Description:
Brief overview of the history of the sandwich, covering topics such as "the first recorded sandwich" in the 1st century B.C. developed by a rabbi as a Passover custom of "sandwiching a mixture of chopped nuts, apples, spices, and wine between two matzohs," and the contribution of the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Also includes links to material about specific sandwiches (muffuletta, hoagie, gyro, hamburger, and more). From a cookbook author. |