If you can only make one match, choose the option that offers the greatest distance between the two
Its my favourite thing to wear from the moment the weather warms up in spring until the very end of summer ( see here, here, here and here for a few of last years examples )
Ingredients 3 strips thickly sliced lean bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 2 small plums, sliced into thin wedges, or 4 fresh purple figs, quartered One 5-ounce bag of baby spinach Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup marcona or other salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, such as Cabrales 1/4 pound thinly sliced serrano ham or prosciutto (8 slices) Directions In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the olive oil over moderately high heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes
Notes Champagne Vinegar : White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used in place of champagne vinegar