On Sat, 5 Nov 2016 16:30:50 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

> You bet, SF, hot roast beef sandwiches in a family diner are to die for...
> unfortunately, maybe literally. These are one of those comfort foods that provided
> the hard-working family farmer with enough calories and energy to work until
> sundown. ;-)) A white-bread sandwich with layers (not too many, just enough)
> sliced thinly, in the sandwich, and then the sandwich is cut cater-corner, separated
> just enough on the plate to put a dipper of regular mashed potatoes. Then some
> really good roast beef gravy is poured over a depression in the center of the
> potatoes, with some naturally spilled over on the bread...with veggies in a side
> dish, or not.

Yours was built a little differently from what I remember so fondly,
but it was carb heavy - that's for sure!
>
> There is such a family restaurant just about a half mile from me; I take my grandson
> there when he stays overnight. They have great lunches (pork tenderloin sandwiches,
> for example, which can be breaded and fried OR grilled) and breakfasts. Just a nice,
> old-fashioned kinda place. The last time I was there, I had a grilled cheese sandwich with
> really crispy sliced bacon inside (special request, no extra charge). It was really good.
>
Hubby would love bacon in a grilled cheese sandwich. Hope I remember
your variation the next time I make tomato soup.



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