Andrew Lekashman

Andrew Lekashman

a glass bowl of homemade mayonnaise

Rich Mayonnaise

If you've never tasted homemade mayonnaise, you're in for a treat. With this easy recipe, you’ll whip up a luscious, perfectly balanced mayo using fresh egg yolks, mustard powder, and a bit of olive oil.

Lobster roll sandwich on a cutting board

Lobster Roll

Picked lobster on a griddled split-top roll with warm butter or cold mayonnaise, and that is the whole sandwich. The lobster roll spends everything on the filling and builds the rest to step aside.

A Philly Ches

Regional Sandwich Evolution

From the bustling streets of Philadelphia with its iconic Cheesesteak to the aromatic stalls of Vietnam serving Banh Mi, and onto the refined tea rooms of the UK boasting the Egg Salad Tea Sandwich; explore the history behind these sandwich classics and spark your local sandwich adventure.

Andrew Lekashman
Andrew Lekashman
· 10 min read
Ultimate Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Ultimate Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with our Ultimate Turkey and Cheese Sandwich. Combining succulent roasted turkey slices with rich, gooey cheese on perfectly toasted bread, it's a bite of indulgence you deserve.

a bacon wrapped hot dog, tijuana or san jose california style

Danger Dogs

A beef frank spiraled in bacon and fried in its own fat, sold off a midnight sidewalk cart. The name points at the vendor's health-code status, not the plate.

A bottle of secret orange sauce from La Victoria, San Jose, California

Orange Sauce

"Discover the secret behind the renowned La Victoria Orange Sauce, perfect for enhancing your Danger Dog. This smoky and creamy sauce, inspired by the legendary original, is a must-try for food enthusiasts.

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Is the Hot Dog a Sandwich?

While this is reasonably definitive, even prestigious dictionaries have difficulty closing a debate on what a word means by themselves. Fortunately, the good folks at Wikipedia have fully endorsed the “hot dog is a sandwich” argument.

Andrew Lekashman
Andrew Lekashman
· 3 min read
Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Blueberry Burger from Scolari's in Alameda

Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Blueberry Burger

Featuring a delightful blend of tart blueberries, crispy bacon, and melted blue cheese, the Blueberry Bacon Burger from Scolari’s in Alameda, California, offers a flavorful twist on the classic burger experience.

a thanksgiving sandwich with delicate and secret ingredients

Sandwich Secrets

Discover the art and science behind the perfect grilled sandwich, the nuanced difference between a melt and grilled cheese, and why a diagonal cut elevates your sandwich experience.

Andrew Lekashman
Andrew Lekashman
· 4 min read
The Elvis Sandwich - a peanut butter and jelly with bacon

Elvis Sandwich

Peanut butter, bacon, banana, and fruit preserves on griddled bread, in two forms: the Memphis household snack and the legendary Denver Fool's Gold Loaf flown for by private jet.

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a cutting board

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Delving deep into the nostalgic world of sandwiches, this chapter pays homage to the beloved Peanut Butter and Jelly, exploring its humble beginnings and artisanal variations.

Heat, and Gestalt in Sandwiches

Heat, and Gestalt in Sandwiches

Mastering the art of heat in sandwich-making can transform simple ingredients into a culinary delight, emphasizing the principle that a great sandwich's whole is often greater than the sum of its parts.

Andrew Lekashman
Andrew Lekashman
· 3 min read
Salt, the true elixir of life

Salt, the true elixir of life

Salt, a cornerstone of culinary history and flavor enhancement, plays a critical role in cooking, from preserving meats to elevating sandwich ingredients like cured ham, feta, and soy sauce.

Andrew Lekashman
Andrew Lekashman
· 1 min read