Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Sandwiches Are Truly An American Tradition

By Helge Vang Andersen


No matter where you go in the world, people have something that is almost like a sandwich. It might be some meat or veggies in between two pieces of Matzos or in a Pita. The fact is, the sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food in America.

Traditionally, a sandwich is composed of two slices of bread, sometimes three or more for those Dagwood constructions, with meat and various other ingredients placed between them. The different types of bread, meat, condiments and veggies are where all of the variations come from. This is where the imagination is given license to soar.

The bread, from standard white, whole wheat, oatmeal, potato as well as many others is where it all starts. Some people prefer the Hoagy roll while others will make theirs out of a bagel. Some will use pumpernickel and all of the other types, brands, colors and shapes of bread that are all popular.

The range of meats and meat like substances are the heart of the sandwich. There are, of course, beef, chicken, turnkey, bologna, ham, bacon and many, many others. The creation you have in mind is yours, alone, so be creative. Pepperoni and steak, elk meat and venison, meat balls and corned beef, it does not matter.

The condiments as well as other garnishes have not been left out and is largely the reason for all of the ingredients being spread out on the counter. Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, vinegar and other, more spicy, spreads are used to give this sandwich its specific flavor. Lettuce, onions, pickles, hot peppers of every make and cheese, can be inserted into these wonders of engineered delights.

The selection of all ingredients are only subject to what the diner wants to eat. Their tastes can be explored and experimented with. Sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food, in America, so they can be found in every walk of life and in every diner, restaurant and hospitality center in the land.




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