It really means a lot, and I appreciate each and every one of you!!
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32 comments:

  1. Cassie | Bake Your DayJuly 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Thank you Erin, I'm so honored, what a great group of bloggers on that list! You so deserve the award too...especially for the BLT, I've been craving them lately and I've been practically living on avocados so this is pretty much a perfect combo for me!

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  2. janet@cupcakestocaviarJuly 21, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    How cool is this!? Thanks Erin. I too am honored. You put me in some wonderful company there.

    As for the sandwich, you make me wish I liked avocados :-P But I will definitely take the rest of it. My hubby and I have been on a BLT kick lately. YUM!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I love how the A stands for avocado!

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  4. ErinJuly 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Thank you for this great award! I enjoy reading your blog and I love all of your comments on mine as well. Proud to be included with all the other great bloggers who received this award!

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  5. ErinJuly 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Of my gosh! I'd like a BLMAT please! It looks amazingly delicious!!!

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  6. Meals by MistyJuly 21, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I grew up hating avocado AND tomatoes! Now, I adore it! And what doesn't go good with bacon??!!

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  7. wendyweekendgourmetJuly 21, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Awww...thanks for the blog love! Will paste it on the sidebar tomorrow!!
    I love BLATs...avocado and bacon together? Heaven!!

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  8. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Thank you so much, Erin! Also, congrats to you! We have very similar posts today! Too funny! Avocado is a great addition to a BLT and it's funner to say BLAT!

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  9. PFxJuly 22, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    That BLAT is definitely a cafe quality! I used to make loads and got sick of making them. Yours look so restrainedly chic.

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  10. StefanieJuly 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    This happens to be one of my favorite sandwiches!

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  11. RuthJuly 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I think adding avocado to anything badon based is a great stroke of genius!

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  12. RuthJuly 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Oops! Sorry! I meant 'bacon'!

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  13. Tina @flourtraderJuly 22, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Ooh, that sandwich really stepped up in the ranks when you added the avocado-looks delicious!
    Regarding the awards, don't feel bad about the delay. I did not know what to do with my first one and never posted anything about it or passed it along. But second time I asked for instructions! Ahh, the continual learning process of blogging!Have a great weekend.

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  14. Leanna @ RaptortoeJuly 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    That's seriously one of my favourite sandwiches. The avocado makes it. So amazing!!

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  15. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyJuly 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a cute idea!! Love the addition of avocado! :) Congratulations to all those blogs, well-deserved!!

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  16. Harvesting for LifeJuly 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Mmmm... I think in some places they call that a California BLT or at least that's what I've heard here in the southwest. It's one of my favorite ways to make and eat a BLT too! Congrats on the award!

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  17. CarolynJuly 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I love avocado on BLTs (or yes, BLATs!). I love avocado on pretty much everything, but it goes so well with bacon and tomato. Thanks for including me in your awards list, I am honoured!

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  18. VictoriaJuly 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Haha, I love BLATs too! I personally do enjoy the mayo on a BLT, but in a restricted amount. Shouldn't overwhelm. Avocados are a no brainer, they make EVERYTHING significantly more awesome :) Hope you have a great weekend!

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  19. Christine's PantryJuly 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Congrats on your award!

    The sandwich looks wonderful. Perfect for a hot day... we are having a heat wave.

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  20. Arlene DelloroJuly 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Just started following your blog; love it.

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  21. Annie Oakley's KitchenJuly 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    That looks so good! Avocado is the perfect substitute for the mayo!

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  22. Anne@frommysweetheartJuly 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    LOVE avocado on my BLT's...just makes them that much more savory! This with a nutella cupcake for dessert...makes the perfect lunch! : )

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  23. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Congrats on the awards for you and all those beautiful bloggers, well-deserved. Good idea to boost the healthy avocado in the sandwich, I sometimes put it in my turkey version sandwich. Thank you Erin. Wonderful blog, love it.

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  24. TerraJuly 23, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I think you just made the BLT AMAZING!!! I love, no...I adore avocado's! I think I may need to make a BLAT very soon now! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I am excited to enjoy your beautiful blog, and look forward to reading many more posts!
    Take care, Terra

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  25. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Thanks so much!! You're such a sweetie! I'm in the company of such wonderful ladies!

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  26. SandraJuly 23, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Congrats on top 9! Looks wonderful!! and also congrats on well deserved award!

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  27. Kate from ScratchJuly 24, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    OOh yummy! I <3 delicious sandwiches like this!

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  28. Kitchen SimmerJuly 24, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Now that's a good way to use avocado! I bet it makes for a very creamy bite. Congrats on making Top 9, great job! : )

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  29. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations on making Food buzz's Top 9! I love BLT's and avocado....

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  30. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJuly 24, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Shoot...we had BLTs a last night and I should have added a few slices of avocados! Love these sandwiches and your photos are great~

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  31. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    You are too kind Erin
    I truly appreciate this...you made my day :)

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  32. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Congrats on the award! And Blat's are amazing, I eat them all the time when avocados are not $3 a piece :)

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