Hi all– My buddy Janet came over for lunch today so we could plan a project we’re working on together. so instead of making her a sandwich (a little dull), I set out all the fixings on a board so we could pile up our own open face sandwiches (more fun). And we had mini ice cream cones from the market for dessert– only 110 calories each ((but I wont’ tell you how many we ate!!).
It isn’t really a “recipe”– just an idea!
OPEN FACE SANDWICH BOARD
Thick sliced sour dough loaf
Sliced turkey
Sliced ham
Colby Jack cheese
Fresh mozzarella
Sliced avocado
Arugula
Orange marmelade
Seedy mustard
Mint
Sea salt
Fresh apricots (for munching, not sandwiches)
Find an ample board or platter and start arranging! Good bread and whatever options you can find in your kitchen to pile on top! It’s that simple.
The Thankful Heart 
What a great idea, you are so clever!
Hey Susie– Not my idea really. I got a book called Platters and Boards– all treats/meals served up like that. So I’m copying my way through the book! How is your summer going?? Happy 4th!
Yesssss to ALL the board posts. They are so fun and pretty.
I think that’s it Lacey– the food just looks pretty all spread out on a board! What are you doing tomorrow?? Happy 4th!
Ugh. We had emergency home repairs we HAD to do. Mitchell and I pulled it together in time to roast marshmallows and hot dogs and set off fire works with the kids, but they had meltdowns about EVERYTHING. It wasn’t our finest 4th. How was yours?
Sorry Lacey!! I think we’ve all had holidays like that– like my meltdown (not my kids!0 when my cake fell apart on Christmas Eve as we were leaving to take it to my brother’s house. So I get your ugh! Hope you have a good weekend going. hugs hugs!
What a beautiful and clever lunch idea, Rhonda! I’ll have to do this sometime. I hope you are having a great week!Hugs!
Hi Mary!! It’s a good week with the 4th tomorrow– beach walk with friends and then a bar-b-que pot luck and fireworks. Do you all do something for the 4th?? Hope its a good one!
Happy Fourth of July, Rhonda! We are home quiet and relaxing. Tom’s actually working on our house for a few hours before it gets hot. Then our youngest son is home and we’ll smoke ribs and have a cook out. Maybe later we will have a little fire in the firepit. I hope you and Larry have a wonderful and festive day!xoxo
Smoked ribs!! That sounds super Mary. How were they?? We pot lucked with friends who have a backyard with a great fireworks view. Happy summer! (loved the post of your shopping for the wedding dress!!) xoxo
Hi Rhonda, the ribs were great and very tender! Your potluck sounds like fun and with fireworks too! thanks for the support and for reading my posts. I hope you are not around all those wildfires! Hugs friendxoxo
Creative and fun!
Hi Carol– thanks, thanks. When I walked this morning I listened to the Jen Hatmaker podcast with Ann Bogel (The Modern Mrs. Darcy book blog) about summer reading!! Did you hear it?? Really fun! Happy reading! xox
Yes I listened to it! Other bookish podcasts I listen to are From the Front Porch (Annie Jones owns The Bookshelf bookstore in Thomasville, GA) and Reading Women (reviews of books written by and about women).
I’m writing these down Carol!! thanks bunches! xox
This is one of my favorite meals and looks so beautiful! 😘💗
Oh thanks Lisa! I think you’re right–prettier than just a sandwich on a plate. How’s your summer going?? It’s suppose to be 113 degrees in our town today! yikes! hugs from here!
This is wonderful, Rhonda! I hope the project you’re planning is going really well. Much love, and hugs to you. Debbie
HI Debbie– thanks. Hope you are staying cool in these crazy hot days here! And– loved your report from Sedona– beautiful! xox
Thank you! 🙂
It’s supposed to be cooler tomorrow, so that’s good news. Bless you, Rhonda. xo
Love this idea!!! Think I’ll modify it a tad for your J. Kids next door!!!😊❤️
Hey Andi! You take such great care of the those 4!! And– fun to see your photo of the guys at the Police Academy graduation with you!! hugs hugs!
I love the look of plates and you set them up so beautifully. Did you go further Dutch (open-
faced sandwiches are their thing) and also eat them with a fork and knife?
No! Put people did that too when we lived in Spain! (and french fries with forks!) I guess we are just barbarians– hands on food! Happy weekend Lisa! xox
I love looking at how people arrange boards. You have a little of everything here, even fruit! Lnch from this, yes please! -Kat
Isn’t it fun?! I got this books “Boards & Platters” and now I want to lay out every meal on a board! Hope you are doing well friend, hugs from here!
What a perfect platter and definitely more exciting than just a sandwich!