Brand: Tesco Cost: £1 Found at: Tesco There has been nothing more wonderful during this time of quarantine than eating a sandwich that I did not make. I know that I am being ungrateful – I love to cook and I love that I now have time to cook. Like so many others, I’ve... Continue Reading →
Egg and Bacon Sandwich
Brand: Tesco Cost: £1 (with £3 lunch deal) Found at: Tesco This is my comfort sandwich. On those days when I’m feeling sick or frustrated or just plain hangry (I am a slave to my blood sugar, as Emil can attest). It’s got everything I need: fat, carbohydrates… eggs. It does not get soggy by... Continue Reading →
Sour Cream and Onion Knäckebröd Sandwich
Brand: Wasa Cost: 7.95 Found at: ICA Yaaaaaas! 110% expected to hate this. It’s a shelf-stable sandwich made of cracker bread and “vegan oat filling.” What’s to like? But boy, was I wrong: this is 10/10 delicious. It’s basically adult cheese and crackers that you can put in your purse. The filling... Continue Reading →
Miso Pork Cutlet
Brand: Kakukyuu Cost: 324 yen Found at: Lawson One of the staple flavors of Nagoya food culture is that of red miso. Red miso, unlike the white and yellow varieties, is made with more soybeans and aged for longer, giving it a stronger, earthier umami taste. As I have a significant salt bias, it’s... Continue Reading →
Strawberry with Whipped Cream Sandwich
Brand: 7-11 Cost: 297 yen Found at: 7-11 I don’t know if a strawberry whipped-cream sandwich represents my life peaking or hitting rock bottom. I suppose it depends on which organ you ask. And while it may have dealt a coup de graceto my long-suffering pancreas, it was nevertheless amazing. It’s the dream lunch... Continue Reading →
Tonkatsu and Egg Salad Sandwich Set
Brand: M&T Cost: 385 Found At: Mini Stop It is not every day that I get to splurge on the fancy sandwiches at the Mini Stop, but I am so glad that I did. This sandwich set was hands-down incredible. Convenience store sandwiches are already solidly delicious (the tonkatsu - pork cutlet - and egg... Continue Reading →