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sandwich.]] A sandwich is a Food item typically made of one or two slices of Leavened Bread between which are laid one or more layers of Meat , Vegetable , Cheese or Jam . The bread can be used as is, or it can be coated with Butter , Oil , or other optional or traditionally provided Condiment s or Sauce s to enhance flavor and texture. The modern sandwich is named after the 4th Earl Of Sandwich , although the exact circumstances of the invention of the sandwich are still the subject of debate. Sandwiches are commonly carried to work or school in Lunchbox es or brown paper bags (in Sandwich Bags ) to be eaten as the Midday Meal , taken on Picnic s, Hiking trips, or other outings. In some parts of the world, they are also served in many restaurants as Entrée s, and are sometimes eaten at home, either as a quick Meal or as part of a larger meal. When eaten as part of a full meal sandwiches are traditionally accompanied with such side dishes as a serving of Soup (soup-and-sandwich), a salad (salad-and-sandwich), French Fries / Chips , Potato Chip s/ Crisps and a Pickle or Coleslaw . ORIGIN The first form of sandwich is attributed to the ancient Jewish sage , 2007 . In the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Europe, meals comprising meat, cheese, and condiments sandwiched between bread or pastry existed well before the appearance of the word 'sandwich'. The first written usage of the word appeared in Edward Gibbon 's journal, in longhand, referring to "bits of cold meat" as a 'Sandwich.' It was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl Of Sandwich , an 18th-century English aristocrat, although he was neither the inventor nor sustainer of the food. It is said that Lord Sandwich was fond of this form of food because it allowed him to continue playing cards, particularly Cribbage , while eating without getting his cards greasy from eating meat with his bare hands. An alternative theory suggests he may have spent long hours at his desk working and therefore wanted a sandwich, also to eat with his bare hands (see External links). The Earldom refers to the English town of Sandwich in Kent — from the Old English ''Sandwic'', meaning "sand place". HISTORY Through the 18th century, the sandwich as popularized by Montagu remained an English dish. Initially perceived as food men shared while gaming and drinking at night, the sandwich slowly began appearing in polite society as a late-night meal among the aristocracy. The sandwich's popularity in England increased dramatically during the 19th century, when the rise of industrial society and the working classes made fast, portable, and inexpensive meals essential.Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, Solomon H. Katz, editor (Charles Scribner's Sons: New York) 2003 It was at the same time that the sandwich finally began to appear outside of England. In the United States, the sandwich was first promoted as an elaborate supper meal. By the early 20th century, as bread became a staple of the American diet, the sandwich became the same kind of popular, quick meal as was widespread in England.Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, Solomon H. Katz, editor (Charles Scribner's Sons: New York) 2003 Today, the worlds largest manufacturer of pre-packed sandwiches is Irish firm Greencore . SANDWICH STYLES Sandwiches vary greatly both in how they are put together and in their fillings.
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