The sandwich guru, Barry W. Enderwick, is your guide to making fun, festive, and delectable sandwiches from the golden age of party sandwiches.From the late nineteenth century’s Gilded Age to the mid-twentieth century’s postwar “Mad Men” era, you couldn’t go anywhere—whether to a tea party, a cocktail party, a birthday party, or a neighborhood potluck—without running into
colorful platters full of small-form, easy-to-walk-around-with, thoroughly delicious sandwiches. Every good host or hostess knew how to make them—and now, with
Vintage Party Sandwiches at your side, you will too.
Enderwick, author of the critically acclaimed
Sandwiches of History and creator of the popular online brand with the same name, has been heralded by
The New York Times,
The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and dozens of other outlets as the guy who knows every vintage sandwich ever made. He is also known for updating the best of them for the modern kitchen. In this book, he serves up impeccable and delicious party sandwiches that still taste amazing today. They include:
- From the Gilded Age, a perky Camembert Sandwich and an intriguing Girard Nut Sandwich
- From the Progressive Era,a Tomato Horseradish Sandwich and a protein-rich Anchovy and Lox Sandwich
- From the World War I Era, a Florida Club Sandwich and a sweet but not too sweet Orange Marmalade and Date Sandwich
- From the Roaring Twenties, aka The Jazz Age, a Bacon Cheese Sandwich and an Egg and Smoked Salmon Sandwich
- From the Great Depression, a spicy and intriguing Deviled Peanut Sandwich
- From the World War II Era, the Nova Scotia Sandwich and the elegant Fairmont Ham Sandwich
- From the Postwar Era, a Savory Butter Sandwich and a Waffled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Although these sandwiches were first created to be cut into wedges for serving at parties, you can just as easily leave them uncut and enjoy them for lunch, dinner, or snacking. No matter how you cut them, they are all filled with retro charm and terrific, unforgettable flavors.
