I’m searching for ways to use my ripe tomatoes that I purchased from a local farmer’s produce stand. One of my favorite ways is to make a Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich. I love this sandwich made with a juicy ripe tomato and a few pieces of bacon. And in the process of researching BLT sandwiches, I learned a little trivia about sandwich bread. 
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Will the REAL jambalaya recipe please come forward? Ever since President Trump served “Carolina Gold Rice Jambalaya” in April at a state dinner honoring French President, Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, controversy has been brewing in Louisiana. That is not “jambalaya,” folks protested. This set off a flurry of newspaper editorials, recipes and opinions in our state. The truth is that there are many variations of jambalaya and many good recipes. Here’s own recipe, I think it’s one of the best!
I like to support local farmers whenever possible and to purchase their produce. While driving through the countryside about an hour north of here last week, I saw a sign pointing to the Naquin Family Tomato Farm. Wow, I love garden-ripened tomatoes in the summertime. I took a quick detour and stopped in at the roadside packing building. I left with a large bag of vine ripened Celebrity tomatoes. Now to savor the tomatoes and make a few of my favorite dishes such as ripe tomatoes and Tuna Fish Salad.
For the Fourth of July, I have a mouth-watering recipe for baby back pork loin ribs. They are tender and juicy seasoned with Cajun spices and finished with an Apricot BBQ Glaze. It is so hot here in Louisiana; I roasted these in the oven to keep from getting outside in all the heat. So simple!
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