Sandwich Facts
What was Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich?
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
Are corndogs sandwiches?
No - A corn dog is a sausage on a stick that has been coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep fried.
Are burrito's considered sandwiches in Massachusetts?
No - A superior court in Worcester, Massachusetts, determined that a burrito is not a sandwich.
I'm mild, milky, creamy, buttery, sharp & smoky. I make a great _____ _____ sandwich.
Grilled Cheese
The Philly cheesesteak was invented at a pizza restaurant.
False - The Philly cheesesteak was actually invented by Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor who put beef on his grill. This got the attention of a passing cab driver, and the sandwich was such a hit, word quickly spread to other cabbies.
Who invented the sandwich?
John Montagu - The was a big gambler and wanted his cook to prepare something where he didn't have to leave the table and could keep gambling.
Are tacos sandwiches?
No - A taco is not a sandwich because you make tacos with tortillas, not with bread.
Is it against the law to honk your horn in front of a sandwich shop in Arkansas after 9pm?
Yes- The law prohibiting the honking of horns near sandwich shops after 9 p.m. in Arkansas was created in the 1920s when a curb service fad was taking on throughout the country. You will have to pay a fine of up to $1,000 (plus $2,000 for any additional offenses).
People tend to make me in the morning, but I can ease your hunger anytime of the day. What type of sandwich am I?
Egg sandwich
Sloppy Joes were created in St. Joseph, North Dakota.
False - they was made in Sioux City, Iowa in 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa. A cook, named Joe of course, combined ground beef, onions, peppers and ketchup, put it on a hamburger bun and the Sloppy Joe was born.
What type of sandwich did Queen Elizabeth eat?
Jam sandwiches - Just bread with jam and a little butter, usually strawberry jam
Are empanadas sandwiches?
No - An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried
Burritos are legally considered sandwiches in what East Coast State?
New York - They are considered sandwiches for tax purposes because of the combined ingredients.
I'm made with pork, vegetable and fruit that is considered a vegetable. What type of sandwich am I?
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich
In 18th century England, sandwiches were primarily used for children.
False - Sandwiches were an item, typically eaten by men during late night drinking get-togethers. Because you didn't need silverware or even two hands, sandwiches were a great, late-night one-handed snack.
_______ & _____ sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, which was only enjoyed by those who belonged to the upper class.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches - During the early 1900s, peanut butter was considered a delicacy and was served at upscale affairs and in some of New York's finest tearooms:
Is an ice cream sandwich a sandwich?
No - An ice cream sandwich is a frozen dessert
I'm not to be confused with Louisiana's po' boy sandwich because I'm an Ohio's ____ _____ sandwich.
Polish Boy - Ohio's Polish boy is a sausage sandwich native to Cleveland
Cleveland is home to Ohio's favorite ____ ______ sandwich.
Corned Beef
The average American eats 1500 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (PB&J) by the time he or she graduates high school?
True - That's about 115 sandwiches every year from Kindergarten through 12th grade. This sandwich that gained popularity in the 1920s has never lost its appeal.
President Franklin D Roosevelt's favorite sandwich was a _____ ______ sandwich?
Grilled cheese sandwich
Are hotdogs sandwiches?
Yes - According to Merriam-Webster, a sandwich is "two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between."
Sandwich is a town in what East Coast state?
Massachusetts - Sandwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, and is the oldest town on Cape Cod.
The sandwich is made with ham, (mojo) roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread.
The Cuban Sandwich
The Railroad System contributed to the rise of the sandwich in the early 1900's?
False - The Great Depression made them popular because of the nutrition and low cost.