Holiday: Peter Weyland Day
The sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich in 18th century Kent, England. The rumor was that Montagu would ask his servants to bring him slices of meat between two slices of bread while at the gambling tables. Other gamblers began to order “the same as Sandwich!”, and thus the name “sandwich” became a common menu item. Another explanation from the Earl’s biographer, N.A.M. Rodger, is that the Earl’s dedication to the navy, politics, and the arts led to him consuming sandwiches at his work desk as he rarely had time to sit down to enjoy a meal. You are free to choose the version of the story that seems right to you.
Sandwiches have since exploded in variety and creativity and have made the world a better place to live. Happy Sandwich Day! You know what to do.
Music Du Jour: Sandwich Playlist, exceptional Filipino Rock
Films Du Jour:
- Best Sandwich in Every State
- The Real New Yorker Sandwich
- The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich
- The Best Sandwich in America
12 Iconic Sandwiches from Film and TV
Cocktail Du Jour – Peanut Butter & Jelly Old Fashioned
This recipe is from gastronomblog:
- 2 oz Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
- Dash of salt
- 5 oz grape jelly simple syrup*
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker and shake with ice for 15 seconds. Strain into whiskey glass over large ice cube. Garnish with a tiny toasted PBJ sandwich, speared.
*To make Grape Jelly Simple Syrup, combine ¼ cup grape jelly and ¼ water in a small pot. Simmer on low and stir until jelly is dissolved. Store in refrigerator with lid.
Mocktail Du Jour – Peanut Butter & Jelly Old Fashioned Mocktail
- 2 oz infused peanut butter barley tea*
- Dash of salt
- 5 oz grape jelly simple syrup**
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker and shake with ice for 15 seconds. Strain into whiskey glass over large ice cube. Garnish with a tiny toasted PBJ sandwich, speared.
*To make infused peanut butter barley tea, brew a full teapot with 4 tea bags of Japanese barley tea. Add brewed tea to a lidded container with 2 cups of toasted raw peanuts (toast for 2 mins in large pan) and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Stir and store in a cool dark place for 7 days, shaking occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter and shake container. Store for 3 more days, shaking occasionally. Move jar to freezer for 24 hours to separate fat. Strain mixture through wire mesh into a pitcher or other container. Strain again if necessary.
**To make Grape Jelly Simple Syrup, combine ¼ cup grape jelly and ¼ water in a small pot. Simmer on low and stir until jelly is dissolved. Store in refrigerator with lid.
Beer Du Jour
Beer and sandwich pairings you should know about
Wine Du Jour
Some good wine pairing advice for sandwiches
Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.
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