"Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book"

[Lesley C]

Has anyone had a look at this book?

If so, thumbs up or down ?

[kitwilliams]

I just got the book today...I was supposed to go to the Hollywood Farmers Market with friends (Nancy was there doing a book signing) but unfortunately my car engine caught on fire (and is now a total write-off) and so I never made it to Hollywood. HOWEVER my friends brought me an autographed copy and I have been drooling over the photos and recipes this afternoon. Examples:

Piled High Pork Sandwich. Brine your pork for a couple of days, roast it on top of some onions, slice it thin. Roast a yam and puree it with a sage brown butter. Make a balsamic sage brown butter. Grill your sourdough and rub with garlic. To assemble: bread, carmelized onions, sauteed greens, yam puree, pork, a sprinkling of fleur de sel and a drizzle of balsamic sage brown butter. I don't think I can wait for the pork to marinate!

Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Sauteed beet greens and candied spicy walnuts on white or ww sourdough.

Braised leeks, hard-cooked eggs and anchovies.

Lots more, including, of course, her famous grilled cheese with a few variations. mmmm....just looking at the recipe for a clam sandwich with parmesan breadcrumbs. Clams sauteed in garlic butter and vermouth and piled high on top of garlic toast.

I obviously haven't tried anything yet but I will be tomorrow!

mmmmm. Grilled Escarole, white bean puree and bacon.

[Lesley C]

Sounds delicious!

Actually, I don't know why I bothered with this queestion. I think everything Nancy Silverton does is pretty amazing. She has great, great taste.

[helenas]

Reviewed on Epicurious: sandwich cakes and cookies sound intriguing.

[Steve Klc]

I'm waiting for Claudia's sandwich book.

[wingding]

I purchased the Sandwich book a few weeks ago,and it's a thumbs up-I'm not necessarily gonna run and use the recipes,but enjoy the ideas and the text,having very similar tastes to N.S.

[Lesley C]

I'd opt for Silverton over Flemming any day.

When I think of Flemming, I see watered-down Pierre Hermé.

Silverton is Silverton.

[helenas]

Does the book offer recipes for make-ahead sandwiches, or everything is about "serving immediately"?