Haha! Hey, who wouldn’t want a sandwich named in their honor? My grandfather made the best Hoagies. Years later, I asked my dad what made his father’s stand-out from any other? My dad replied, After making them, he’d smash them flat with his hand! So, I began doing that myself. And for some reason, he’s right. A sandwich needs to be smashed flat.
Addendum to the takeout menu: Grandad’s bashed hero, only at Earl’s Deli.
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I am big on tradition, so if smashing sandwiches is the way, then it is the way.
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The “Wilensky Special” is the granddaddy of the smashed sandwich tradition in Montreal. When I landed in that city, early ’70s, I “crashed” on “The Main,” around the corner from Wilensky’s,, which also stocked books that literate patrons could paw while masticating. Perhaps your grandfather visited? I may have seen him here. 😎
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The Wilensky sandwiches look great! I loved fried bologna. Btw, I went to an Italian deli last night and brought home a turkey sandwich. Unwrapped it, and in honor of this thread, smashed it down with hand. Delicious.
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New item for Earl’s takeout menu: *Our Hero’s Ham-fisted Turkey Gobber*
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I just flattened the heck out of a tomato and cheese on homemade sourdough.
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Of course, it is not a hard a fast rule, especially around tomatoes. Thanks, Chagall, and enjoy the sandwich, nevertheless.
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That Earl—he was on a roll when he invented the sandwich.
Excellent history lesson, Tref ol’ chap — and I thought Dagwood Bumstead invested the sandwich! — but no, you’re right, this Earl of Sandwich dude (John Montagu, 1718 — 1792) one day asked his servants to bring his regular luncheon of meat and veggies between two slices of bread instead of laid out on a plate so that he could eat it with one hand and write and do other stuff with his free hand.
By the way, I think ‘Trefology’ should be included in school curricula!
Mich I believe the same thing. Trefology belongs in the schools! Beginning in kinder. I think it would make a smashing edition of a Little Golden Book.
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Absolutely! But you underestimate yourself — it should be part of high school (at least) curriculum. I read a helluva lot of stuff (euphemism for sh*t) on line and Trefology is one of the few things that makes sense any more!
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Hah! Agreed. Thanks, M.
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Say what you will, Pam, the Earl loafed sandwiches.
Alas, no sandwiches were ordered that day. Thanks, Marty. (We are, for the most part, a bring home the ingredients and assemble-it-ourselves- sandwich family)
We’re still in same same ballpark. Dukes, sandwiches I’m in. Is it to late to name a sandwich “The Duke”? Now im off on what to put in it.
Had a neighbor over for dinner the other night. We had Ruebens. He never heard of them. He went home a big believer. He asked. “When are you having Ruebens again?”
Although we’re supposed to be very proud of all that the years have made us into…your mom’s a very young-looking 79! Hopefully she had a sandwich right after that picture. :)
My mom left the city life a long time ago for the mountains, and ultimately, I think, the move was good for her peace of mind and well-being. Thank you for reading, Stacey.
Awesome! Kudos to the earl of Sandwich. A happy birthday to your mum.
Thank you, Sadje!
You’re welcome
Happy birthday to your mom!
Thank you, Goddess!
The little deli’s takeout menu should show the founder’s portrait, a picture of Geo., with the words: “Our Hero.”
Haha! Hey, who wouldn’t want a sandwich named in their honor? My grandfather made the best Hoagies. Years later, I asked my dad what made his father’s stand-out from any other? My dad replied, After making them, he’d smash them flat with his hand! So, I began doing that myself. And for some reason, he’s right. A sandwich needs to be smashed flat.
Addendum to the takeout menu: Grandad’s bashed hero, only at Earl’s Deli.
I am big on tradition, so if smashing sandwiches is the way, then it is the way.
The “Wilensky Special” is the granddaddy of the smashed sandwich tradition in Montreal. When I landed in that city, early ’70s, I “crashed” on “The Main,” around the corner from Wilensky’s,, which also stocked books that literate patrons could paw while masticating. Perhaps your grandfather visited? I may have seen him here. 😎
The Wilensky sandwiches look great! I loved fried bologna. Btw, I went to an Italian deli last night and brought home a turkey sandwich. Unwrapped it, and in honor of this thread, smashed it down with hand. Delicious.
New item for Earl’s takeout menu: *Our Hero’s Ham-fisted Turkey Gobber*
I just flattened the heck out of a tomato and cheese on homemade sourdough.
Of course, it is not a hard a fast rule, especially around tomatoes. Thanks, Chagall, and enjoy the sandwich, nevertheless.
That Earl—he was on a roll when he invented the sandwich.
Excellent history lesson, Tref ol’ chap — and I thought Dagwood Bumstead invested the sandwich! — but no, you’re right, this Earl of Sandwich dude (John Montagu, 1718 — 1792) one day asked his servants to bring his regular luncheon of meat and veggies between two slices of bread instead of laid out on a plate so that he could eat it with one hand and write and do other stuff with his free hand.
By the way, I think ‘Trefology’ should be included in school curricula!
Mich I believe the same thing. Trefology belongs in the schools! Beginning in kinder. I think it would make a smashing edition of a Little Golden Book.
Absolutely! But you underestimate yourself — it should be part of high school (at least) curriculum. I read a helluva lot of stuff (euphemism for sh*t) on line and Trefology is one of the few things that makes sense any more!
Hah! Agreed. Thanks, M.
Say what you will, Pam, the Earl loafed sandwiches.
No doubt. I think he was a rye fellow who made his bread from playing cards.
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No wonder that time before sandwiches was called the Dark Ages. :)
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
Indeed! All hail Earl! Thanks, MM!
Happy birthday to your mom! 😀🎂👏
Thanks, Migy, for reading and for the greeting.
All is well until the notion of a picnic arises… and someone calls out: “They’re a sandwich short of a picnic!”
Happy tref-fer-ific birthday to your mom! 🍰🎂
Hah! Thanks, F.
(1) Happy Birthday to the one who begat you.
(2) The Earl of Sandwich should have dropped by Earl-ier.
Thank heavens he did at all! And thanks for the birthday greeting, David
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Didn’t know about the deli. what was it called? Earl’s?
Naturally! Thanks, B
Btw, “Earl’s” is hilarious.
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I wonder if there was a time before the burrito – or corn dog. OMG!
It is too frightening to contemplate! Thanks, LuAnne
Well, besides wishing Mom a (belated) happy birthday, someone has to ask this: did she order a sandwich????? :) – Marty
Alas, no sandwiches were ordered that day. Thanks, Marty. (We are, for the most part, a bring home the ingredients and assemble-it-ourselves- sandwich family)
I understand that sirloin steak, similarly, got its name by being knighted for excellence at table by a noble gourmand …
Hah! Sorry for the lateness of my reply, thank you, Ana!
My favorite Earl next to the Duke of Earl. Happy birthday Mom!
Agreed. Though, officially his title was the Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl, Earl, Earl. Thanks, Cbh
We’re still in same same ballpark. Dukes, sandwiches I’m in. Is it to late to name a sandwich “The Duke”? Now im off on what to put in it.
Had a neighbor over for dinner the other night. We had Ruebens. He never heard of them. He went home a big believer. He asked. “When are you having Ruebens again?”
But, which earl invented mayonnaise?
I believe that was the tight-lipped, Earl of Secret Sauce. And thanks, Chel!
Taking this as historic fact. Happy birthday to Trefs mom!
Of course it’s the truth. Would I lie to Janny?!
Although we’re supposed to be very proud of all that the years have made us into…your mom’s a very young-looking 79! Hopefully she had a sandwich right after that picture. :)
My mom left the city life a long time ago for the mountains, and ultimately, I think, the move was good for her peace of mind and well-being. Thank you for reading, Stacey.
hmm…what the hell?
Not sure if the other comment went through. WP insists that not only am I not following you, I’m not even logged in…..
It happens to me, too, but message received. Thanks, again, S.
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What a smart person! Happy Birthday to your mom!
Thank you, Diane.
Happy birthday to your mother!
Thank you, B!
Sandwich has always been a big part of my life.
And why not? Every-thing you need, right there in your hand. Thanks for reading, Carl. Please come again.
I’ve often praised the Earl of Sandwich for his cleverness.
Your mother does NOT look 79. What’s her secret? Lots of sandwiches?
Cigarettes, coffee and Mr. Salty pretzels. Thanks, SS
Dw i’n hoffi bwyta brechdanau
Cytunwyd.