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From: Rosie
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 1:44 PM
To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Subject: Sammy's Steak Sandwiches
Hey Uncle, I regularly follow your site and often get cooking ideas and long lost recipes.
I am now seeking the recipe for the sauce and cooking technique for Steak
Sandwiches made exclusively at a Reading, PA luncheonette. The owner was Sam Albert who is
alive and lives in Reading. A few years ago he sold the business but it is NOT AT ALL like
the sandwich shop of old.
Could you see if you can squeeze the recipe out of Sam? I have tried with no luck.
A big shot like yourself may be more successful.
Rosemarie
Hello Rosie,
Contacting chefs or restaurant owners and asking them for their recipes is not something that I do. Sorry.
I found this quote on a message board at: Sammy's Steak Sandwich
It’s not a recipe, but it is a description of the sandwich:
“I worked one summer in 1969 at Sammy's Steaks, a small chain (like 3 shops) in Reading.
They were definitely a variant of a Philly sandwich being thin-sliced sirloin, grilled onions,
tomato sauce (not pizza) and provolone.“
I will post this for reader input. Maybe Sam Albert will see it and send me the recipe.
Phaed
From: Jayn
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 10:30 AM
To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Subject: Lemon Bars
Hi,
I read your site all the time and thank you for your work.
I would love to find a recipe for Lemon Bars from Black Cap Coffee & Beer - Espresso - Sandwiches -
Craft Beer at Stowe Vermont. We stopped for coffee and ordered one lemon bars they were so good.
I would love this recipe. Hope you can find it.
Thanks,
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
Sorry, no luck. I found some rave reviews of the Black Cap, but nothing about the lemon bars.
They have a Facebook page: Black Cap Coffee
I’ll post this for reader input.
Phaed
From: Pamela
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 5:19 PM
To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Subject: magic pan recipe
Dear Uncle Phaedrus,
I am thrilled to find all of the Magic Pan recipes you have provided, however,
one still eludes me and haunts me from my memory: blue cheese bread basket.
I was a child when my mom took me to the Magic Pan for dinners, so I don't
remember the exact name, but I think this is it. It had gorgonzola cheese
spread of some sort and large thick cut bread that was warmed to have with it.
Please help. I must have some before I collect my pension.
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Pam
Hi Pam,
If you haven’t already seen it, my Magic Pan page is here: Magic Pan Recipes
As you can see from the list at the bottom of that page, the Bread Basket recipe
is one of those that I also have been unable to find. I searched again today in
response to your request, but the only mention of the bread basket that I can find
is in this Washington Post article from 1984: The Magic Pan
I will post your request. Perhaps someone has the recipe and will respond.
Phaed
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