I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's BLT sandwiches, and I preferred the recipe with store-bought mayo

I tried making Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's signature BLT sandwiches.

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• I tried making Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's signature BLT sandwiches.
• Martha Stewart's was more time-consuming to make due to the addition of homemade mayonnaise.
• I preferred Ina Garten's California-inspired sandwich made with avocado and smoked bacon.

When two domestic goddesses engage in a battle of the BLTs, you know it's going to be anything but your average lunch.