Sandwiches

lazer

shaz77 wrote: »

Same in our house, why is that??

Probably because it looks like more, and its easier too share around


If you cut a sandwich across the middle - then you only have 2 bits, but if you cut it into triangles then you have 4 bits!

Cotta

lazer wrote: »

Probably because it looks like more, and its easier too share around


If you cut a sandwich across the middle - then you only have 2 bits, but if you cut it into triangles then you have 4 bits!

Mum gives triangle sandwiches to special guests but for the close familiy it's straight across the middle. Does anyone do the sinful thing of cutting off the crust?

The_Hurricane

Apparently it's more sophisticated cutting them into small triangles rather than right across the middle.

Where in Belfast does the best and most reasonably priced sandwiches?

Cotta

It's actually quite a good topic this. Does anyone eat their sandwiches the old school way? E.g. One solid uncut square!!

Cotta

This discussion has had experiments carried out, below are seven reasons why do to for the straight across the middle approach:

1. Provides a consistent width when dipping sandwich into soup (which, when cut diagonally, the middle section will awkwardly prevent you from continuing to dip your sandwich or bread)

2. It is possible to withdraw both sides of the sandwich from the ziplock with ease. With a diagonal cut, you must withdraw one slice before you can withdraw the other. Potential structural damage is minimal and can greatly be reduced by preventing sogginess and providing a properly proportioned ziplock for the sandwich.

3. The consistent width of the perpendicular cut decreases the chance of unwanted food ending up on your cheeks as opposes to in your mouth.

4. Cheese bridges lead to cheese in your clothes. If it's hot enough to become gooey, it's hot enough to soak into the fibers of your nice new pants.

5. Perpendicular cuts allow for a variety of grab zones without potential structural damage. Reduces chances of dropping sandwich.

6. Crust can easily be eaten first or avoided completely, depending on your preferences, without jeopardizing the resilience of the sandwich.

7. Is better for small storage tupperware, reducing space consumed by sandwich. Can be stacked to allow for optimal space usage on a small plate.

shaz77_2

As I make sandwiches daily this question always pops up and I did toy with the idea of posting it on here - looks like Steph beat me to it.

Does anyone eat HP sauce only sandwiches?

warmhands.coldheart

NI22 wrote: »

I always try to support Irish produce so more than likely it would be Irish ham.

Considering the shenanigans that go on along the "border" counties, I would doubt there is such as thing as truly "Irish" ham..... Like Ireland itself, there'd be a bit of British in it !! :rotfl: Mind you you'd hope at least it would all be Pork !!

duggan1

I have a cookie cutter shaped like king billy on his horse, so I have king billy sandwiches;)

eastlady

My favourite are cheese and beetroot sandwiches.I admit I used to cut the crusts off. Now I'm a fervent MSE follower I've reined in my wild ways and eat them cut in half with crusts.Miriam

Cotta

eastlady wrote: »

My favourite are cheese and beetroot sandwiches.I admit I used to cut the crusts off. Now I'm a fervent MSE follower I've reigned in my wild ways and eat them cut in half with crusts.Miriam

Interesting combination, does beetroot make the sandwich messy?