Sandwich Sundays

Shrimp Po' Boys w/ Fried green tomatoes

SO what is a sandwich Sunday?  It is a tradition that has roots all the way back into my childhood, which Nate and I had rekindled quite a few years back.  When I was growing up we went to church every Sunday and more often then not we had some sandwich or other after the service.  Often times we went to the West Goshen deli http://westgoshendeli.com/ to pick up the traditional Philadelphia Hoagies, or we went home and Mom pulled the Steak-um out of the freezer, chopped it up on her flat top with sauteed onions and we had Philly cheesesteaks.  Yummmm, Im not sure I came away likeing church as much as the sandwiches we had. Mom & Dad were both raised right near Philadelphia....and people who are from the area know thier sandwiches, know thier soft pretzels, and know the compliment of Herr's potato chips or Tastycakes.  Philly Steaks are famous at Pat's in downtown Philadelphia it is a homage place for many a famous visitors, presidents, etc.  The joint is open 24 hours and many teenagers are known to drive there in the middle of the night as an exciting thing to say they have done. http://www.patskingofsteaks.com/  These all being Philly traditions.  SO sad we all grow up, move away, and the traditions often fade into the background of memory.  Well Nate & I LOVE traditon so we have rekindled a few from our families and started some of our own.

Homemade Olive Salad
for Muffaletta

Sandwich Sunday has evolved for us.  We still do make the traditional Philly fair that I miss from my hometown roots.  But we have added to the menu almost any sandwich you can think of.  Initially we started making sandwiches that were regional to areas where we lived. In Awendaw, SC we added shrimp po' boys to the Sunday menu, and oh do we love that addition.  Fried Fish sandwiches from Nate's roots at the Cape.  Just last week we did Muffaletta sandwiches thats origins are from New Orleans, not far from here. Nate has mentioned Cuban sandwiches as something he would like to try and even went on wikipedia the other day to see all the sandwiches that are out there, he said "100's".  It's an exciting tradition, steeped in the warm fuzzies of my past, and Nate has been quick to join in and feel it is one of his favorite new tradition....he looooves a good sandwich.


New Orleans Style Muffaletta & Raw fries

I'd love to hear from y'all....any good traditions you practice in your home that you could share?  I'm sure I'll be adding some more of ours come Halloweem, & Christmas time.  Until then a big ol' cheer to the Duke of Sandwich for coming up with these delightful little meals served between two slices of bread!


For the Muffaletta recipe check out one of my favorite blogs http://www.nolacuisine.com/2005/07/17/muffuletta-sandwich-recipe/