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Friday nights are tough at the Sandwich house. Baguette is exhausted from the long week. We’re tired. We’ve learned it’s a terrible night to go out to dinner, because Baguette is just not up for it, no matter what restaurant… Read moreTraditions: Friday Night Pizza
What I really wanted for dinner was a burrito with ground beef. I miss my Tex-Mex. But we didn’t have ground beef, and I couldn’t figure out what to make for dinner, so I looked in the pantry. What did… Read moreOh, Right, Dinner Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Me: I’m just going to put this in the microwave. Mr. Sandwich: How come? Me: I like the tortilla to be warm. And the cheese. Mr. Sandwich: Oh, see, I like to let the warmth of the hot dog insinuate… Read moreOn Dinner
I love chili-cheese fries. There, I said it. Mind you, this won’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows me, especially Madame Scandal. And, of course, Mr. Sandwich. In our old neighborhood, we had easy access to a Los… Read moreJohnnie’s Pastrami
Once upon a time, there was an empty lot in Santa Monica. Then, the owner of the lot thought, “Hey, what if–instead of selling the lot–I let food trucks park here and sell food?” People loved it. All day. Then,… Read moreFood Truck Follies
My clothes are laid out, and my bag is organized. Now I just need to figure out my approach to breakfast. I’ve already got a piece of sour cream coffee cake wrapped up, and a container of cut up cheese… Read moreGetting Ready for Work
Tex-Mex is a much-maligned cuisine. All I hear are sneers. “It’s unhealthy.” “It’s inauthentic.” “It’s got too much cheese.” Well, get over yourselves, Californians. Seriously, “unhealthy”? Hate you taken a look at those deep-fried tacos you can’t stop wolfing down… Read moreI Miss Tex-Mex
So today we had friends over for a cookout. Hours later, it’s time for dinner, and we decide to grill some of the leftovers. First, though, Mr. Sandwich is going for a run. He says, “Will you make me a… Read moreA Non-Tragic Sandwich Story