Encyclopedia of Sandwiches

What's in a Monte Cristo? Who eats Spaghetti Sandwiches? And what makes a sandwich a sandwich? Find out in the entertaining and illuminating Encyclopedia of Sandwiches, a handy pocket reference to the best food since, well, sliced bread. As Alan Davidson notes in the Oxford Companion to Food, Sandwiches take so many forms in the modern world that a catalog would be a book. Finally, here is that book! The small but mighty "Encyclopedia of Sandwiches" catalogs every sandwich imaginable, providing compelling definitions, authentic recipes, and full-color photographs diagramming each sandwich's glorious construction-not to mention fascinating regional & historical trivia: the Croque-Monsieur, loosely translated as Mister Crunch or Mister Crisp, was invented by accident - French workers left Ham and Cheese sandwiches in lunch tins near hot radiators, melting into gooey toasted deliciousness by lunchtime; crispy fried white bread layered with creamy peanut butter, bananas, and bacon is a sandwich fit for a king - and the King ate so many that The Elvis was named after him; and, quick how-to instructions for superior sandwich construction that will ensure that every Dagwood is properly overstuffed, every Lobster Roll is toasted to buttery perfection, and every Sloppy Joe is deliciously gloppy! "The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches" is a must-have for sandwich aficionados everywhere.

Review: ..".an inherently fascinating browse that features tried-and-true recipes, tips and tricks, and fascinating regional and historical trivia about the best snack of all time." -Midwest Book Review

"Too few people understand a really good sandwich."--James Beard

"Presented as an encyclopedia with alphabetical entries, it is an easy-to-use guide for ideas and neglected ingredients. A reliable sandwich stop from A to Z"--Library Journal

"The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches, by Susan Russo, is stuffed with fun history and many of the recipes that make sandwiches a favorite handheld food."--Everyday Food

"A compendium that's worth the bread."--Thrillist

"The book is compact, and the recipes are tempting and not overly involved. A nice touch is a six-page ingredient index, listing breads, condiments, sauces, meats, cheeses, fish, vegetables, fruits and nuts that appear in Russo's recipes. What to do with those pineapple rings in the fridge? There's a recipe that uses them."--Bill Hogan, Chicago Tribune

"The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches is a fun read that will inspire creativity between sliced bread (or in a bun or pita pocket) and is a great resource to regale your friends with random sandwich facts. [...] It will also leave you seriously jonesing for a sandwich."--Katie Machol, Creative Loafing