Something Blackened This Way Comes, page 118
If you’re like 99 percent of the people we know, including ourselves, we’re ready to wager that sandwiches are as important to your eating life as they are to ours.
Maybe it’s because they bring forth fond childhood memories, such as picnics with family and friends, or because they’re the edible solace that sustains many of us when we find ourselves flooded with work. And what’s not to like about them? They’re portable, affordable, and easy, and they make a healthy option for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. They also present us with endless possibilities as far as the type of bread, filling, and preparation go, so everyone can be happy.
In these pages, vegans and nonvegans alike will find endless eats to tickle their fancy, from pressed sandwiches to open-faced delights, burgers, wraps, and even dessert sandwiches.
Where some people see bread, we see opportunity, as well as another chance to play with textures and flavors. Sure, you might need forks and knives for a few of these, but sometimes the best things just can’t be contained.
When it comes to these sandwich creations, the world is our stage. All it takes is one quick glance at the incredible variety that abounds—Vietnam and its bánh mì, India and its pav bhaji, France and its pan bagnat—to realize that slapping tasty stuff between a couple of slices of bread is one of the greatest culinary delights on the planet.
So grab your brown paper bag, and join us on this trip to supreme “sandwich-hood.” We can’t wait to get started!
