Sandwiches stay at top of food chain as favorite American meal

Sun-Sentinel ^ | 12/28/06 | John Schmeltzer

[Patriot28]

Sandwiches--such as a basic peanut butter and jelly between two slices of Wonder Bread--were the single biggest item eaten in 1996 by Americans, both at home and on the road.

Ten years later sandwiches have broadened into wraps, submarines and panini, but remain the No. 1 food item.

And food experts say sandwiches almost certainly will remain in the top 10 food items being eaten, if not the top item, in 2016.

To maintain their dominance, sandwiches will continue to evolve. For example, sandwiches aren't just being eaten at lunch.

[Patriot28]

The article does not say WHY this is but my guess is we (Americans) are so doggone BUSY who the heck has time to cook. Don't know about you but in my job if I did not put in 12 hours, it was a light day. Anyway, on my way home tonight I grabbed Subway because my Wife works too and no one wants to cook after 8 PM when we both get home. While I was eating my roast beef sub I saw this.

[John W]

Our city councils nation wide need to look into this.it can't be good for us.

[Patriot28]

Oh good grief, that's probably next.

[wireman]

I love to cook but sometimes a hunk of meat and/or cheese between a couple of pieces of good bread (or roll) can't be beat.

It's no mystery why sandwiches are number one...

They're good!

[Rb ver. 2.0]

Cooking is becoming a lost art. The current generation of young people are satisfied with a microwave oven and George Foreman grill for their kitchen.

[mylife]

[Revolting cat!]

Lord Sandwich is turning over in his grave!

Hold the Mayo!

[John W]

I don't really like Foreman.I don't get near enough grease.....uh oh...I think I hear the local busybody food/health police at the door.They have a warrant for my hamburger.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

[Sandwiches stay at top of food chain as favorite American meal ]

This will be banned once the muslims take over.

[Snoopers-868th]

Yes, wonder what medical problems they will have because of it? Can't beat the taste of real cooking and most of all meat, potatoes and gravy--as far as I am concerned.

[Hatteras]

What?! No Bang-Bang Shrimp?

[ShadowDancer]

Seriously? I love to cook. Love it. But I would be lying through my teeth if I didn't say that I would kill for a sandwich with turkey, provolone, tomatoes, onions and mayo. That's not being lazy, it's loving something that tastes good.

[Revolting cat!]

Dude, there is nothing as American as a club samwich served by a semi-naked waitress person!

[cripplecreek]

MMMMMMMSAMICHES

[Kimmers]

You might be right but my son is now the kitchen manager at his frat....He never cooked too much @ home but now cooks Monday night dinner @ his frat for around 60 guys. I guess he is good, he claims he makes killer meat loaf. He spent 3 days planning lunch and dinner menus for the rest of the school year.

I will admit his other motivation for doing this he was getting paid to cook and as kitchen manager he gets free R&B.

[KarlInOhio]

To maintain their dominance, sandwiches will continue to evolve.

Great. Now the sandwich intelligent design crowd will show up stating that it is impossible for a sandwich to evolve from a random set of ingredients in a primordial kitchen. :-)

[KarlInOhio]

Hi, I'd like to introduce you to another boob named Kerry.

[hsmomx3]

And who wants to stay in the kitchen until 10-11PM?

I'll take a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with some avocado slices and bean sprouts.

Just kidding, but for some reason, I really like a sandwich such as the one I described.

[AnAmericanMother]

He will thank his lucky stars the rest of his life!

My dad wound up the cook for a houseful of fellow students -- he said he did it 'cause he didn't have to clean up at all.

He is STILL a wonderful cook - at 82 he bakes home-made bread from scratch for Christmas presents (no bread machine for him!) and his Italian dinners are to die for.

[freedomfiter2]

Sandwiches--such as a basic peanut butter and jelly between two slices of Wonder Bread--were the single biggest item eaten in 1996 by Americans, both at home and on the road.


Well duh. Ever eat a soup and salad going 70 miles per hour?