Delcious Detroit

Last Friday Bill and I drove up to Detroit to visit some of our favorite friends. It just so happened to be the same day that Detroit filed for bankruptcy. Upon entering the city, we couldn't help but notice an abundance of abandoned skyscrapers and busted out windows on the homes visible from I75. This contrasted perfectly with the vibrantly lit casinos, reminding Bill of Hill Valley under the reign of Biff Tannen.

How did they get the graffiti up there?

We continued north several miles out of downtown and arrived at our friends' house in the hip Royal Oak neighborhood. It has a bustling main street that feels like a bigger version of the Short North in Columbus, a far cry from the destitute city we had just passed.

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On Saturday, we were excited to get the royal driving tour through the ruins of downtown. Even though, half of the buildings are abandoned, there are still a great deal of people who work in the city, so naturally there are some great eats. We stopped at our friend's favorite sandwich place, Mudgies Deli. It's small vintage orange interior matched up with the funk tunes on the speakers for a perfect 70's vibe. I felt right at home.

My friend and I decided to try the sweet and savory turkey sandwich, 'Sho'Nuff'. It was delicious, and I have been craving it for several days.

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Today, I tried my take on it, which was quite successful if I do say so myself.

      Sweet & Savory Turkey Club

• 2 slices whole wheat toast (the bread is from the bakery at Whole Foods)
• cream cheese on one slice
• strawberry jam on the other slice
• Applewood Farms smoked turkey breast
• crispy bacon
• fresh baby spinach

Every time I make this sandwich, I'll remember how much fun we had last weekend! -ALT