[1]When I’m desperate for a meal, and don’t feel like leaving home, I go shopping in my pantry. In order for this to work, it’s important to keep around a few staples, like canned tuna (in olive oil), or a hunk of cheese, and bread. With these in tow, I can usually slap together something edible. If I’m lucky enough to have roasted peppers and arugula on hand, a simple sandwich can be elevated into a dining experience. What I’m trying to recreate is a low-rent version of the fabulous sandwiches they serve on the Grilled Cheese menu, Thursdays nights at Campanile [2], one of the best restaurants in L.A. Reservations are hard to come by, so as a substitute, try co-founder, Nancy Silverton’s book, The Best Sandwiches Ever [3]. And that’s no exaggeration.
Image: Cheddar Mortadelle Cosmos, 2005, by Philippe Mayoux [1]