Georgia’s Favorite Sandwich is a Classic

Every state has their own special sandwiches that either originated in that state or somehow rose to popularity in that state, and Georgia is no exception. There's a sense of pride behind these food items that, yes, you can perhaps find them in other states, but having one if this particular state makes them that much more special. So, what's the best variety to try in Georgia? It's a classic. Top Sandwich in All of Georgia The food experts at Taste of Home have put together a tally of the best sandwiches in every state. "One of the best things about the sandwich—aside from your first bite—is its versatility," they note in the piece. "It can be as simple as a PB&J, or you can put everything in your refrigerator on a ciabatta bun and create an epic mountain of sandwich goodness." Let's delve into the history of the legendary food item. Per In Mama's Kitchen, "The first recorded sandwich was made by the famous Rabbi, Hillel the Elder, who lived during the 1st century B.C" They add that Hillel the Elder was "a poor man, but a great scholar, he began the Passover custom of sandwiching a mixture of chopped nuts, apples, spices, and wine between two matzohs to eat with bitter herbs." So, what's the best pick in Georgia? According to Taste of Home, it's the Pimiento Cheese sandwich, which Taste of Home states is "so iconic to Georgia (and the entire South), it's even served at the Masters golf tournament every April as the tournament's official sandwich." This dish is an easy blend of cheese, mayonnaise and pimientos on white bread. One of the most famous varieties of all time, if not the most famous, is the peanut butter and jelly kind. As for the history of that delicious combination, per History, the very first recipe for a peanut butter and jelly dish "appeared in 1901 in ​​The Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science & Domestic Economics." They add that, "during the 1920s, companies began to mass-manufacture peanut butter in the United States and targeted children as potential new consumers." So, peanut better and jelly became a regular for school lunches. As a vegetarian, I certainly enjoy a good P&B. There's something about eating it that makes you feel like a kid again in the best possible way.