It's nothing more than pimento cheese on toasted bread (Vagabonde used whole wheat; I used a ciabatta,) some mayo,, slices of a really good tomato (these are red and green zebra tomatoes -- the green are ripe, believe it or not,) and some fresh basil leaves for what Vagabonde calls "that certain je ne sais quoi..."
Don't omit the basil! Truly, it lifts a simple sandwich into the realm of cuisine.
Vagabonde used a gourmet four-cheese pimento cheese from the deli. I make my own --pimentos, grated sharp cheddar, mayo, minced onion, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and a bit of Sriracha hot sauce.
The Dragon in the Sea, on the other hand, wasn't at all my cup of tea. I loved Frank Herbert's Dune but was less fond of those that followed. This is one of Herbert's early efforts, from 1956, which was probably re-published to take advantage of Dune's continuing popularity.
The book's about four guys in a tiny nuclear submarine at some time in the future. The world is at war and oil as the ultimate prize (sound familiar?) There are only four guys and it looks like one is a traitor. . .
While it was interesting to see what an early Herbert novel was like, the novelty quickly palled and I did not finish. Way too much technical info for my taste -- what I'd characterize as a 'guy book.' I guess it just lacked that certain je ne sais quoi. . .
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A sandwich isn't special without a good mater!
I haven't had breakfast yet and I'm drooling at the sound of this yummy sandwich concoction! Better go and see what I can rummage up in my kitchen!
Your sandwich looks delicious. Interesting that the tomatoes are green, but ripe.
All of my favorite things made into one sandwich ... sounds like a winner and one I will try shortly.
It's a wonder that your blog followers don't show up at your house to get fed....
Ah, pimento cheese. You've touched this southern girls heart this morning Vicki. Nothing better than homemade pimento cheese unless you're talking really, really good tomatoes.
Vagabonde is right. Most definitely this has a little "je ne said quoi."
Sam
nice...love me some pimento cheese...this sounds really good...eh, yeah i agree on that book as well....
Good grief, it's breakfast time and I'm drooling over the sight of your winning sandwich!
That sandwich looks so good; definitely have give it a try!
That sandwich looks good! I make my own Pimento Cheese too. Homemade can't be beat! XO
The sandwich looks wonderful, but I'll pass on the novel. Like you, Dune was the only novel of his that I could ever get into.
I love the color of those green tomates! I´ve never had any of those...they look great! :-)
Pimento cheese and tomato sandwich sounds like a great combination.
Fun to have a variety of choices during tomato season.
Don't forget the BLT!
I will give it a try. But my first reaction is that pimento cheese and tomato together doesn't sound quite right. I love both of them, but never gave a thought of eating them together in a sandwich. Live and learn, I suppose.
It looks like a winner sandwich and I will write down your own filling recipe!
Won't try the book...
Mouthwatering!!!! WOW!!! Cathy
This post has made me hungry - but I'm just off to bed! I tried your earlier tomato sandwich and it was yummy. Funny but I'd never thought to make one with just tomatoes before. I've always had cheese and tomato and then you don't get the full flavour of the tomatoes. This one with basil sounds good too.
BLTs are a huge favorite here -- they go without saying.
I can't emphasize strongly enough how crucial the fresh basil is -- really ties the whole thing together as the Dude (Leibowski) would say.
I'm thinking about doing this as a grilled sandwich . . .
Over on Facebook someone left a comment telling about a sandwich she had recently -- pimento cheese and fried green tomato. May have to try that also.
Vicki -- Agree with you -- a good tomato sandwich needs fresh basil to take it to another level -- barbara
Your sandwich makes me hungry for summer!
I must make that pimento cheese! Is the pimento the stuff that comes in the glass jars? It's actually a pepper, right?
Deana the Queena
Yep, it's roasted red peppers. Cute little glass jars. My grandmother put pimentos in potato salad.
My husband said last night that he thinks it's the homemade mayo that makes the big difference. It's not that hard.
2 eggs
A pinch or more of cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 tsp. prepared mustard (I use Dijon)
Juice of one fresh lemon (about 4 Tbs.)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 c. canola oil
Put all ingredients, except for 1 ¾ c. oil, into blender. Blend 5 seconds on low. Keep blender running and add remaining oil in a slow thin stream. Stop blender and stir mayo with rubber spatula, scraping the sides well. Blend again till good consistency.
I bet your husband's right! I must try this. Think I'll try this sandwich for Hell and High Water B.C. this week-end. We're reading "Let the Great World Spin." I just started it this morning and find it extremely well-written.
Deana the Queena
I am getting hungry! :-)
(Love the weirdness of the vegetables in the previous post!)
Thanks for telling me about your post. We are traveling right now and I have not been able to see a computer for a while. Your tomato sandwich photo looks wonderful - good enough for a top cooking magazine. I’ll try your bread next time, it sounds very tasty. I am pleased you liked my sandwich.
Yum!!
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