...but do sandwiches love me?

moving to a new home

2009-03-30T13:58:00.004-05:00

Check out the new address for Sandwich Lovers Club! It's always a work in progress, so it wasn't a simple "export all the posts and comments and import them into the new blog" trick. The new site is a combination of the blog, "...but do sandwiches love me?", which was titled as a play on words of another sandwich blog out there, and the best of the original website, "Sandwich Lovers Club."

I think blogs have become, or are becoming, the most productive means of communication across the internet. Sure, you want people to visit your site and browse through all sublevels of pages and such, but there is a limited amount of interactivity between parties. Blogs have alleviated this, and with the advent of twitter, facebook, etc., you can add a nice widget that lets your readers find you and communicate and interact with you on different areas of the net. It's a very cool thing going on right now, and we're fortunate to experience it.

Unless Blogger needs to remove inactive blogs after X amount of time, I'm leaving this address and original SCL blog intact. This original blog has been not so much as a way to express my own knowledge and practice of sandwichness, but a way for me to find other related sites, blogs, tidbits of tasty information that I learn from. I am a simple man with simple tastes, but there is so much that I have tried and need to try from the experience of like-minded sandwich fiends. It's pretty crazy to think that the Club has been online for 5 years now! But it is the truth, I tell you. Check the new home for the Sandwich Lovers Club for any new posts, news, etc...I've gotta start planning for the celebration. Thanks for visiting. I'll see you there!

Thank you, Blogger, for hosting this blog. It's been fun! I love you, bloggie.

Sandwich Squabbing

2009-03-23T20:20:00.004-05:00

I love finding other sandwich-related sites, blogs, etc. I enjoy it even more when there's tension! Not really, but it's entertaining to keep up with it. I feel giddy like a little schoolgirl getting the gossip.

So here's what we have so far: our friend at Simply Sandwiches has beef (corned or roast? I don't know either...cue the drum & cymbal joke sound) with a similarly educational/entertaining blog at Unbreaded.

Also in the news: the case of conjoined, now separated, twins. I like the logo of Scanwich better, and the scans are raw, real-life images that tell it like it is. That's what NYC is about (I would imagine). The claim is that the imitator is Scanwiches, created earlier this year in New York as well. Scanwiches has a more artistic, clean approach to the scans, and labels the two coexisting blogs as a coincidence.

Really choice and entertaining reading to check out (your cue to do so now)... I can appreciate each side, because I'm not directly involved, and can see the worth of each site's offerings to the public. And the drama is a good thing sometimes. "These are great days we're living, bros."

3-14-09: National Potato Chip Day - win some flair!

2009-03-13T14:19:00.008-05:00

What better use of chips than to put them in a sandwich? Maybe a bit on the elementary side, but why should you grow out of it after a certain age?

I used to make these all the time at lunch. It just makes it more fun to put two items together and make something new! Isn't that human nature? You take hydrogen, oxygen, and you've got water; kool-aid and sugar, and you've got drink. A girl and a boy, and you've got a bit of love! I say chips and a sandwich make a chip sandwich, and it totally reinvents the sandwich as we know it. Simple and crunchy.

In celebration of National Chip Day, I will make a chip sandwich, and I will like it. In fact, if anyone sends in a photo of a chip sandwich they make between now and Monday, March 16, 2009, I will mail you some SandwichLoversClub flair. Yes I will.

Happy Chip Day!

Happy Cold Cuts Day! (Really)

2009-03-02T21:33:00.002-06:00

I don't know the origins of some of these holidays. I only know they must be celebrated! More reason to celebrate by having a sandwich today. Damn, if this guide to cold cuts doesn't clog your arteries just looking at it, I don't know what will. Hooray!!

Poll Results

2009-03-01T14:52:00.004-06:00

An incredible 4 votes have been tallied, re-tallied, and tallied thrice (due to a hanging chad). Thanks for your vote! Results are as follows:

3 out of 4 sandwich lovers prefer to have the work done for them. They trust the judgement of others and are satisfied with the results that are provided. Which is totally reasonable. If I had someone to make a sandwich for me, I'd eat it, too.

25% of voters count on none other than their loving spouse to make their sandwich for them. They know that their loved one's skills and experience far exceed that of their local deli and that the end product is made to order.

I did not vote. But if I did, I'd be the only fool making my own sandwich. Because I know how I like it. Come to think of it, that's probably me making the sandwich for the voter who has their sandwich made for them by their spouse! Dammit. Hold on a sec... (sigh)...she wants me to make her a sandwich.

McDowell's!? Aaaaaggh!

2009-02-16T09:59:00.019-06:00

This past weekend, I told my better half about how there are other sites and blogs dedicated to sandwiches out there, and one in particular that I've admired from time to time because of its style, content, and followers. And how I've made one-way contact with the guy who runs the joint, but that he'd never responded on any occasion.

So all of this was new to her, apparently. And she thought it was funny, how I loathe this other site/blog because he actually has readers and does other cool things like publish a book of grocery lists, 365 photos, etc. A creative powerhouse, apparently. And she laughed, wide-eyed, when another thought came into her head. "What?" I asked. "What?!" After a moment, she said,"You're McDowell's!"

To which I thought for no more than a split second, because I totally understood what she was saying, and said, "Aw, hail no! I ain't no McDowell's! That is not cool." That example, straight out of Coming to America, was a pretty damn good analogy. I must admit it. I'm not jazzed about it, but what am I gonna do?

In essence, I'm not really sure why I keep the site and blog for Sandwich Lover's Club. But I do know that it makes me happy to express some interest in this one particular type of food which I love, even if no one's reading. And if they are, then that's just dandy! Thanks for reading; I hope you enjoy the content.

I've been found! (hello to my fellow sandwich fiends)

2009-02-13T12:07:00.000-06:00

It's nice to have validation every now and then. Hell, even my regular daily blog gets no action. But I know that other sandwich-minded individuals out there, like this friend with really insightful posts, make my sandwich blog's survival worthwhile. Dammit; he even found my piece on food & emotions!

Anywho, I just wanted to give a shout-out to all you sandwich lovers out there...keep fighting, keep dreaming, and keep eating incredible sandwiches. Peace!

'Sandwiches that You Will Like,' on dvd

2008-05-30T15:38:00.000-05:00

This was a beautiful presentation by PBS and Rick Sebak that highlights the diversity of sandwiches and their origins via one big road trip across the country. I was lucky enough to flip through my few channels to catch the majority of this, all in wonderful hd. Thanks, PBS.

This week...

2007-10-17T15:36:00.000-05:00

I have baked and eaten ciabatta for my sandwiches every day. Except for today. I got lazy. It's inevitable. But my point...is that ciabatta is great. Textures, flavor...mmm. It's so damn "earthen!"

New Schtuff

2006-09-14T10:59:00.000-05:00

Some new pages added to Sandwich Lover's Club:

In this one, I pay tribute to a good friend. Oh sandwich, revealer of emotion, you are the only one that really understands me.

Also, two stories of deceit, corruption, and a murder most foul.

2006-09-07T10:54:00.000-05:00

Wow. It's been a while, no? Just not much to report. but you'll know when there is. Because I'll post. And you'll like it.

Lucky for you, you don't have to read about every time I take a dump or wake up grumpy or whatnot. I will only post the important stuff. Like if I've had a mind-altering experience due to a new sandwich. Stuff like that.

something new

2006-01-16T10:20:00.000-06:00

...to me, at least. I've decided it's time to come out from under my rock and ''explore some more''. (Long story.) Why no one else urged me to go sooner, I don't know. My wife gave me the push to get things rolling. Whole Foods Market, whose company name started here in Austin on Lamar St., opened back in 1980, I think. Since then, they've acquired stores all across the US. This place spanks, seriously.

It's not just the style and the ambiance of the place that make it an experience more than an errand. The service was really, really good. I've never had anyone approach me to ask if all is well, at a grocery store or market. And when they helped, they were on it like white on rice. Only downside is the price of everything. Not insane, just a bit higher than what I'm used to paying. It's worth it, though.

On my way out, I saw the pizza/sandwich/whatnot deli. You can sit down and order at the bar. The sandwiches in the display were....rockin' like there was no tomorrow. Got to...try one...next time! If it's for this reason alone, I'm coming back for mo'.

(a little souvenir)

an affair to forget

2006-01-03T11:29:00.000-06:00

I've recently cheated on my host with another. Sure, it was tempting at first: no ads or banners and bells and whistles. But sure enough, there were the unforeseen shortcomings. Besides, my regular host has bigger storage space.

I feel so dirty and ashamed...I love you, Tripod. Now if we can just take care of those damn ads & banners (no one's perfect).

perhaps a long-lost cousin

2005-12-23T13:39:00.000-06:00

Not long ago, I discovered this great site, whose name resembles my own Sandwich Lover's Club. The Sandwich Club is entertaining, and a great idea that can be carried worldwide. I thought of it when I made a sandwich today; I just couldn't do it. It was so beautiful. Of course it was my own; now the moment I see a friend or relative this holiday, it's on like Donkey Kong! I will be very tempted to smash a fist into their sandwich. And because I want a free t-shirt.

carbs really can hurt

2005-12-22T14:11:00.000-06:00

I've always seen cartoons and sitcoms where someone serves some bread and it's as 'hard as a rock.' I never thought people would actually keep bread around long enough for that to happen, but supposedly some people[ :\ ] do!

Earlier today, I was loading the dishwasher when I heard a loud 'thump' sound from the pantry. I even felt the vibes on the floor where I was standing. I checked out the pantry and noticed that a loaf of french bread had fallen from a few shelves above. When I took the bread out of the bag, it was rock solid! I mean, not even a soft spot on the underside of the loaf. This thing could be dangerous in the wrong hands, so I tossed the weapon out after we had a bit of fun with it.

behold...just an ordinary stack of sandwiches

2005-12-22T12:53:00.000-06:00

But I'm so proud. It's the first I've had to make, and it took every bit of my soul to refrain from eating as I made them. I had to dig deeper than I ever have. I had to use the force.

Maybe I'm 'trowin some drama into it. They weren't anything to drool over; their construction and ingredients were exceedingly simple. But I still love them as if they were my own instead of a bunch of ungrateful whiners.

finally, a decent sandwich

2005-12-20T20:47:00.000-06:00

it's been...over a month without a good sandwich! I mean, I'm thankful for any sandwich that comes along, but dammit all! I really appreciate a good sandwich. Like with stuff from the deli. I know it's not the bomb or anything, but you just don't know! It's been so long since I've had a sandwich even of this nature. Lawd'v mercy!

I have found a long lost friend...

2005-12-18T22:18:00.000-06:00

...my digital camera! It has claimed its victory over my pathetic ass in a desperate game of 'peek-a-boo.' Isn't it crazy how you find something (or it finds you) when you've given up hope to find it? Seems to add proof to my theory. About love. And happiness. And sandwiches.

So I may just be posting some pics up in this pretty soon.

now what?

2005-11-13T23:18:00.000-06:00

Dammit Beavis. Tonight I made a sandwich for my bambino's lunch tomorrow, and, once I remove the lid and peel off the foil, I'm kind of admiring the smooth, semi-glossy surface of the peanut butter (my endorsement for Peter Pan: 'Honey Roast' goes here. I doesn't hit me until I dig a butter knife into it and spread it over the bread that I bought Creamy instead of Crunchy. Cue the muted trombone ('aw, nuts' effect).

How could I overlook a detail like this? More importantly, why do I let myself continue with such irresponsibility? Will I ever recover from this unsandwichly funk? Maybe I will, and maybe I will!

sandwich 7

2005-11-12T21:09:00.000-06:00

Many moons have passed since the last Feast of the Sunrise. My people bask in the abundance of this morning's harvest. I sacrifice my share for the sake of the sandwich pact made seven days before. This sacrifice marks the end of a long journey that honors the sandwich. Peace out.

Sandwich #7: With some toast, eggs, ham, & shredded colby jack, I made myself a fatty breakfast sandwich. Killa!

sandwich 6

2005-11-11T19:26:00.001-06:00

Bread is back! And not just at Jack in the Box. That revolting bastard. I should rather say, "bread is in the house," and it's my house, beaatch!

sandwich #6: Home from work. Made a quickie snack sandwich (halfie-style)...make that two...with turkey. Nuked. It'll sell.

sandwich 5

2005-11-10T21:25:00.000-06:00

Today was most challenging. To be put to the test as I was, it is necessary to dig deep from within. For today was unlike any other day; today I ran out of bread.

sandwich #5: using Ritz crackers, I found some havarti in the workroom fridge to create several cheese sandwiches. I'll be damned if I skip a day now! On and ever upward!

sandwich(es) 4

2005-11-10T00:24:00.000-06:00

I actually found the motivation to bring lunch to work. I love my lunch; I've just seemed to adjust to not eating lunch due to unforeseen circumstances is all. Today I was packin' with two turkey & cheese sandwiches accompanied by lots of Ruffles to create...

sandwich #4: a Chip Sandwich!!! ('hero' voice in effect)...or two. Then maybe a third plain jane at home. That's it. I am much more comfortable with eating a chip sandwich in public than ever before. I once had a phobia of worrying what other people think. Thank you, chip sandwich. Keep it real, C.

sandwich 3

2005-11-09T10:42:00.000-06:00

I managed to sneak in a 'suprise attack' sandwich today. With what resources I had available to me, I prepared my defense post using standard variety sliced bread. The detonation device was disguised as a common white meat, so I was able to conceal it inside of the defense mechanism. While the younger, more inexperienced cadets were feasting on the remainder of the meat, I had just enough time to launch my attack. (A shout-out to Snoopy for the inspiration of making the ordinary extraordinary)

Sandwich #3: Two or three 'halfie' sandwiches (that is, one piece of bread doubled over) with 2 chicken nuggets inside. Spontaneous fun for the whole family!

sandwiches 1 & 2

2005-11-08T13:22:00.000-06:00

1 & 2; 1,2. Mic check, 1 2. So I made a promise to myself to repent for National Sandwich Day. Dammit all. In all actuality, I would never intend to keep my promise if I hadn't written it here days earlier. So now that I've started to honor my own words, I might as well keep track.

sandwich #1: on Sunday, 11/6. I made an old favorite that I haven't seen the likes of since grade school. A weenie sandwich. I love it!! I nuked the weenies (hehe...I said "weenies"), then added a slice of cheese (sharp cheddar single, which, oddly enough, has more flavor than an 'American' flavor single. Go figure. Still tastes nothing like a sharp cheddar, though.) on top to be nuked for another 20 seconds. Beep beep beep. Added bread w/ a bit of mayo/mustard; sat down to watch some movie on TBS; yummaaayyyyyyyyy.

sandwich #2: on Monday, 11/7. After work, I made myself a turkey and swiss. (I can fabricate some things, can't I? This is the net. My conscience bugs me. Yes, dammit; it was the same kind of cheese from yesterday. I'm on a budget this week, alright?) Nuked it. It was pretty good. Not the bomb or anything, but it'll sell.

Happy Sandwich Day

2005-11-04T23:04:00.000-06:00

Yippee. I missed it. November 3rd. For this, may I be willfully expelled from the menage of SLC. Well, no...that's a little severe. So I'll repent; by Jobe, I'll eat a sandwich a day for seven days.

I'm really ashamed of myself, you know that? How can I, i.e. the SLC founder, forget something as sacred, as unique as an annual event like National Sandwich Day? It won't happen again, I swear to it. There's always National Hoagie Day (May 5th), PB&J Day (April 2nd), Hamburger Day(Dec. 21st), among others. I'm losing focus here.

The point is that an effort is still needed to honor the day. If I forget someone's birthday, I'll usually wish them belated birthday wishes. Same here: eat a bamf'in sandwich before it's really too late.

[A personal thanks and shout-out to the kind soul who reminded me about Nov. 3rd. You're the man.]

why commercials are important

2005-10-15T22:18:00.000-05:00

Technology has made it possible to bypass all the unpleasantness of interruptions during a lengthy movie; it has taken this long for our civilization to have such convenience available via Tivo and the like. But I've made a valuable discovery today.

When else could you get up to make another sandwich? Or to pour yourself and the one you love another drink? Take a bathroom break? Tell the kids to behave? The point is this: commercials have a point. You are giving life to that second sandwich that would have never existed without a commercial break. You are the real hero, thanks to our friends in the advertising business.

not the best combination...

2005-10-10T00:34:00.000-05:00

Well, one thing's for sure. It's not the best thing to eat a fattie PBJ sandwich and watch some prima ballerina in a Pas de Quatre on the Arts channel at 10:30pm. Watching her, so light and delicate, and being aware of my own state of being, scarfing my sandwich and more out of shape by the second, makes me feel lazy. But I know I am already. It just emphasizes the fact.

Make sure to watch or listen to something, anything, other than ballet when eating a sandwich. I'll never do it again.