Thanks for visiting! Yes, they are yummy, aren’t they? And I have to admit I drive about 25 minutes for the tempeh–but it’s worth it!

Johanna,
I think you’re right about sandwiches and easy, but sometimes it is worth a bit of extra effort. The only real “work” with a Reuben is the dressing, and if you’re willing to use the already-prepared kind, it’s just a matter of slapping the ingredients together–instant happiness.

Romina,

The media does seem to want to promote the emaciated look. . . and while there IS a problem with overweight in most of the Western world, the opposite wouldn’t be any better, I’m afraid. As to the Reuben, if you get a chance to try it, I’d say go for it! You won’t be sorry.

Sally,

I once took a course in Victorian Literature that talked about weight as indicative of wealth, as you mention. Seems today the opposite is true. The other interesting indicator was how tanned women’s skin was: in those days, pale was “in” because women of leisure could sit at home (inside) all day and didn’t have to be outside, in the sun, like the workers; today, though, the opposite is true, because tanned skin represents lots of free time to sunbathe!

Anyway, once I was dreaming about living in another era, I figured I might as well dream of being wealthy and privileged, right?

It’s good to keep in mind that the Rubensesque figures were partly considered attractive because they were indicative of wealth and privilege, not the norm. And it’s just as likely as anything else (more likely, really) that you (or any of us) would have been a skinny scullery maid dreaming of a bit of time off from hard work as anything else!

Mmm. That sandwich looks great. I’ve never had a reuben sandwich, sadly. I wasn’t sure what it was up until a few weeks ago, but it sure sounds great! And a spelt bagel? Yum!