Celebrating National Sandwich Month with a bite of history

It’s an anytime meal, and August is the month to celebrate it! National Sandwich Month is here, and we’re diving into the delicious history of this versatile food with celebrity historian Raffi Andonian.

Sandwiches may just be America’s favorite food, and their origins stretch far beyond deli counters and lunchboxes. Raffi explains that even tortillas are a form of flatbread sandwich, showing how the concept has evolved across cultures and centuries.

While the Earl of Sandwich didn’t invent the sandwich, he played a key role in popularizing it. Inspired by Mediterranean flatbread creations, he brought the idea back to England, and it caught on so well that “sandwich” eventually became a verb!

From humble beginnings to modern staples, sandwiches have always adapted to the times. Take the PB&J, now a budget-friendly lunch for all ages, but once considered a luxury. And those trendy lettuce wraps? Originally just a clever way to use up leftovers

Whether it’s stacked high or wrapped tight, the sandwich is a symbol of culinary creativity and cultural exchange, and this month, it’s getting the recognition it deserves.

For More on Raffi: CelebrityHistorian.com
@Celebrity_Historian