The Perfect Sandwich
When I asked my son to describe the perfect sandwich, he said it should be simple but flavorful. Everyone focuses on the middle ingredients, however the most important component of a sandwich is the bread. If the bread is to crusty, it is difficult to eat. It the ingredients are to wet, it can make the wrong bread choice soggy. It is with this in mind, I choose the bread based on the type of sandwich I am going to make. My go to sandwich bread is squaw or sliced sourdough. If I am making a sandwich with wet ingredients like an olive tapenade or pickled vegetables, I like to use a baguette. There is an amazing local bakery near me, C’est Bon that bakes the most amazing baguettes. Soft in the center with a nice crunch on the outside. When making a grilled cheese sandwich, sliced potato bread or brioche is the way to go. Remember a sandwich should not be overly complicated. Seriously, sliced turkey with avocado and sprouts is always a fan favorite. It is the little additions that can truly elevate your sandwich. Depending on my mood, I might add sliced jalapeño olives, pepperoncini and truffle mustard to the sandwich, or sometimes just the addition of a yummy honey mustard is all you need.
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The Morning Cup of Coffee
There is something so comforting about your morning cup of coffee. Hot, cold, with cream or without it all works. The smell of coffee brewing instantly perks your senses signaling its time to get the day started. In our family, ice coffee is by the far the morning beverage of choice. But for me, a hot cup of coffee topped with frothed milk and freshly ground cinnamon takes top bill.
Truth be told, I brew an amazing cup of espresso, but my frothing skills leave a lot to be desired. Nevertheless, I have found the perfect solution to my lackluster barista performance is to use the Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother. It is truly a game changer.
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Super Bowl Sunday
For some, Super Bowl Sunday is about the football game. For some, Super Bowl Sunday is about the half time show. For me, Super Bowl Sunday is about the food. Each year, I take into account the teams that are playing in the game and create a menu based on the popular foods from their regions.
For Super Bowl 55, I chose to feature Kansas City BBQ. On the menu was a Grilled Lamb Patty topped with fresh avocado, chopped romaine lettuce, crisp onions and it was smothered with a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. I served it with a cucumber and shallot slaw and seasoned steak fries served with even more Kansas City BBQ sauce.
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