The Toast-N-Serve Magic Bag

[Rachel Perlow]

Perlows - it seems as if you're cleaning out your pantry trying all these experiments.

We're going to New Orleans next week.

He hasn't "refused" to put a piece of meat in it, just hasn't done so yet. I'm sure he'll get around to it, next time we're making burgers.

[Varmint]

He hasn't "refused" to put a piece of meat in it, just hasn't done so yet. I'm sure he'll get around to it, next time we're making burgers.

I've been known to use a bit of hyperbole from time to time.

[elyse]

You? Naw.

[Toliver]

I made my first Monte Cristo sandwich because of that picture.  I used a lot more egg though, and fried it in a pan.

(I didn't know what a Monte Cristo was prior to this thread.)

Did you dip the pieces in strawberry jam or apple jelly before eating them?

I wondered about that...it's not truly a monte cristo without it. Also, sometimes the finished sandwich is lightly dusted with powdered sugar, giving it a sweet-savory taste, a yin-yang of taste all in one.

[Louisa Chu]

Would you be willing to take some photographs of your experiments?

Of course! Hey I'm thinking about some butter dipped, mandoline sliced reine de reinette apples with foie gras terrine - have you tried non-bread on the outside yet - other than the graham crackers?

[Rachel Perlow]

No, but anything very thin or higher in fat would have a tendancy to burn, I would think.

[hollywood]

No, but anything very thin or higher in fat would have a tendancy to burn, I would think.

So, I guess that 24 pound Butterball is out, eh?

[Toastabags]

toastbags were invented in the UK in 1989 by Guy Unwin and have sold in excess of 10,000,000 bags in the UK alone.

toastbags are covered by a US patent application and a granted UK patent.

toastabags are sold in stores, mail order, television and online throughout the world.

[sammy]

toastbags were invented in the UK in 1989 by Guy Unwin and have sold in excess of 10,000,000 bags in the UK alone.

toastbags are covered by a US patent application and a granted UK patent.

toastabags are sold in stores, mail order, television and online throughout the world.

Are we sure he isn't Mr WineClip?

[Bux]

No, but anything very thin or higher in fat would have a tendancy to burn, I would think.

You're not ready to move on to flambes I take it. I'm thinking one could soak the bread in Kirsch before making a grilled guyere and emmenthaler sandwich and have a fondue panini by the time you reached the flash point. I'd try it, but I don't think my homeowner's policy would cover damages.

[pariah_kerry]

No, but anything very thin or higher in fat would have a tendancy to burn, I would think.

so much for toaster baklava...

how about toaster flautas?

[torakris]

I just told my mother that all I want for Christmas is the toast-n-serve magic bag!

[snowangel]

Jason and/or Rachel, it's been over 24 hours without a fresh photo...

And, how would this work for roasted cauliflower?

[Jason Perlow]

Jason and/or Rachel, it's been over 24 hours without a fresh photo...

And, how would this work for roasted cauliflower?

We did pasta tonight for dinner. Check the dinner thread.

I had mousakka for lunch and rachel made another meatball sandwich. Tomorrow we will be doing sandwiches again.

[hollywood]

Made me some breakfast, toast, 2 scrambled eggs, grits

Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket

Off to work, beaming all the way down 3rd

[Ling]

I made my first Monte Cristo sandwich because of that picture.  I used a lot more egg though, and fried it in a pan.

(I didn't know what a Monte Cristo was prior to this thread.)

Did you dip the pieces in strawberry jam or apple jelly before eating them?

I wondered about that...it's not truly a monte cristo without it. Also, sometimes the finished sandwich is lightly dusted with powdered sugar, giving it a sweet-savory taste, a yin-yang of taste all in one.

You're supposed to dip the Monte Cristo in JAM?!!!!!!!!!

[spaghetttti]

Made me some breakfast, toast, 2 scrambled eggs, grits

Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket

Off to work, beaming all the way down 3rd

hollywood is dreamy.

I love that song

[hollywood]

You're supposed to dip the Monte Cristo in JAM?!!!!!!!!!

It's an option. You can dip a corner in before taking a bite. I said apple jelly but actually I meant mint. But more often it's the strawberry jam. Don't let it throw you.

[hollywood]

I love that song

Neat video, too.

[Jason Perlow]

Today I re-attempted the Sandwich Cubano and it was a huge success.

This time we used soft hero rolls and I coated the outside of each sandwich with garlic olive oil. I cut the sandwich in half, put each half in a bag, smashed it down, and toasted each on just under half darkness twice.

Rachel had a Steak and Cheddar sandwich

[peanutgirl]

WOW! Those sammitches look delicious. Another kitchen item I never knew I needed, but now I simply must have.

[snowangel]

I'm still waiting for a photo of the reuben sandwich I requested. I'm waiting for my bags and I'm hungry, having consuming only 2 bahn mi's in the last 30 hours.

[maggiethecat]

Made me some breakfast, toast, 2 scrambled eggs, grits

Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket

Off to work, beaming all the way down 3rd

Yes, Hollywood is intensely dreamy!

The jam and toasted cheese may be an Anglo thing. A pot of raspberry jam was always on the table when my Lancashire Nana made us grilled cheese. I still love that flavour combo.

[Rachel Perlow]

I'm still waiting for a photo of the reuben sandwich I requested. I'm waiting for my bags and I'm hungry, having consuming only 2 bahn mi's in the last 30 hours.

Get something else to eat, because there's no reubens on the horizon for the near future.

[hjshorter]

The jam and toasted cheese may be an Anglo thing.  A pot of raspberry jam was always on the table when my Lancashire Nana made us grilled cheese.  I still love that flavour combo.

Interesting. Mom is from New England, and when I was a kid, she fixed our grilled cheese with a sprinkling of worcestershire sauce. I've never met anyone else that does that. Now I dip mine in Melinda's Jalapeno sauce. Never anything sweet.

My bags are on the way. Now off to Target to find a toaster.

Edited November 13, 2003 by hjshorter (log)