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Sandwiches of History

The Cookbook: All the Best (and Most Surprising) Things People Have Put Between Slices of Bread

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The ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches.
*As featured in The New York Times and Gastro Obscura*
*As seen on CBS Sunday Morning*
*An NPR Books We Love selection*
Ah, sandwiches. They're everywhere. But what's the story behind the club, the Cuban, or the hot brown? Through his various social media platforms, Barry Enderwick (@sandwichesofhistory) has been exploring all things sandwich for years. In Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook, for the first time, he has taken the source material for dozens of sandwiches and painstakingly recreated them—staying as faithful as possible to every original sandwich, while providing much more guidance on successfully making each one. From the classics, like the Cucumber Tea Sandwich or The Sophisticated Club Sandwich, to the out-of-the-box, like The Hot Chicken Tuna Sandwich and the Mock Banana Sandwich, Barry provides not only recipes, but interesting information and fun facts that pertain to them. Chapters and recipes include:
  • Tea and Snack Sandwiches: Tomato Sandwich, Nasturtium Leaves Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Lettuce Sandwich, Watercress Sandwich, Cucumber Sandwich, Salad Sandwich, Pineapple Cucumber Sandwich
  • Club Sandwiches: Club House Sandwich, Sheridan Park Club Sandwich, Milwaukee Sandwich, Salmon Club Sandwich, Olive Bacon Club, Swiss Club Sandwich, The Club Special, The Sophisticated Club Sandwich, The New Manhattan Club Sandwich
  • Surprising Sandwiches: Spanish Sandwich, Schmancy Ham Sandwich, BBQ Beef Sandwich, Toast Sandwich, Dairy Sandwich, Shrimp Sandwich, Hot Dog Sloppy Joe, Hot Chicken Tuna Sandwich
  • Vegetarian Sandwiches: Mushroom Sandwich, Picnic Sandwich, Gruyere Sandwich, East India Lentil Sandwich, Olive Sandwich, Bombay Sandwich, Waffled Cheesewich
  • International Sandwiches: Pan Bagnat (France), Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnam), Barros Luco (Chile), Rou Jia Mo (China), Tomago Sando (Japan), Carne Asada Torta (Mexico), Chip Buttie (UK), Membosha (Korea), Croque Monsieur et Madame
  • Open Faced and Sauced Sandwiches: Kentucky Hot Brown, Horseshoe Sandwich, Hot Dog Sandwich, Surprise Sandwich, Tomato Cheese Club Sandwich, Cheesy Cheesy Hamburger Sandwich, Sloppy Joe, Shrimp Club Sandwich, The '70s Special
  • Sweet Sandwiches: Chocolate Sandwich Number 3, School Sandwich, Date and Orange Sandwich, Ginger Sandwich, Strawberry Sandwich, Peanut Butter and Cherry Sandwich, Mock Banana Sandwich WWII, Dusty Nuttergoose Sandwich

  • And that's not all! Barry also includes his signature "plus ups" for taking good sandwiches and making them great, as well as a handful of full sandwich remixes. There's an argument to be made that this is the greatest thing since, well, sliced bread.
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      • Library Journal

        October 25, 2024

        Enderwick, who created social media accounts exploring recipes from a 1909 sandwich cookbook, offers a comprehensive overview of sandwiches throughout history. Starting with a detailed rundown of bread types and essential ingredients, he offers original recipes, some in their original form, such as one for a tomato sandwich from 1896 that required more attention than what is common today, along with some recipes for creating early condiments including mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup. The origin of each featured sandwich is explained, and options and modern additions are offered in several categories, including tea, club, open-faced, international, and even sweet eats. Frequently, recipes feature "plus ups" that give options for additions to the sandwich. Historical perspectives place the sandwiches' origins in context. Classics such as sloppy joes are here, along with some unique combinations that might seem unusual; for example, a pineapple and cucumber sandwich from the 1930s. Readers will love the nostalgia that is evoked throughout the book and the spark of creativity that comes from Enderwick's fun and no-nonsense approach. VERDICT A definite conversation starter that will delight readers interested in food history and nostalgia.--Ron Block

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

      • Publisher's Weekly

        November 18, 2024
        Enderwick, who runs the @sandwichesofhistory Instagram account, debuts with a thoughtful, funny, and refreshingly well-researched ode to sandwich making through the ages. Collecting recipes ranging from 1865’s Toast Sandwich (a piece of toast between two slices of bread) to 1974’s Surprise Sandwich (scallions, black olives, cheddar, and chili powder broiled on an English muffin), Enderwick includes source material citations, notes on each recipe’s merits or shortcomings, and historical context. Not content to merely play archivist, he annotates the often-outdated recipes “to make them friendly to the modern kitchen and grocery store,” adding standardized measurements, substituting difficult to find ingredients, and providing suggestions for flavorful tweaks. As a result, the collection manages to straddle the line between being a delightful object of curiosity, unearthing such oddities as a tomato-free ketchup recipe from 1727 that calls for “twelve or fourteen Anchovies,” and a usable cookbook with unusual but tested and recommended offerings such as 1912’s East India Lentil Sandwich and 1909’s Date and Orange Sandwich. History buffs and sandwich enthusiasts alike will delight in this quirky and accessible volume.

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