I’ve been thinking more about what goes into my body lately.
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Bright Lights, Big City
I took this photo of the Freedom Tower and Brooklyn Bridge last weekend while watching the supermoon. With Hurricane Joaquin supposedly headed this way, we may not see this clear of a nighttime view for a while.
Celebrating National Coffee Day
It’s one of my favorite national holidays. National Coffee Day!
Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches with Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
We are approaching October. Pumpkin Spice Lattes have been on sale at Starbucks for weeks. As have pumpkin-flavored Mini-Wheats and Twinkies and donuts and a whole bunch of other artificially made foods that have no business being pumpkin-flavored (you know there are pumpkin pie Pop-Tarts? News to me!) Yet I realized that I had not […]
Condiment Corner: Homemade Chili Oil
This is the simplest custom condiment you can make for a sandwich: chili oil.
Breakfast of the Newly Hired—Open Faced Italian Fried Egg Sandwiches
You would have thought I would have eaten a breakfast of champions before going to my new job at Yahoo Food, right? Nope.
300’s Lunchbox Worthy Back to School Sandwiches
My nephews headed back to school this week, as many other kids have done or are prepping to in the coming weeks. For me, it brings back memories of new clothes, Trapper Keepers, and lunchboxes stuffed with mom’s homemade sandwiches.
Five Ingredient Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken is having a moment. Shake Shack has people clucking after the chain added a deee-licious fried chicken sandwich to its menu. Momofuku just opened a fried chicken shop in the East Village. I would not be surprised of the sale of home fryers was also on the rise. Or, at least, vegetable oil.
Lobster Roll, Take 376
Because it’s so hot outside that we cannot be bothered to sweat on the beach and would rather sit inside in our air conditioned apartment and start packing for our honeymoon, I made homemade lobster rolls. Just as good as the first time I did them.
Wedding Wednesday: My Croissants are Your Croissants
E and I, 8:23 AM Wednesday morning.
The BLP—Bacon, Lettuce and Peach Sandwich
This is what you need to do with your ripe peaches this week: Make BLPs.
Other People’s Sandwiches: Shake Shack Chicken Shack
As soon as I read the news Shake Shack was launching fried chicken sandwiches, I made a pivotal decision. Lunch would be in Brooklyn.
Four Sandwiches for the Ultimate Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is upon us! And you need ideas to keep the masses happy while they’re dipping in your pool and drinking your beers.
July 4th Necessities: Blackberry and Strawberry Mojitos
July 4th is my favorite holiday. One, it’s my birthday!
Meerkating and Breakfast
Though I work in media, started a blog documenting my relationship and wrote a memoir slash cookbook, I am a shy person. But this blog, and being on social media and having articles written about me and my sandwiches, have helped me to not only break out of my shell a bit, but to have […]
Father’s Day Gifts Ideas
Father’s Day is Sunday. Still shopping? We have ideas:
Memorial Day Weekend is Here–and You Need Sandwiches
I’m still catching my breath from a whirlwind week that included “GMA”, “Dr. Oz” and a book party. Now I’m focused on the weekend. And what sandwiches to eat during the weekend.
Sandwich #300—“The Mrs. E” Turkey and Swiss
Made it.
Sandwich #299—“Too Big To…” The Dagwood
I held out until the end to make the ultimate stacked sandwich—the Dagwood.
Sandwich #298—“Turning Japanese” Sushi Sandwich
Who eats rice cakes anymore? Anyone?
Sandwich #297–“The Elizabeth Taylor-roska” Caviar Sandwich
Caviar for breakfast. It’s the Elizabeth Taylor way.
Sandwich #295 and #296–“On Set” Chicken Club and Veggie Club Sandwiches
These bad boys. These are not for your ladies who lunch.
Sandwich #294–“Vive Le Frenchie” French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese
I used to have a French bulldog named Lucy. E hated that animal.
Sandwich #291, #292, and #293–Hot Dog Buns, Three Ways
I waited until the end to explore hot dogs.