Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
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Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
The main issue for me surrounding sandwiches is the propensity of sandwich manufacturers, sandwich producers and sandwich facilitators (like a mum, perhaps) to put tomato in sandwiches. I don't like tomato in a sandwich and in many ways sandwiches are like homeopathy. Even once you remove the offending bits of tomato from the sandwich, the essence of tomato remains. I call this effect 'the memory of sandwich'. Thus a sandwich that has been penetrated by tomato can never recover and become a nice sandwich, even after forcible tomato removal.
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There is no way a manufactured sandwich can have tomato in it and be good at the same time. It's a paradox. However, I do feel that a bit of tomato works brilliantly when making a sandwich at home which is to be consumed immediately. Lynsosaurus mentioned roasted peppers: yes, a fine idea. But what about roasted tomatoes in sandwiches? The jury is out on that one.
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I had the best and worst sandwich experinces of my life this week.
I'm considering a wrap a sandwich because it was next to the sandwiches, and has all the fillings something calling itself a sandwich would require. Sainsbury's is where it was from, and I was very excited to see the words 'chicken and honey mustard' on the wrapper. I love honey mustard! I didn't know you had it over here!
Well, you don't. Instead of adding the nice tangy sweetness of honey mustard to this wrap, it was decided horseradish - cocksuckingmotherfuckingnastyasshorseradish - was an acceptable alternative. It was not and I cried myself to sleep.
A few days later, I cautiously said 'surprise me' when a sandwich was offered from Blue's Cafe 'round the corner. I don't know if it's a chain or not - but tuna with feta, tomato, lettecue and butter on a toated whole-wheat bun - heaven.
I'm considering a wrap a sandwich because it was next to the sandwiches, and has all the fillings something calling itself a sandwich would require. Sainsbury's is where it was from, and I was very excited to see the words 'chicken and honey mustard' on the wrapper. I love honey mustard! I didn't know you had it over here!
Well, you don't. Instead of adding the nice tangy sweetness of honey mustard to this wrap, it was decided horseradish - cocksuckingmotherfuckingnastyasshorseradish - was an acceptable alternative. It was not and I cried myself to sleep.
A few days later, I cautiously said 'surprise me' when a sandwich was offered from Blue's Cafe 'round the corner. I don't know if it's a chain or not - but tuna with feta, tomato, lettecue and butter on a toated whole-wheat bun - heaven.
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Oh I've had that! It's nice, just incredibly unhealthy. They do a veggie breakfast one too - both are ace for hangovers.bonjour_tristesse wrote:I had an interesting pre packaged sandwich yesterday from Boots, it contained veggie sausages and a weird cheese mixture. I quite liked it but I might try and do a better version at home. I think M&S sandwiches are usually best if you're feeling posh.
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what offends me in a sandwich is the fact that sometimes, in hamburgers or depending on the meat of choice, they decide that it is ok to put on a weird mustar/ketchup based sauce.
they should let YOU choose...
i've spent many hours cleaning sandwiches. cause...i agree with knibbles. sandwiches do have memory.
they should let YOU choose...
i've spent many hours cleaning sandwiches. cause...i agree with knibbles. sandwiches do have memory.
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Re: Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
i made a lovely sandwich (well, rolls really, but let's not let that get in the way) today: wholemeal rolls with tomato salsa, proper posh ham, and lots and lots of salad. it has just the right ratio of bread:ham
salsa, and the salsa is neither too hot nor too sweet. and the beauty of the sandwich is that once you have the ingredients in your possession, you don't even need to leave your desk to make your lunch. you can make it right there!

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humblebee wrote:I can eat pre-packaged sandwiches if I'm desperate but I'd rather not. It's the fridge thing. Cold bread is very wrong.
And the tomato gets so freaking cold! It's like eating a sandwich flavored popsicle.
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Re: Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
What upsets me is butter in sandwiches. I don't understand the need for it. If you have mayo or a nice bit of pickle your filling is held together and over buttered sandwiches just offend me.
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Re: Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
i agree with you on the subject of over-buttering, but i think shunning butter on sandwiches entirely is folly.
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Re: Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
Yes! I've been enjoying that experience for the last couple of days, but with a ciabatta/soft cheese/chorizo combo.lynsosaurus wrote: and the beauty of the sandwich is that once you have the ingredients in your possession, you don't even need to leave your desk to make your lunch. you can make it right there!
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Re: Sandwiches and issues surrounding sandwiches
this sentence is all wrong. i apologise.lynsosaurus wrote:i agree with you on the subject of over-buttering, but i think shunning butter on sandwiches entirely is folly.
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