Monday, November 28, 2005

It's time for the first annual I LOVE SANDWICHES Holiday Gift Guide -- because I'm stuck in bed, sick and miserable, and have already watched all my "Mr. Show" DVDs (hey, Mustardayonnaise!) three times! Anyway, if you know someone who loves sandwiches, they'll love you if you buy them one of these gifts this holiday season. Prices accurate as of 28 Nov 2005. For someone with no fry pan Toastabags Original "Set of two reusable woven fiberglass bags for making warm, crunchy sandwiches in your toaster in just 3 minutes." ($5.99) For the person who has always wanted to get a sandwich in the mail Reuben Sandwich from Appetizerstogo.com "A culinary delight, Appetizerstogo.com has satisfied the discreet palate of chefs, caterers, hoteliers and country clubs for over 25 years and now you can buy direct from us! Made from the freshest ingredients available, our handmade appetizers are created from award winning recipes time-tested and perfected by chefs. With over 100 hors d'oeuvres to choose from, you are certain to find the right appetizer for every occasion." ($65.39) For the condiment snob Pour Le Sandwich Gift Set A "gift set for the sandwich chef at heart." Contains LuLu Mustard with Herbes de Provence, LuLu French Mayonnaise with Dijon Mustard, LuLu Romesco Sauce and LuLu Green Olive Tapenade all packed in a wooden crate. ($45.00) For the Hollywood type Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book: The Best Sandwiches Ever "Who doesn't subsist on the sandwich? Whether made at home or purchased at a fast-food outlet, it's the quintessential American lunchtime repast. Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book gives dozens of sophisticated and unusual ideas for sandwiches that transcend the ordinary." ($11.53) For the bagel lover Schwan's Bagel Dogs With Cheese "Fully cooked premium pork and beef, stuffed with perfectly-aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese. Wrapped in a special poppy seed bagel. Microwave or oven bake." ($11.99) For the stateside traveler American Sandwich: Great Eats from All 50 States "Got a hankering for a Kentucky Hot Brown? A serious need for a Navajo Taco? Craving an authentic Florida Cuban? Then this is the cookbook for you! [Americans] eat more than 45 billion sandwiches per year, with the average person consuming 193 sandwiches annually! From Po'Boys to Lobster Rolls, Buffalo Burgers to Muffalettas, Becky Mercuri has a recipe for every sandwich imaginable, and a location in each region where you can find the real thing." ($10.36) For the world traveler Sandwich "Break through the boredom of uninspired lunches with SANDWICH, a tasty collection of more than 50 sandwich recipes from across the globe. Cookbook author and sandwich lover Israel Aharoni traveled the world from Marrakech to New Orleans in search of the perfect sandwich. With just a little extra effort, it's possible to transform two slices of bread into a gourmet lunch, a romantic dish for two, or a lively alternative to serve guests." ($9.95) For the bossy friend 'Eat a Sandwich' t-shirt "Lightweight for summer comfort or winter layering, our Men's Organic T-shirt is one of our most popular fine tees. It's what to wear when you care about having 100% organically-grown cotton next to your skin. The next best thing to nothing, naturally." ($21.99) For the gadget freak Cuisinart Sandwich Grill "Lunch takes on a whole new dimension with this sandwich grill. Layer cheese, tuna, veggies, mushrooms, or whatever is desired between slices of bread, set on the deep-pocket grill, and close and lock the lid. Sandwiches come out perfectly browned and sealed, with a diagonal indentation making them easy to slice in half. The grill cooks one or two sandwiches at a time, and also turns out waffles and omelets." ($19.95) For expecting parents Baby Hoagie Sandwich Shower Gift "This 2 feet long Hoagie Sandwich will sure be the talk of the shower. The packaging speaks for itself! This gift contains 2 Burp Pads, a Flannel Blanket, 3 washcloths, a newborn undershirt, a baby fork and spoon and a pair of booties." ($38.99) For your Jr. Sandwich Slice-A-Rific Cut & Play Food Set: Sandwiches "Slice-A-Rific? Play food that sounds real when sliced!" What does a sandwich sound like anyway? ($9.99) Por favor Havana Roadhouse Cuban Sandwiches "Roast Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese and Pickles Pressed on Crispy Cuban Bread." ($5.99) For Santa Holiday sandwich cookies "What the well-dressed childhood comfort cookie is wearing for the holidays. Enrobed in rich Guittard milk chocolate, these cookies are trimmed with holiday wreaths. Inside are the layers that everyone loves to split apart: crispy chocolate wafers filled with vanilla cream. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. wooden shaker-style box contains 24 decadent cookies arrives tied with a red grosgrain ribbon." Happy Holidays, everyone! P.S.: We also made a gift guide for food lovers of all kinds over at The Grocery List Collection. Love, The keaggy.com Sandwich Crew

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