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A Brief History of the Sandwich
The creation of the sandwich is most often credited to John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. However, the convenient food creation was eaten long before it was named for the Earl. By the time Montagu had discovered it, the Greeks and Turks had been eating meat and vegetables in pockets of pita bread for years. Sandwiches of the open-faced variety had been consumed for some time as well as a way to utilize stale bread, but these still necessitated the use of a fork.

The Tale of the Earl of Sandwich
John Montagu was well known as an avid gambler. He would spend his evenings playing cards and often found himself desiring a snack that would not occupy his hands while he was busy with his games. During a 24-hour gambling streak, he requested that his food be prepared in this manner and the cook presented him with meat sandwiched between two pieces of toast. This allowed Montagu to eat his food with only one hand. The concoction was a success and it became modified through time to fit changing tastes and preferences. Still, it did not become a mainstay as a supper food until the 18th century.

Sandwiches throughout Time
Some of the earliest sandwiches were created with mazoh crackers filled with ground nuts and herbs. Soon the use of bread became common to use because juices from meats would reconstitute stale bread. After its official debut with the Earl of Sandwich, the creation became truly diverse and rose from mere bar food to a staple of even gourmet cuisine. Every culture has their own favorite versions of the sandwich, and they all offer their own unique delicious flavors.

Greatest Movie Sandwiches

Sandwiches are a food that is enjoyed by everyone from children to adults. Just about anything can be put on a sandwich, and they can be eaten virtually anywhere, even on the big screen.

This video recalls some of the most memorable movie sandwiches, including Dave’s Secret Sandwich from the film Dave and Gary Busey’s 2 meatball subs from Point Break. From dramas to comedies, sandwiches are frequently enjoyed in our favourite movies.

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