Summer in the Winter

I realize the world is tumultuous, but living in this time, we have so much to be thankful for living in the Lou.

For example, I was wandering the produce section at my grocery store when I saw beautiful tomatoes. At first, I assumed they were fake because they were too perfect. Upon close inspection, they were hot house tomatoes that not only looked good, but still smelled like they were on the vine. I had to buy them and figure out a menu on the fly.

The first thing I used them for was a lovely salad. I had two left and got inspired when I realized I had bacon and lettuce in the refrigerator. Big Guy started chanting BLT from the other room at the same moment I spotted the ingredients.

I admit BLT’s taste best in the summer, but it was nice to have a moment to believe it might be warm outside. As I opened the back door to take out the trash, my dream was busted with a blast of cold air. SIGH!