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Wrapping sandwiches, deli-style

I've seen the method described above work well done on a diagonal as well, with the sandwich lined up roughly corner to corner (a bit closer to the first flap folded than the last since you generally want a bit more slack on the last flap to close it up nicely) you fold one corner over the sandwich then fold in the two adjacent corners and roll/flip the sandwich to fold in the final corner.

This is particularly handy with things like subs since you can use a shorter rectangular sheet of paper with better results, just start with a corner along one of the long sides (away from the sub ends) and roll/fold it over the sub, fold in the corners at the ends and roll the remaining flap/corner around the sub.

eli_avery at 4:41AM on 01/26/08

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Wrapping sandwiches, deli-style

This question brings me back to my first year in college when I discovered the amazing burritos made at the college "grab and go." The fresh, copious fillings were great - but the best part of the whole experience was watching the folks at the counter wrap a burrito. They were totally in the zone, and with a few flicks of the wrist turned a floppy tortilla piled with stuff into a tightly wrapped, spill proof burrito. amazing.

I unfortunately have never mastered the burrito-wrapping skill like they have - nor do I know the secrets of wax paper wrapping. What I CAN contribute, are some ideas about convenient and eco-friendly bags and boxes to wrap your sandwich in, once it's tucked away in the butcher paper. Check it out at The Jew & The Carrot

http://jcarrot.org/bread-butter-and-a-reusable-lunchbox/

Leah
Editor, The Jew & The Carrot blog

TheJewAndTheCarrot at 7:35PM on 01/27/08