This week we're featuring an encore of the episode featuring our bridge party. Bridge, being an extra special occassion, demands extra special nibbles. Here's an idea for sandwiches with a bridge theme:

You'll need: 

Suit shaped cookie cutters

Thin sliced sandwich bread

Deli meat

Thin sliced cheese

Leaf lettuce

Sliced olives

Toothpicks 

Start by stacking your sandwich, then place your cookie cutters on top and press down very firmly until you've separated the shape from the rest of the sandwich. Open top tin type cookie cutters work best for this because they're sharp enough to cut through all layers. Remove the sandwich from the cutter and trim off any stragglers with a scissors. The bottom of what you've just cut will be the top of the sandwich. Finish by garnishing with a sliced olive speared with a toothpick. These can be made with all different types of cookie cutters for all different occasions. Keep in mind, however, the more elaborate the shape the more difficult it will be to cut the sandwich - the club is the most complicated of the suits to cut. 

Hint: If you want to add condiments to your sandwich, do it after they're cut. The layers slip around too much if you've dressed it before you attempt to cut them. 

This week on my NPR podcast we'll be featuring an encore of the branding episode. Be sure and listen!

Be sure and have a look at Felix Populi for charming objects for your home. We'll soon have some new items up for your consideration! And come by and see what's new at the Brini Maxwell auctions. There's always something exciting to bid on!

I'm sorry about the recent radio silence. We've been having some technincal difficulties here at Brini central. Hopefully we'll be able to resolve those and return to bringing you exciting new content soon. Hang in there!