Sunday Picnic.
By Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23393)
United Kingdom
August 1, 2017 4:10pm CST
It is amazing what I have just read. Just before opening mylot I googled sandwich fillings for a picnic I am organising for my family on Sunday. In total there will probably be between 40-50 people coming to the park where we are going to have the picnic.
So one of the first posts I read is by @jstory07 who informs us that August is National Sandwich month. In her post she mentions all the different types of fillings you can put in for sandwiches. What a coincidence. I think she must have telepathically known that someone out there needed this type of information. So a big thank you Judy for giving me some ideas. Whether intentional or not it gave me food for thought pardon the pun!
Did you know that the sandwich was invented by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. It was said that he was quite a gambler and rather than walk away from the tables to eat he would ask his servants to bring him some meat between two slices of bread. This was nicknamed the sandwich and from there on in is what we know our sandwich to be.
I love sandwiches don't you?
My favourites are Cucumber sandwiches, Tuna and cucumber sometimes with a sprinkle of spring onion. Cheese and onion or cheese and tomato. You can put almost any kind of filling you like. They can be door step sandwiches or delicate crust free finger sandwiches. They are filling and can be as big or small as you wish!
What is your favourite sandwich?
20 people like this
21 responses
@Svidrigaylov (386)
• Guadeloupe
1 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 Cheddar and Picallili for me.
3 people like this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
I love very strong cheddar but not Piccalilli but branston pickle or onion jam or just grated onion!
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
1 Aug 17
Oh you have reminded me Gary of cheese and tomato sandwiches.
I haven´t had one of those since I left England.
I must have one soon.
So delicious and yes I too like cucumber sandwiches as well.
I have heard of the Earl, but did not know it was after him sandwiches were named..thanks Gary.
I hope you make a great bunch of sannies for the picnic..do let us know what kind you make.
I have heard of the Earl, but did not know it was after him sandwiches were named..thanks Gary.
I hope you make a great bunch of sannies for the picnic..do let us know what kind you make.5 people like this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
I am getting plenty of ideas ! Go on treat yourself to a nice sandwich!
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
That sounds nice Marlina! I may even use some of these suggestions!
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
1 Aug 17
And your favourite sandwich? Do you have one?
1 person likes this
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
1 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 No. I'm not a sandwich person. I have nothing against one but hardly ever think of making one.
2 people like this
@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
30 Dec 17
@garymarsh6 I can get German bread from Canada or also Helen, Georgia
The Ham and Cheese I get from the German section at Jungle Jims
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
That sounds nice. Are you able to get it freely in the states?
1 person likes this
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
3 Aug 17
I love a good sandwich as well - Egg Mayonnaise is my favourite with some shredded lettuce just to give it some crispy texture. I add a teaspoon of condensed milk to my mayo and then I sprinkle some paprika and ground black pepper on top - Just fabulous to eat.
Love the History thereof.
2 people like this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
I am allergic to eggs so can not eat them but the others do. I can't use black pepper because they moan as I tend to be very heavy handed with it. So many likes and dislikes. Good grief condensed milk sounds interesting!
1 person likes this
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
5 Aug 17
Hi @garymarsh6 , I hope all is well with you and that the weather was lovely for your picnic. My favourite sandwich is a bacon, lettuce and tomato, otherwise a tuna and mayonnaise.
1 person likes this
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 , lol, why thank you 
. We have great taste then.
. We have great taste then.@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
13 Aug 17
You quite obviously have good taste because that is my choice too! 
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
Sounds all nice but I am not sure what a hero sandwich is?
1 person likes this
@KristenH (33351)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
4 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 Like a sub sandwich. Just another name of it. A submarine sandwich, also known as a sub, wedge, hoagie, hero, grinder, or Italian sandwich, is a type of sandwich that consists of a length of bread or roll split lengthwise and filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
13 Aug 17
OH you would hate me then @DianneN I am very fussy with food to the point of embarrassment! I can eat a sandwich with my hands no problem but I will never pick up chicken with my hands I have to use a knife and fork so I avoid eating chicken if I am out!
2 people like this
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
13 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 I also use a knife and fork when eating chicken and lambchops out, even though it's permissible to use your hands in public. That's not being a fussy eater. It's just manners. I never order ribs out, either.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
13 Aug 17
@JudyEv OH carrot cake is great. I often make carrot cake and yes it adds moisture to the cake!
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
I like salad sandwiches but the beetroot would have to be in miniscule proportions. There is a fad of a red cake made with beetroot. I think they call it red velvet. I can't eat that
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 I think they put beetroot in fruit cakes too - keeps it moist or something - or is that carrot? You can see I'm not a cook. 
1 person likes this
@Yadah04 (3363)
• Philippines
7 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 yeah, i will never tire of eating tuna sandwich.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
OH yes! You're a star! Sounds delicious!
1 person likes this
@YrNemo (20261)
•
5 Aug 17
@garymarsh6 Believe me, I am generally a fussy eater, but had gobble those up so fast quite a few times now.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
Yes water melon sounds nice and refreshing. I shall look for one tomorrow! Thanks Judy I got some nice ideas from you and others have added some more too!
1 person likes this
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
1 Aug 17
This question was on Swagbucks!
We enjoy lettuce, tomato, and onion, which might be odd to some.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
I would love that Pat. I like salad sandwiches with Heinz salad cream!
@Tampa_girl7 (48958)
• United States
3 Aug 17
I love Bacon, tomato and lettuce with mayonnaise.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 17
OH yes the reliable and jolly tasty BLT with Mayo!
1 person likes this
@cancergirl (918)
• Beijing, China
1 Aug 17
I love tuna sandwiches. So delicious
1 person likes this
@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
8 Jul 18
I like cheese,tuna, and egg sandwich very much.
1 person likes this
