A Trio of Sandwiches
Although John Montagu–the 4th Earl of Sandwich–probably didn’t invent one of the staples of modern-day American cuisine, he certainly ensured its popularity. What other eighteenth-century dish is served in almost every restaurant in the country?
The sandwich is truly an elegant solution: it allows for extreme creativity in both base and toppings, it’s a great way to use leftovers, and you can (usually) eat one without getting your hands too messy. The sandwich’s only downfall is that it tends to get shoehorned into mediocrity: more often than not, it’s composed of PB&J, ham and swiss, or (if it’s lucky) barbecued chicken and onions. But why stick to such a limited repertoire?
As you can see in this picture, a sandwich can be whatever you want it to be. Witness the Turkey, Hummus & Carrot sandwich, the PB & Apple sandwich, and the Goat Cheese & Fig Jam sandwich, all on whole-wheat Tuscan bread. (Also known as The Leftovers I Had in My Fridge That Night sandwiches.)
So the next time you think about fixing yourself a sandwich, go wild! Remember: sandwiches come with everything except rules.
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Tags: apple, fig jam, hummus, peanut butter, sandwiches
