The "Simple" Sandwich Hits the Spot

    
     During first year writing classes in law school the professors try to teach students that big words and flowery language is not necessary to writing an effective legal document such as a memorandum or motion. However, we struggle to believe that this is true because other first year professors stress the importance of opinions full of words we have to use a dictionary to define. It seems impossible that we could make a good argument while only using simple terms.
     Preparing food seems to be the same way sometimes. Those of us learning our way around the kitchen find it hard to believe that you can make a delicious meal unless you have three hours of prep time and extravagant ingredients purchased at a specialty store. So let me convince you otherwise with an example of a time honored meal of simple deliciousness: the sandwich.
     First, start with good bread. White bread is boring and lacks fiber, but many people don't like the taste of whole wheat bread either. Instead try bread that isn't just a slice of carbohydrate-cardboard. Rye, pumpernickel, and 12-grain variety breads have a ton of flavor and usually contain higher amounts of the staple nutrient fiber. Second, pick toppings that are delicious on their own, like sharp cheddar cheese, summer sausage, and even banana peppers. They will ensure that your sandwich does not lack flavor. If you want your sandwich to look more like a deli-made feast, slice your ingredients thin and stack them high! Toppings, like mayo and butter add moisture - especially necessary if you've chosen a drier cheese like Swiss. But if you're looking for a topping that will add fewer calories, while still adding flavor, opt for deli mustard (around 35 calories per serving of two tablespoons). Grainier mustard typically has a stronger flavor, and you can even get mustard with horseradish mixed in for a real pop!
     The sandwich here took me less than five minutes to put together, including slicing the venison summer sausage. Simple ingredients - that are flavorful instead of boring - build a great argument for eating sandwiches all the time.

Ginger

P.S. To drink along with my sandwich today I mixed equal parts of ice tea and raspberry lemonade for a fruity twist on an Arnold Palmer!