Simple Fare

Before anyone thinks I eat at restaurants all the time, I'd better touch on some simple fare for a change. Ever made a ham sandwich? (read: slap ham on bread, cover with another piece of bread and viola! Butter/Margarine/Mayo optional)


I bought some honey baked ham instead of the usual picnic ham recently. Simple logic says the ham is larger than the bread area. (read: round peg cannot fit small square hole) I thought it looks "untidy" with the ham hanging out...


So I tore up the ham into pieces instead... guess what? It tastes better!

Why?

Because in piling up the pieces, it creates more texture to the sandwich. You also get the feeling you are biting into more layers of ham. This pychological feeling increases the satisfaction level derived. Try it! You can make 2 of the same sandwich and you'll be able to tell the difference.

However, this difference will be gone if you add lettuce or say cucumber shreds. 'Cos the lettuce or cucumber will provide the extra texture or 口感. Just a little more effort and you can enjoy your food more!

I'll touch on bread in the next post... lotsa stuff I've learned from working in a confectionery chain...