My trip to Country Mart on Monday to seek a big sandwich was successful! Barely. There was only ONE big sandwich in the deli case. Of course I took it. So Farmer H and I can try it out, and he can decide if this is what he wants to take to the election day potluck for his fellow election judges.
Look at this beauty!
That's my mouse for HIPPIE, to show you a size comparison. We cut this big sandwich into six pieces, to eat for supper three nights. I had suggested eight, but Farmer H said six. Anyhoo... that third supper will be the day of the use-by date, so just as well.
I sliced it down the middle, and then across twice. I like that shape of a sandwich better than when people slice it like a loaf of bread, and you get a sliver. That's hard to hold and eat. Besides, I sliced it slightly off-center, because Farmer H eats more than I do, so he gets a little more for his meal. We had dill pickle spears and chips on the side, though another option for following nights is slaw, or cauliflower with dip.
This angle does not do my big sandwich justice, though it gives you an idea of how packed with layers it is. It cost $19.99, so for Farmer H and I, that's less than $3.50 per serving. Can't get a fast-food meal for less than $5.00 these days. So not too bad for the convenience. Oh, and don't forget we were actually TESTING it as a pot-luck option for Farmer H.
Anyhoo... as I type this, I have not yet tasted the big sandwich. Farmer H is finished, and said it was really good. I'm pretty sure he spent more than $19.99 on the stuff he took to the last election. He has said he will probably cut the election day sandwich into 10 pieces. It's not like he is solely responsible for feeding them all day.
I have suggested that Farmer H go by the Country Mart deli and order a big sandwich to be picked up next Monday, the day before his election duty. We'll see. He's taking a chance on one being there if he doesn't. The store is only three blocks from the Senior Center. It's not like he has to go out of his way. Besides, he could probably call them to order the big sandwich. If he doesn't show up, they could just put it in the deli case the next day, and it would sell.
That's a really good sized sandwich, I know my sons would enjoy those, also son in law, grandsons and even my brother, though he doesn't eat that much bread too often, his wife keeps an eye on his diet.
ReplyDeleteIs it soft crust or crispy? It looks soft, easier to cut and eat.
River,
DeleteIt really IS a good sandwich! Plenty of meat for carnivorous Farmer H. The bread was both crusty and soft! Because it was wrapped in the plastic wrap, the top of the loaf was soft. The bottom was still firm and crusty. I put the leftovers in a big flat container, like fake Tupperware. The next day, all the bread was soft. Just right for lifting and eating. Mmmm...
Good value! I like those sandwiches, too. HeWho will cut one in half and then try to eat the entire half. Never succeeds and will put it in a ziplock to eat later .... with the end that has his bite marks on it. I cut my half in half and store it seperately. He will usually grab my unbitten half later and leave his for me, telling me they are the same as I am putting his in the garbage!
ReplyDeleteKathy,
DeleteThat's how it always goes. They ruin their part, and grab yours "by mistake."
The second night, as he got out the sandwich container, I told Farmer H: "Be sure not to put your pee fingers on my sandwich!"
He chuckled, and walked out the kitchen door to the back porch, saying "That reminds me. I need to pee." Then came back in, bypassed the sink, and picked up his own sandwich. But I'm sure that surprises NOBODY.