Day 139 & 144: The Perfect Italian Sub

Have you ever had a spicy Italian sub from Subway?  This was Randy and my go-to sub during our "courting" & engagement period.  We were usually strapped for cash, and Winchendon doesn't have a lot to offer in the restaurant department (yes, we are so glad to be out of there!), so we would often split a foot-long spicy Italian from Subway.  Now, whenever I order one or make my own, it brings me back to a simple time of walking along the old rail trails on a summer evening eating a sub, dreaming about our future, and not having nearly as much responsibility as we do now!  We were broke, but we were in bliss!

Here's my Perfect Italian Sub:
We had these sandwiches for lunch last Sunday (Day 139) and then again on Thursday (Day 144) I packed them for us for work.  They are so good...

Slice the sub roll in half, lengthwise.  Layer with salami, sandwich pepperoni, and provolone cheese.
Toast it!  Definitely toast it, there's nothing like it!

Layer spinach (or lettuce), sliced tomatoes, and banana peppers.  Randy would want sliced red onion on his, but not me.  Drizzle with chipotle ranch dressing.  It's perfect to eat right away or make in the morning and save until lunch time!