Bread and Butter

I’m not referring to my job, my income or my livelihood.  I mean the real bread and butter. Yuuuumm! I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like warm bread and butter.  I was at lunch with a friend when half a loaf of fresh from the oven white bread and whipped butter were set in front of us.  Now, as much as I love my chips and salsa, I have to say that the bread and butter are right up there in the “love” sphere for me.  It reminded me that many years ago my family ran a Latin American restaurant.  We were tickled when one of the most well-known Dallas Morning News food critics gave our humble little café 3.5 stars.  That’s between the ‘very good’ and ‘excellent’ ratings.  The menu was varied and awesome; and the customers always raved about the ‘bread.’  Our version of bread and butter was elevated to a heavenly tier.  We would take a crisp baguette, slice it on the bias, toast the slices on the Panini press for a minute or so, then butter it on both sides before serving!  Heaven in a basket!