FIG ALMOND TARTINE: NEW FAVORITE BREAKFAST

(the world's most lovely breakfast)

Lately, I've been loving this new twist on a French breakfast, the tartine.  A "tartine" is a Parisian dish, typically a slice of bread or baguette with a smear of a variety of ingredients (jam and butter, cheese and fruit, etc.), served open-faced.  It is a delicious arrangement of minimal-fuss ideas with maximum gastronome pleasures.  This light meal seems to be another way to highlight the true awesomeness of French breads.  We had a few very nice, traditional tartines during our Paris stay, mostly of the baguette, slathered butter and sprinkling of salt variety.  

Here in Portland, I've digressed -- into a combo so winning, I had to share.  

All you need is:

A slice of toasted seedy bread

1 tablespoon almond butter

2 figs, halved

light sprinkling of salt and brown sugar

With a cup of chai tea, this tartine can transform even the gloomiest of mornings and inspire one to blast out of bed!  

I do love breakfast.