Who says November 3, says World Sandwich Day! To understand, all you have to do is make a jump in time.
Legend has it that in 1762, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, was a fan of poker. Such a fan, that he didn’t have time to go get ready to eat. So he asked his cook to prepare something quick and efficient for him to eat during his card games. So he brought her a slice of meat and another of cheese, covered with two slices of bread.
A game of poker, a snack and the sandwich was born! Why November 3? It would be his date of birth, but the vagueness remains since the official date of birth of John Montagu would be November 13, 1718.
Essential since its creation, the sandwich has evolved and can now be combined with all sauces. Forget ham and butter sandwiches, raw chicken or even tuna mayonnaise, France Bleu offers you to create more original sandwiches.
How to properly prepare your sandwich?
It looks easy, but in reality you have to think of many small details.
- Take your best knife! It has a great importance in the preparation of your sandwich. It is he who will decide whether or not to make your job easier while cutting the bread.
- If your bread contains a lot of crumb, remove some so that you can stuff your filling properly.
- If you want to eat your sandwich cold, try combining foods that are the same temperature. And for a little more flavor, remember to add chilli, capers… whatever you fancy.
- To blend the flavors and make it taste savory, press your sandwich well and wrap it (if you want to eat it later) in cling film.
The club sandwich, the variant of the basic sandwich
The club sandwich is a variation of the traditional sandwich, but just as good. Of American origin, it is made up of two layers of filling, separated by slices of toasted bread. Then cut into a triangle, it is usually served with fries.
Like any recipe, the club sandwich consists of basic ingredients: lettuce, tomatoes, grilled bacon, mayonnaise, chicken or turkey fillet. But after all, a sandwich needs to be revisited. So feel free to improvise and add your personal touch.