Both cold and hot sandwiches of every kind
that are prepared and ready to be eaten, whether made on bread on bagels, on
rolls, in pitas, or in wraps. The bread can be used as it is, or it can be
coated with any condiments to enhance flavor and texture.
Regardless of the filling or number of layers, a sandwich
can be as simple as a buttered bagel, or as elaborate as a six-foot, toasted
submarine sandwich. Sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food,
typically taken to work, school, or picnics to be eaten as part of
a packed lunch. Sandwiches are widely sold in restaurants and cafes.
Did you know?
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According
to Guinness World Records, the largest sandwich weighed 5,440 pounds and was
made by Wild Woody's Chill and Grill in Roseville, Michigan, on March 17, 2005.
The sandwich was 17.5 inches thick, 12 feet long and 12 feet wide. It was made
up of 1,032 pounds of corned beef, 260 pounds of cheese, 530 pounds of lettuce,
150 pounds of mustard and 3,568 pounds of bread.
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Americans
eat more than 300 million sandwiches every day. This is an amazing
statistic since there are slightly more than 300 million Americans.
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Depending
on the region, hero sandwiches have been called many other names including
hoagie, grinder, and sub. The latter comes from Benedetto Capaldo’s Italian
deli in New London, Connecticut, during World War II. The deli received an
order from the nearby US Naval submarine base for 500 hero
sandwiches. From that day forward any time a customer ordered a hero
sandwich the employees at the deli called it a “sub.”
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In
1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who was a serious gambler,
apparently was so engrossed in his game that he didn't want to stop to eat so
he asked a waiter to bring him some meat between slices of bread. After that,
people started ordering "the same as Sandwich."
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In
the "Blondie" comic strip, Dagwood Bumstead wasn't much help in the
kitchen, but he could clear out the refrigerator when making one of his
enormous sandwiches. He piled on all the meats, cheeses and breads he could
find. They became so well-known that they got an entry in the dictionary.
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November
3rd is National Sandwich Day.
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The
average American eats almost 200 sandwiches a year and by the time a student
graduates from high school, he or she will have eaten about 1,500 peanut butter
and jelly sandwiches.
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The
first written usage of the English word appeared in Edward Gibbon’s
journal, in longhand, referring to “bits of cold meat” as a “Sandwich”.
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The
most expensive sandwich ever sold was a grilled toast sandwich that seemed to
have an image of the Virgin Mary on it. It sold for $28,000 in 2004.
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The
most popular sandwich in America is the standard ham sandwich (ham,
cheese, and mustard or mayonnaise), followed by the bacon, lettuce, and tomato
sandwich.
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The most
people making sandwiches simultaneously is 607 and was achieved by British
Sandwich Association in Manchester, United Kingdom on May 14, 2013.
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While
the sandwich was named for the Earl of Sandwich, he wasn't the inventor. Hillel
the Elder is credited with the concept of the sandwich during Passover in the
first century. The rabbi put meat and bitter herbs between two matzos.
“I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In a dream world, the bread is super soft, like the Wonder Bread of my childhood, and the sandwich will have crunchy peanut butter, strawberry jam, and a cup of cold milk to go with it.” (Shaun King)[i]
[i] Sources used:
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“5 Ways to Define a Sandwich, According to the Law” BY Michele Debczak
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“Five facts about sandwiches” by
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“Sandwich
Fun Facts” by Mobile Cuisine
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