have you been eating that sandwich again?

Perhaps you'd prefer your meat betwixt two slices of bread?


And with that brilliant suggestion, one of the most universally enjoyed foods was born. Bless you, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.

Nothing says lunch like a great sandwich, and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who thinks otherwise (Even my mother who claims to 'not care' for sandwiches enjoys a strawberry jam foldover quite frequently). Its ability to be completely customized and the endless possibilities that lie within that set it apart from other foods. Its staying power, spanning over two centuries, is a testament to the fact that the sandwich truly is the perfect lunch food.

Times have changed since the 18th century (perhaps you've noticed), and so has the sandwich; no longer does it merely consist of scraps of meat between two slices of bread. At this point, one can put virtually anything they please on a sandwich. This blog intends to document just that-what is your idea of the perfect sandwich?

My perfect sandwich? That all depends on what I'm in the mood for. For the past year or so, however, this one has been my favorite:



Oat Bread

Thin Sliced Deli Turkey

Sliced Cucumber
Provolone Cheese
Miracle Whip
Alfalfa Sprouts
2 Strawberries, sliced into halves

Yes, you read right-strawberries. While vacationing in Australia a few years ago I was turned onto this idea after eating a turkey panini sandwich with cranberry preserves. The strawberries provide the sandwich with a subtle tangy flavor that compliments both the turkey and generally mild Provolone.

That's all for now, kids. Tune in next week for more sandwich-related chatter.

-S