What started out many years ago as a way for a broke ass Chris Slorach to find nutrients on the numerous occasions he found himself crashing on a couch at 148 turned into a legitimate weekly meeting that persists to this day. By weekly meetings I mean we have met a few times over the past several years. But the number of meetings is not important; a shared love for one of the finest foods ever is. And so "Sandwich Club" was born. We've had sandwiches at Gourmet Sunday before, but not like this. Last night each attending guest had to bring their own best sandwich to share with others. In total we had 5 sandwich varieties.
Hosts: Spark and Rob.
Guests: Amy, Joelle, Sarah (First Timer), Slorach, and Tami.
Starter: Sweet Potato Fries; Corn "Chowda" Soup.
Main: "Fauxtopia" Grilled Veggie Chicken Wrap, BLT made with Tempeh (AKA TLT), Grilled Portobello, Veggie, Dill, and Cream Cheese, Veggie Sloppy Joe, and Gigantic Pizza.
Refreshments: Clove Water.
Dessert: Amy's Chocolate Birthday Cake.
* So there are other things that play important parts at Gourmet Sunday and help make it the wonderful experience that it continues to be week in and week out:
Music: Buzzcocks "Singles Going Steady;" Leatherface "Dog Disco."
After Dinner Entertainment: Scattergories.
Tami didn't like the idea of a "sandwich sampling party" because she thinks sandwiches should be eaten as a whole. Fair enough, I understand the argument. However, I certainly enjoyed tasting what each sandwich artist came up with. It was shocking that such a contrast of sandwich-types was present, especially when one considers the likelihood of conflicting Pizza, BLT, or Grilled Veggie sandwiches. I definitely considered each. All of the sandwiches were unique, as well as uniquely delicious. Though my "Fauxtopia" Grilled Veggie Chicken Wraps weren't technically sandwiches, they, too, were enjoyed. Spark continued his tradition of preparing a soup and continues to win over the hearts and minds of those who taste these wonderful bowls. One last important note: If anybody is into the sweet potato fries served at Clinton's, it became quite obvious last night that they can be purchased in the frozen foods section at Fiesta Farms. That's not a dis on Clinton's because they'll serve them to you as a side for $1.50! Also, yeah, we accept that serving frozen foods is a blatant infringement of Gourmet Sunday rules. Whatever, we write the rules. Blyth, out.
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