happenstance — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 5 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 8 large eggs
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan or Fontina cheese
• 2 or 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced and drained on paper towels