1765The Sandwich Receives Its Name

The sandwich earns its name from English aristocrat John Mon...
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📖 Publication of The Accomplisht Cook

The Accomplisht Cook, an English cookery book published by the professional cook Robert May
Publication of The Accomplisht Cook (1660)
CookbookEnglandCulinary HistoryRobert MayCookingFood Culture
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📖 Publication of The Compleat Housewife

The Compleat Housewife, an English cookery book written by Eliza Smith is published in London
Publication of The Compleat Housewife (1727)
CookbookEnglandEliza SmithCulinary HistoryCookingFood Culture
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📖 Publication of The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy

Publication of The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1747)
CookbookEnglandHannah GlasseCulinary HistoryCookingFood Culture
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🥪 The Sandwich Receives Its Name

The sandwich earns its name from English aristocrat John Montagu, 4th Earl of sandwich, who preferred to eat sandwiches so he could play cards without soiling his fingers.
The Sandwich Receives Its Name (1765)
SandwichEnglandJohn MontaguDishCulinary HistoryFood Name
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🥪 Club Sandwich Introduced

Club sandwich introduced
Club Sandwich Introduced (1899)
SandwichRestaurant19th CenturyFast FoodAmerican CuisineClassic DishHotel
United StatesUnited States