Sandwiches

Members of Maryland chapter No. 0308 of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will present Home Cooking recipes during the month of September. This is a pocket-sandwich recipe from Donna Parks. Turkey in the slaw pita sandwiches Turkey mixture: 1 pound ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried mustard 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 8-ounce can tomato sauce Slaw: 2 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 small red apple, unpeeled, finely chopped 1 small carrot, shredded 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Sandwich bread: 3 6-inch-diameter whole-wheat pocket breads, cut in half to make 6 pockets In large, nonstick skillet, brown ground turkey with onion.

photo: RICHARD T. MEAGHER / staff photographer Harry Grandinett, of Grandinetti's Round the Square and Harry's House of Brues, is not exactly making appetizers for "Ride for the Y," but the single-serving-size samples of his specialty sandwiches will work - wonderfully. [cont. from lifestyle ] He'll have MARBs - that's Mary Ann's Roast Beef. The sandwich is a fresh, oven-baked baguette spread with rondel cheese, creamed cheese seasoned with garlic and herbs.

SMITHSBURG - In the weeks before the March 30 grand opening of Ziggy's Cafe at 22317 Jefferson Blvd., new owner Richard Caudell has been up to his elbows in details. Built as a Tastee Freez many years ago, the restaurant became Doug's All American and later, Ariel's. "We're going to have an outside eating area with lots of wildflowers all around," Caudell said, scanning the expansive lawn in front of the restaurant. "It should be really nice. " The building has seating for 55 patrons, at booths and tables.

8 slices (1 1/2 inches thick) European-style baguette (for about 8 ounces total 4 teaspoons bottled Italian vinaigrette dressing, or more to taste2 large, medium-size ripe tomatoes (about 4 to 6 ounces each) 4 thin slices (about 4 ounces) Swiss cheese 16 fresh basil or arugula leaves or watercress sprigs, for garnish Position an oven rack in the upper middle of the oven, and turn on the oven broiler. (A toaster oven also can be used if you cook in batches.) Cut 8 slices of bread about 1 1/2 inches thick.

Funkstown Volunteer Fire Co., 2 S. Westside Ave., will hold a barbecue Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. It will feature barbecue chicken, open-pit beef sandwiches, Italian sausage sandwiches and ham sandwiches.      The auxiliary will also have baked goods for sale.   For more information or to place an order, call 301-790-0090.

Salem Reformed Church, at 13182 Salem Church Road, Hagerstown, will hold a festival Wednesday, June 20, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Homemade chicken corn, chicken noodle and bean soups, country ham sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, steamers and hot dogs, salads, cakes and pies will be for sale.

The South Hagerstown High School Alumni Association’s Mega Reunion committee will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Funkstown Tavern (back room). For more information, call Sherry Itnyre at 240-675-3388. Barbecue planned The Funkstown Fire Hall will hold a barbecue Saturday, April 30, starting at 9:30 a.m. The menu includes barbecue chicken, open pit beef sandwiches, Italian sausage sandwiches and ham sandwiches. You can either purchase the dinner or just the sandwich and proceeds will go to further the cause of the volunteers.

A Valentine tea is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon and 3 p.m. at the Gordon-Roberts House, 218 Washington St. in Cumberland, Md. The tea will consist of two courses; the first course will feature tea sandwiches and savories, including mini quiches, cucumber sandwiches and chicken salad; the second course will include desserts such as lemon tarts and chocolate hearts. Two flavors of tea will be served. Antique valentines and scrap art will be on display. Tours of the museum will be available.

The Maryland Foods Pavilion will feature foods harvested fresh from Maryland farms and the Chesapeake Bay during the Friday, Aug. 22 through Monday, Sept. 1 run of the Maryland State Fair. Maryland commodity groups will join together to provide their industries' favorites including crab cakes, catfish filet sandwiches, sweet corn-on-the-cob, smoked ham, pork barbecue, charcoal grilled beef sandwiches, lamb wraps, turkey legs, roasted barbecue chicken, fresh fruit salad, peach yogurt sundaes, and more.

A rummage sale will be held Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 802 Summit Ave. in Hagerstown. There will be sandwiches and a bake sale table. The event is sponsored by the United Methodist Women.

Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, at 22514 Cavetown Church Road, Cavetown, will hold a soup and sandwich sale Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be steamers, hot dogs, chicken corn, vegetable or bean soup and drinks. Patrons can eat in or carry out. For more information, call Debbie at 301-824-7513. Nurses refresher course The Continuing Education and Community Services Division at Hagerstown Community College will offer a three-part nurse refresher course for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses beginning this month.

The Hancock Middle-Senior High School Panther Band announces its January sandwich sale.  As in previous sales, three choices are offered: ham, turkey and roast beef.  The sandwiches cost $3 each. For $5, customers can add a bag of chips and a drink - soda or water - for a complete meal.  Orders will be taken through Jan. 24. The sandwiches must be paid for in advance.  Contact pantherbandboosters@hotmail.com to place an order. And congratulations to band member Autumn Pittman, who is first chair of the All County Orchestra and Band.  The All County Concerts are coming up:  All County Orchestra, Saturday, Jan. 26; and All County Band/Jazz Band, Feb. 2. Both concerts are at 7 p.m. in the North Hagerstown High School auditorium.  Tickets can be purchased in advance through the school, or some might be available at the door, but don't count on it. The concerts are quite popular and are a great winter diversion.

May 2013 bring you good health and happiness.   Ham sandwich sale The West Hagerstown Lions Club is selling baked and country ham sandwiches in January. Baked ham sandwiches cost $2 each and country ham sandwiches cost $2.50 apiece. For more information or to order sandwiches, call 301-797-4499.   Volleyball for girls There will be an open volleyball session for girls ages 11 to 14 on Friday evenings from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The session will run from Jan. 4 until the end of May. There will be instruction, match play and possible tournament participation for all levels of play.

If you weren't excited about the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly you will be now: One of the bills to be filed would designate “Soft Shell Crab” as the official Maryland state sandwich. According to the Washington Post, Sen. Richard F. Colburn, R-Old Bay, believes that awarding official status to “a Maryland delicacy” will boost restaurant business and help troubled watermen. Maybe it will, although I have never eaten a Baltimore Oriole specifically because it is the Maryland State Bird.

The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have local individuals and volunteers from area businesses providing holiday gift-wrapping services in two locations at Valley Mall. As a convenience for shoppers, the gift-wrapping stations will be close to Center Court behind the fountain and one near the Food Court. Holiday gift wrapping will be available from Friday through Dec. 24. Say cheese Students at Hickory Elementary School who wish to have their school photo retaken can do so Thursday, Nov. 29. Moms of students at Hickory are invited to a Moms and Muffins breakfast Friday, Nov. 30, at 8:10 a.m. City Park Illumination Hagerstown City Park will come to life with a Christmas tree and holiday lights event Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Music and activities will be held at the Hager House, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and Mansion House Art Gallery.

Jomo Kenyatta Morris wasn't dressed up as the Hamburglar, but he appears to have acted out at least a portion of the role in real life at a couple's home in Martinsburg early Wednesday. Morris, who was arraigned Wednesday morning on one felony count of night time burglary, apparently burglarized a home in the 100 block of South Kentucky Avenue hours earlier to make a sandwich, according to Berkeley County Magistrate Court records. Morris, 23, of no fixed address, was being held in Eastern Regional Jail Wednesday night on a $20,000 bond set by Magistrate Joan V. Bragg, according to jail and court records.

Seniors are invited to a community meeting with a group that meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship, 14010 Greencastle Pike in Hagerstown.  The morning program consists of guest speakers, movies or special planned field trips.  Lunch is either brought from home, or at a predetermined restaurant.  After lunch, there are shared activities, such as games, puzzles and cards. The group is open to the community and all area seniors are invited.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Clear Spring invites the community to its annual fall soup and sandwich sale Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The harvest festival will include bluegrass and gospel music provided by Warner “Red” Shingleton and his friends on the banjo, guitar, bass and other stringed instruments. Homemade chicken corn, vegetable and ham/bean soup, along with country ham sandwiches (the country ham is from Ernst Market), steamers, hot dogs and chili dogs, accompanied by all the condiments, will be available for lunch or takeout.

Editor's note: This is part of an occasional series on children eating vegetables. The series explores ways to highlight a vegetable's flavor and appearance as a way to work around the resistance some picky eaters have to trying unfamiliar vegetables. I am OK with radishes. Really, I am. They have a peppery bite, a bright color and a pleasant crunch. But I've never really taken them seriously on their own. They always seemed like a side show - a garnish - to a salad or some other important dish.

Homemade chicken corn, chicken noodle and bean soups, country ham sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, steamers and hot dogs, salads, cakes and pies will be for sale. The church is on Salem Church Road, off Cearfoss Pike in Hagerstown. Friends of the Library to host meeting July 11 Friends of Washington County Free Library will hold its bimonthly meeting Wednesday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. in room 202 at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 08 E. Franklin St. in Hagerstown.