Dish of the week

Sandwiches… The True Story.

Who doesn’t love a good sandwich right? We can thank John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich for this invention. And just like when you eat a breakfast sandwich in your car and need one hand open, he needed a way to play a game of cards while eating with only one hand.

The Full Story

Earl of Sandwich: The Very First One

On a cold November evening in 1762, the 4th Earl of Sandwich—deep into a marathon card game—asked his servant for “something I can eat with one hand.” Legend says he received two slices of bread cradling thin roast beef, and thus the sandwich was born: a brilliant solution that let him play on without greasy cards.

What You Need To Make The “Earl’s Sandwich”

The Recipe

Here’s your quick “Earl’s Original” sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 slices hearty country or sourdough bread, lightly toasted

• 3–4 oz thinly sliced roast beef, at room temperature

• a slice of cheddar

• 1 tsp softened butter

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• 1 tsp Horseradish Sauce

• Pinch salt & freshly ground pepper

Preperation

1. Spread butter on one slice; horseradish sauce and mustard on the other if you like a tangy twist.

2. Layer roast beef and cheddar on the buttered slice, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Close with the mustarded slice, press gently, and cut in half.

4. Dive in—no knife or fork needed!

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Getting Hungry?

Whether you stick to the classic or riff with cheese, lettuce, or horseradish, you’re dining like 18th-century nobility. And if you’d rather skip making a boring sandwich at home, check out a great spot near you to grab a meal instead!

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