Sandwiches
The Story of a Sandwich
05/15/10
Lunch anyone?
A sandwich should tell a story. It should be a personal expression of your tastes and your creativity using layers of flavor. Anything goes. There are no rules, not even in the bread.
The following is a visual presentation of the newest variation of my personal favorite, the cucumber sandwich. First off, I started with two slices of French Meadow Bakery bread. This bread is yeast free but tastes like any conventional freah baked loaf. Here are some coupons if you are interested. The bread is lightly toasted so it stays flexible, but has that toasty texture. I spread some Veganaise on both pieces of toast. I put down a layer of daikon radish sprouts (underneath the cucumber in the picture) to add some bite and a layer of fresh chopped dill on the other side.
Next a layer of "blue cheese." I use to be a cheese fanatic. Currently, I am dairy free. I do not like many fake cheeses because, quite simply, they don't taste very good. The brand Sheese has a blue cheese variety that has a very nice, sharp flavor.
So you can see we are layering and building the sandwich with flavors that will delight individually as well as work well together.
Now, for some roated red pepper. This adds some nice sweetness and a light smoked flavor to the mix. I buy the Whole Foods brand that is packed in water only.
Now some greens of your choice. I have some lovely greens from my garden, but whatever is your favorite will work. Arugula or other bitter lettuces will accentuate the sharp flavors in the sandwich, while bib lettcues or baby greens will enhance the crispness of the cucumber. Whatever, works for you.
Put the two sides together, and, Voila! A sandwich is born! Slice in your favorite direction or not at all. Enjoy with a nice soup or a side salad, or maybe, some hummus and pita chips......the possibilities are endless when you let your imagination flow.
What is your favorite?
Living a life of personal balance, moderation, education, and connection.
A sandwich should tell a story. It should be a personal expression of your tastes and your creativity using layers of flavor. Anything goes. There are no rules, not even in the bread.
The following is a visual presentation of the newest variation of my personal favorite, the cucumber sandwich. First off, I started with two slices of French Meadow Bakery bread. This bread is yeast free but tastes like any conventional freah baked loaf. Here are some coupons if you are interested. The bread is lightly toasted so it stays flexible, but has that toasty texture. I spread some Veganaise on both pieces of toast. I put down a layer of daikon radish sprouts (underneath the cucumber in the picture) to add some bite and a layer of fresh chopped dill on the other side.
Next a layer of "blue cheese." I use to be a cheese fanatic. Currently, I am dairy free. I do not like many fake cheeses because, quite simply, they don't taste very good. The brand Sheese has a blue cheese variety that has a very nice, sharp flavor.
So you can see we are layering and building the sandwich with flavors that will delight individually as well as work well together.
Now, for some roated red pepper. This adds some nice sweetness and a light smoked flavor to the mix. I buy the Whole Foods brand that is packed in water only.
Now some greens of your choice. I have some lovely greens from my garden, but whatever is your favorite will work. Arugula or other bitter lettuces will accentuate the sharp flavors in the sandwich, while bib lettcues or baby greens will enhance the crispness of the cucumber. Whatever, works for you.
Put the two sides together, and, Voila! A sandwich is born! Slice in your favorite direction or not at all. Enjoy with a nice soup or a side salad, or maybe, some hummus and pita chips......the possibilities are endless when you let your imagination flow.
What is your favorite?
Living a life of personal balance, moderation, education, and connection.
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