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National Sandwich Month

About Blog Post Aug 15, 2024 by SCLSNJ Staff
National Sandwich Month Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian August is National Sandwich Month. This holiday appears to have been created in 1952 by the Wheat Flour Institute, and possibly other food industry groups, as a way to promote their products. Why August? It’s not really clear. National Sandwich Day is celebrated on November 3, the birthday of the Earl of Sandwich, often credited for popularizing the meal of bread with meat or cheese. Perhaps the industry groups decided that August and picnics lent itself better to sandwiches than the cold weather of November? Whatever the reason, there’s no bad time to have a sandwich! Up your sandwich game by checking out some of these titles. "400 Best Sandwich Recipes: From Classics & Burgers to Wraps & Condiments" by Alison Lewis"
Simple to prepare yet sublime to eat -- sandwich recipes for every occasion.
"The Great Grilled Cheese Book: Grown-Up Recipes for a Childhood Classic" by Eric Greenspan
Fifty chef-created recipes--some classic, some boundary pushing--for America's favorite sandwich, the grilled cheese.
"The Happy Sandwich" by Jason Goldstein
You won't find a PB&J in this delicious collection. These are gourmet sandwiches with a twist, and every recipe makes it easy for busy people to come home after a long day to a satisfying, flavorful sandwich every time.
"A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches: Vegan and Vegetarian Paninis, Wraps, Rolls, and More" by Jackie Freeman
Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier sandwiches, new takes or America's favorite food await! These 40 delicious, inventive vegetarian recipes will satisfy your every craving.
"Panini Express: 70 Delicious Recipes Hot Off the Press" by Daniel Leader
Featuring more than 70 easy recipes for deliciously different sandwiches, "Panini Express" also includes recipes for four homemade breads as well as for mayonnaises, spreads, and other tasty sandwich toppers.
"Sam the Cooking Guy: Between the Buns: Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos, Burritos, Hot Dogs, and More" by Sam Zien
With another cookbook to thrill his three million subscribers, YouTube star Sam Zien celebrates the best way to eat food.
"Smashed: 60 Epic Smash Burgers & Sandwiches for Dinner, for Lunch, and Even for Breakfast--for Your Outdoor Griddle, Grill, or Skillet" by Adam Walton.
Shows owners of outdoor griddles, aka "flattops," how to make more than 60 different kinds of smash burgers and other smashed sandwiches--the hottest trend in sandwiches worldwide--plus quesadillas, burritos, wraps, and other delectable pressed dishes.