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It has been found that among adults, nearly one-half of all sandwiches are eaten at lunch and about one-third at dinner. The type of sandwich eaten varies by occasion.

How do you like to eat your sandwich? Do you just bite right in, picking the most accessible angle, or do you like to cut the sandwich before you begin? And what about the crust do you eat it as you go, cut it off, or bite away from the middle of the sandwich, leaving a well-trimmed edge?

The muffuletta sandwich first appeared in New Orleans in 1906. It consists of a split round loaf of bread with Italian salami, cheese, Italian ham, and minced garlic. The signature ingredient is olive salad spread across the sandwich. A true muffuletta is never heated.

Who invented peanut butter? In 1884, Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Canada patented a peanut paste. However, it was much runnier than today’s version. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented another version of peanut butter that we eat today in 1895.

Cheddar cheese is considered the best cheese for grilled cheese sandwiches. It has a pleasing flavor and smooth texture that melts in the mouth. Do you know that Wisconsin is the largest producer of cheddar cheese in the United States?

I realized very early the power of food to evoke memory, to bring people together, to transport you to other places, and I wanted to be a part of that. José Andrés Puerta

For many people, sandwiches are convenient on-the-go food. In fact, it has been reported that 2 out of 3 sandwiches purchased away from home are eaten while in transit.

Did you know peanut butter was originally so expensive that it became a staple of luxury in the early 1900s? It was only served in upper-class tearooms of New York.

The record for the world’s largest grilled sandwich was set by Cabot Creamery of Vermont on November 4 2000. The sandwich measured 5' x 10' 0.5" x 2.5" and 11' 2.75" across the diagonal.

Speaking of American cheese, did you know that it dates back to colonial times? It was a product that could be produced quickly and cheaply, and shipped back to England, where it was disparagingly called Yankee Cheese. Despite all of this, it has survived and is one of the biggest-selling sandwich cheeses.

Elizabeth Leslie formally introduced the sandwich to America with the publication of her Directions for Cookery. Her sandwich of choice is ham with mustard on thinly sliced bread.

Have you ever wondered what people love most about sandwiches? Well, in a survey, 47% people said that they love everything about a sandwich, 20% said they like protein, 12% liked cheese and 9% liked bread in a sandwich.

Do you have a go to sandwich almost every time you order? Is it because you cannot imagine having something else, or is it simply a safe choice? Next time you visit, step outside your comfort zone and try a different item from our menu. You may find a new favorite.