Everybody Likes Sandwiches

Why Kickpleat?
Originally it was an anonymous way for me to be online. My real name was hidden and I liked it that way. A few years down the road, however, I realized that I didn’t really care who knew my real name or not. Call me Jeannette or call me Kickpleat. Whatever, I’m easy that way.

Why is your blog called Everybody Likes Sandwiches?
It’s kind of a mouthful to say let alone type into a browser’s address bar. However, when I started this blog, I wasn’t thinking about practicalities. Instead, I flipped to a page in an old kid’s cookbook, saw a cute illustration of a girl yelling out “Everybody Likes Sandwiches” and that, my friends, is history.

Did you design & build Everybody Likes Sandwiches yourself?
Yes, with my husband’s help. Together we work as Matchbox Creative, so we’ve got a few web design skills up our sleeves. I did the design and illustrations while my husband created a WordPress template from scratch. Together we worked to not only make this site fun to look at, but also easy  to find that one recipe you’ve been dying to try.

Can I hire you to design & build my website?
Sure! Take a good look at our services and processes, download our questionnaire and send us your info. We’ll be in touch.

Can we exchange links?
Nope. If I like your site I’ll add it to my blogroll and you can feel free to do the same. However, I do check out every blog from every commenter because I love discovering new blogs.

I’m a marketing guru / PR person / manufacturer / advertiser & would love you to write about / sample this totally awesome product…?
Sorry, not interested. I almost never accept samples. I buy what I buy, I write about what I want. I think my readers appreciate that. That said, I have accepted cookbooks from time to time and will mention any that are worth their salt.

How come you don’t accept advertising?
So far, I haven’t felt the need to have ads on my blog. Like I’ve mentioned before, this is a place that makes me happy and ads just aren’t welcome . You can read more about this here.

What camera do you use?
I use a Canon PowerShot SD300. Yes, a 3.0 mega pixel camera…they don’t make them like they used to. But five years later my camera still works perfectly so why should I go out and get a new one? Not all my photos are great, or even good. When my photos are good it’s because of good lighting, not because of what camera I use. That’s why my photos look better in the summer or when I take photos in the morning. Let natural light be your friend and eat all your meals by 3pm.

Your site is full of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Don’t you care?
Sure I do, but the truth is that I’m rather a speedy blog writer and tend to dump what’s on my mind into my blog posts. I don’t go over anything with a fine-tooth comb or a spellcheck. I’m trying to work on it, so if you spot a mistake and you feel you have to let me know, send me a nice email.

You deleted my comment. Why?
Maybe you were rude or were completely off-topic or you spammed my post. If you leave your blog name anywhere other than the site url when you comment, I see that as spam and will delete it.

This recipe didn’t work. What went wrong?
Honestly, I have no idea. When I write a recipe for this blog, it means that it worked for me and I liked it enough to post it. If the recipe didn’t turn out or was a disaster, maybe you measured wrong or your butter was too soft or maybe you substituted another ingredient. The list of ors could go on. Sorry. Try again? Move on?

Can I use a recipe from your site on my own blog?
Yes, please do! I love it when others make and post about my recipes. Please just add a link to the post where you found it. I’d also appreciate it if you put the recipe into your own words. Thank you!

Do you have a recipe for…?
Take a look through my Recipe Index for all of my recipes. I try new recipes all the time, so who knows, maybe you’ll find exactly what you are looking for.

Just how big is your kitchen anyway?
Well, I guess it’s a pretty tiny kitchen: 8 feet long by 6 feet wide, measuring from wall to wall. But like they say, it’s not the size that matters. Sure I’d love more counter space, or more importantly, I’d love just one window! But all things considered, I do pretty well here, I think.

Are you a vegetarian/vegan?
Nope. I was a vegetarian for over 10 years, but that ended well before I started up this blog. At home I cook a lot of vegetarian and vegan meals and you’ll find that veggie recipes outweigh the meat dishes on this site. I have a few vegan friends which is why you’ll find quite a few vegan recipes and ingredients (like vegan margarine and almond milk).

I’m going to be in Vancouver. Where should I eat?
While I have a few favorites, I feel a bit awkward about recommending restaurants. First of all I don’t know you and your tastes so I might steer you wrong. Also, I tend to go to certain places all the time because they’re close by or because they’ve got a great beer list. I like what I like and I’m guessing you are probably the same. So if you are in town start by checking out Yelp or DineHere for your meal suggestions. If you are still reading, here are some old standbys within walking distance of my ‘hood:

• The Alibi Room for their GREAT beer list and beautiful room. They also have a good burger with a great sour pickle. This place is home.
• Kam Gok Yuen for pork and duck. Really, it’s all you need in an old-school, grimy Chinatown diner.
• Kim Saigon for Banh Mi Sandwiches. $3.25 for your most delicious lunch.
• Finch’s Tea & Coffee have great sandwiches. For $8.95 you’ll get a great Pear, Blue Brie, Prosciutto, Roasted Walnut, Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Baguette. Worth every cent.
• Nuba for great lebanese with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Try the Najib’s Special.
• Deacon’s Corner for morning pancakes and bacon. Coffee is strong too.
• Terra Breads is a quick bike ride away in the middle of an industrial wasteland. I try to schedule client meetings here so I can nab some pizza blanco or granola with sour cherry compote and yogurt.