THE DILEMMA You wake up early and prepare a delicious, well-balanced sandwich to take along for lunch. How should you pack it to make sure it keeps well?
THE SOLUTION Ideally, you should make the sandwich right before eating it—this way, you ensure its integrity (texture, flavor, crunch). If you can, pack each component separately and assemble your sammie right before lunchtime. If that’s not possible, follow these steps so your sandwich stays fresh longer: First, make sure all your vegetables are dry to prevent the sandwich from getting soggy; always pack tomatoes separately. Second, wrap the sandwich in parchment paper or aluminum foil (for warm ones) to keep the ingredients snuggly tucked in. Next, slip the wrapped sandwich in a zip-top bag to prevent possible leakage. Last, since most sandwiches are delicate, place it on top of heavier objects (like an apple or a juice bottle) in your lunchbox.
JAFFLE MAKER
What’s a jaffle? It’s the Aussie term for a toasted sandwich. And with this panini press, you can make the tastiest ones in town!
FILL ’EM UP!
Designed for supersize loaves, puff pastry, brioche, croissants, and flatbread, this gadget can press almost anything! Deep pockets ake way for more fillings, too, so you can sneak in extra tuna and cheese for a killer tuna melt; or peanut butter, bacon, and bananas for a loaded Elvis.
MEXICAN FIESTA
Whipping up burritos and fajitas has never been easier! Get your hands on a tortilla, sour cream, cheese, beef, salsa, and shredded lettuce; load them on the jaffle maker; and you’ll have a tasty wrap ready in no time.
S0-EASY SWEETS
More than just a sandwich maker, it can make yummy desserts, too. Try your hand at creating indulgent grilled chocolate paninis, apple-cinnamon pies, and even s’mores!
