I’m running late for my writer’s meeting but I just have to get this off my chest.
This sandwich IS WORTH BEING LATE FOR. Previously, I thought I had created the best sandwich ever but I was wrong. Oh, how I was wrong.
It’s all about the avocado, really. Splurge on a nice fat one that’s firm, but not too firm, and you will achieve perfection. Stick under-ripe avocados in brown lunch bags and they will soften right up for you in about a day. My mother taught me that and it’s true!
On another note, never go to the grocery store when you are hungry. Bad things will happen and it might result in one buying a extremely large basil plant because one saw it and immediately thought how delicious margharita pizza would taste at that exact moment.
And that’s just an example.
Sarah (Oc2Seattle)
August 3, 2010 at 12:17 pmSo true! I’ve been enticed into all kinds of strange purchases when hungry at the store – including a basil plant (thoughts of spaghetti and quatro fromaggio), not once but twice!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
August 3, 2010 at 12:28 pmBasil plants are ALWAYS a good idea in my opinion! That, and avocado. Looks delish!
jenna
August 3, 2010 at 12:28 pmAdvocados are amazing! I tend to day dream about how creamy and flavorful they are. Perfect sandwich!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
August 3, 2010 at 12:29 pmgreat example of bad things happening…
not that it’s happened to me…
or has it? 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
August 3, 2010 at 12:31 pmMmmmm…LOVE that big pile of avocado! I’ve been on a definite avocado kick myself, lately!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
August 3, 2010 at 12:36 pmGrocery shopping while hungry is BAD. I pick up twice as much when I do that. And avocado on a turkey sandwich? INSTANT WIN.
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf
August 3, 2010 at 12:41 pmAgreed! Turkey and Avocado (and BACON!) are a winnre combo in sandwiches!
I don’t tend to have issues when I grocery shop when hungry. Except that I might pick up dinner instead of waiting until I get home to cook. But sometimes when I spend several hours at the grocery store and it’s almost 9pm when I get home… it might make more sense just to pick up dinner.
Oh, and I’ve definitely bought a basil plant for Margherita pizza. It was the same price as the basil picked in the grocery section, so I decided the plant itself might last longer! In fact, I bought it almost two months ago and I still pulled some leaves off today for my almost-caprese-egg salad. 🙂
theemptynutjar
August 3, 2010 at 12:42 pmThe best sandwiches must have avocado and hummus…so good with anything.
crunchy granola gal
August 3, 2010 at 12:44 pmthrow some roasted jalapenos on there and you’ve got a seriously stellar sandwich. try it!
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama
August 3, 2010 at 12:54 pmAvocado, how I love you! You make the world go around!
Holly B
August 3, 2010 at 1:03 pmGah! Cali avocados are unmatched in greatness…..consider my green with envy 😉
Amanda @ Vegacious
August 3, 2010 at 1:04 pmI had a sandwich the other day with tons of avocado and veggies. And hot hot mustard. Words do not express.
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine
August 3, 2010 at 1:20 pmHungry or not, I usually buy random things at the grocery store.
I love avocado sandwiches! It’s the best spread. 🙂
Deirdre
August 3, 2010 at 1:20 pmOr grocery shopping hungry might also result in chocolate covered pretzels, happened to me last night…
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies
August 3, 2010 at 1:32 pmThat sandwich looks absolutely incredible!! and I agree …craziness ensues when shopping on an empty stomach.
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
August 3, 2010 at 1:36 pmI agree that avacados always make sandwiches better!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
August 3, 2010 at 1:45 pmI hate it when I go to the grocery store hungry… I spend way too much money on all the wrong stuff 😉
Lauren @ louisianagrown
August 3, 2010 at 1:51 pmI’ve been eating avocado sandwiches all summer! Aren’t they perfect?
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
August 3, 2010 at 1:52 pmI went to India a few years ago and after a 17 hour flight I was SO cranky. Apparently all I wanted was a plain turkey sandwich on whole wheat (no more cilantro, ahhh!) and a nap. My friends still tease me about it! Your sandwich looks great.
Olivia @ Blissful Runner
August 3, 2010 at 1:54 pmYesterday as I was chowing down on a rice bowl enroute to the grocery store, my husband looked at me and shook his head. “I think you’re taking the notion of not shopping for groceries when hungry a little too far.” Touche.
Kacy
August 3, 2010 at 1:57 pmAvocado rules on sandwiches. I’m not even sure I like non-avocado bearing sandwiches anymore.
Jackie
August 3, 2010 at 1:58 pmMy boyfriend makes fun of me for cutting an avocado in half and eating it with salt, pepper, and my spoon. He “doesn’t really like avocado.” Or sweets. Or jet skis. Something’s wrong with him.
Camille
August 3, 2010 at 2:02 pmHaha, I have bought many-a-bag of granola while food shopping hungry. Granola is something I should never be around because I will lose control. It’s like my mind and reason turn off.
Jen
August 3, 2010 at 2:04 pmdo we get to know the ingredients of said sandwich? (including what bread? 🙂
jenna
August 3, 2010 at 3:34 pmAll it was was just turkey and avocado! On some almost-stale whole wheat bread from the back of my fridge.
Kristen
August 3, 2010 at 2:20 pmAvocado, goat cheese and sundried tomatoes on pumperknickel….
amanda
August 3, 2010 at 2:26 pmI agree on not going to the grocery store hungry…I made that mistake tonight when I went to Whole Foods for 2 pints of Arctic Zero ice cream. I came out with other things. At least I got some samples in the process! ha ha
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
August 3, 2010 at 2:29 pmooooh yes. Avocado would have to be one of my fav. sammie additions!
Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman
August 3, 2010 at 2:36 pmyour sandwich looks so fresh and delicious:) I must be hungry right now.
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)
August 3, 2010 at 2:57 pmholy cow. The avocado on that makes me want to reach through the screen.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
August 3, 2010 at 3:02 pmLooks like its worth being late for to me!
Lori
August 3, 2010 at 3:43 pmCan’t go wrong with avocado… that sandwich looks great! And that is definitely a lot of avos. Mmmm. 😉
Suzanne de Cornelia
August 3, 2010 at 3:47 pmG8 tip re the avocado. Thx. 🙂 It’s 3:40P and I have yet to eat anything today and am starved. Am planning to stop and eat before hit Whole Foods. LOVE basil. Usually eat an entire large organic clamshell in one salad or in a sauce.
With Fall on the horizon think must see the very cute pix in my ‘Le Chapeau Français’ post. Has inspired me to get a beret.
http://tinyurl.com/oe4ezq
tricia
August 3, 2010 at 4:05 pmyou cant go wrong with a basil plant! 🙂
Where To Get a Home Loan
August 3, 2010 at 4:09 pmOMG I just tried this and added some cucumber vinaigrette and it was FREAKING AWESOME! Thanks for the recipe!
Deanna
August 3, 2010 at 4:10 pmWait a second…is that a TV? I thought you didn’t own a TV? 🙂
jenna
August 3, 2010 at 4:48 pmhah! a friend just gave me that…..but I don’t have cable so it just sits there. I think I’m going to donate it.
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
August 3, 2010 at 4:34 pmChips or anything snacky is a terrible impulse puchase when starving and shopping, I always end up tearing into stuff like that on the drive home.
Thank you for sharing that excellent tip about the avocados!
stephanie@Avocado Nation
August 3, 2010 at 4:37 pmI always buy too much when I shop when hungry! I think a basil plant is a good investment though. Also, nice sandwich!
kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com
August 3, 2010 at 4:49 pmABSOLUTELY F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C
i think i’d just call it a mental health day and continue noshing on this bad boy unrushed <3 hehe
Cara
August 3, 2010 at 4:55 pmSometimes the most random of purchases can be the best!
Melissa
August 3, 2010 at 4:58 pmAvocado tastes great with almost anything! I’ve been eating it with my bagels lately! What kind of drink is that?! It looks like some sort of tea? Yumm!
jenna
August 3, 2010 at 5:00 pmThat would be iced Tazo cucumber white tea!
Jeannie
August 3, 2010 at 6:04 pmTurkey and avocado sandwiches are my FAVORITE! So good.
Paige @Running Around Normal
August 3, 2010 at 6:12 pmThat is one gorgeous avocado!! Mmm..one of my favorite fruits!
Oh yes, it’s definitely dangerous to go to the grocery store hungry! Watch out, Wallet!
Lauren
August 3, 2010 at 6:42 pmGreat avo-ma-cados are to. die. for.
You’re lucky they’re native to your state!! Our east coast guys are well-traveled… and rarely achieve perfection.
Brooke (Baking with Basil)
August 3, 2010 at 6:48 pmI’ve been putting avocado on anything I can think of lately. It adds so much flavor!! Any tips on keeping the other 1/2 from turning brown the next day? How was the Tazo tea? It sounds refreshing!
Amy
August 6, 2010 at 3:46 pmStore the other half with the seed. It will stay fresh in the fridge for another day!
Katie
August 3, 2010 at 7:15 pmGreat tip for avocados! I never knew that but I wanted to make guacamole this weekend and the avocados were too ripe so I didn’t get them. Thanks for the tip!
Cassie @ Back to Her Roots
August 3, 2010 at 7:19 pmI like to use avocado as a spread on toast and sandwiches in place of condiments. It spread so well with a butter knife.
You have officially made me want a sandwich, even though it is 10:19 at night.
Erica
August 3, 2010 at 9:13 pmThis is my Mom’s masterpiece sandwich! She suggest paying attention to the quality of the bread, the need to toast lightly, the importance of a few farmstand tomato slices, and sea salt on the avocado, of course!
diana@mymarblerye
August 4, 2010 at 4:44 amyour post reminds me how important a simple sandwich is to one’s life sometimes. thanks. 🙂
Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels)
August 4, 2010 at 6:09 amOh my..THAT is exactly what i want to eat today. AVACADO SAMMY! Yum!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
August 4, 2010 at 7:03 amGrocery shopping on an empty stomach is like clothes shopping while naked. Everything looks good.
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun
August 4, 2010 at 11:06 amAvocado on a Sandwich = Perfection!
I love avocado – it’s one of my favorite healthy fats (other than nut butters, of course!) 😀
Amy
August 6, 2010 at 3:45 pmMy favorite….garden tomatoes, avocado and cucumber on sourdough or nine-grain bread. YUM!