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Key Phrases: sandwich culture, stuffed ham, pimiento cheese, United States, New York, New Orleans (more...)
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Got a hankering for a Kentucky Hot Brown? A serious need for a Navajo Taco? Craving an authentic Florida Cuban? Then this is the cookbook for you! You can thank John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, for its invention, though he probably wasn't the first guy to put stuff between two pieces of bread. No matter who created it, the sandwich is still the king of food in America. We eat more than 45 billion sandwiches per year, with the average person consuming 193 sandwiches annually! That's a lot of mustard!

From Po'Boys to Lobster Rolls, Buffalo Burgers to Muffalettas, Becky Mercuri has a recipe for every sandwich imaginable, and a location in each region where you can find the real thing. Or, fix up a mess of your favorite regional sammies without ever leaving the comfort of your own kitchen!

Learn about the history of the sandwich, the birth of Wonder Bread, the influence of immigrant flavors and foods, and the origins of each unique regional specialty sandwich in this affordable little American culinary road trip.

Becky Mercuri, has been a contributing editor for Cookbook Collectors Exchange, a nationally distributed newsletter, for seven years. She was the editor of a popular food and travel column for the Wellsville Daily Reporter in western New York. An accomplished cook who has gathered recipes throughout the world, Becky is a contributing member to several organizations and their national newsletters, an avid student of culinary history, a member of the Southern Foodways Alliance, and a well-respected food and travel writer based in New York State.



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Contents Acknowledgements Introduction An American Sandwich Timeline Great American Sandwiches by State Index

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Gibbs Smith; 1 edition (October 8, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1586854704
  • ISBN-13: 978-1586854706
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #293,200 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Who doesn't like a good sandwich?, November 16, 2004
"American Sandwich" brings you specialty sandwiches from all 50 states. And we ask you, who doesn't like a good sandwich? Not only will you soon be stuffing yourself with great sandwiches, you'll also learn a little about the history of the sandwich, the birth of Wonder Bread, and the influence of immigrant flavors on American sandwiches! Becky is an accomplished cook who has gathered recipes throughout the world.

We especially like her Miami pages. It seems that she got a great recipe for Cuban sandwiches from three guys we know in West Dade! Order one along with our book, "Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban" (ISBN 158685433X) and qualify for FREE shipping!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun & interesting read., June 27, 2009
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As a foodie I find this very interesting. It's an easy read, historical & educational. You'll want to look up what sandwich is " your state". Then you might actually go to the kitchen and make it. Excuse me, I've got to go make a pork tenderloin sandwich.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Americana, November 13, 2008
If you are looking for a book with recipes for those classic American staple sandwiches this is it. Not only will you find the better known Reuben, French dip, Philly cheesesteak etc, there are other recipes from around the country that you probably have never heard of. If you are interested in the actual history of each recipe, you will find that here as well. Great buy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just Another Pretty Sandwich Book
Becki Mercuri has assembled an exciting, usable, creative offering of favorite sandwiches from across the U.S. Read more
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The book would have been more appealing if the pages had pictures of the sandwiches described or more pictures of the shop that made them famous. Read more
Published on May 15, 2005 by Ron M.

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, appealing celebration of the sandwich
Regional American sandwich recipes from all fifty states are profiled in American Sandwich: Great Eats From All 50 States, a unique cookbook which has gleaned sandwich recipes... Read more
Published on May 11, 2005 by Midwest Book Review

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