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                

The Peanut Butter and Jelly Dilemma

After literally years of talking about the Sandwich times, I was with a group of friends eating Sandwiches in Philly. Finally I was convinced that the best way to get my "publication" started was by creating this blog. If anyone who ever reads this has a good story about a sandwich or has eaten a good sandwich they would like to talk about, feel free to send it to me and I will find a way to post it. Also, if anyone has any pictures of sandwiches - they will be both welcomed and needed. Hopefully this will eventually turn into an open conversation about sandwiches, but for now we will be focused on reviewing good sandwiches and talking about sandwich issues. For my first article I would like to examine the classic Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich...

There has been a dilemma brewing over the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich since someone first thought to combine these complimentary ingredients. When the sandwich is in hand and on the way to your mouth - what goes on top, the Peanut Butter or the Jelly?! Over the past few years I have interviewed many a sandwich eater with this pressing question and found that - by far - the majority believe that the Jelly belongs on top (see picture above...). Although I am part of the extreme minority, I happen to be one of the few that enjoys when the Peanut Butter is on top and find myself naturally gravitating towards that eating style. It is important to acknowledge that it does not matter what is on top while the sandwich is on the plate because, realistically, the plate is not concerned.

Relatively obvious sandwich tip: When loading up the bread with peanut butter and jelly, use the peanut butter first - that way you can wipe off the excess peanut butter on the other slice of bread and have a clean knife for the jelly!