Tuna sandwich for breakfast

Inspired by a co-worker's lunch from yesterday, I decided to make a tuna sandwich for breakfast. That's right, breakfast. I have a humongous appetite in the mornings, so it's quite appropriate. Plus I almost always eat something savory, anything on the sweet side just makes me hungrier. I had a big chunk of ciabatta leftover from the weekend that was getting pretty hard. I microwaved it with some wet paper towels wrapped around it. Voila, edible again! Smothered some mayo on the bread, cracked open a can of dolphin safe tuna, spread it on, and doused the bread with tuna juice, you know, to make it softer. I sprinkled it with lots of celery seed, cracked black pepper, and topped it with cucumbers crom last night's salad. Easy and yummy. It was such a big sandwich that I hadn't gotten the craving for lunch yet. So simple, so yum.

By the way, Mags sent me this video that highlights Fiore's tuna, mozarella sandwich. I've never had it and I am an advocate for Fiore's, but I have to say that the sandwich in the video looks awful.

Oh some Indian fragrances

Ever since I got my Unaccustomed Earth in the mail, along with Malgudi Days, I had been craving Indian food. No problem, I live in Queens, the most diverse place on earth. I had brunch on Sunday at the Jackson Diner, in Jackson Heights. It was lovely, especially the fresh dosa that my Mom queued up for. I have to say though, I still prefer my Karma Kafe in Hoboken.

A quick tip: leave your precious clothes at home when eating at the Jackson Diner. My cashmere sweater definitely reeked of onion and potatoes when I walked out.

I miss the food in Hoboken

I lived in Hoboken, New Jersey for two and a half years. I have to say that the one thing I miss most about Hoboken is the food. Three of my favorite places are there and I make special trips (rather frequently) to dine there.
1. Fiore's Deli-the most amazing fresh mozzarella I've ever tasted. It's super juicy and writing about it just makes my mouth water. It's really that good. The line stretches out the door, as you make your way in, you pick up fresh bread on the side for your sandwich. The roast beef and mozzarella sandwich is extra special if you ask for sauce, all the juices form the meat that the guys ladle from the back of the store onto your sanwich. I normally just get the sun dried tomatoes with mozzarella and hot peppers. They stock a good variety of Italian products including fun shaped pasta. It's only open during daytime hours though, so I don't make it too often.
2. Karma Cafe- An amazing Indian restaurant with very fresh food and great service. The waiters are sweet. The papadums are just right and the dipping sauces are fresh and super addictive. The garlic naan is loaded with garlic and butter, the fish, meat & vegetarian dishes are great and the portions large. The crawfish vindaloo is very spicy! Just how I like it! During the day, only buffet is served. It changes daily and is a really good deal. Photos below show the interior and the beautiful tabletop.
3. It's Greek to Me- I know that it doesn't sound too creative, it's a franchise. The place is super casual, not necessarily somewhere you go to romance a date. It's really affordable, quick, and convenient. The pitas are warm and fresh and so is everything else I've tried on the menu, with portions big enough to satisfy my huge appetite.