Day 56 - 8/12/10

I introduce you to one of the world's greatest inventions: the sandwich. Seriously, the sandwich absolutely pure goodness. Now that I think about it, the sandwich isn't even an invention, it's more of a combination. A monumental combination.  To produce a vast array of meats and vegetables is one thing, but whoever decided to create a concoction of various yummy inner goodness surrounded with a safe secure blanket of bread was a genius. According to all-knowing wikipedia, the sandwich was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English aristocrat, although he was neither the inventor nor sustainer of the food. All he wanted was a way that he could play cambridge and eat without making a mess all over his fly 17th century threads. The Earl of Sandwich might have the name but I would like to recognize the server for having the common sense to attempt this dare-devilish feat...ahem

Dear sir or madam,

You are a LEGEND. I understand that you have long been deceased but I know that you would be in complete amazement of the phenomenon you have created. From Subway to Quiznos to the package of deli meat I know is in the majority of world refrigerators right now (not like I've been creeping around lately..), the sandwich making as become a staple of food making. The sandwich has achieved a level of fame that surpasses the World Cup, United Nations, Oprah Winfrey, and a certain "Situation" from the shores of New Jersey combined. Thanks to you the world enjoys their own variety of sandwiches. A sandwich is now just as unique as the location it is from. In conclusion, I thank you for giving me a love of sandwiches, for providing me an easy way to feed myself daily, and for inspiring me to write a blog about it. Again, you are a legend Mr./Ms. Sandwich creator.

Sincerely yours,
R.D.