Lunch and sweet and savory fantasy sandwiches
There has been a battle about who invented the Monte Cristo sandwich. The battleground: Los Angeles, CA. I say, no matter who conceived it, French Croque-Monsieur's little American brother is a fantasy come true for those who, like me, enjoy the blend of sweet and savory.
Look at this beautiful, perfect gastronomic equation: egg-soaked brioche bread, ham, turkey, usually Swiss cheese, honey mustard, and confectioner sugar sprinkled on top. I had it with rhubarb compote. Yes, it was good. Yes, you can die and go to heaven with that. This was lunch today (I know, I know, I'm a lucky girl). If you want to try it, find a Grand Central Bakery location (Seattle/Portland) and get it there. It's one of their seasonal offers, so keep it out of your "to-do" list and...go get it! (Just a little note: this Monte Cristo was pressed, not fried. Still, it was amazing!)
