Spoon a dollop of the stuff onto the center of a buttered bread circle and, as if by magic, you've now a colorful sandwich offering...one with enough nostalgia to maybe finagle its way onto the tea table. Although, again, I'd recommend cloaking the word ketchup with "luscious tomato spread".
You look troubled. I know what you're thinking. We need a garnish.
Mustard immediately comes to mind but you walk a dangerous line when using a condiment to garnish a condiment sandwich.
Perhaps a smattering of those canned French fried onions could remedy this? A cheddar heart cut from a tiny heart cookie cutter? A tear drop of cream cheese?
It was surely a mere oversight when The Chips neglected to mention the ketchup sandwich in their Rubber Biscuit song, recorded back in 1956. You're in luck in case you missed this little doo-wop number by not yet being born. The Blues Brother's did a rendition of it as only they can...
Luscious Tomato Spread
1 28-ounce can tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon beef base
1 6" stem fresh rosemary
1/2 cup brewed Keemun or Assam tea
1/4 cup Demerara sugar
1/4 cup sherry or brandy
Put all into a crock pot and cook, uncovered, on low for six hours, stirring occasionally. Makes 1.5 cups.
And, here is my recipe for
Rosemary Skin Freshner
Rosemary Skin Freshner
1/2 cup fresh rosemary, destemed
11/4 distilled water
1/2 lemon peel, no juice
Put all in a small pan and bring to a low boil. Cover and let simmer for 35-40 or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add 1 tablespoon brandy. Keep in the refrigerator and use with a cotton pad to freshen hot and/or tired skin.
I agree. Enough with the rosemary...for now anyway.
