Sandwich History

Did you know that the sandwich was invented by a compulsive gambler in the late 1700's?  Earl John Montagu spent every free moment pub-hopping and gambling, some times for several days at a time.  He was so obsessed with gambling that he did not want to stop and eat.  Since there was no room at the table for a plated meal, he came up with the idea of putting the meat and cabbage inside of bread.  He could even hold it in one hand and play with the other!  Not wanting to give Earl John an advantage other gamblers started asking for their meals in a loaf of bread. Today sandwiches are a standard part of cuisine all around the world.