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Hi BellaOnline Family:
This has probably been discussed, so pardon my post if it has.
What is the secret to keeping the extra stuff you want to add to your sandwich when you are ready to eat it?
And by this I mean, stuff like tomato that tends to get soggy and make the bread awfully soggy too(lol).
Thinking of going back to making my lunch to save on those additional inches that seem to be creeping up on my size 10. Hey, not interested in having to buy larger clothes - yikes!
Love the forum and finally made some time to visit.
Talk SOON!!!
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Connie, no doubt, will give you the perfect answer here, but I can share what I have been taught to do:
My mother always put a light coat of butter on the bread slices before making sandwiches. That is what is done for tea sandwiches. But I don't like that butter layer on my sandwiches!
I used to keep the tomato slice wrapped separately and just place in inside the sandwich before eating.
Also, you can place the tomato in between the other ingredients. Keep the lettuce, cheese or meat directly on the bread slice and put the tomato on the inside so it won't get the bread soggy.
Another tip is NOT to put salt, pepper or other seasonings directly onto the tomato. Salt will draw out the moisture and liquid from the tomato.
I LOVE tomato and will take the time to wrap it in another piece of plastic wrap or place in a baggie or small reusable container. Will do the same with wet fillings such as tuna salad.
It is worth it to have nice, fluffy sandwich bread.
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I do what Lori does. I use baggies or very small plastic containers. I pack my tomato separately, usually in a baggie with a paper towel inside to absorb the extra tomato juice, because once it is cut the tomato will keep weeping. That way I can pull out my tomato when I need it and it won't be dripping. Pickles, roasted red peppers from a jar, or any other wet toppings are packed the same way in their own individual baggies.
Often I pack the sandwich fillings and the bread separately, because if I have cold items I find that my bread gets soggy just from being stored in the cold and getting condensation. Cold items like meats and cheese, veggies, etc., get packed separately in a cold insulted bag with large ice pack, and the bread is in a separate plastic bag or container to stay room temperature, nice and soft and not damp.
I find that egg, chicken, or tuna salads stay true to their character when assembled on the bread at lunchtime, so I like to keep everything separated until it is time to eat.
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LOL Lori, butter is my "weakness" and trying to be good, so I will use your "wrap separately" suggestion. Thanks!Connie, no doubt, will give you the perfect answer here, but I can share what I have been taught to do:
My mother always put a light coat of butter on the bread slices before making sandwiches. That is what is done for tea sandwiches. But I don't like that butter layer on my sandwiches!
I used to keep the tomato slice wrapped separately and just place in inside the sandwich before eating.
Also, you can place the tomato in between the other ingredients. Keep the lettuce, cheese or meat directly on the bread slice and put the tomato on the inside so it won't get the bread soggy.
Another tip is NOT to put salt, pepper or other seasonings directly onto the tomato. Salt will draw out the moisture and liquid from the tomato.
I LOVE tomato and will take the time to wrap it in another piece of plastic wrap or place in a baggie or small reusable container. Will do the same with wet fillings such as tuna salad.
It is worth it to have nice, fluffy sandwich bread.
Last edited by Angela J. Shirley; 12/16/11 09:28 AM.
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I was getting HUNGRY just reading your post/lol. Thanks Cassie, I love the paper towel idea - never thought of that. Your other tips are also AWESOME - will be using those too.I do what Lori does. I use baggies or very small plastic containers. I pack my tomato separately, usually in a baggie with a paper towel inside to absorb the extra tomato juice, because once it is cut the tomato will keep weeping. That way I can pull out my tomato when I need it and it won't be dripping. Pickles, roasted red peppers from a jar, or any other wet toppings are packed the same way in their own individual baggies.
Often I pack the sandwich fillings and the bread separately, because if I have cold items I find that my bread gets soggy just from being stored in the cold and getting condensation. Cold items like meats and cheese, veggies, etc., get packed separately in a cold insulted bag with large ice pack, and the bread is in a separate plastic bag or container to stay room temperature, nice and soft and not damp.
I find that egg, chicken, or tuna salads stay true to their character when assembled on the bread at lunchtime, so I like to keep everything separated until it is time to eat.
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I had to laugh when I reread my post. I said to pack everything in a cold "insulted" bag, not a cold "insulated" bag! Poor thing sure was insulted I am sure, not being able to eat all the goodies inside...........LOL!
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LOL Cassie, I try to read my posts as time permits before I hit the Submit button. I have had to go back and edit stuff - so don't feel bad. On those days I don't have the time, I trust folks will understand.
Thanks for the chuckle!
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Ladies, you've got it all covered! Those are all perfect suggestions, and I don't have anything to add.
EXCEPT...look for some pinwheel recipes very soon!
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