Goat Cheese and Chive Tea Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces fresh goat cheese
• 24 very thin slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 1 medium bunch watercress leaves, enough to make about 2 lightly packed cups
• 2 bunches of fresh chives, finely snipped to make 1/2 cup
• 2 tablespoons homemade or prepared mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 pounds of thick-sliced hickory-smoked peppered bacon (heidi: I used Smart Bacon - vegetarian option)
• 24 (4 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup homemade or prepared mayonnaise
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 24 1/4-inch-thick slices of rye bread
• 6 ounces lamb's lettuce (mache) or other baby lettuce leaves, enough to make about 2 loosely packed cups