One of the perks of living in a rural community is the country store. This past summer, Matt's favorite Saturday meal was this massive sandwich made from fresh sliced deli meat and cheese which was all hand-sliced on an old-timey meat slicer. We usually bought a pound of cajun turkey, a pound of smoked ham, a pound of bacon, a pound of roast beef, a pound of sharp cheddar hoop cheese and a pound of pepper jack cheese. Then we added dill pickles, fresh tomatoes and jalapeno peppers from the garden, sweet Vidalia or red onions, sliced boiled eggs and a host of condiments ranging from mayonnaise to honey mustard to salad dressings. (Occassionally, we also bought incense, a small brown bag of dime store candy, a jar of pepper jelly and a plastic cup of boiled peanuts!)
Everyone in South had their fair share of hot Saturdays this summer. No one wanted to spend the weekend cooking over a hot stovetop or baking warm casseroles. One particular Saturday, that hot Mississippi sunshine came streaming through our large picture window and saturated Matt's super sandwich with light. I grabbed my camera and took a quick picture. I wanted to remember the sandwich just the way it looked and relish the story that was served up on the side.
Today, the South is recovering from tropical storm Lee, and the temperatures have dropped to the low 70's during the day and the low 50's at night. A cool front is here, and fall is on its way! Just as the seasons change, so will the Saturday menus. Big pots of homemade chili, tomato gravy and hot biscuits, Mexican goulash and rotel dip will become the family favorites; however, on a scorching summer Saturday, a super sandwich in soft sunlight is something worth savoring ~ and so is the story.
As a matter of fact, it is the best thing since sliced bread!
As a matter of fact, it is the best thing since sliced bread!
Dianne ; )
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