Quirks & Compulsions: Recent Episodes

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Today's Topic: Laundry (Part 2)

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• Hanger situations
• Closet organization and squinting
• Dainties
• The raw denim lifestyle
• Tumble dry low
• Button-down problems

Hashtag: #jeansurrogacy

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Today's Topic: Laundry (Part 1)

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• Setup: stackable, side by side, convection
• Timeframe
• Folding practices
• Closets vs. drawers
• Seasonal storage

Hashtag: #seasonalstorage

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Today's Topic: Sandwiches

Favorites

• What are the qualities we look for in sandwich?
• Favorite types of bread
• Favorite ingredients
• Favorite condiments
• Favorite sandwich makers
• Sandwich making process

Technique

• Toasting: bread vs. sandwich
• Hot lettuce is disgusting
• Hot tomatoes are disgusting
• Tips and tricks
• What is cringe worthy
• Mixing the meats

Clarifications

• Hoagie vs. sub vs. sandwich vs. wrap vs. low-carb lettuce “wrap”
• Club sandwiches—why?
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Don't underestimate the power of a croissant as the bread
• Bagel sandwiches

BONUS: Bahn Mi. Try it. You'll like it.

Referenced Vendors

• Sarcone's Bakery
• Liscio's Bakery
• Hershel's East Side Deli
• Primo's
• Wawa
• Firehouse Subs
• Paesano's Philly Style
• The Bagel Factory

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Today's Topic: Packing for Travel

On the Docket:

• Origin Story: Patrick’s Packing List
• Luggage options
  • Looking cool vs. utility
  • Short vs.long trips
  • To check or not to check?
• Packing methods
  • Rolling vs. folding
  • Ironing clothes pre-packing or post-unpacking
  • How do you pack a suit or blazer?
  • Are garment bags a trap? Spoiler alert: yes.
• Dealing with dirty laundry
  • Eliminating cross-contamination
• Unpacking upon arrival at destination
• Unpacking upon return home