Sunday, February 10, 2008
du jour Sandwich
So my mom is in India right now and thus, I have no food at home. My dad is an awful cook and simply calling him a cook brings about a sigh of reluctance on my part. Suffice to say, I can't eat anything he makes. Not saying it's inedible, just that it's more likely to kill my appetite than to entice it.
So I decided that i was going to make my own food, and since even attempting to reproduce any ethnic dishes that my mom makes would be worse than my dad's cooking, I decided I would just stick to what I know best--sandwiches.
Now, the fact that I know how to make them, doesn't indicate that I can make them well. So I went to Safeway and began my endeavour on making my killer sandwich. I bought the bread, the meats and some of the necessary ingredients, but I knew there was something missing. So I did what any man in similar dire straits would have done. I gave kyle a call.
So, after explaining to kyle my purpose for calling, and after a good 15 seconds of subsequent laughter, he began to recite the makings of his own personal killer sandwich that I would try to emulate. I wasn't sure on whether I should've bought sliced-cheese or whether I should buy a block and cut it myself, but kyle assured me that if I do intend on cutting the cheese, I should vacate the premise as soon as possible (I hope you weren't too dull to get that).
So I went home after purchasing my ingredients and made my killer sandwich. Though I am a tad ambivalent about putting in sweet and mild dijonaisse because it tends to kill the taste just a little bit.
That ends this post.
So I decided that i was going to make my own food, and since even attempting to reproduce any ethnic dishes that my mom makes would be worse than my dad's cooking, I decided I would just stick to what I know best--sandwiches.
Now, the fact that I know how to make them, doesn't indicate that I can make them well. So I went to Safeway and began my endeavour on making my killer sandwich. I bought the bread, the meats and some of the necessary ingredients, but I knew there was something missing. So I did what any man in similar dire straits would have done. I gave kyle a call.
So, after explaining to kyle my purpose for calling, and after a good 15 seconds of subsequent laughter, he began to recite the makings of his own personal killer sandwich that I would try to emulate. I wasn't sure on whether I should've bought sliced-cheese or whether I should buy a block and cut it myself, but kyle assured me that if I do intend on cutting the cheese, I should vacate the premise as soon as possible (I hope you weren't too dull to get that).
So I went home after purchasing my ingredients and made my killer sandwich. Though I am a tad ambivalent about putting in sweet and mild dijonaisse because it tends to kill the taste just a little bit.
That ends this post.
Comments:
For me, mustard is the best bet to make any sandwich delicious, especially if you don't have much at your disposal.
I find that simple vegies like tomatoes and lettuce do wonders. Also, you can make your own honey mustard by mixing honey and mustard - always nice in a sandwich.
I find that simple vegies like tomatoes and lettuce do wonders. Also, you can make your own honey mustard by mixing honey and mustard - always nice in a sandwich.
yeah, I switched to mustard for my next two sandwiches and it was, indeed, better. I didn't have any lettuce or tomatoes, surprisingly; I think I'll get some the next time I shop for groceries.
As far as bacon goes, I've had a somewhat bad experience with it; hence, no bacon in my sandwiches anytime soon when I am eating alone.
As far as bacon goes, I've had a somewhat bad experience with it; hence, no bacon in my sandwiches anytime soon when I am eating alone.
When you're ready to go for more exotic fare, thinly sliced mango, apple, strawberries, or halved grapes (whatever's in season) do wonders for the flavouring. A healthy alternative to mayo is plain yogurt, just spread some on whatever cold cuts you have inside, and sprinkle on some mustard seed if you want. I've been making a sandwiches every school morning for lunch, pretty much without fail, since 8th grade, so I've had many years to experiment and plenty of reason to, as it gets a bit dull eating the same thing every day. Sandwhiches cut diagonally also taste better :).
do you put in the sliced fruits in addition to the cold-cuts and cheese, or a separate fruit-only-ensemble sandwich, all together?
I'd do the fruit with the cold cuts and cheese. It's like at a wine and cheese, they put fruit and cold cuts on the table, I suppose that's where I got the idea that cheese, fruit, and cold cuts went together well. Olives is one other ingredient I forgot to mention. I've never tried a sandwich with wine, though.
I've got to agree with Reuben. Mustard is without a doubt my favourite condiment. Healthy AND delicious!
Jeff- I suggest you use Guac. It does the same thing the tomatoes and lettuce does, but gives it a different texture. Try it and let me know what you think.
JP
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