Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 35 on 15/11/2007.

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A very modern sandwich

Sue Lawrence provides some more unusual ideas for the humble sandwich

We all do it. We know that at lunchtime we ought to be crunching into our tupperware-packed salads and nibbling on our nutritious, homemade sandwiches. But what do we do? We opt for a shopbought, cling-wrapped sandwich with the same old spread and some rather tired lettuce, processed cheese or ‘plastic’ ham. And although, admittedly, many bought sandwiches can be exciting and tasty, there are far too many which are low on filling, heavy on the margarine and really rather depressing.

For those of us who would rather die than have to get up even 10 minutes earlier in the morning to make a packed lunch, there is hope. Many sandwiches, salads and other lunchtime goodies can be prepared completely the night before, refrigerated and popped into your bag as you leave. It is, however, a good idea to write yourself a note in large writing next to the kettle, reminding yourself to remove your lunch from the fridge. Or if you never even bother with tea or coffee in the morning, place the note beside your toothbrush. There is nothing more frustrating than to realise as you sit on the train for work that your lovingly prepared sandwiches are still at home, where you put them last night.

So, once you have decided that it is more interesting, healthy and also inexpensive to prepare your own lunch to take to work, you then have to think of a few exciting ideas for sandwiches. And with all the wonderful array of breads from all over the world to choose from, you could go for weeks and never.....

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By Sue Lawrence

Section : Scottish Food

Page number : 49