Favorite sandwiches

CNN recently put out this list of 25 of the world’s greatest sandwiches. Pan Bagnat is listed first. Although their list is not in order of best to worse, it’s where I would put Pan Bagnat since it is my all-time favorite sandwich. 

I have yet to find a good Pan Bagnat in Houston (or other cities in the US). The French chefs I’ve talked to say it’s because they can’t get the right kind of bread for a classic pan bagnat. There’s no question the bread in Southern France is better (IYKYK) but really? 

In the meantime, it’s never hard to find my second favorite sandwich, which is ubiquitous in Houston… the Bahn mi. If you haven’t experienced this amazing combination of tastes, you are missing one of the best sandwiches in the world. This sandwich comes with more choices (and less oversight) than the French pan bagnat, but you can’t go wrong with the classic version – Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt:

If you prefer, there are simpler alternatives, including vegetarian options at most places that make Bahn Mi sandwiches.

Still thinking about #FullMoonJoy

What a gift the Artemis II mission to the moon was for us all. 

It wasn’t just about the science (although it was astounding), it was the joy of the crew that made this so special. 

It seems paradoxical to say that paying attention to the moon is a practice that grounds you, but it does. Try it for a month or two. Download an app (this is my favorite app) that can show you when and where to look for moonrise and what phase the moon is in. 

Then walk outside and look up for a dose of #MoonJoy. 

Maybe the best historical marker of all time?