As I was eating the bread, I was thinking how appreciative I was to have such thoughtful roommates and friends. Although we didn't eat the bread together, we have been sharing in this experience of being together in the apartment and spending time with each other. I appreciate the calm and dedication that each of my roommates bring in the midst of the craziness that is the world. The butter and honey on sourdough was a suggestion from my roommate Kristina that I thoroughly enjoyed!

The goat cheese and the salami was inspired by the "tostas" that I would make with my fiancé, who is from Spain. I also thought about how much he would enjoy this bread, and I was appreciative of the recent time I got to spend with him after being apart for almost a year because of the pandemic.

All in all, eating this bread was a reminder of the fabulous people, places, and cross-continental experiences I have been so incredibly fortunate to have had in my life thus far. What a beautiful thing.