What better way to make my blogging debut than by posting about what some consider the Perfect Sandwich?
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Crisp bacon, fresh tomatoes, and buttery lettuce, smothered by mellow jack cheese and a runny egg fried over-easy, all contained between two slices of a rustic loaf… (that is, if it’s possible to consider a bread baked in Long Island City “rustic”): taking a bite is something like stepping into Food Paradise. (The only other dish that produces a similar effect is featured in the 1996 Stephen Chow movie, “God of Cookery”. Interestingly, that one also involves pork products and a fried egg.)
Obviously, Señor Habanero (my fond co-conspirator in all adventures culinary and otherwise) and I did not concoct this lovely meal on our own. It’s the creation of Thomas Keller, the highly praised chef and owner of French Laundry and Per Se, who’s also rumored to be a perfectionist when it comes to food. Perhaps that’s why this sandwich is so freakin’ good, even when a couple of novice cooks take a shot at recreating it.
Here’s the recipe for the sandwich… (and thanks to Avy for showing us that it’s on foodandwine.com).
What’s your idea of the perfect sandwich? What ingredients would you use?
Tags: bacon, eggs, sandwiches
I love this sandwich!
np! now i really want a sandwich…