I’m good at foraging chocolate. Shoe sales. Plane tickets to tropical locations. Fresh vegetables in Prospect Park? Not so much.
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Sandwich #260–“World Cup Worthy” Fried Egg and Bacon Jam Sandwich
Oh, bacon jam at work.
Sandwich #256–“Kite Surf Fuel” Arepas With Cheddar Cheese, Scrambled Eggs, Tomato and Onion
I spent my first morning in paradise in the kitchen.
Forbidden Sandwich #6–Alfalfa Sprouts, Tomato and Avocado on Whole Wheat
While E is away, the girl who likes alfalfa sprouts, kale and raw avocado will play.
Sandwich #252–“Happy Birthday, E” Cake Batter French Toast Sandwich
E’s birthday was yesterday. He had a short list of things he wanted:
Sandwich #251–“Sweet and Cheesy” Banana and Dates Grilled Cheese
I took it slow this week after that fainting spell.
Sandwich #247–“Sunday Brunch” Whole Wheat Waffles with Cheesy Eggs and Bacon
The weather has finally broken here in New York.
Sandwich #245–“Sugar Rush” French Toast Peanut Butter and Jelly
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Of course, I had to take that to an extreme.
Sandwich #239 and #240–“Venezuelan Visitor” Arepas Con Queso, y Arepas Con Huevo
In honor of E’s Venezuelan cousin, Ines, we bring you arepas.
Sandwich #235–“Just For Laughs” Bangers and Mash Sandwich
Some sandwiches aren’t really for consumption. They’re just for laughs.
Sandwich #233–“Waffles of Insane Greatness” Banana, Raspberry and Nutella Waffle Sandwiches
The first time I used my waffle machine, I made an insanely great sweet treat for my sweet.
Holiday Special: Australia Day Vegemite Sandwich
Happy Australia Day to all of our friends from down under!
Sandwich #216–“Work it Out” Breakfast Cookie Sandwiches with Apple Butter
One more from the homemade apple cognac butter recipe box.
Sandwich #215–“Polar Vortex, Inside and Out” Apple Butter, Brie and Walnut Grilled Cheese
It’s cold. Everywhere. Particularly INSIDE OUR APARTMENT.
Sandwich #212–“New Year Morning Boost” Peanut Butter, Banana, Pear and Chia Seed Wraps
The upcoming New Year got me thinking about goals for 2014:
Sandwich #210–“Team Effort” Eggnog French Toast Sandwiches
E certainly learned his lesson after sandwich #209.
Sandwich #208–“From Hot to Cold” Blackberry Grilled Cheese
We’re back from sunny Florida—or as E says in his nasally grandma accent, “FLA–ri–DAH!”
Sandwich #196–“Manly Feelings” Egg Salad with Bacon and Dijon Mustard
E and I were both emotional over breakfast yesterday.
Sandwich #189–“Failure is Always an Option” Egg and Tomato Jam Breakfast Sandwich
I had two epic fails last week.
Sandwich #186–“Truffle Shuffle” Moliterno Cheese with Truffles and Fig Jam
Rating: E asked me out for a wine date last night (how sweet!), since we hadn’t seen each other outside of the apartment all week. When we got home, he turned to the refrigerator. “Guess what I got?” he said.
Sandwich #173–“I Can’t Do it All—And That’s Okay” Shakshuka Open Faced Sandwich
I can’t do it all in the morning. But I try.
Forbidden Food: Zucchini
From Lincoln Center to the country—after Fashion Week, I took refuge in the Midwest to see my parents, get some rest and get some good home cooking.
Sandwich #172–“Messy House” Ham and Cheese on a Roll
I looked around our house this morning. Clothes were everywhere. Trash hadn’t been taken out. Dirty dishes were piled in the sink. A cluttered house means a cluttered mind, and I had gone totally scatterbrained.
Sandwich #171–“Fashion Critics” Fried Egg and Pancetta on a Roll
E and I have often criticized each other’s wardrobe with the same sharp tongue as an editor during Fashion Week.