Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Southern Sandwich Trio


In Savannah, we had a lunch one day consisting of three classic southern sandwiches: tomato, pimento cheese and egg salad. My dad whipped everything up from scratch, and then we hauled it all to my grandma and grandad's house. I love pimento cheese, but the tomato sandwich with a basil leaf and pesto mayonnaise was my favorite. Round cut-out sandwiches hold a special place in my heart. Served with coleslaw, pickles, potato chips and sparkling pink lemonade, it all made for a perfect picnic-style lunch. And we had cookies for dessert because in the South, you've gotta have a taste of something sweet, even at lunchtime.
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15 comments:

  1. ChristyApril 18, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Thank goodness Daddy is in charge of food and we get to enjoy...

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  2. KylaApril 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    These little sandwiches are so pretty! The remind me of what my mom used to make for me when I had fancy tea parties as a kid :)

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  3. 17 PerthApril 18, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Those do look so good---and I have to agree with you--they are just better when they are served round. :)

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  4. Mandy CrandellApril 18, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Sounds tasty! Plus, they look like something I could eat. :)

    http://mandycrandell.blogspot.com/

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  5. hummingbirdApril 18, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Yummm! Tomatoe sandwiches are my favorite! That's what I eat all summer!

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  6. PatriceApril 18, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Well, I know what I want for lunch today. Those tomato sandwiches look amazing!

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  7. TiffanyApril 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I adore the round little sandwich shapes. Is that your dad's idea? Bravo to your papa!!

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  8. StephanieApril 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    These look amazing! I'll definitely have to keep these in mind for a party or a baby shower. YUM!

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  9. MalApril 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Delicious! Sounds like such a wonderful meal

    Mal @ The Chic Geek

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  10. lauren jean alleceApril 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Oh, that tomato sandwich sounds so good!

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  11. the southern hostessApril 18, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Tiffany,
    He's pretty smart.

    Stephanie,
    That's exactly what I thought. Such fun food for a party or shower!

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  12. Sally Tharpe RowlesApril 18, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I knew one of the three had to be pimento cheese....oh so southern....& good!

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  13. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Memories. That sounds like a Saturday spread of sandwiched my Nana would make. I love the perfect circular shapes. And please tell your Dad I'm stealing his pesto-mayo idea. That sounds divine for a tomato sandwich!

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  14. MichelleApril 18, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    That sounds like the perfect lunch. I love those tomato sandwiches.

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  15. Anastasia SchembriApril 18, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    A round of applause for your Dad! Everything looks delish!!

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