TIP OF THE DAY: Create An International Version Of Your Favorite American Sandwich

August is National Sandwich Month. We love sandwiches so much, we created a glossary with the different types of sandwiches. It is true that the Earl of Sandwich was inadvertently responsible for creating the modern English sandwich. But what we recognize as a sandwich—bread and filling—likely dates to around 9000 B.C.E., when permanent settlements were…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Caprese Sandwich

[1] Caprese Sandwich on a baguette. Here’s a recipe from Somewhat Simple. [2]Melt the mozzarella on a panini press! Here’s a recipe from Cooking Classy.   Every restaurant menu we’ve seen this summer has Caprese Salad on the menu. That’s because July and August deliver the best tomatoes of the year, and a Caprese—tomato, mozzarella,…
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National Bagelfest Day & The History Of Bagels

Perhaps we should have saved this post, published a few months ago, for today, because… July 26th is National Bagelfest Day, the perfect day for that article, which features delicious bagels with different savory and sweet spreads and toppings—including those off the beaten path. So if you want a true bagelfest, check out the article.…
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BLT Variations For National BLT Sandwich Month

[1] This BLT has a layer of spicy crab salad. Here’s the recipe (photo © Olive Magazine). [2] Grill pineapple and add siracha mayo. Here’s the recipe (photo © Half Baked Harvest). [3] A lobster club on a toasted roll. Here’s the recipe (photo © Fish The Dish). [4] A fried green tomato BLT with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Crostini For Breakfast & Lunch

[1] Tomato and burrata crostini (recipe below—photo courtesy Good Eggs). [2] Avocado and sliced egg crostini (photo courtesy Safest Choice). [3] Instead of breakfast grilled cheese, make skillet fondue (photo courtesy La Brea Bakery). [4] Diced strawberries atop goat cheese (photo courtesy Whole Foods Market).   If you like to crunch on toast for breakfast,…
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