'Mater Sammiches

[John Jones]

Exactly what I am afraid of.

[bumpster]

east to west? Is that a relative of the infamous left handed crescent wrench?

[GoneFission]

east to west? Is that a relative of the infamous left handed crescent wrench?

Nope, Bump, it's actually a way of slicing.  Most folks cut a tomato north to south - that would be horizontal cuts if you picture the 'mater hanging on the vine.  But, according to family lore, they taste better cut east to west, or vertical from one side to the other, and you discard or munch the end pieces that are mostly skin.    I don't really know if it makes any difference or not, I just remember mom saying "east to west is best" when she would cut 'maters for sandwiches.  
 
It is probably from the same lore as the left-handed ball peen hammer, the bacon stretcher, and the turbo embumulater.   :tongue:

[seabob4]

east to west? Is that a relative of the infamous left handed crescent wrench?

Nope, Bump, it's actually a way of slicing.  Most folks cut a tomato north to south - that would be horizontal cuts if you picture the 'mater hanging on the vine.  But, according to family lore, they taste better cut east to west, or vertical from one side to the other, and you discard or munch the end pieces that are mostly skin.    I don't really know if it makes any difference or not, I just remember mom saying "east to west is best" when she would cut 'maters for sandwiches.  
 
It is probably from the same lore as the left-handed ball peen hammer, the bacon stretcher, and the turbo embumulater.   :tongue:

Do not forget the bucket of prop wash...

[RickK]

It takes a long time to master holding the 'mater as it would be on the vine so you can cut it E-W and have usable slices though.  I have it down pat now.

[gran398]

Sometimes, I like liberal thinkin'.

 

[fannydunker222]

i alwaysed liked these with a THICK SLICE OF SHARP CHEDDER AS WELL

[seabob4]

i alwaysed liked these with a THICK SLICE OF SHARP CHEDDER AS WELL

Toasted....a little bit of Hellman's under the mater...

[GoneFission]

Hey - it's that time of year again!  Mater sammich time!  

Reminds me to get to the store for some soft white bread...

[John Jones]

dang northerners.
We have been eating fresh 'mater sammiches since May.  ;)