National Butterbrot Day, a.k.a. German Sandwich Day: Recipes & More

September 25th celebrates a food that may not be familiar to many Americans, yet here it is: National Butterbrot Day, also known as National German Sandwich Day. We might call it bread and butter. It’s a simple, open-faced German sandwich called a Butterbrot (“buttered bread”) and it’s a favorite German snack. At it’s simplest, it’s…
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Fun Fusion Food: Roast Beef Sandwich x Caprese Salad Recipe

[1] These ingredients create a special sandwich (photo #7), hearty and layered with flavor (photos #1,, #3, and #6 © Chabaso Bakery). [2] You can get a smoked tenderloin at specialty beef markets or online, like this beauty from Miillers Meat Market (photos #2 and #4 © Miillers). [3] Chabaso’s ciabatta loaf.   [4] You…
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Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich & The Difference Between Rolls & Buns

We often come across a debate about if a hot dog (or burger) is a sandwich. Now that it’s National Hot Dog Month, let’s settle it. Yes, the hot dog is a sandwich, as is the burger, taco, and burrito. A sandwich is defined as bread with filling. It can be any type of bread,…
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America’s Top 10 Sandwiches & Grilled Cheese History

We’re celebrating National BLT Day today, July 22nd, with the Cheddar, bacon, and tomato for lunch and a luxury version, a lobster BLT with Gruyère, for dinner. Which got us to thinking: Is the BLT our favorite sandwich? Actually, its big brother, the club sandwich, topped with turkey or chicken—has an edge. So we decided…
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Chopped Salad Sandwich Recipes & History For National Salad Month

May is National Salad Month, and if you haven’t yet tried a chopped salad sandwich, this is the time! How would our culture evolve at seemingly warp speed if not for TikTok? One of the foods that has viraled into our lives is the chopped salad sandwich, which appeared a couple of years ago and…
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