The Results Are IN - 2012!

Due to a Sandwich shortage around the country, we did not have Sandwich of the year awards this past year. But it turns out that, apparently, there was no shortage of sandwiches in one corner of the country. It is with great pleasure that I announce this year's Sandwich of the year award... and for the first time ever, a one way tie:

A Warm Chunk Style Brisket on Rye


*Because these results have been published by special request, this author will be happy to add any other nominations from places where sandwiches may have been in abundance.

For Peat's Steak

There once was a man named Peat. He was named after peat moss, his parent's favorite of the 151-350 types of moss, and also the favored vegetable of the townsfolk (little known fact: the town of Broccoli, Missouri is the only town in the USA to even consider peat moss a vegetable!). The year was 1985 and the town of Broccoli was experiencing a meat shortage, and contrary to popular belief (in town, which, as previously suggested, is relative) one can only live on Peat Moss for very brief periods of time! So it was up to Peat (the man, not the moss) to take up the mission of finding the legendary meat mines that had been fabled for centuries but never discovered. He set off through the southern gates of town and began his long trek through fields of wheat grass, potato patches, and corn villages (yes, villages made out of corn. everybody knows about them). Eventually he made his way to the base of the great Cotton Tarp Mountain and began his long climb. As if by storm, his meat sense went off when he reached approximately 3/4 of the way up the north face of the mountain. Peat had not been privy to the local legend, but for many years it was told that one day there would be a drain on the meat supply, townsfolk would fall ill, and a magnificent savior would appear to pull them from the disaster. Peat was that man and he would never know it, because legends were always kept from heroes in the town of Broccoli. With his meat sensor ringing in his head, he pulled out his pick axe and began digging into the mountain side, chipping away inch by inch. After three weeks of non-stop work, fasting the entire time, knowing he would sacrifice himself for the good of his people if necessary, he finally struck the famed meat deposits. Swiftly harvesting as much meat as he could fit in his back pack, he made his way back to town where he was greeted with a hero's welcome. Townsfolk quickly emptied his bag and delivered a ripe steak to every family in town, saving the best for Peat himself. The mayor offered up his personal chef to the hero in thanks, but ever the selfless man, Peat declined. He cooked his steak to perfection and paired it with a side of peat moss as the town rejoiced around his home. People still speak of Peat's legend to this day. He is now retired and occasionally helps out at the local library so he can assist the townsfolk researching their favorite subjects, but mostly people just come to get a glimpse of their hero.

Sandwich of The Year 2011!

Another big thanks to all who voted this year! I am proud to announce that we have a 33 way tie (as per the one vote per sandwich rule instated last year – note: some people found a loop hole in the bylaws: A person may vote for more than one sandwich, so long as that sandwich only gets one vote).

Buttered English Muffin with a Spiced Fried Egg

Everything Bagel with Tofu Cream Cheese and Tomato

Black Bean and Sweet Plantain Quesadilla

The Sandswitch – When the top and bottom Breads are rotated 180 degrees

French Canadian Poutine on 2 Pieces of French Toast Covered in Maple Syrup

Deep Fried Ice Cream Sandwich

The Macho Man – Sandwich made out of slim jims

Cuban Sandwich

Chicken Parm

Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, and Grilled Chicken

Pastrami

Cuban Coffee Chicken Sandwich

Coconut Club

Spicy Thai Basil Grilled PB&J

Primanti

Super Battleship

Fluffer Nutter

Noguchi Sandwich – Lox, Capers, Tomato, Avocado, and Lemon Juice on an Onion Bagel

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Vegetarian Cubano

Avocado, Tomato and Cheddar on Wheat

Fried Provolone, Tomato Jam and Arugula

Vietnamese Beef, Pepper and Cilantro Sandwich

Peter Luger Sandwich

Moe Sandwich

Surf Sandwich – Chicken Cutlet, Mozz, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Vinegar and Mayo on Garlic Bread

Corned Beef on Rye

Rueben

Mozzarella, Tomato, Kalamata Olive Spread and Olive Oil on a Roll

The Blind Tiger Ale House Bloody Beast

Guest Submission! – Buddy Snacks, Stunt Sandwichest (ret.)

Wow, what a year it’s been so far… 2011…. Probably one of the best. Well, For my first official sandwich article of the new year (or any year) I’d like to discuss some of the articles I had thought about writing last year but didn’t….

I bring you…
Buddy Snacks’ Forgotten Sandwich Articles of 2010:

1. The Top Ten Sandwichists and Anti-Sandwichists in the History of Mankind… An article exposing the ongoing triumph of the Sandwich through the eyes of history’s most endearing Sandwich supporters, as well as perspectives of some of the Sandwich’s most villainous opponents.

2. Sandwich Techniques of the Avant Gardes-man: The Tetrehedral Sandwich… An article exploring the concept of multisided sandwich variants including the proposal of a 4, 6, and even 12 dimensional Sandwich.

3. Complaints Department: Don’t Undercut that Sandwich!!…Why is it that when you go to a deli and order a Sandwich, the dude behind the counter can’t cut it in half all the way? This article explores the phenomena of “Undercutting” from a socio-economic perspective, how to “finish the job”, and when to just hang your head in shame.

4. Sandwich Transplants… Exploring new medical breakthroughs in the use of Sandwiches for heart, liver, eye and lung transplants. Become a Sandwich donor today and save a life!!

5. The Honus Wagner: Honoring Baseball’s Top Sandwichist… Finally!! A Sandwich named for the number one Sandwichist in the history of baseball. The recipe, as well as a look back into Wagner’s ongoing devotion to promoting Sandwiches and baseball throughout the world.

I hope you enjoyed my ideas for articles in 2010… You can look forward to future articles concerning forgotten articles next year in 2012.

Yours very truly,
Buddy Snacks – Stunt Sandwichist (ret.)

2010 Sandwich of the Year!

The Sandwich Committee has voted and this year we have a 27 way tie!  After a long session and much deliberation, the committee has decided to implement a one vote per sandwich rule which has been reviewed and verified by the sandwich commission.  We would like to thank everyone who voted and a special thanks to this year’s sponsor, Honus Wagner.  

Banh mi

Ant sandwich

Olive and cream cheese on rye

Strawberry jelly and fluff on graham crackers encased in green jello

Cuban

Tomato mozzarella

Chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, and balsamic mayo on garlic bread

Peanut butter and honey

Croisanthemumwich

Pulled pork steak sandwich

Earl of Sandwich

#2 large, double cheeseburger

Falafel sandwich

Blackened shrimp po-boy

Tofu Hoagie

Fresh Mozzarella with lettuce, tomato, and olive oil on ciabatta bread

Seitan and baby green chile

Mcrib

Turkey with lettuce, tomato, and onion on whole wheat

Curry chicken salad on sourdough

Turkey Reuben

Roast beef and American cheese

Tuna melt

Burger with a Reuben sandwich on a pretzel bun

Roast turkey with stuffing and cranberry on rye

Warm corn beef

French Toastie sandwich (french toast with melted cheese – sugar on top right before gustitation)

Note: Worst sandwich of the year once again goes to the Mortimer Baggues (see below).  It still doesn’t get worse than that.

Worst Sandwich of the Year (in perpetuity)

It doesn’t get worse than the Mortimer Baggues…

(Mostly Mayo, Soy Sauce, Spicy Brown Mustard, Dijon Mustard, Ketchup, Hot Sauce, Oil and Vinegar, and Lemon Juice)

Sandwiches of the Year (‘09)

A big thanks to everyone who submitted their sandwich choices – they were all great so this year we have decided to call it a thirty one way tie.  Here is a list of the winners:

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Grilled Cheese with Bacon           

Ruben

Tuney Fish

One Seasoned Albatross on Whole Wheat with Tomatoes and a Pickle wedge

Turkey Bacon, Egg and Cheese

Japanese Ham Sandwich    

Italian Coldcut

Chicken Salad Sandwich with Provolone, Onions, and Bacon

Nutella and Fluff on White Bread

Soft Shell Crab

Chicken Parm Sandwich

Hummus and Avocado on Bread

Pastrami and Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato , Mustard and Hot Sauce on a fucking Everything Bagel

Sloppy Joe

Hummus and Falafel

The Dominican (the Cuban with a twist)

Italian Sub

Grilled Cheese with Tempeh Bacon, Apples, Spinach, and Gruyere cheese

Sharp Italian Primo Hoagie

Catfish Po Boy

Holey Egg Sandwich – Bread with a hole in the middle and an egg cooked in the hole

Veggie Cheese Steak

Turkey with Honey Mustard

Toasted Plain, Melted Muenster with Tuna

Bohn Mi – Pork, Ham, Other Meat, Cucumber, Vietnamese stuff

Lox and scallion Cream Cheese on a Poppy Bagel with Tomato and Capers

Veggie Po Boy

Chicken Cutlet with Fresh Mozarella, Roasted Red Peppers, and Balsamic Mayo