One of my favourite things in the world to eat is a sandwich. I like sandwiches so much, I don’t mind making them myself. I mean, I prefer others to do the work, but this is one particular area where I’ll make the effort myself, if needed. Here are sandwich options I love:

BLT/Clubhouse

These relatively basic masterpieces are a highlight of any menu and something the Sip Advisor searches out, particularly at diner-themed eateries. Lays once released BLT potato chips and I loved the limited edition product. As for the sandwiches, I prefer turkey or chicken to be part of Club, over ham, since you already get some cured meat with the bacon, but I won’t be picky over the subject.

Peanut Butter & Jam

Since I was a kid, PB&Js have been a favourite lunchtime meal. It saddens me I can’t really get my kids into them with all the peanut allergies and school bans on nuts. I mean, I love PB&Js so much, I’ve even bought a vodka version and made PB&J cocktails. As for my preferred jam/jelly, I’ve always been a raspberry guy, but am open to other options, such as strawberry.

Pulled Pork

A pub favourite, I have enjoyed many Pulled Pork Sandwiches over my life. These sandos seemed to come out of nowhere – or perhaps a younger, pickier Sip Advisor just wasn’t paying attention – but when they did hit my radar, I was all for the blend of barbecue sauce, pork, coleslaw, pickles, and crispy onions. I’m also down for the slider variation of this meal, allowing for sharing the joy.

There are so many honourable mentions I could include: Beef Dip, Grilled Cheese, Cheesesteak, Reuben, Smoked Meat, Lobster Roll, Po’ Boy, among them. Also, international menu items, such as the Cubano, Torta, Bahn Mi and Bifana deserve mention. Sadly, some despicable sandwiches lurk in the shadows. Here are the sandwiches I hate:

Tuna Salad

While I’ve recently become more of a fan of tuna dishes – poke bowls, in particular, becoming part of my preferred meal list – it would take a desperately hungry Sip Advisor to ever have a tuna salad sandwich. Same things goes with a tuna melt. Heck, anything with ‘salad’ in the title should remain a salad and not become a sandwich. I’m looking at you egg salad and chicken salad.

Cucumber

I love cucumbers, but they should not be the focal point of a sandwich and I would argue they shouldn’t be served between bread in any matter. They belong as part of a salad or on their own. I mean, you might as well just be eating bread. Mrs. Sip contends that Cucumber Sandwiches are a nice addition to afternoon teas, while I counter that afternoon teas are a tool of the devil.

Ham and Cheese

As noted above, I rank ham low on my meat hierarchy. Combine it with cheese, which a young Sip Advisor deplored and an adult Sip Advisor merely accepts, and you aren’t really appealing to my appetite in any way. I’m also down on sandwiches loaded with salamis, preferring those types of meats to be placed on crackers. And while I’ve never had a Bologna Sandwich, I don’t intend to.

Love & Hate: BLT Cocktail

• 1.5 oz Bourbon
• Splash of Lemon Juice
• Top with Tonic Water

While there is a drink that calls for you to blend bacon, lettuce and tomato with vodka, I went with this BLT recipe instead. After all, what truly makes a BLT great is mayo (or other sauces) and I don’t plan to put that in any beverage.