NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY
The “sandwich” is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, following the claim that he was the eponymous inventor of the sandwich. Today, National Sandwich Day, honors one of America’s most popular lunch items and is celebrated each year on November 3.
The modern sandwich is believed to be named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (later known as Lord Sandwich) however, the exact circumstances of its invention and original use are the subject of debate. There is a rumor in a contemporary travel book titled Tour to London by Pierre Jean Grosley formed the popular myth that bread and meat sustained Lord Sandwich at the gambling table. It is said that Lord Sandwich was a very conversant gambler and did not take the time to have a meal during his long hours playing at the card table. When hungry, he would ask his servants to bring him slices of meat between two slices of bread. This practice of Lord Sandwich was a habit which was well known to his gambling friends whom soon began to order “the same as Sandwich” and from this, the sandwich was born.
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N.A.M. Rodger, who wrote Sandwich’s biography, suggests that it was Sandwich’s commitments to the navy, politics and the arts, that mean the first sandwich was more likely to have been consumed at his work desk.
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Before being known as sandwiches, the food seems to simply have been known as “bread and meat” or “bread and cheese”.
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The following represent many common varieties of the American sandwich:
BLT – Cheese Sandwich – Philadelphia Cheesesteak – Club Sandwich – Dagwood – French Dip – Hamburger – Monte Cristo – Muffuletta – Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich – Pilgrim – Po’boy – Reuben – Sloppy Joe – Submarine – Tuna Fish Sandwich – Veggi Sandwich – Deli Sandwich
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Enjoy one of the following “tried and true” sandwich recipes:
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NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Sandwich Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
National Housewife’s Day November 3. Photo credit: http://www.saidaonline.com/
NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY
Each year on November 3, millions of people across the country celebrate National Housewife’s Day. This day was created to make the day a special one for the “stay at home” mom, as their job taking care of the children and the home is a 24/7 one, that sometimes does not get the “thank you” that is much deserved.
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The term “housewife” is an old term stemming from the days when most families were supported from one income. The father worked and the mother stayed home to take care of the house and the children. Times have changed and it is not always possible for one parent to stay at home, even though it is still preferred by many. In today’s society, typically two incomes are needed to support a household. If a mother is able to stay at home, the term “stay at home mom” or “domestic engineer” are favored over the term “housewife”.
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Today, honor the “housewife” in your family or a “housewife” that you know.
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