Wedding gift bags. Oh, the fence that divides E and I on this wedding.
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Condiment Corner: Beet Hummus
I love beets. I don’t care about its freaky bodily affects. Bring on the beet hummus! Purple pee be damned!
Sandwich #282–“E’s Sunday Breakfast” Bagel and Smoked Salmon Sandwich
I don’t like smoked salmon. But this whole 300 thing is not about me.
Wedding Wednesday: Choosing, or not Choosing, the Menu
Is it irresponsible for a food blogger to consider food a low priority at her wedding?
Sandwich #281–“National Holiday” Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
It’s National Grilled Cheese Day! And we had to celebrate. I’ve drooled over this sandwich for months, and finally found good reason to make it—pepperoni pizza grilled cheese.
Weekend Fun
The weekend is here!
Sandwich #280–“Learning to Compromise” Eggs Benedict Sandwich
You know you’ve really compromised for your man when you can tolerate runny egg yolk AND hollandaise on the same sandwich.
Wedding Wednesday: One Major Cake Disappointment
Today on Wedding Wednesday, I’m revealing something truly heartbreaking. I’m not going to have something I’ve always dreamed of for my wedding. Since the idea of marrying E became a reality, I looked forward to one special moment between him and I during the wedding that I’m not going to experience. I feel heavy in […]
Sandwich #279–“Egg-Celent” Deviled Egg Banh Mi
You must have plenty of eggs lying around your house after Easter.
Eggs, You Say? An Easter Egg-y Weekend
Easter is this weekend. Got me thinking about my holidays of yore. It was usually the end of Spring Break, so I wasn’t too happy about that.
Wedding Wednesday: Two Months Away
Invitations: In the mail! Dress: being constructed! Bridesmaids: Chosen! Groomsmen: chosen (but E hasn’t told them both yet). Menus: choosing food this week Cake: Chose two, finalizing decision today! Rehearsal dinner menu: set! Reception dinner menu: choosing items this week Wedding bands: need to order DJ: hired! Making progress! Still a lot left to do. […]
Sandwich Hacks: Bacon Weave
Speaking of bacon, my future mother in law sent me a video link to this trick for getting bacon in every bite of your BLT.
Sandwich #278–“In the Mail” Fried Egg with Bacon and Strawberries
I was away for work in Miami for a few days, and ate my face off on South Beach in between events and meetings and writing by the pool with the warm sun beaming down on my skin. Now I’m back in New York City. In the cold. With no pool.
Sandwiches, #275, 276, and 277–“Let it Go” Tea Sandwiches
I’m sending my wedding invitations out this week, which got me in the mood to make little cocktail hour-appropriate tea sandwiches.
Sandwich #274–“Island Inspired” Roti with Chicken and Chickpeas
Yes, it took me two weeks to get this right. But boy was it worth it.
Throwback Thursday: Pirates of the Caribbean
It was just a few days ago that E and I were eating lobster for two with a side of grilled potato, rice and a bottle of rose on a remote island in the Caribbean.
Wedding Wednesday: Advice on Having a Child-Free Wedding
E, 4 years old, as ring bearer at his aunt’s wedding. I love kids. Love love love. But I also love rum. And sharp objects. And pools. And dark nights under the stars by the beach. All of which will be on hand at our wedding. None of which are good for children.
Roti. Found on Union Island. Finally.
I should have just asked a local before posting that I couldn’t find roti on Union Island. Particularly the local that ran our kite surf center.
Union Island Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Burgers
Greetings from Union Island!
Homemade Roti (the Bread)
It’s Caribbean Week here on 300 Sandwiches! E left ahead of me to get a head start on kite surfing, but I’m not far behind him. First, some cooking to pass my time home alone.
Other People’s Sandwiches: Rotis at Miss Lily’s
E and I are going on a short trip to the Caribbean this week. To celebrate, we explore a sandwich native to where we’re headed: ROTI, yo!
Forbidden Sandwich #10–Roast Chicken, Spinach and Bacon with Cucumber Spinach Dressing
Spinach. I went there. E didn’t come with me.
300 Sandwiches Book Update
These just came in from my publisher: early copies of “300 Sandwiches: A Multilayered Love Story… With Recipes”.
Wedding Wednesday: Tips on Choosing Wedding Invitations
I whittled down my guest list to a manageable number. Now I need to let them know they’ve been invited. Next step on my wedding checklist: choosing wedding invitations.