Today is National Sandwich Day!
The concept of mixing bread with other foods is a very old one, found in many cultures. However, the sandwich as we know it was believed to be created by John Montagu, aka...the 4th Earl of Sandwich. The legend goes that while he would play cards for long periods of time at gambling houses, he would order his valet to give him some roast beef between two pieces of toasted bread. This allowed him to enjoy some food while still playing cards, and the bread would help keep his hands clean from the beef's grease.
Sandwiches would become a popular food in London in the 19th century. The rising working class needed a food that was quick to make, inexpensive and compact. The sandwich was perfect for that role. It became a universally appealing food item a time went on, with various countries having certain sandwiches that are considered their own. For example, in England, the country of my birth, a popular sandwich there is a bacon butty. Mmm...bacon butty...
So, go enjo yourself a delicious sandwich today! Thanks for reading this blog entry!
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