You thought that jamón was a thing of the past? No, no, we bee jamón, and I think this ham is gonna last. Being in the Caribbean, I think of all other things Caribbean, no matter how loosely associated. So when I see a sign that offers jamón y queso, I know I just have to say the word and we'll be jamón 'til the morning comes.
Of course, Carlito brought us the jamón, and it turns out it's just ham, but that didn't stop me. Not because I'm terrified of embarrassment (which I am) nor because I love cheese so much, (which I do), but because when God gives you lemon-braise, you make honey ham, specifically on a hoagie, more specifically with mayonnaise.
If there's one thing that can make a misunderstanding go down more smoothly, it's got to be French Fries with a condiment such as ketchup or catsup, at least one of which was in a solo ounce dollop cup beside my saltiest, most delicious potato fritters. There's no bitter pill to swallow when you're elbow deep in fried po-tates.
This article was going to be longer and more in depth, but that was before I found out what jamón actually is. Thought I was on the cusp of something really insightful there, but it just goes to show you how much revelation one can experience in the face of a hammoncheese sammich.
If you'll excuse me, I must trouble maestro for an additional napkin or thirty. In the meantime, you keep jamón worth much more than gold.
Above - I'm not sure if I'm doing this consciously or not, but I'm plainly pointing out what will shortly be my folly with a finger other than the one traditionally used to do so... it's as if, whether I knew it or not, I kind of did know it. Nothing against ham & cheese or anything, just would have liked to have been in the know before I ordered.
You thought that jamón was a thing of the past? No, no, we bee jamón, and I think this ham is gonna last. Being in the Caribbean, I think of all other things Caribbean, no matter how loosely associated. So when I see a sign that offers jamón y queso, I know I just have to say the word and we'll be jamón 'til the morning comes.
