Random Delicious Thing: Toni Kearney's Conche Sandwich

By Jennifer Bain | Published February 20th, 2026

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I can’t stop obsessing about this prosciutto, fried egg and melted brie sandwich that I had last summer in Conche, N.L./Jennifer Bain

WHAT: Toni Kearney’s Conche Sandwich

WHERE: Conche, Newfoundland and Labrador

PRICE: Included when you book a five-day package with Moratorium Tours & Retreats.

DISH DECONSTRUCTION: Grill two slices of light brown sourdough — made by Conche baker Rachel Foley — in olive oil and add brie slices so they start to melt. Slather the toasted bread with homemade mayo dolled up with Dijon and red wine vinegar. Top with prosciutto, a fried egg and arugula. Squeeze in some red pepper jelly. Devour while warm in all its goopy glory.

WHY: “The king of sandwiches,” is how Kearney describes her signature sandwich that was years in the making. She hosts one guest at a time (or couples) in her beloved outport of Conche, population 130 or so, northeast of Gros Morne National Park. There aren’t any restaurants in the fishing community so Kearney cooks for guests and delivers meals to the local Airbnb she puts them up at. I fell madly in love with this sandwich and while I can do a decent job of replicating it at home, the magic is missing. Clearly you have to eat it in Conche.

FUN FACT: Kearney also served me her nan’s fish cakes and homemade mustard pickles. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are passionate about this essential condiment. Smuckers Food of Canada caused widespread misery back in 2016 when it announced it would no longer make its Zest and Habitant brands of pickled cucumbers, cauliflower and onion in a mustard-turmeric sauce. Bick’s sweet mustard pickles are still available, to everyone’s relief, and so are all kinds of homemade versions.