BLT (The sandwich, not the band)

[meimjustalawnmower]

Is it even possible to improve on the basic version? White toast with mayo. Maybe a dash of pepper. A pickle on the side.

[WHORG]

http://www.epicportions.com/2009/08/31/blt-heaven-merritts-grill-chapel-hill-nc/

This place here in town makes the best fucking BLT's I've ever had in my life.

~JK

[JKL2000]

BLTs rock!

[Chain]

Is it even possible to improve on the basic version?

Yes, remove the T

[JKL2000]

BLT is a style of sandwich, not a specific type.

[Scott Bails]

Is it even possible to improve on the basic version? White toast with mayo. Maybe a dash of pepper. A pickle on the side.

I'm more of a fan of untoasted rye, but whatever. :)

[Sean]

Remove the L. Even better!

[Dave (in MA)]

Is it even possible to improve on the basic version? White toast with mayo. Maybe a dash of pepper. A pickle on the side.
Tomatoes from your own garden. Scali bread instead of white.

[progeezer]

Remove the L. Even better!Beat me to it!:)

[Shadow]

For something different, remove the B and replace it with some fried slices of provolone cheese.

[Vic2012]

Is it even possible to improve on the basic version?

Yeah. Ditch the white toast. I'll use anything but white bread. Nothing against white bread but I'd rather have wheat or 7 grain, or whatever. Then I'd add to the BLT some slices of avocado, maybe a slice of cheddar. ;)

[Trane]

Is it even possible to improve on the basic version?


Replace the bacon with Montreal Smoked Meat, replace the mayo with a mix of mustard and mayo, prefer brown bread... and add a farm cheddar slice.... lose the pickle ... and you've got it...

[Scott Bails]

For something different, remove the B and replace it with some fried slices of provolone cheese.

No need to replace the B - just add the provolone. ;)

[Sturgeon's Lawyer]

Something I've loved since my first trip to Canada as a child: Peanut Butter and Bacon on white toast. Mmmmmmm.

[Trane]

^^^^

Dude, I just had an artery clog-up just reading you post

[Scott Bails]

I had no idea Elvis was a member here.

[Sharp]

A BLT&E from a local restaurant.

thick cut sugar cane bacon, vine-ripened
tomatoes, lettuce and two fried eggs on toasted
five grain with pesto aioli.

mmmmmmm :p

[progeezer]

Peanut Butter and Bacon on white toast. Mmmmmmm.I've been eating PB&B sandwiches my whole life, and still do! A big favorite of mine. I also have been known to eat PB&Cheddar sandwiches. When people "eeeewwwwww" at that, I ask the question, "If those 2 flavors don't go together, why has Nabisco been making their cheese peanut butter crackers for the last 50 years?".

[Dave (in MA)]

IMO good vine-ripened tomatoes are more important to the BLT than bacon, that's why the best BLTs have traditionally in late summer/early fall. In a pinch I've even thrown in some potato chips as ersatz "bacon" and had a good sandwich, but the tomatoes were right off the vine.

[tom unbound]

no No NO !!!

Plook the Mayo, Miracle Whip is the only way to go !

-And don't even think about arguing about that.-

Quote - "Toast"
Reply - "Mmmmmmmmmmm.....(insert Homer Simson drooling smiley here) .....Wheat "

[Scott Bails]

no No NO !!!

Miracle Whip



:roll


Disgusting.

[Sturgeon's Lawyer]

PB & Cheddar? I'll have to try that...

[meimjustalawnmower]

I'm more of a fan of untoasted rye, but whatever. :)

Seeded Soft Rye is my favorite type of bread, but I usually reserve it for corned beef or pastrami. Good suggestion, tho. Gonna do my next BLT with rye. I won't compromise the mayo, however. Miracle Whip? Really? The bacon is insulted. ;)

[meimjustalawnmower]

Remove the L. Even better!


Beat me to it!:)

Aw, c'mon guys. Ruffage is important. Especially for you, 'geezer! ;)

[Scott Bails]

Seeded Soft Rye is my favorite type of bread, but I usually reserve it for corned beef or pastrami. Good suggestion, tho. Gonna do my next BLT with rye. I won't compromise the mayo, however. Miracle Whip? Really? The bacon is insulted. ;)

:up

[PindralProgger]

Tomatoes from your own garden. .

Score!

Posted this recipe back in September on my FB feed. BLT with garden maters...does it get any better?? mmm mmm good!

(anyone tried the pepper mayo Kraft is making? Most excellent! Was wonderful on the leftover turkey sammiches after Turkey Day)

[Scott Bails]

Pepper mayo - that sounds pretty good. :up

[PindralProgger]

http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQBp3HslxDHyNdy6&url=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41vs62JhTQL.jpg

[Shadow]

No need to replace the B - just add the provolone. ;)

Don't forget to fry the cheese to that crisp smokey bacon taste.

[meimjustalawnmower]

Oh man! I'm gettin' a jar of that pepper mayo tomorrow.

[Dave (in MA)]

Reduced fat!?!? :yell

[meimjustalawnmower]

Reduced fat!?!? :yell
You'd be surprised. Even Hellmann's has a low fat version and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference in the taste. We all know this shit ain't good for you, but if you gotta have it, then why not take the healthier choice, if there is one.

[PindralProgger]

Trust me, when I saw the Reduced Fat thing I was tempted to Photoshop that mention out! But, it does taste good! :good

(Their regular Olive Oil Mayo is good too)

[Joe F.]

I
Trust me, when I saw the Reduced Fat thing I was tempted to Photoshop that mention out! But, it does taste good! :good

(Their regular Olive Oil Mayo is good too)

I've been loving the olive oil mayo for a couple of years now. It's reduced fat, but it's great (don't let it fool you, it still has a shitload of calories from fat). Gonna have to look for that pepperd version as I haven't seen it before.

[HealthyNational]

BLJ
Sub strawberry or raspberry jelly for that tomato.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Trane]

I tend to prefer a good ol' club sandwich to a BLT

Yeah, if memory serves Hellman mayo was as good as you can get in North Am in the 80's... But the only "fantasy" I like with my mayo is some mustard... which is part of the homemade French recipe

[Facelift]

Love it - as long as the bread isn't toasted. I hate eating sandwiches with toasted bread. Scrapes up the roof of my mouth right behind the front teeth.

[no.nine]

No Mayo. Not on a BLT, not on anything. Mayo is yucky and evil.

[tom unbound]

No Mayo. Not on a BLT, not on anything. Mayo is yucky and evil.

And that is why Miracle Whip was invented.

[no.nine]

And that is why Miracle Whip was invented.

Miracle Whip is no better AFAIC. Yuck.

I take my BLT dry. Yum.

[sdavmor]

Woargh!!!! I could go for a BLT right now, it being lunchtime. But I will instead have to settle for hearty turkey soup with a slice of brown bread and butter. Which is not so bad.

[Shadow]

Oh man! I'm gettin' a jar of that pepper mayo tomorrow.

Just put some pepper on your sandwich.

[meimjustalawnmower]

Just put some pepper on your sandwich.

I could do that, but I like trying new stuff. :)

[Vic2012]

I love Mayo. Ya ya, I know about tradition regarding burgers and dawgs. You don't put Mayo on hot dogs. In my world I'm allowed to put mayo on my hotdogs, because I said I can. If that bothers people, too fucking bad :bad :lol.

Now, before we all start getting all lecture-y and start feeling bad about how bad bacon and mayo are for us. Look, if you have one, small BLT sandwich everyday for lunch, and you don't overeat for the rest of the day, you'll be okay. Everytime we talk about food here at PE it's always the same thing. People get on their highhorses about "reduced fat" and "gluton" and "veganism" and blah blah. Ya wanna lose weight? Eat less, excersize more. Enjoy your slice of pizza. Enjoy a hotdog (with Mayo :bad) once in a while. Just don't overeat. It's that simple.

[Scott Bails]

A hot dog with mayo?

Seriously?

Dude.....

[PeterG]

Using toast makes it a toastie not a sandwich, if we're going by strict definitions. Using a baguette makes it a baguette or a sub as you colonials call it. ;)

[tom unbound]

Don't they eat french fries with mayo in Canada ??
I lived with some hosers at one time. :roll It's not true that they put beer on their cereal in the mornings.

[Scott Bails]

Using a baguette makes it a baguette or a sub as you colonials call it. ;)

Hoagie. :)

[Sturgeon's Lawyer]

Grinder, hero, po'boy...

[Scott Bails]

It's only a grinder if it's been put in the oven.

[Vic2012]

Seriously?
....

Yes. Where is it etched in stone that I can't slather mayo on my dog? |)

[progeezer]

Sub(marine)
Hoagie
Grinder
Hero (NYC only, pretty much)
Po' Boy/Muffaletta

any more?....

[Vic2012]

Howa 'bout "Gyro?" I know, it's pronounced "hero." Now there's a nice sammich type thing that goes great with mayo.

[PindralProgger]

Howa 'bout "Gyro?" I know, it's pronounced "hero." Now there's a nice sammich type thing that goes great with mayo.

Mayo on a Gyro? Naw, it's the tzatziki sauce that makes it, which is made with yogurt and cucmbers. :)

[Sharp]

If you are going to include gyros then tacos, wraps and burritos should be included as well :D

[progeezer]

Almost by definition, a sub/hoagie/grinder etc. must be made on either Italian or French bread long loaves. No taco, wraps, burritos etc.

[Trane]

Don't they eat french fries with mayo in Canada ??
I lived with some hosers at one time. :roll It's not true that they put beer on their cereal in the mornings.

Canada's top fries accompaniement are either gravy (see Quebec'spoutine), vinegar (also a UK thing), with ketchup rounding out the top three

Mayo on fries is more of a Franco-Benelux thing (though Dutch mayo is rather sweet)

[Sharp]

Almost by definition, a sub/hoagie/grinder etc. must be made on either Italian or French bread long loaves. No taco, wraps, burritos etc.

I did say if gyros were considered. Also by your definition muffalettas would not count as well as the muffalleta bread is a round loaf.

[progeezer]

I did say if gyros were considered. Also by your definition muffalettas would not count as well as the muffalleta bread is a round loaf.Muffs:bad can be either on round rolls or in a chunk of Italian or French long loaves. There is a Madison restaurant, New Orleans Take Out, owned by a transplanted NO Cajun chef (wife from here), who makes both Po' Boys and Muffs on French long loaves, and says that's common down there as well.

Gyros? Fuggeddaboudit;):D.

[Sharp]

Muffs:bad can be either on round rolls or in a chunk of Italian or French long loaves. There is a Madison restaurant, New Orleans Take Out, owned by a transplanted NO Cajun chef (wife from here), who makes both Po' Boys and Muffs on French long loaves, and says that's common down there as well.

Gyros? Fuggeddaboudit;):D.

Hmm all the Muffs that I have had both in New Orleans and elsewhere have been on round Muffaletta loaves which really have a distinct flavor and texture from typical french long loaves. I would argue that what you are describing would more properly be called a Muffaletta poboy. :p

BTW.. I agree on the Gyros :D

[meimjustalawnmower]

A hot dog with mayo?

Seriously?

Dude.....

In Vic's defense, I've been known to add a little mayo to keep the bun moist. Nothin' worse than a dry hot dog bun. Sometimes I mix mayo and yellow mustard for a tangy sauce.


Grinder, hero, po'boy...

I used to get roast beef po-boys (dressed) from a foodstand in New Orleans when I was a kid. Best sandwiches in the world.

[PeterG]

Don't they eat french fries with mayo in Canada ??


In France and Holland too.

[roddenberry]

I Always eat fries with mayo (depending on availability). Otherwise, i'll have ketchup, but I do prefer mayo. Hellman's in particular, i just love it.

The only food that truly requires ketchup (a tradition in my family) is tourtière (meat pie). That's a must 'round the holidays, along with the cranberry jelly (atocas) and the turkey with the yummy stuffing.

Back to the original subject, BLT is indeed a fine sammich, and I douse that mofo with Hellman's. Nice alternate touch is to use baby spinach, gives it a little additional zing.

Robert

[no.nine]

Vincent: You know what they put on French fries in Holland instead of ketchup?

Jules: What?

Vincent: Mayonnaise.

Jules: Goddamn.

Vincent: I've seen 'em do it, man. They fuckin' drown 'em in that shit.

[meimjustalawnmower]

"What do they call a Whopper?" The response was the funniest line in the movie, imo.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2wb07OPppk

[no.nine]

..

[PeterG]

Salt & Vinegar is what I have on my chips!

[Trane]

McDonald did a commercial especially for Belgium spoofing that movie for a buger called McDeluxe, where the mayo was heavily miustarded

[enpdllp]

I used to get roast beef po-boys (dressed) from a foodstand in New Orleans when I was a kid. Best sandwiches in the world.

I am sorry, but the best Po' Boy does not stand a chance against a great Cuban sandwich.

[Shadow]

Canada's top fries accompaniement are either gravy (see Quebec'spoutine), vinegar (also a UK thing), with ketchup rounding out the top three

Mayo on fries is more of a Franco-Benelux thing (though Dutch mayo is rather sweet)

I also like vinegar with Old Bay on my fries. Another interesting thing I found to dip your fries in is tarter sauce.

[meimjustalawnmower]

I am sorry, but the best Po' Boy does not stand a chance against a great Cuban sandwich.

Don't be sorry. I love a good Cuban sandwich, too. But 'round here we call it a ham n' cheese. :lol

[Scott Bails]

I am sorry, but the best Po' Boy does not stand a chance against a great Cuban sandwich.

Cuban sandwich FTW!!!


Don't be sorry. I love a good Cuban sandwich, too. But 'round here we call it a ham n' cheese. :lol

:O No, no, no!

You have to have the yellow mustard, pork, and pickles! It's not just a ham 'n' cheese!!!

[tom unbound]

Yeah. Ya can't get a good Cuban sandwich outside of Florida.

Well, maybe in Cuba.

Ham and cheese ? Sounds like lame and lamer. ;) Better off with a BLT.

[meimjustalawnmower]

:O No, no, no!

You have to have the yellow mustard, pork, and pickles! It's not just a ham 'n' cheese!!!

So what part am I doing wrong?

[enpdllp]

Yeah. Ya can't get a good Cuban sandwich outside of Florida.

Well, maybe in Cuba.



FWIW, very good to great Cuban sandwiches could be found in NJ, NY and Puerto Rico.

I do not think there has been a decent Cuban sandwich served in Cuba for quite a few decades.

[enpdllp]

Don't be sorry. I love a good Cuban sandwich, too. But 'round here we call it a ham n' cheese. :lol

If that's what you are getting for a Cuban sandwich you are being robbed.

A traditional Cuban sandwich has equal parts of ham and roasted pork shoulder, plus Swiss cheese and pickles on Cuban bread (On the inside one slice of bread has mustard the other butter) heated on a flat sandwich press. The roasted pork shoulder has to be marinated in a combination of smashed garlic cloves, salt, pepper and oregano for at least a day before roasting. Some places cut corners and skip on marinating the pork overnight and load the sandwich with garlic butter to compensate. That does not work that well. The best Cuban sandwiches use Virginia ham instead of generic ham. The bread has to be Cuban, not French or Italian. Cuban bread is much lighter and usually made with lard. No mayo, hot peppers, lettuce, tomato or salami on a traditional Cuban sandwich.

[meimjustalawnmower]

If that's what you are getting for a Cuban sandwich you are being robbed.

It was a yoke, mang.

[progeezer]

Four pages of posts on a f*****g sandwich!:O:O

You must be living right, Thomas:p.

[Scott Bails]

A traditional Cuban sandwich has equal parts of ham and roasted pork shoulder, plus Swiss cheese and pickles on Cuban bread (On the inside one slice of bread has mustard the other butter) heated on a flat sandwich press. The roasted pork shoulder has to be marinated in a combination of smashed garlic cloves, salt, pepper and oregano for at least a day before roasting. Some places cut corners and skip on marinating the pork overnight and load the sandwich with garlic butter to compensate. That does not work that well. The best Cuban sandwiches use Virginia ham instead of generic ham. The bread has to be Cuban, not French or Italian. Cuban bread is much lighter and usually made with lard. No mayo, hot peppers, lettuce, tomato or salami on a traditional Cuban sandwich.

Jesus, you're making me hungry. :drool


Four pages of posts on a f*****g sandwich!:O:O

You must be living right, Thomas:p.

This is only page two, Geezer my man. ;)

[progeezer]

Jesus, you're making me hungry. :drool



This is only page two, Geezer my man. ;)Then why does it say page 4 of 4 at the upper right?:)

[tom unbound]

If that's what you are getting for a Cuban sandwich you are being robbed.

A traditional Cuban sandwich has equal parts of ham and roasted pork shoulder, plus Swiss cheese and pickles on Cuban bread (On the inside one slice of bread has mustard the other butter) heated on a flat sandwich press. The roasted pork shoulder has to be marinated in a combination of smashed garlic cloves, salt, pepper and oregano for at least a day before roasting. Some places cut corners and skip on marinating the pork overnight and load the sandwich with garlic butter to compensate. That does not work that well. The best Cuban sandwiches use Virginia ham instead of generic ham. The bread has to be Cuban, not French or Italian. Cuban bread is much lighter and usually made with lard. No mayo, hot peppers, lettuce, tomato or salami on a traditional Cuban sandwich.

Now THAT'S a Cuban sandwitch ! Especially the Cuban bread and heated on a flat sandwich press. Gotta have it heated !!

I ordered a meatball sub this summer (I was away on vacation) and they asked me if I wanted lettuce and tomato on it. I told them nevermind, :p just give me a Coke.

(P.S. we need more smilies )

[Scott Bails]

Good question, Progeezer.

Maybe the site is sized differently depending on how one views it?

[Scott Bails]

I ordered a meatball sub this summer (I was away on vacation) and they asked me if I wanted lettuce and tomato on it. I told them nevermind, :p just give me a Coke.

Now, did you mean a "Coke" as in "Coca-Cola," or "Coke" as the generic term for a carbonated beverage?



<can of worms....open!>


(P.S. we need more smilies )

We absolutely do. :up

[Big Ears]

I prefer CLT (cheese, lettuce and tomato), but my favourite is beetroot sandwich.

[meimjustalawnmower]

This evening, on a whim, I decided to stop at the grocery store and get some fixin's for quick roast beef po boys. By "quick", I mean buying a lb of RB from the deli as opposed to putting a chuck roast in a crockpot for 8 hours. No french bread in sight, but there were bags of Bolillo rolls (Mexican french bread, essentially).

6" french roll, split
4 oz thinly sliced roast beef
Mayonnaise, liberally spread
A little creamy horseradish - optional (I do this, but some folks can't handle it.)
Very thinly sliced lettuce, tomato and onion
Beef gravy/au jus
Black pepper

You can toast the roll if you like a nice crust.

Enjoy!

[Scott Bails]

Sounds like a winner, Tom!

Personally, I'd have put some dill pickles on, too, but that's quibbling. ;)

[meimjustalawnmower]

Personally, I'd have put some dill pickles on, too, but that's quibbling. ;)
That's a whole different sandwich, dude. ;)

[East New York]

I'm more of a fan of untoasted rye, but whatever. :)

Right on.

But...remove the B and the mayo and add fakin' bacon and Vegenaise for me, as I am one of...you know...THEM. :lol

[Camelogue]

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, on white fucking toast.

Game Over.

[Scott Bails]

No mayo?

[proggrl]

Rye toast is good for a BLT. There is a diner near to us that makes a killer BLT. Still, there is nothing like a good home made BLT from fresh-out-of-the-back-garden ingredients - at least for the L and T.

No the L should never be removed. Ever.

[Progmatic]

The whole trick is the bread ...if bread sucks no BLT helps...

[East New York]

Corn rye bread.

[BravadoNJ]

try pancetta instead of bacon. ranch dressing instead of mayo.

[Vic2012]

Anyone ever had a "Ruben" sammich? I think it's a three slices of bread stacked with meat 'n cheese, then dipped in batter and deep fried. I worked in a restaurant many, many moons ago and I remember making those. Don't remember if I ever tried one though.

[enpdllp]

Anyone ever had a "Ruben" sammich? I think it's a three slices of bread stacked with meat 'n cheese, then dipped in batter and deep fried. I worked in a restaurant many, many moons ago and I remember making those. Don't remember if I ever tried one though.

A traditional "Reuben" is corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on rye bread.

Never heard of a Reuben being dipped in batter and deep fried. A traditional Reuben is pretty good, but I am more of a pastrami lover and prefer the version that swaps the corned beef for pastrami, the sauerkraut for coleslaw and the thousand island dressing for mustard.

[Vic2012]

A traditional "Reuben" is corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on rye bread.

What I was referring to probably wasn't a Reuben. Whatever that sandwich was, that was battered and fried must've of been some regional invention. It was basically a club sandwich battered/deep fried.

[meimjustalawnmower]

A traditional "Reuben" is corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on rye bread. A traditional Reuben is pretty good, but I am more of a pastrami lover and prefer the version that swaps the corned beef for pastrami, the sauerkraut for coleslaw and the thousand island dressing for mustard.

That would be a "Rachel".

[Scott Bails]

Anyone ever had a "Ruben" sammich? I think it's a three slices of bread stacked with meat 'n cheese, then dipped in batter and deep fried. I worked in a restaurant many, many moons ago and I remember making those. Don't remember if I ever tried one though.

I've heard that referred to as a "Monte Cristo." Often it's sprinkled with powdered sugar.

I've had them, and they're pretty damn good.

Of course, I could deep fry my sneakers and probably enjoy it. :)

[Vic2012]

I've heard that referred to as a "Monte Cristo." Often it's sprinkled with powdered sugar.



Bingo! That's it. That's what I was thinking of all the time.

[tom unbound]

I prefer CLT (cheese, lettuce and tomato), but my favourite is beetroot sandwich.

And then there's the ever popular CUNT ... cut up, not toasted. :lol

[Vic2012]

And then there's the ever popular CUNT ... :lol

Make that a double :lol:lol

[tom unbound]

( I used to live in North Tonawanda and whenever we were leaving town, we would yell " See you N. T. ! )

And before the thread dies, I'd like to post this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_on_weck_sandwich

A savory sandwich that's slowly spreading across America. Lunchtime memories of last summer : :drool MMMmmmm !

[Scott Bails]

Looks pretty damn good, tom.


I love this thread. :)

[Vic2012]

Surprised Scott (or anyone else from Philly) hasn't mentioned the Philadelphia Cheese Steak. I've had many but I never really know if I'm eating a real Philly Cheese Steak, or if it's some bad immitation.

[Scott Bails]

Surprised Scott (or anyone else from Philly) hasn't mentioned the Philadelphia Cheese Steak.

I just assumed that its status in the sandwich world was a foregone conclusion. ;)

[Vic2012]

Okay, being that I'm from Florida, never been to Philly (I drove through it and didn't stop ;)), so I don't know if I've ever had an authentic, Philly Cheese Steak. What are all the authentic ingredients in a Philly Cheese Steak?

[Scott Bails]

Vic, all I can tell you is that you can use the same ingredients, but somehow, it's not the same.

For a true Philly cheesesteak, you need ribeye steak, sliced thin, and grilled on a griddle. You need the right roll, and either American, Provolone, or cheese whiz. Onions are an acceptable option.

Peppers, which anyone not from Philly seems to think are part of a "Philly cheesesteak," are usually not. I mean, most places offer them, but they're not "standard."

Honestly, I'm not an expert at preparing them. But I can tell an imposter from the "real thing."


But, I'll give you an example.

I live in the Philly suburbs. Every sandwich/pizza shop around here offers an "Italian Hoagie" - a sub/hero/whatever with Italian meats, oil & vinegar, etc. They're pretty standard. I've eaten them all my life. I had a meeting in the city, and the host asked us if we wanted to go to South Philly to get hoagies. Of course we all agreed. It was like eating a different sandwich. It was heaven on a roll. I have no idea what was different, but it was amazing.

What's worse, I could never find that little corner deli again! :lol

I'd imagine any region's specialty foods are the same.

[jake]

All this talk of mayo makes me wonder how many here have actually tasted "real" mayo - i.e. not from a jar - considering how easy it is to make I'm surprised it is not more widely offered in restaurants. First time I had it was in the South of France near the Spanish border - it was slathered on roasted asparagus - unbelievably delicious.

[Scott Bails]

I've always wanted to try to make my own, but have never gotten around to it.

New Year's Resolution time. :p

[solarpup]

Tuscan Pane ( I like Trader Joe's), Russian Black Krim tomatoes and Escarole. don't get me started on grilled cheese.

[jake]

Tuscan Pane ( I like Trader Joe's), Russian Black Krim tomatoes and Escarole. don't get me started on grilled cheese.

Yep - that is great bread and makes awesome grilled cheese sandwiches too. Just sprinkle a couple of buds of fresh thyme in there and you are golden.

[East New York]

All this talk of mayo makes me wonder how many here have actually tasted "real" mayo - i.e. not from a jar - considering how easy it is to make I'm surprised it is not more widely offered in restaurants. First time I had it was in the South of France near the Spanish border - it was slathered on roasted asparagus - unbelievably delicious.

I was a professional chef for twenty years, and I have made mayonnaise "from scratch" countless times. Yes, the taste is better than the jarred garbage...

...EXCEPT for this variety, which is vegan...and is absolutely delicious; no weird taste, as in regular eggy jarred mayo, and no odd texture. Not only does it kick the ass of non-vegan jarred mayo, it is---IMHO---far better than homemade mayonnaise re: taste, mouthfeel, and versatility

I used to work for FYH (who makes Vegenaise), but I'm still not allowed to give away the recipe. :D

http://www.greenmomsmeet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Vegenaise-Family-Shot-300x177.jpg

[progeezer]

Now dat be sum gud shit to know, ENY :). Thanks! Is it available readily or is a quest required?

[Vic2012]

I could eat Mayo straight outta the jar. Ya know, sometimes ya juss gotta keep it simple and stupid. Sometimes ya just want a couple slices of Wonder Bread, 2-3 slices of bologna, couple slices of cheddar, and just slather it all in Mayo. Delish, especially after a few hours of :beer and X).

[tom unbound]

I could eat Mayo straight outta the jar. .


http://www.wimp.com/mayoprank/

[meimjustalawnmower]

...EXCEPT for this variety, which is vegan...and is absolutely delicious; no weird taste, as in regular eggy jarred mayo, and no odd texture. Not only does it kick the ass of non-vegan jarred mayo, it is---IMHO---far better than homemade mayonnaise re: taste, mouthfeel, and versatility
It's all subjective. I might find Vegenaise to have a "weird taste" or an "odd texture".

[progeezer]

I'm still waiting for an answer from dollface.

[Scott Bails]

I can't help you, progeezer. I've never tried it.



Oh...you weren't talking to me?

[progeezer]

I can't help you, progeezer. I've never tried it.



Oh...you weren't talking to me?Contact me only after your surgery please.

[Shadow]

All this talk of mayo makes me wonder how many here have actually tasted "real" mayo - i.e. not from a jar - considering how easy it is to make I'm surprised it is not more widely offered in restaurants. First time I had it was in the South of France near the Spanish border - it was slathered on roasted asparagus - unbelievably delicious.

My wife will make if we run out of the store bought. It just doesn't last as long.

[Yanks2014]

I used to use "light" mayo for a bunch of years before I discovered the real thing has lower sodium. Plus it tastes SOOOO much better. I love mayo, one of life's simple joys. BLT's, please don't mess with them. You CAN'T lose any of the 3 main ingredients, otherwise its just not a BLT. You want to experiment with different types of bread, fine. Add cheese if you want, ok, no problem. But for me the same three ingredients on good bread? Why mess with perfection? Home grown Jersey tomatoes are best of course, but really, any tomato from a quality farmer's market will do -which I have close to home. Crisp lettuce of course -just love the crunch of it on any meat sandwich. And finally, REAL bacon from a pig. NO TURKEY BACON EVER! Can you tell I don't like that chewy substitute all that much? I love turkey, at least when its not pretending to be something else. Oh, and no pre-cooked bacon either. Crisp, just off the frying pan, though please drain some of the grease first, I do have my limits when it comes to unhealthy eating. Triple-decker sandwich of course, though I'd eat it any way you slice or stack it. I only eat BLT's a few times a year, and usually the summer months. But it's quite a treat.

[East New York]

Now dat be sum gud shit to know, ENY :). Thanks! Is it available readily or is a quest required?


I'm still waiting for an answer from dollface.


I can't help you, progeezer. I've never tried it.Oh...you weren't talking to me?


Contact me only after your surgery please.

:lol

Yes, sweetie...you may order it online or even ask your local grocer! It's extremely popular among the vegans and vegetarians. Here's a link:

http://store.followyourheart.com


It's all subjective. I might find Vegenaise to have a "weird taste" or an "odd texture".

Only if you have intransigent tastebuds. ;)

[meimjustalawnmower]

Only if you have intransigent tastebuds. ;)
Ah. Good one, but I know what soy tastes like, and it tastes like nothing.
I ate four different animals today, and my tastebuds were doing a little dance! ;)

[meimjustalawnmower]

Is it available readily or is a quest required?

Try Whole Foods. I'm sure there's one near you. Right next to Starbucks.

[East New York]

Ah. Good one, but I know what soy tastes like, and it tastes like nothing.

That depends. It can be tasteless and yet provide a solid support for a product, as in the case of Vegenaise, so that the other flavors come through.

If you think that a soy product like tofu, tempeh, natto, or edamame (to name a few) has no taste; I'm sorry---you're simply not getting the flavors when you eat them.


I ate four different animals today, and my tastebuds were doing a little dance! ;)

Then I'll bet that you don't taste very good, if you know what I mean. ;)


Try Whole Foods. I'm sure there's one near you. Right next to Starbucks.

Or you can try your independent natural foods market.

[meimjustalawnmower]

That depends. It can be tasteless and yet provide a solid support for a product, as in the case of Vegenaise, so that the other flavors come through.

Hey, if you like that stuff, then fine. It's not for me. I'd rather truly enjoy my food, and I don't have a moral conflict about meat. I DO have a problem when somebody insists that vegan is superior as if it were fact.


Then I'll bet that you don't taste very good, if you know what I mean. ;)

Can't we just have a discussion about sandwiches?

[East New York]

Hey, if you like that stuff, then fine. It's not for me. I'd rather truly enjoy my food, and I don't have a moral conflict about meat. I DO have a problem when somebody insists that vegan is superior as if it were fact.

Did I say or insist "Veganism is superior, and that is a fact?" I may believe it, but did I say it, or insist that it is?


Can't we just have a discussion about sandwiches?

I thought we were; after all, the supporting ingredients---vegan or not---are integral parts of sandwiches. :D

[chipperoo]

Did I say or insist "Veganism is superior, and that is a fact?" I may believe it, but did I say it, or insist that it is?



I thought we were; after all, the supporting ingredients---vegan or not---are integral parts of sandwiches. :D

How about a sausage sammich? ;)

[East New York]

How about a sausage sammich? ;)

OMG, YAY! {{{{{Chip}}}}} Welcome---so good to see you here on PE!

[chipperoo]

OMG, YAY! {{{{{Chip}}}}} Welcome---so good to see you here on PE!

:lol.........Miss you guys........I hope Santa was kind to you and brother Matt.......thanks for the nice welcome........it appears the new playground is similar to the old playground. ; )

[East New York]

:lol.........Miss you guys........I hope Santa was kind to you and brother Matt.......thanks for the nice welcome........it appears the new playground is similar to the old playground. ; )

:lol Yes, well...they're only separate on the---er---spectrum by an infinitesimal amount.

Miss you, too; you're welcome, and same re: Santy!

[chipperoo]

:lol Yes, well...they're only separate on the---er---spectrum by an infinitesimal amount.

Miss you, too; you're welcome, and same re: Santy!

Just checked out Heliopolis on Facebook, ........looks and sounds exciting!

Rut roh.......are we thread crapping?

[East New York]

Just checked out Heliopolis on Facebook, ........looks and sounds exciting!

Rut roh.......are we thread crapping?

Not if you can tie in Matt and Kerry and the guys with BLTs. :D I know Matt loves 'em!

[meimjustalawnmower]

Not if you can tie in Matt and Kerry and the guys with BLTs. :D I know Matt loves 'em!

You could just take your inside jokes and your not so thinly veiled sexual innuendos elsewhere. I'm not even sure if you're a female to begin with. Most women I know have much better manners.

[progeezer]

Lawn Boy said:Try Whole Foods. I'm sure there's one near you. Right next to Starbucks.


Where the hell do you live, mowerhead?;)

There's a Whole Foods just over a mile from us that's one block from a Starbucks.:O

I'm a little creeped out, Tom.:O

[meimjustalawnmower]

Lawn Boy said:Try Whole Foods. I'm sure there's one near you. Right next to Starbucks.


Where the hell do you live, mowerhead?;)

There's a Whole Foods just over a mile from us that's one block from a Starbucks.:O

I'm a little creeped out, Tom.:O

I live between two Whole Foods and about a jillion Starbuck stores. I hate those fuckin' places that sell simple shit for exorbitant prices to people who should know better. That's what creeps me out.

Designer food. What crap!

[East New York]

You could just take your inside jokes and your not so thinly veiled sexual innuendos elsewhere. I'm not even sure if you're a female to begin with. Most women I know have much better manners.

I'm sorry if you feel left out; Chipperoo is a friend from Yesfans.com, who just decided to join Progressive Ears, and I wanted to respond to his post to welcome him. He's a sweetheart of a guy who has a thing for sausages! :D

in addition, sexual innuendos aren't ever really thinly veiled. ;)

[chipperoo]

I'm sorry if you feel left out; Chipperoo is a friend from Yesfans.com, who just decided to join Progressive Ears, and I wanted to respond to his post to welcome him. He's a sweetheart of a guy who has a thing for sausages! :D

in addition, sexual innuendos aren't ever really thinly veiled. ;)

'Tis true..........I might even replace the "B" in BLT, with an "S"!

[East New York]

'Tis true..........I might even replace the "B" in BLT, with an "S"!

Or you could leave the bacon and add sausage to the sandwich.

You might like a KBLT: kielbasa, bacon, lettuce and tomato!

[chipperoo]

Or you could leave the bacon and add sausage to the sandwich.

You might like a KBLT: kielbasa, bacon, lettuce and tomato!

or a even a BBLT.......Bacon, bratwurst, lettuce and tomato.

We can call it a Double BLT!

[East New York]

or a even a BBLT.......Bacon, bratwurst, lettuce and tomato.

We can call it a Double BLT!

:lol Somewhere in Chicago, a Bears fan is drooling.

[Jefferson James]

Just checked out Heliopolis on Facebook

Why thank you, sir. I owe you a BLT or something of equal value. :)


Not if you can tie in Matt and Kerry and the guys with BLTs. :D I know Matt loves 'em!

I love 'em, too. Not TOO much bacon, and of course the tomatoes have to be garden fresh, otherwise what's the point? We get such CRAPPY tomatoes here in the LA supermarkets in the off-season. Ugh.


You could just take your inside jokes and your not so thinly veiled sexual innuendos elsewhere. I'm not even sure if you're a female to begin with. Most women I know have much better manners.

She's for real, trust me! :) And she's a great person, too; love T to bits. Bacon bits!

[Scott Bails]

I live between two Whole Foods and about a jillion Starbuck stores. I hate those fuckin' places that sell simple shit for exorbitant prices to people who should know better. That's what creeps me out.

Designer food. What crap!



I don't hate the places at all. What a brilliant marketing plan - sell your crap for crazy prices, and stupid rich people flock to buy it.

Genius!

[chipperoo]

Why thank you, sir. I owe you a BLT or something of equal value. :)

I love 'em, too. Not TOO much bacon, and of course the tomatoes have to be garden fresh, otherwise what's the point? We get such CRAPPY tomatoes here in the LA supermarkets in the off-season. Ugh.

She's for real, trust me! :) And she's a great person, too; love T to bits. Bacon bits!


A compromise then, we'll tip a few in celebration of the band taking the east coast by storm......if you ever make it out here to the east coast {hint hint}.

As for tomatoes we grow our own during the summer. Unfortunately they don't last long.

and T.......Yup! Salt of the earth........ love her to bits too!

[East New York]

I love 'em, too. Not TOO much bacon, and of course the tomatoes have to be garden fresh, otherwise what's the point? We get such CRAPPY tomatoes here in the LA supermarkets in the off-season. Ugh.

The tomatoes you and E gave me last year from your garden were absolutely killer, and my mouth still waters for them. Rarely have I ever bitten into a whole tomato and eaten it as I would an apple, and yours was the first since I left Western Massachusetts. I still can't thank you enough.


She's for real, trust me! :) And she's a great person, too; love T to bits. Bacon bits!

Hee! Thanks, buddy! The feeling is more than mutual...thank you for all you do for Matt, and for me!


I don't hate the places at all. What a brilliant marketing plan - sell your crap for crazy prices, and stupid rich people flock to buy it.

Genius!

:lol

You know, meimjustalawnmower has a point. There are many, many things I will never buy in Whole Foods because I see those items for what they are: wickedly overpriced "trend-of-the-month" items for the rich (green coffee extract, anyone?). Add to this the fact that they've been known to lie re: that which is non-GMO and that which is, and I am less apt to shop there and prefer to take my business to the organic farmers at the local farmer's market and to the small, independent natural foods stores for my beans, rice, fruits, and veggies...and to the Asian markets for my lovely natto, which everyone can't stand me eating. LOL.


and T.......Yup! Salt of the earth........ love her to bits too!

Thank you, Sausage Bacon Boy...love you insane amounts, too! :)

[Jerjo]

Yeah. Ya can't get a good Cuban sandwich outside of Florida.

Target Field in Minneapolis, home of the MN Twins. The sandwich was designed and overseen by Twins great Tony Olivia and is one of the most popular items for sale in the ball park.

[Vic2012]

You could just take your inside jokes and your not so thinly veiled sexual innuendos elsewhere. I'm not even sure if you're a female to begin with. Most women I know have much better manners.

I shouldn't get involved in this but I just don't get what Lawnmowerboy's malfunction is. Do you realize how nerdy you look? There's another word I wanna use but then I'd start a shit storm of controversy. Christ man, you look like a kid throwing a little bitchy tantrum. It's a public thread about goddamned sandwiches. Why not just start a private club about your precious sammiches now? I get that you have a problem with "vegans." I personally find it beyond ridiculous (no offense ENY). I like what Anthony Bourdain says about vaganism, it's a first world luxury. In most countries people eat whatever they can to survive. That means killing animals, insects, drinking milk from cows, goats, etc. My daughter has friends who are vegans. She told me something that made me roll my eyes. Her vagan friends don't eat honey. Why? Because it's a product produced by an animal. A fucking honey bee produces honey. It's one of the purist, most nourishing foods ever. But vegans won't eat it because it's produced by an animal. Again, no offense to vegans. If it works for you that's fine and dandy. I'd like to know what a vegan would do if they were lost in the forest. What would you eat? How would you stay alive?

Okay, rant over. East NY, you're cool, smart, and funny. :up I think this is why I've never liked private threads and clubs on a public forum. Some people just have to moderate their own little domain.

[meimjustalawnmower]

I shouldn't get involved in this

That's right, you shouldn't.


It's a public thread about goddamned sandwiches.

I should know. I started it. The problem is that it becomes something else entirely because on the rare occasion when a new chick comes to this site, all you nerdy horndogs start fallin' all over yourselves for her attention. If I were a single/divorced middle-aged dude I might find it amusing, but for the most part it's a distraction to the point where a thread about sandwiches now becomes a lost episode of Big Bang Theory.


Some people just have to moderate their own little domain.

I don't moderate my threads ala JIF or 80's guy. Sometime I drop out altogether. I don't mind seeing the thread take on a life of it's own unless it strays from it's original intent. I'm sure there are plenty of lonely hearts club sites for eligible bachelors such as yourself, where you can give a gal a virtual rose and strike up a "meaningful" conversation. If you have a personal beef with me you can always PM, and we can sort it out that way.

[Scott Bails]

Can we give you a rose and strike up a meaningful conversation? :cool

[meimjustalawnmower]

Can we give you a rose and strike up a meaningful conversation? :cool
You can, but don't expect anything in return. My momma didn't raise me that way. ;)

[Amy]

I should know. I started it. The problem is that it becomes something else entirely, because on the rare occasion when a new chick comes to this site, all you nerdy horndogs start fallin' all over yourselves for her attention. If I were a single/divorced middle-aged dude, I might find it amusing, but for the most part it's a distraction to the point where a thread about sandwiches now becomes a lost episode of Big Bang Theory.



I don't moderate my threads ala JIF or 80's guy. Sometime I drop out altogether. I don't mind seeing the thread take on a life of it's own, unless it strays from it's original intent. I'm sure there are plenty of lonely hearts club sites for eligible bachelors such as yourself, where you can give a gal a virtual rose and strike up a "meaningful" conversation. If you have a personal beef with me, you can alway PM, and we can sort it out that way.

I think you're being a little bit oversensitive and perhaps a little bit too enthusiastic in your use of apostrophes. ;)




Oh, I also appreciate the bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Fresh and nearly-burnt white toast, and slather some Hellmann's mayo on that baby. Mmm mm.

[meimjustalawnmower]

and perhaps a little bit too enthusiastic in your use of apostrophes.

Here, let me fix that. ;)

[East New York]

I'd like to know what a vegan would do if they were lost in the forest. What would you eat? How would you stay alive?

Okay, rant over. East NY, you're cool, smart, and funny. :up I think this is why I've never liked private threads and clubs on a public forum. Some people just have to moderate their own little domain.

Hey, dollface--thanks for the compliments!

Veganism is definitely a first world luxury; no doubt about it. I initially went vegan to overcome another kind of first world luxury: type 2 diabetes (which I have--at least 'on paper', as most of the med community other than my doc doesn't want to accept as fact--successfully reversed). A little while into it, veganism became much more for me than a diet for health.

Even on the simplest hikes in the woods, etc., I have always had two things on hand: a mag fire-starter and a knife. :D. If I were to be stranded, water and protection/shelter would top my list of priorities, and then food. Simple choice: if I had to kill to eat, I would, but I would base said killing on the environment and the season in which I found myself at the time.

[East New York]

Re: men's behavior--it's natcheral for heterosexual/bi guys to get goofy over women, and--IMHO, as a woman--I think it's healthy and adorable. I enjoy it much more than, say, being raped and beaten.

[progeezer]

Re: men's behavior--it's natcheral for heterosexual/bi guys to get goofy over women, and--IMHO, as a woman--I think it's healthy and adorable. I enjoy it much more than, say, being raped and beaten.Holy shit! What's the voice of sanity doing in these parts?;)

[meimjustalawnmower]

Re: men's behavior--it's natcheral for heterosexual/bi guys to get goofy over women, and--IMHO, as a woman--I think it's healthy and adorable. I enjoy it much more than, say, being raped and beaten.

It's also probable that you would enjoy a rectal exam more than, say, "being raped and beaten", so I'm not exactly sure what your point is. I'm hetero, and I'm goofy for my wife, but even if I was single I wouldn't be trying to hook up on a WOT thread about bacon sandwiches.

[East New York]

It's also probable that you would enjoy a rectal exam more than, say, "being raped and beaten", so I'm not exactly sure what your point is. I'm hetero, and I'm goofy for my wife, but even if I was single I wouldn't be trying to hook up on a WOT thread about bacon sandwiches.

I don't think any of the gentlemen on this thread are trying to hook up. I see harmless flirtatiousness; nothing more than that. It's ok---I don't feel dishonored or oppressed or anything like that. :D

[East New York]

Holy shit! What's the voice of sanity doing in these parts?;)

(drily) Buttering the popcorn... ;)

[meimjustalawnmower]

I don't think any of the gentlemen on this thread are trying to hook up. I see harmless flirtatiousness; nothing more than that. It's ok---I don't feel dishonored or oppressed or anything like that. :D

That's not the issue. The point is that there's a place for everything. This place is for BLT's. You wanna talk about food, then this is the place. You wanna flirt? Start a thread for flirting. I can't make it any more simple for you, dear.

[Sharp]

Ok, I think it is time to bring this thread back to sandwiches.

This time I want to know what people think of one of my favorite sandwiches of all times that also involves pork (tying it to this thread). This one is a mid-western concoction, mostly from Indiana, called the pork tenderloin sandwich. It is made by first beating the crap out of a chunk of pork tenderloin till it is wafer thin and about the size of a dinner plate, flour and bread it,and then deep fry it. It is usually served on a normal bun with about two or more inches of patty sticking out in all directions. Must have condiments are fresh garden tomatoes and mustard although lettuce and sliced onions are often added as well. And yes mayo is acceptable if one must :D

For those unfamiliar.. this is a good link although I recommend kicking the spices a bit from the recipe given.

http://onceachef.com/2010/09/17/pork-tenderloin-sandwich/




One of my favs.. what do you think?

[meimjustalawnmower]

Ok, I think it is time to bring this thread back to sandwiches.

Thank you.


http://onceachef.com/2010/09/17/pork-tenderloin-sandwich/

One of my favs.. what do you think?

The pork equivalent of the southern chicken sandwich. Pig-fil-A. Can I get that on a biscuit for breakfast?

[Sharp]

Thank you.



The pork equivalent of the southern chicken sandwich. Pig-fil-A. Can I get that on a biscuit for breakfast?

Knowing that area of the country.. you probably could but it would be smothered in pork gravy as well :D

[meimjustalawnmower]

Knowing that area of the country.. you probably could but it would be smothered in pork gravy as well :D

Oh trust me, I have no problem with that. Animal flesh drenched in it's own juices with a side of eggs? Could life get any better? I think not. :D

[Sharp]

Oh trust me, I have no problem with that. Animal flesh drenched in it's own juices with a side of eggs? Could life get any better? I think not. :D

Yep.. although I must do that in very small doses these days LOL. Hmmm if this hasn't been done before we may have a marketable product on our hands. :D

[meimjustalawnmower]

Yep.. although I must do that in very small doses these days LOL. Hmmm if this hasn't been done before we may have a marketable product on our hands. :D
Sure. We could have huge billboards with pictures of chickens saying "eat mor oink". ;)

[Sharp]

Sure. We could have huge billboards with pictures of chickens saying "eat mor oink". ;)

Alas.. someone has beaten us to it. This link should make you salivate though :drool

http://goodenessgracious.com/2011/11/tenderloins-with-gravy.html

BTW the best sandwich covered in its own juices has to be a Chicago Italian Beef sandwich ordered dunked. They take the whole sandwich bread and all and dunk it in beef broth for a few seconds before serving... mmmmmm.

[East New York]

That's not the issue. The point is that there's a place for everything. This place is for BLT's. You wanna talk about food, then this is the place. You wanna flirt? Start a thread for flirting. I can't make it any more simple for you, dear.

No, no...I understand exactly what you are saying, but I wish you the best in trying to stand in the way of nature. Ain't gonna work. ;)

What kind of lettuce on those BLTs, by the way? Spring mix? Bibb? Romaine with the central rib removed? Boston? Red leaf? Green Leaf? Or do people prefer the ol' Iceberg standby? I generally go with red leaf or green leaf on my fakin' bacon BLTs, and for tomatoes, I like sliced Romas, although some fried green tomatoes are tasty, as well.

This will probably sound like a gross bastardization of the 'wich to the BLT purists, but I think some thinly-sliced red onion works well in these...and a dash of chipotle Tabasco mixed into the sandwich spread (vegan or non-vegan), too.

I knew one lovely old gentleman who made BLTs on sesame-seeded semolina bread; he was a fellow Italian, and to drive the point home even more, he added roasted red peppers to 'em. I thought that was an excellent touch.

[meimjustalawnmower]

No, no...I understand exactly what you are saying

No, I'm afraid you don't. If you did, you would be gone by now.

[East New York]

No, I'm afraid you don't. If you did, you would be gone by now.

Hm. Perhaps I don't understand. You said "This place is for BLT's. You wanna talk about food, then this is the place." I spoke of BLTs/food in my previous post. Is that not appropriate, that you think I should be gone by now?

[meimjustalawnmower]

Hm. Perhaps I don't understand. You said "This place is for BLT's. You wanna talk about food, then this is the place." I spoke of BLTs/food in my previous post. Is that not appropriate, that you think I should be gone by now?

Get a clue, darlin'.

[jake]

These are from the excellent PBS documentary "Sandwiches That You Will Like" A journey round the U.S.A. in sandwiches.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT6RLHXgeJ8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmr00b7h_S8

[Vic2012]

The problem is that it becomes something else entirely because on the rare occasion when a new chick comes to this site, all you nerdy horndogs start fallin' all over yourselves for her attention.

God man, you sound so fucking gay it's not funny. That's what I wanted to say earlier. There, I said it. You sound gay. You sound like you need to take your ball and go home because now no ones paying attention to you. :lol Awwwww. Unbelievable.

[Vic2012]

Veganism is definitely a first world luxury; no doubt about it. I initially went vegan to overcome another kind of first world luxury: type 2 diabetes (which I have--at least 'on paper', as most of the med community other than my doc doesn't want to accept as fact--successfully reversed). A little while into it, veganism became much more for me than a diet for health.

.

That's cool. I had Type 2 as well. I lost 40 pounds and I keep the weight off through excersize and eating small portions. I still enjoy a BLT though.


if I had to kill to eat, I would, but I would base said killing on the environment and the season in which I found myself at the time.

Right, assuming you've had the education and experience to know what you're killing and eating in that forest during that season. I'm pretty sure I'd be dead after a few days or a week ;).

[meimjustalawnmower]

God man, you sound so fucking gay it's not funny. That's what I wanted to say earlier. There, I said it. You sound gay.

That all you got, Bubba? :rofl :roll

[meimjustalawnmower]

New show...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXzesTXbLBw

[Sturgeon's Lawyer]

Sounds like Lawnmower wants this to be a He-Man Wimmen Hater's Club.

Screw that.

[meimjustalawnmower]

Sounds like Lawnmower wants this to be a He-Man Wimmen Hater's Club.

Screw that.
Please. It's a sandwich thread, not a dating site. So blow it out your ass. No one's stopping you from heading over to the Progbabe Lounge. They're waiting there for you and Vic to buy 'em a drink.

[progeezer]

Tom, straight up. We have successfully resolved any bullshit between us a while ago, and I think we've become good virtual friends (at least afaic:)).

Don't get all worked up about something that (for better or worse) happens all the time here in terms of threads veering off course. They get back on track almost inevitably. The way I read the exchange between you and Tasia, you were openly hostile while she was being nothing but conciliatory.

I'm honestly not trying to pontificate shit, just trying to throw a bit of a different perspective at someone who I've come to appreciate.

[meimjustalawnmower]

The way I read the exchange between you and Tasia, you were openly hostile while she was being nothing but conciliatory.

I'm honestly not trying to pontificate shit, just trying to throw a bit of a different perspective at someone who I've come to appreciate.

While I may not agree with your consensus, I appreciate your comments which are duly noted. There's a difference between being direct and being hostile. Hostility comes in the form of Vic2012's most recent post to me, even though it was middle-school playground tough talk. If I misread Tasia's last post as being less than sincere, then I'm not above admitting as much. This thread, which was really started as a joke, has lasted longer than most, even before all this nonsense occurred. Nobody was more surprised than me that you could get 7 pages about the most simple sandwich in the world outside of a PBJ. So I'd like to see it go on a little longer without it being crapped on for reasons that would never be tolerated on a Yes thread. Is that so much to ask?

[East New York]

No, no...I understand exactly what you are saying, but I wish you the best in trying to stand in the way of nature. Ain't gonna work. ;)

<<<snipped out a whole lot about food and sandwiches that were on topic>>>


No, I'm afraid you don't. If you did, you would be gone by now.


Hm. Perhaps I don't understand. You said "This place is for BLT's. You wanna talk about food, then this is the place." I spoke of BLTs/food in my previous post. Is that not appropriate, that you think I should be gone by now?


Get a clue, darlin'.


Don't get all worked up about something that (for better or worse) happens all the time here in terms of threads veering off course. They get back on track almost inevitably. The way I read the exchange between you and Tasia, you were openly hostile while she was being nothing but conciliatory.

That was my point re: "ain't gonna work". Threads, by nature, are subject to vagaries/meanderings. They go where they will and--as a general rule, unless they're locked--they then make their way back to the topic, as progeezer indicated.


If I misread Tasia's last post as being less than sincere, then I'm not above admitting as much. This thread, which was really started as a joke, has lasted longer than most, even before all this nonsense occurred. Nobody was more surprised than me that you could get 7 pages about the most simple sandwich in the world outside of a PBJ. So I'd like to see it go on a little longer without it being crapped on for reasons that would never be tolerated on a Yes thread. Is that so much to ask?

My last post was sincere. I was, and am, perfectly happy in bringing the subject back to food---which I did, and which I will continue to do while posting here---but there really isn't much I can do if you have simply decided that you don't like me posting in your thread, and/or that you don't wish me to do so.

[chipperoo]

While I may not agree with your consensus, I appreciate your comments which are duly noted. There's a difference between being direct and being hostile. Hostility comes in the form of Vic2012's most recent post to me, even though it was middle-school playground tough talk. If I misread Tasia's last post as being less than sincere, then I'm not above admitting as much. This thread, which was really started as a joke, has lasted longer than most, even before all this nonsense occurred. Nobody was more surprised than me that you could get 7 pages about the most simple sandwich in the world outside of a PBJ. So I'd like to see it go on a little longer without it being crapped on for reasons that would never be tolerated on a Yes thread. Is that so much to ask?

You recently admittedly that this thread was started as a joke. So let's laugh at its meanderings. Not sure where all your anger is coming from and why it is aimed at a real peach like ENY, but it is the holiday season and perhaps a little good will and a less caustic attitude would help turn the thread in a more positive direction. Maybe this video clip will help. Funny and in keeping with the theme of the thread.......well sorta. It's one of my all time favorite Homerisms. Enjoy and Peace!


http://youtu.be/3EHsbIcV-6I

[East New York]

It's ok, folks...Tom and I have worked it out in excellent and kind fashion!
We are both foodies, and look forward to trading ideas. :D

[meimjustalawnmower]

You recently admittedly that this thread was started as a joke. So let's laugh at its meanderings. Not sure where all your anger is coming from and why it is aimed at a real peach like ENY, but it is the holiday season and perhaps a little good will and a less caustic attitude would help turn the thread in a more positive direction.

I apologized to ENY in a PM yesterday evening. It's all good. Thanks.

[Scott Bails]

Nothing like the love of pig fat to bring people together. ;)

[chipperoo]

It's ok, folks...Tom and I have worked it out in excellent and kind fashion!
We are both foodies, and look forward to trading ideas. :D


I apologized to ENY in a PM yesterday evening. It's all good. Thanks.

Now this is more like it! Peace and good will........Happy New Year to both of you.

[chipperoo]

Nothing like the love of pig fat to bring people together. ;)

It is a "magical animal" isn't it?! ;)

[progeezer]

PIG FAT!!!:O:O:O

You're deeply affecting my Semitic sensibility.


NOT!:p

[meimjustalawnmower]

Can I get a tongue sandwich and a cream soda for my friend over here? ;)

[East New York]

Now this is more like it! Peace and good will........Happy New Year to both of you.

Happy New Year to you and everyone here!

[East New York]

Can I get a tongue sandwich and a cream soda for my friend over here? ;)

LOL...that was one of my father's favorite combinations, except sometimes he'd switch out the cream soda for a Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray, which is a celery-flavored soda.

[meimjustalawnmower]

LOL...that was one of my father's favorite combinations, except sometimes he'd switch out the cream soda for a Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray, which is a celery-flavored soda.
I miss Katz's. :(

[progeezer]

I miss Katz's. :(Kay & I ate there last year, and for someone who was taken there several times a year in the 50s by my parents, it simply ain't the same.

The corned beef isn't lean unless you pay an add-on premium charge (never charged in the 50s - you just had to ask), and of all the waitstaff, there were only 2 (out of about 8 or 9) that were genuine "Waddya want?" old Jewish guys named Sol or Benny.:)

[East New York]

I miss Katz's. :(

Yeah! Are you from NY, too?


Kay & I ate there last year, and for someone who was taken there several times a year in the 50s by my parents, it simply ain't the same.

The corned beef isn't lean unless you pay an add-on premium charge (never charged in the 50s - you just had to ask), and of all the waitstaff, there were only 2 (out of about 8 or 9) that were genuine "Waddya want?" old Jewish guys named Sol or Benny.:)

:lol I miss that "Waddya want?" action---Los Angeles just doesn't have it in the deli/restaurants out here.

And I miss real half-sour pickles...and real bialies.

[Sharp]

You guys got me thinking about my favorite sandwich of all time... Pastrami on good Jewish rye with mustard and an honest pickle on the side. There was one place north of the city, Chicago, that did it well. Max's deli in Highland Park.

[meimjustalawnmower]

Kay & I ate there last year, and for someone who was taken there several times a year in the 50s by my parents, it simply ain't the same.

The corned beef isn't lean unless you pay an add-on premium charge (never charged in the 50s - you just had to ask), and of all the waitstaff, there were only 2 (out of about 8 or 9) that were genuine "Waddya want?" old Jewish guys named Sol or Benny.:)
Well, I really can't compare notes since I was prolly soiling a diaper when you were enjoying that lean corned beef, but it's suffice to say that nothing's like it was in the 50's. My first time at Katz's was when I was on a family vacation in 1973. I like my corned beef on the fatty side, anyway. :)


Yeah! Are you from NY, too?
Nope. Born in west Texas. Raised in So Cal, New Orleans and Atlanta. Moved to SW CT in 1984 and married the daughter of a retired NYC Narcotics Detective. Spent a little time in the city over the span of 25 years. Back in Atlanta now.

[East New York]

Nope. Born in west Texas. Raised in So Cal, New Orleans and Atlanta. Moved to SW CT in 1984 and married the daughter of a retired NYC Narcotics Detective. Spent a little time in the city over the span of 25 years. Back in Atlanta now.

Gotcha. I like CT; I was in Western Massachusetts for years after I left home--kinda went native there.

[progeezer]

Tasia - I was born & raised in Long Island City (Sunnyside) and spent just about every night in high school under the "el" on Queens Blvd. singing acapella doo-wop. Our group even got a few gigs at church and school dances:lol.

I moved to Maine in 1970 and in late '71 the band I was in broke up & the drummer & I went to Madison (his home town) to start another band. I've never left, and now I have 5 kids, a son and daughter-in-law and 2 grandkiddies who are all still in and around Madtown. The winters suck, but I just hibernate now that I'm retired:D. Rolling Stone, when it was still a good magazine in the late 60s did an article titled "Madison, Wisconsin - The 3rd Coast". It hasn't changed much since then, since the U of W is so damn big that Madison is a liberal thorn in the side of our Fuhrer Tea Party Governor Scott Walker.

[jake]

Yeah! Are you from NY, too?



:lol I miss that "Waddya want?" action---Los Angeles just doesn't have it in the deli/restaurants out here.

And I miss real half-sour pickles...and real bialies.

Damn, I remember a place on 34th St, just off 7th Avenue at Penn Station called (rather wittily) Lox, Stock and Bagel. You could see them making the bagels through the front window - big 6 foot planks with the raw bagels were dunked in boiling water for a few seconds then put in the oven. They were the best bagels ever. It became a Barnes & Nobles for a while, I think its a bank now.

[Sharp]

Wow a philly cheesesteak war in in south florrida

http://news.yahoo.com/video/request-ketchup-philly-cheesesteak-leads-001204299.html

Count Subway and the employee clueless that catsup is an essential condiment for a cheese
steak!

Count the customer as clueless that he could get a real cheese steak at Subway!

[meimjustalawnmower]

^^^
It's Subway. It's Florida. Whaddaya expect?

[Scott Bails]

Count Subway and the employee clueless that catsup is an essential condiment for a cheese
steak!


http://cache.ohinternet.com/images/d/d7/LOL_WUT_PEAR.jpg

[East New York]

Damn, I remember a place on 34th St, just off 7th Avenue at Penn Station called (rather wittily) Lox, Stock and Bagel. You could see them making the bagels through the front window - big 6 foot planks with the raw bagels were dunked in boiling water for a few seconds then put in the oven. They were the best bagels ever. It became a Barnes & Nobles for a while, I think its a bank now.

I nevuh hoida it! Right by MSG, too; it would have been great to go there after concerts I probably never saw it because the place might not have existed until after I moved away from NYC. It must have been fun to see the bagels being made en masse like that! :D

[tom unbound]

^^^
It's Subway. It's Florida. Whaddaya expect?

"......the Subway sandwich artist...." --- I think I see the whole problem right there !

Why do I get the feeling the 'artist' is a PE member ? :rofl

[progeezer]

"......the Subway sandwich artist...." --- I think I see the whole problem right there !

Why do I get the feeling the 'artist' is a PE member ? :roflYou mean they weren't hiring at Mickey D's?

[jake]

I nevuh hoida it! Right by MSG, too; it would have been great to go there after concerts I probably never saw it because the place might not have existed until after I moved away from NYC. It must have been fun to see the bagels being made en masse like that! :D I came to NY in 1985 and it was gone by about 1990 - I looked it up online and ironically, this popped up:
http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/05/nyregion/new-york-city-officials-cite-22-food-outlets-for-violations.html

fixed

[East New York]

I came to NY in 1985 and it was gone by about 1990 - I looked it up online and ironically, this popped up:
http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/05/nyregion/new-york-city-officials-cite-22-food-outlets-for-violations.html

Whoops!