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The Story of a Sandwich
05/15/10 Filed in: Sandwiches
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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Cucumber, Avocado, Spinach Sandwich
02/09/10
Hmmmmmm. I love me a cucumber sandwich. My husband thinks I'm crazy, of course, but he lacks an appreciation for the cucumber. I do not believe there were a lot of cucumbers in his youth. Therefore, having a cucumber sandwich is a joy I save for time by myself.
My mother taught me this treat when I was a kid, and since then I have made such a wide variety of cucumber sandwiches. We are mostly English in ancestry so maybe it is in our DNA. You know those cucumber sandwiches they serve with their afternoon tea?
As a kid, I use to pair sharp cheddar with my cucumber. As a young adult I discovered feta and that became my new favorite layer in my sandwich. Leftover hotdogs were often layered in with my cucumbers.
Cucumbers can stand alone and not get lost with many strong flavors. They add a cool cripness to the sandwich which makes a great contardiction to the crusty, toasty bread. Today I may use a non-dairy feta for my strong flavor, but I am just as quick to use a tapenade, hummus, or fresh herb to layer in my flavors.
Today's sandwich started with some sprouted spelt bread, lightly toasted. Veganaise was spread on either slice of taost. Another layer of black olive tapenade was spread on one side while a sundried tomatoe was chopped and spread on the other side. A cucumber was sliced long and thin and layered on top of the sundried tomato. Two slices of avocado were layered on top on the black olive tapenade. A healthy layer of spianch was place in hte center and the sandwich was put together. Sliced in half, I'm a down the middle person, and placed on a plate for consumption. Heaven!
If you are interested in creating your own cucumber sandwich, use your creativity and whatever is in your fridge. Be bold and slap those flavors down. I haven't had a bad one yet.......
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