I went to Target today to get some things for LilZ’s fundraisers at school. I decided to grab a sandwich for lunch at their deli area of the produce section. They always put really good sandwiches out there, and I have a few favorites. I thought I grabbed a ham and provolone sandwich, but realized when I read the label at the office, that it was pastrami and swiss. I was a little irritated because I have never had pastrami and assumed, since I had never had it, that it must suck. (Faulty logic, I know.)
But you know what? PASTRAMI IS THE MOST AWESOME SLICED MEAT EVER.
Amen.
I am so in love with pastrami now that I want to marry it and kiss it and make pastrami babies with it. Why have I not had pastrami before? Where would I have had it? Where should I go to get more? And can I eat it for breakfast? What else is it good with? Or do I have to even eat it with anything besides a fork?
Dude. Just don’t tell anyone at Babycenter that you are eating lunchmeat while you’re pregnant.
And while you’re at it, don’t tell them I’m having sushi either.
OMG, pastrami is the best. Well, actually, it depends on the place. Where I grew up, they had Togo’s sandwhich shops. Sorta like Subway except NOT and so much better. Their hot pastrami sandwich is a thing of legend and just thinking of it right now is killing me. So I must say, do NOT get one at Subway because there is no comparison and Subway’s hot pastrami sucks by comparison. And you deserve only the best pastrami.
re: the perils of lunchmeat - If it’s hot lunchmeat, then it’s okay! Just always have hot pastrami, Zoot, and you’re good as gold.
I have never had it, either. I must try it!
Two words- TURKEY PASTRAMI. The most delicious of all the lunchmeats, if you ask me. Get it from Wal- Mart.
Dear god, the joy. With provolone cheese.
No thanks are needed!
I LOOOOOOOVE pastrami. Definitely my favorite. I mourn for your lost years.
My God, just when I didn’t think it was possible for me to love you MORE — you hit me with pastrami.
Love!
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!! Lunchmeat is awesome!! lol Lunchmeat and I are dating. … And I often eat some for breakfast, lol
wait…your target has food? like, actual grocery food?
no fair.
p.s.
pastrami is awesome.
The best pastrami EVER is at this little joint in Los Angeles called Johnny’s. Sandwiches so big it takes three sittings to eat it all. I always get it dipped (in the aus jus) with mustard, and they give pickles and peppers on the side. We drive 2 hours just for this sandwich, and my mom’s been going there for 40 years. You know it’s delicious when it holds up like that. And the servers are like the soup nazi from Seinfeld, but they’re ladies. I really must head up there again very soon…
Is this “no lunch/deli meat while pregnant” a new thing? I learned about this today. I definitely didn’t know while pregnant with Zoe… because I recall many many many ham sandwiches with herb mayo from Au Bon Pain. So…. is this new? You should only eat it hot?
Oh…. and now you’ve got me dying for pastrami!!!
I’ve never had Pastrami either! You may have to get all evangelical on me
You know, I’d never bothered to try the wonderful pastrami and swiss until a couple weeks ago. I got mine from Schlotzsky’s (sp?). It was the first one I’d ever had, and I don’t know what else one does with pastrami besides put it in a delicious sandwich, but I’ll definitely be having more.
If I was eating lunch meat every day, then I might consider heating it up to kill the rare lysteria, but when I’m only indulging a craving, then I’m getting my lunch meat exactly how I want it, and sometimes, that’s nice and cold;>
By the way, I’ve tagged you for a meme. You, obviously, don’t have to do it if you don’t want.
I think I saw someone else mention it, too - but dude - tueky pastrami. OMG! YUM! Just as excellent as the “real” thing but not as fatty. I liek a nice HOT pastrami with either swiss or even a sliced sharp cheddar, with some dijon mustard on a nice crusty roll. Ok, great. It’s not even 8 and now I am goign to be craving that ALL DAY LONG. and I am not even pregnant!
If you are ever in NYC, please let me know. I’ll take you to the best delis in the 5 boroughs.
subway’s italian bmt sandwich has pastrami on it, with other stuff…if you get it toasted, the cheese is melty and the bread is crunchy and it’s heaaaven
on a side note i have no idea what bmt stands for…
Oh, and if you are ever in an unfamiliar town and lusting after good deli, you can find it easily. All the best delis are usually located near a house of worship.
hmmm hot pastrami!! now I want one. with fries. and a coke. damn it being only 7 in the morning.
http://www.primantibros.com/
If you are ever in the area
Pittsburgh area or FL:
http://www.primantibrothers.com/locations/
Just read the descriptions of the funky menu:
http://www.primantibrothers.com/menu/suburban/sandwiches/
Yes coleslaw and fries on every sandwich (including pistrami)
Being surprised by something being tasty when you were expecting it to suck is AWESOME.
Jenny H. is right, you need to try turkey pastrami.
And I’m still mad I can’t get to a SuperTarget.
This was like a scene with Joey from Friends.
Jam? Good. Meat? Goooood.
Oh my good lord, do I love pastrami. Can’t think of the last time I had it (lunchmeat in China is limited to ham and beef - ham style)(and on that, no lunchmeat when prego? what’s next? donuts?).
Now, about pastrami. Since you’ve made this first leap, I must recommend you try the sandwich of all sandwiches, the Reuben. Actually classically made with corned beef, it’s most commonly made with pastrami and is so very good. And not at all bad for you (ahem).
Pastrami & swiss on Rye, grilled in butter. That what y’all are referring to as Hot Pastrami? Delish, no?
Oh - a Reuben with pastrami? Never heard of it, at least not in NY. but I do like the Turkey Reuben at Arby’s. (Don’t look at the nutritional info on it though. Ugh!)
I heart pastrami. With spicy brown mustard. With cheese or without. YUM-O.
You are a better woman than me.
If that had been me I would totally have been all “I hate patrami and I’m not going to eat this. I’m going to go hungry just to prove how much I hate pastrami” - of course I’ve never had pastrami because Hello! if I liked it I would have eaten it before right? And if I have never eaten it then it clearly sucks…
Welcome to the Pastrami Lovers Club!
I’m so sorry. I’ve let you down as a mother. I would have thought you had tastes Pastrami. I had it on that sandwich I got at that Deli with you in October..Jason’s? It is the most wonderful stuff in the world and Corned beef doesn’t suck either…Really, take this from you Mom who let you down growing up…
Pastrami is the best!! Make sure you have one on rye, with a cream soda. The Best. Lunch. Ever.
Shash
Pastrami. Corned beef. If you like one, you’ll like the other. mmmmmm. Now I know what I’ll be having for lunch tomorrow! Thanks, Zoot!