What is more satisfying than a sandwich?... While some of you go through the sarcastic rolodex in your mind, I'ma keep talking about sandwiches!
A sandwich is one of those things that your mouth waters for and as it waters you develop this expectation for it to be beyond delicious. When your sandwich experience ends up being less than acceptable, you're pissed! Yes I'm talking from experience and let's face it, you've experienced it too! There's nothing worse than walking into a Subway, standing in the sandwich assembly line and construction your sandwich in your head before it's your turn only to have the sandwich professional apply exactly 6 pickles, 7 olives and 4 bell peppers on your folded meat. Now you're in a predicament; you've got to ask for more of everything and hope the Subway lady doesn't get an attitude because that will result in you getting an attitude and ultimately ruining your sandwich experience. Whew!
Some may be asking "What makes a sandwich a good sandwich?" Well funny you ask because I have the answer. I'm no food expert, I just know that I like what I like! So Foodies of the world unite and let's talk sandwiches.
First and foremost I want to give a massive "Mmmmm Mmmmm" to Mike's Deli on Slauson Ave. in Los Angeles, California. They make some of the most appetizing sandwiches on the west coast. No it's not smeared with a fancy pesto or an expensive Italian cheese, but the satisfying simplicity of Mike's Deli is divine!
A sandwich is one of those things that your mouth waters for and as it waters you develop this expectation for it to be beyond delicious. When your sandwich experience ends up being less than acceptable, you're pissed! Yes I'm talking from experience and let's face it, you've experienced it too! There's nothing worse than walking into a Subway, standing in the sandwich assembly line and construction your sandwich in your head before it's your turn only to have the sandwich professional apply exactly 6 pickles, 7 olives and 4 bell peppers on your folded meat. Now you're in a predicament; you've got to ask for more of everything and hope the Subway lady doesn't get an attitude because that will result in you getting an attitude and ultimately ruining your sandwich experience. Whew!
Some may be asking "What makes a sandwich a good sandwich?" Well funny you ask because I have the answer. I'm no food expert, I just know that I like what I like! So Foodies of the world unite and let's talk sandwiches.
First and foremost I want to give a massive "Mmmmm Mmmmm" to Mike's Deli on Slauson Ave. in Los Angeles, California. They make some of the most appetizing sandwiches on the west coast. No it's not smeared with a fancy pesto or an expensive Italian cheese, but the satisfying simplicity of Mike's Deli is divine!
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| TBLT (Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado club sandwich from Mike's Deli) |
A great sandwich MUST have:
Bread - great bread is the foundation of the sandwich. Whether you like wheat, rye, white, sourdough, Italian roll or another type of bread - just make sure it's fresh. It has to be thick and strong enough, depending on your preference, to hold the ingredients. There's nothing worse than small soggy bread that gets knocked out in the first round!
Meat - I prefer thin to medium sliced meat for my sandwich, but it's really up to you and your taste buds. My advice for sandwich meat is simple - PILE IT ON! Also, mix it up, live a little and try different types of meat. My favorite is turkey, but I will tear up some good pastrami, roast beef or ham.
Now comes the good part. After you have the bread and the meat to match, start loading on all of your favs. I usually decide my ingredients based on the type of meat I'm using. For example, if I'm eating pastrami, I only need two things; mustard and pickles.
Oh and anyone who knows me knows that I will add bacon to a dish in a heartbeat. Hey, I enjoy my bacon, don't judge me.
If you have a favorite sandwich spot or a favorite recipe that you think I should try, please comment, tweet me @BIG_GIRL_INSIDE, or email me at biggirlinside@gmail.com
So until next time, you know where you can find me - where the GOOD food is ;-)
Meat - I prefer thin to medium sliced meat for my sandwich, but it's really up to you and your taste buds. My advice for sandwich meat is simple - PILE IT ON! Also, mix it up, live a little and try different types of meat. My favorite is turkey, but I will tear up some good pastrami, roast beef or ham.
Now comes the good part. After you have the bread and the meat to match, start loading on all of your favs. I usually decide my ingredients based on the type of meat I'm using. For example, if I'm eating pastrami, I only need two things; mustard and pickles.
Oh and anyone who knows me knows that I will add bacon to a dish in a heartbeat. Hey, I enjoy my bacon, don't judge me.
If you have a favorite sandwich spot or a favorite recipe that you think I should try, please comment, tweet me @BIG_GIRL_INSIDE, or email me at biggirlinside@gmail.com
So until next time, you know where you can find me - where the GOOD food is ;-)
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