Event page! 4868278a8df35fcee7bf6994dda03824 national-blt-sandwich-day
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"text": "The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, known shorthand as the BLT, is celebrated today with National BLT Sandwich Day. Rolfe Neill, then publisher of The Charlotte Observer, was the first to propose such a day, when he suggested in 1982 that BLT Day be celebrated in July \"on the date of your choice.\" The sandwich traditionally contains bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, usually with mayonnaise and served on toast. It is especially popular during the summer months, when tomato harvests are bountiful. The BLT is one of the most beloved sandwiches in the United States and the United Kingdom. A 2019 poll found it was the fifth-most popular sandwich in the US, tied with the ham sandwich and behind roast beef, turkey, grilled chicken, and grilled cheese. A 2008 poll in the United Kingdom found it was the UK's favorite sandwich.\nBLTs first hit the scene around 1900. The Good Housekeeping Everyday Cook Book, published in 1903, included a recipe for a club sandwich that had bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise along with turkey. This sandwich was sometimes made without turkey and was referred to as \"club sandwich without turkey,\" but then became known as a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. The acronym BLT first appeared around 1950, after being used as a shorthand reference for the sandwich by cooks at diners in the 1940s. The sandwich was still often referred to as a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, and still is today. BLTs became popular following World War II with the rise of supermarkets, which made the ingredients that were needed available year-round, especially tomatoes.\nThe possibilities and variations of the BLT are vast. It is sometimes served as a triple-decker sandwich. The bread doesn't need to be toasted, and a number of alternatives may be used in its place, like bagels, croissants, and brioches, and it may also be made into wraps and pinwheels. The mayonnaise may be flavored. Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, pancetta, Irish bacon, English bacon, bacon jam, and tofu may be used in place of American-style bacon. Iceberg lettuce is commonly used, but one of many other types of lettuce or greens similar to lettuce may be used, like romaine, bibb, spinach, arugula, basil, and sprouts. Beefsteak tomatoes are a favorite, but any kind of tomatoes may be used, such as heirloom or cherry, or even marinated sundried tomatoes. Additional ingredients may also be added, with avocado being one of the most common additions, to make a BLTA. Fried egg, cucumber slices, and onions are three other common additions.",
"html": "<p>The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, known shorthand as the BLT, is celebrated today with National BLT Sandwich Day. Rolfe Neill, then publisher of <em>The Charlotte Observer</em>, was the first to propose such a day, when he suggested in 1982 that BLT Day be celebrated in July \"on the date of your choice.\" The sandwich traditionally contains bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, usually with mayonnaise and served on toast. It is especially popular during the summer months, when tomato harvests are bountiful. The BLT is one of the most beloved sandwiches in the United States and the United Kingdom. A 2019 poll found it was the fifth-most popular sandwich in the US, tied with the ham sandwich and behind roast beef, turkey, grilled chicken, and <a href=\"https://www.checkiday.com/e15272dc362f1d4be00e1ab8f3b77241/national-grilled-cheese-sandwich-day\">grilled cheese</a>. A 2008 poll in the United Kingdom found it was the UK's favorite sandwich.</p>\n<p>BLTs first hit the scene around 1900. The <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1588162109?tag=checkiday08-20\"><em>Good Housekeeping Everyday Cook Book</em></a>, published in 1903, included a recipe for a club sandwich that had bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise along with turkey. This sandwich was sometimes made without turkey and was referred to as \"club sandwich without turkey,\" but then became known as a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. The acronym BLT first appeared around 1950, after being used as a shorthand reference for the sandwich by cooks at diners in the 1940s. The sandwich was still often referred to as a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, and still is today. BLTs became popular following World War II with the rise of supermarkets, which made the ingredients that were needed available year-round, especially tomatoes.</p>\n<p>The possibilities and variations of the BLT are vast. It is sometimes served as a triple-decker sandwich. The bread doesn't need to be toasted, and a number of alternatives may be used in its place, like bagels, croissants, and brioches, and it may also be made into wraps and pinwheels. The mayonnaise may be flavored. Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, pancetta, Irish bacon, English bacon, bacon jam, and tofu may be used in place of American-style bacon. Iceberg lettuce is commonly used, but one of many other types of lettuce or greens similar to lettuce may be used, like romaine, bibb, spinach, arugula, basil, and sprouts. Beefsteak tomatoes are a favorite, but any kind of tomatoes may be used, such as heirloom or cherry, or even marinated sundried tomatoes. Additional ingredients may also be added, with avocado being one of the most common additions, to make a BLTA. Fried egg, cucumber slices, and onions are three other common additions.</p>",
"markdown": "The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, known shorthand as the BLT, is celebrated today with National BLT Sandwich Day. Rolfe Neill, then publisher of *The Charlotte Observer*, was the first to propose such a day, when he suggested in 1982 that BLT Day be celebrated in July \"on the date of your choice.\" The sandwich traditionally contains bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, usually with mayonnaise and served on toast. It is especially popular during the summer months, when tomato harvests are bountiful. The BLT is one of the most beloved sandwiches in the United States and the United Kingdom. A 2019 poll found it was the fifth-most popular sandwich in the US, tied with the ham sandwich and behind roast beef, turkey, grilled chicken, and [grilled cheese](https://www.checkiday.com/e15272dc362f1d4be00e1ab8f3b77241/national-grilled-cheese-sandwich-day). A 2008 poll in the United Kingdom found it was the UK's favorite sandwich.\r\n\r\nBLTs first hit the scene around 1900. The [*Good Housekeeping Everyday Cook Book*](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1588162109?tag=checkiday08-20), published in 1903, included a recipe for a club sandwich that had bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise along with turkey. This sandwich was sometimes made without turkey and was referred to as \"club sandwich without turkey,\" but then became known as a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. The acronym BLT first appeared around 1950, after being used as a shorthand reference for the sandwich by cooks at diners in the 1940s. The sandwich was still often referred to as a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, and still is today. BLTs became popular following World War II with the rise of supermarkets, which made the ingredients that were needed available year-round, especially tomatoes.\r\n\r\nThe possibilities and variations of the BLT are vast. It is sometimes served as a triple-decker sandwich. The bread doesn't need to be toasted, and a number of alternatives may be used in its place, like bagels, croissants, and brioches, and it may also be made into wraps and pinwheels. The mayonnaise may be flavored. Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, pancetta, Irish bacon, English bacon, bacon jam, and tofu may be used in place of American-style bacon. Iceberg lettuce is commonly used, but one of many other types of lettuce or greens similar to lettuce may be used, like romaine, bibb, spinach, arugula, basil, and sprouts. Beefsteak tomatoes are a favorite, but any kind of tomatoes may be used, such as heirloom or cherry, or even marinated sundried tomatoes. Additional ingredients may also be added, with avocado being one of the most common additions, to make a BLTA. Fried egg, cucumber slices, and onions are three other common additions."
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"text": "Make yourself a BLT or two. Use fresh off-the-vine tomatoes if you can! Make the classic BLT with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and toast, or make one of the many variations of it. Add avocado or another topping, swap out American-style bacon and iceberg lettuce with something similar, get creative with tomato varieties, and place the sandwich in something besides bread. Pick up The BLT Cookbook for additional BLT recipes and recipes for other dishes inspired from BLTs. If you don't feel like making your own BLT, order one at a restaurant. Perhaps you can find a place to go that is offering specials on the sandwich today. If you work at a cafeteria or restaurant, feature the BLT on the menu. Make sure to share photos of your BLT on social media!",
"html": "<p>Make yourself a BLT or two. Use fresh off-the-vine tomatoes if you can! Make the classic BLT with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and toast, or make one of the many variations of it. Add avocado or another topping, swap out American-style bacon and iceberg lettuce with something similar, get creative with tomato varieties, and place the sandwich in something besides bread. Pick up <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060087730/?tag=checkiday08-20\"><em>The BLT Cookbook</em></a> for additional BLT recipes and recipes for other dishes inspired from BLTs. If you don't feel like making your own BLT, order one at a restaurant. Perhaps you can find a place to go that is offering specials on the sandwich today. If you work at a cafeteria or restaurant, feature the BLT on the menu. Make sure to share photos of your BLT on social media!</p>",
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