FIG ALMOND TARTINE: NEW FAVORITE BREAKFAST

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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.

4 comments:

  1. my favorite...the 3 ingredient recipe! brilliant! CR

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  2. clare loves figs, honey and mint chiffonade. gotta love that kid.

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  3. dang, that little girl already's got tons of class!

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  4. well said mom, 3 ingredient meals are the way to go!

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