The History of Sandwiches and Toast Sandwiches

TLDRLearn about the history of sandwiches and the unique tradition of toast sandwiches. Discover the origins of prepackaged sandwiches and popular sandwich fillings. Find out how to make a delicious Cornish pasty.

Key insights

🥪The first prepackaged sandwiches were sold in 1980.

🍞The toast sandwich, consisting of a slice of toast between two slices of bread, originated in the 1860s.

🧀The most popular prepackaged sandwich fillings are egg mayonnaise, BLT, and chicken salad.

🥧The Cornish pasty, a portable lunch popular among miners, has a savory filling on one end and a sweet filling on the other.

🥪The toast sandwich can be made by toasting the bread and adding fillings such as cheese and vegetables.

Q&A

When were the first prepackaged sandwiches sold?

The first prepackaged sandwiches were sold in 1980.

What is a toast sandwich?

A toast sandwich is a sandwich consisting of a slice of toast between two slices of bread.

What are the most popular prepackaged sandwich fillings?

The most popular prepackaged sandwich fillings are egg mayonnaise, BLT, and chicken salad.

What is a Cornish pasty?

A Cornish pasty is a portable lunch popular among miners, consisting of a pastry filled with savory ingredients on one end and sweet ingredients on the other.

How do you make a toast sandwich?

To make a toast sandwich, toast a slice of bread, then place it between two slices of untoasted bread. Add fillings such as cheese, vegetables, or meat.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video explores the history of sandwiches and toast sandwiches.

02:00The first prepackaged sandwiches were sold in 1980, and the most popular fillings are egg mayonnaise, BLT, and chicken salad.

05:00The toast sandwich, consisting of a slice of toast between two slices of bread, dates back to the 1860s.

06:30The Cornish pasty, a portable lunch popular among miners, has a savory filling on one end and a sweet filling on the other.

09:00To make a toast sandwich, toast a slice of bread and place it between two untoasted slices. Add fillings according to your preference.