Banh Mi and other easy eats

   I'm not really sure where to begin telling you about yesterday's food adventures. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen and washed a lot of dishes. I washed my food processor 3 times! Ok, only twice since Prince Charming washed it once or was that the mandolin he washed. Either way there were dishes and food every where.

   The day began with Eggs Benedict again. (I told you I'm hooked on it) The vinegar water soak before cooking worked perfectly again for my egg. If you want to learn that trick check out my Easy Eggs Benedict post from July 5, 2012. 

   Banh Mi was on my mind and once I get something in my head it's hard to get it out. Banh Mi are Vietnamese Sandwiches and my family loves them. (Banh Mi: Warm baguette filled with a variety of meats, most often pâté, spread with mayonnaise and garnished with whole sprigs of cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, flavored with fish sauce (nuoc mam) or dipping sauce (nuoc cham).

   Now I know the name and maybe the description could scare you off but stick with me here. Not only are these easy they are very versatile. Please don't be dissuaded by the length of the recipe as I've used lots of words to make it as clear as possible for my non-foodie friends who should try this recipe and you know who you are. 

   I'll leave the other 2 things I created for another post but I will tell you this. One is easy and I don't know one person who can eat only one. The other is for the more sophisticated palate and I'll admit many people don't like it (or at least think they don't like it). The son was brave enough to try it but he did wipe his tongue with a napkin after spitting it out and promptly ate a chocolate cupcake with an Oreo baked in. Oh well, more for PC and I.