By Brett
Nearly a year ago to the day, we published an illustrated guide on how to tie a bow tie. Since then, we’ve received requests for an instructional video on how to do it. Well, here you go. Demonstrated and filmed by yours truly and edited by Jordan Crowder. Enjoy. 
  
By Brett
Welcome to Day #10 of the AoM sandwich project. Last month we asked readers for their best sandwich recommendations. Out of 483 submissions, we picked 20 to highlight here on the site each weekday during the month of April. At the end, we'll publish all the entries into an epic man-sandwich cookbook. Enjoy. Today's Sandwich: Black Bean Veggie Sandwich by Scott So far, all the sandwiches we’ve featured have had meat, so I figured it was time we throw a bone to our vegetarian readers (is that kosher?) and feature a sandwich sans carne. Kate, who isn’t the biggest fan of deli meat, also wanted me to make a sandwich that she could share with me. This black bean veggie sandwich from Scott caught my eye. Will it make this carnivore a believer? Let’s find out. Ingredients 
- White bread
- Mayo
- Mustard
- Cheddar cheese (I didn’t have any on hand, so I used muenster cheese)
- Zucchini
- Mushrooms
- Black beans
- Red or green pepper (I used a jalapeño pepper — I like living dangerously!)
- 2 garlic cloves
Step 1: Make Bean Mix  Put can of black beans (drained), red or green pepper, and two garlic cloves in food processor. You’re kind of making a black bean hummus here.  Blend until well mixed. It should still be thick, and hummus-y, though. I unfortunately went a little food processor crazy and created an almost liquid mixture. Step 2: Thinly Slice Zucchini  Create 4 to 5 thinly sliced zucchini rounds. Step 3: Slice Mushroom  Slice one small mushroom. Step 4: Add Mayo to Bread  Spread a generous helping of mayo on white bread. Step 5: Add Cheese  Add two slices of cheddar or muenster cheese. Scott says it’s “very important that the mayo and cheese be touching — it's not the same without the directly combined flavors.” Step 6: Add Zucchini Slices  Add zucchini slices. Step 7: Stack Mushroom Slices 
Step 8: Add a Dollop of Bean Mix  Yes, I know what it looks like. Hold in those snickers. It tastes good. I promise. Step 9: Spread Mustard on Second Slice of Bread 
Finished Product  Thanks to my over-blending, this isn’t the prettiest sandwich we’ve showcased. But how does it taste? Taster’s Notes
As a ravaging carnivore, I had my doubts about this no-meat sandwich. And my overly-pureed beans were not the most appetizing thing in the world. But I’ll be darned if this sandwich didn’t taste great. It was filling to boot! The bean mix was delicious — and there was plenty of it left over for several more sandwiches. The jalapeño gave it a strong kick of spice; if you don’t like things forehead-sweating hot, use a bell pepper. The mushroom actually gave the sandwich a meaty texture. I can definitely see this becoming a regular sandwich for me. If you’re a vegetarian, I highly recommend this one; if you’re an unapologetic carnivore, give it a chance. You might be surprised. 
  
By Brett & Kate McKay
The winner of our last giveaway (two weeks ago) was: Marc L. of Salem, NH. Marc chose the handsome hickory and walnut coffee drip stand from Meriwether. My Picks This Week 
Another awesome week at Huckberry. At the front of the pack for me are the Austin Heller driving shoes — in suede and leather they’re versatile enough to go from work to play. Then there are the Made in America duds from Lumina. I’m going to pick up both a shirt and some trousers myself. I feel like those trousers are a staple that have been missing from my wardrobe, but I haven’t yet found a pair that fit my massive thighs. These were designed by another ample-thighed gent, and aren’t supposed to be too tight, so I have my fingers crossed. They’ve got some nice ties too. Gotta love that Huckberry discount — I don’t know where else you can find Made in America ties for that great of a price. There are also some nice fixed gear bikes from Retrospec. I don’t know if I’m hip enough to ride a fixie, but if I won one in a giveaway, I’d be willing to try. I also really like the “Chop Wood” posters; one of my favorite manly axioms. There’s a post idea right there…best manly axioms…. The Prize Any item currently available in the Huckberry Store. Be sure to check out the current line-up of items as it changes every week. How to Enter Leave a comment sharing what you'd like to win. - Sign up for Huckberry to gain access to their store. You have to sign up because the store and the discounted prices are not available to the public. Just so we're clear, if you sign up for Huckberry, you're opting into receiving weekly emails from Huckberry on their exclusive deals. You can unsubscribe anytime you want.
- Take a look around, pick one item you'd like, and leave a comment on this post sharing your selection.
- Do not make multiple comments. All comments are moderated, so your comment will not show up instantly, but will show up later once it's approved.
- If you are an email subscriber, do not reply to this email to make your entry. You must click on the title of this post, which will take you to the post on our web page. You must make your comment on the post on our web page to be entered.
Deadline to enter is April 18, 2013 at 5PM CDT. We'll then draw one random comment to select the winner. This lucky gent will get the item they selected and shared in the comments. Good luck! 
  
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