Beyond Earl of Sandwich: Ancient Roots of Modern Sandwiches
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Good Housekeeping's Book of Breads and Sandwiches" (1958) - This book contained the recipe for the "sophisticated club" sandwich that Barry Enderswick recreated.
- "The All-New Purity Cookbook" (1967) - Barry used this cookbook to find the recipe for the salmon and peanut sandwich.
- "Conservation Recipes" (1918) - One of the old cookbooks Barry uses for his "Sandwiches of History" series.
- "The Chafing Dish" (1912) - Another old cookbook Barry uses for his "Sandwiches of History" series.
- "A Cook's Own Cookbook" (1832) - An early cookbook Barry referenced for sandwich recipes.
- "Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management" (1965) - Mentioned as the source for the "toast sandwich" recipe.
- "The Up-to-Date Sandwich Book" (1909) - This book was the initial inspiration for Barry Enderswick's "Sandwiches of History" project, containing many unusual sandwich recipes.
- "Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook" by Barry Enderswick - This is Barry's own cookbook, a compilation of recipes from his collection of old sandwich cookbooks, including some original creations.
- "Salad Sandwiches and Chafing Dish Dainties" (1909) - One of the historical cookbooks Barry drew recipes from for his own book.
- "Five O'Clock Tea" (1896) - Another historical cookbook Barry drew recipes from for his own book.
- "101 Sandwiches" (1901) - Another historical cookbook Barry drew recipes from for his own book.
- "1001 Sandwiches" (1936) - Another historical cookbook Barry drew recipes from for his own book.
- "Beverages and Sandwiches for Your Husband's Friends" (1893) - A historical cookbook Barry drew recipes from for his own book, notable for its author "One Who Knows."
People Mentioned
- Barry Enderswick - The creator of "Sandwiches of History," who makes and reviews old sandwich recipes daily from his home kitchen. He was a graphic designer and worked at Netflix, and now runs a marketing and business consulting company.
- John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich - Historically credited with "inventing" the sandwich in the mid-1700s, though the concept of putting food between bread predates him.
Organizations & Institutions
- Netflix - Barry Enderswick worked in the marketing department at Netflix from 2001 to 2012, helping it scale from a startup.
Websites & Online Resources
- Sandwiches of History (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Reddit) - Barry Enderswick's popular social media channels where he posts daily videos of himself making and reviewing old sandwich recipes.
Other Resources
- Rojia Mo - A Chinese dish from 200 BC, described as a crumpet-like bun with meat and spices, considered a historical predecessor to the sandwich.