From "Bread and Meat" to the Sandwich - A Look at the Sandwiches Origins

Article by Scott Henderson








Sandwiches are a favorite lunchtime meal around the world. Dating back to the 1st century there is a long history of two pieces of bread filled with various fillings. It wasn't until the 18th century that it got its name "sandwich", so here is a brief look at its beginnings.The first recorded version of a sandwich dates back to the 1st century when a Jewish Rabbi, Hillel the Elder started a Passover tradition. Rabbi Hillel would

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