A count with ingenuity and hunger
In the 18th century, English society witnessed the birth of a word that today is fundamental in the gastronomic field: "sandwich." This word, curiously, has its roots in an anecdote related to John Montagu, the fourth count of Sandwich. Montagu was an avid card player, so passionate about his games that he did not want to stop even to eat.
Montagu's pragmatic solution
According to the legend, during one of his long game sessions, Montagu decided that he needed a meal that could consume without interrupting his concentration in the game. To achieve this, he asked his servant to bring him meat between two slices of bread. This simple but practical invention allowed him to continue playing without dirtying hands or needing cutlery.
The birth of a culinary classic
Montagu's ingenious solution soon caught the attention of his playmates, who began asking for "the same as Sandwich." Thus, what began as a personal need became a trend. Soon, the "sandwich" became popular in taverns and inns, winning a permanent place in the food culture.
A gastronomic legacy
The sandwich, born of the combination of necessity and pragmatism, has transcended the barriers of time and space. Today, it is a universal food, adapted and reinvented in multiple forms and styles, but always retaining its essence: the simplicity and practicality that made it famous.
