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Raise a Toast to the 250th Anniversary of the Sandwich with Dempster’s! #Giveaway

May 12, 2012 By Lena

It’s time to celebrate a meal we have all come to know and love: The Sandwich.

Whether it’s a BLT on white toast, a chicken wrap or a sloppy joe on a fresh bun, sandwiches have become a part of our food culture. They are loved for their accessibility, affordability, and portability, and better yet – they can be dressed up or dressed down. Today, Saturday, May 12th – let’s toast the sandwich as it turns 250 years old!

And who better to raise a glass crust in its honour than Dempster’s, Canada’s Bakery! Every loaf of Dempster’s bread is made with 100% Canadian wheat and baked fresh daily – making it the perfect base for a delicious, satisfying sandwich.

Curious about the very first sandwich? The sandwich is said to have originated more than two thousand years ago with various combinations of meats and cheeses placed on bread or in pastry. However, the modern concoction that we’ve come to know and love didn’t get its name until May 12, 1762. At the time, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was on a winning streak while playing cards and refused to leave the game to eat (men, right?). He asked his valet to bring his dinner out between two pieces of bread (genius!) and ever since then, people all over the world have been stuffing things into rolls, baguettes, buns and loaves of bread.

Did you know?

– The sandwich is named after John Montague (1718-1792), the Fourth Earl of the town of Sandwich
– May 12th-19th is National British Sandwich week
– 94% of Canadians say they eat at least one sandwich each week
– The most popular sandwich fillings are bacon, turkey, and ham
– Sandwiches are the leading entrée on restaurant menus
– The Guinness Book of World Records for eating sandwiches is held by Peter Dowdeswell who ate 40 jam and butter sandwiches (each 6 inches X 3 inches) in 17 minutes, 53.9 seconds on October 17, 1977

We all know that I love a good sandwich (ahem, reigning Ultimate Sandwich Champion right here) and so I’m particularly excited to indulge in some fantastic finger grub in celebration this week. Be sure to stop by Dempster’s Facebook Page, where they’ll be featuring recipes, tips and fun sandwich facts all week! And, don’t forget to pick up a loaf of your favourite Dempster’s bread and make an epic sandwich of your own!

(I highly recommend my latest addiction – Dempster’s Smooth Multigrains Loaf. A soft, smooth texture – with the added benefits of 16 whole grains.)

WIN IT!!!

Dempster’s wants to make it easier for you to enjoy your own ultimate sandwich with three (3) Dempster’s Free Product Coupons, plus a $50 Visa Gift Card so you can go nuts with your toppings! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck every one!

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  1. Ann

    May 12, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Dempter’s Smooth Multigrain

  2. David

    May 12, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I like Dampster wholegrain!

  3. Gizele

    May 12, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Dempster’s stay fresh makes a good sandwich.

  4. Marianne

    May 12, 2012 at 7:52 am

    I love whole grains ancient grains bread :-)

  5. Karine

    May 12, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Loooove their bread! Used to eat it all the time when I lived with my mother :)

  6. Debbie W

    May 12, 2012 at 8:30 am

    I love the ancient grains bread, especially with tuna salad on it!!

  7. Kelli A.

    May 12, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I like Dempsters whole grains multigrains sliced bread for sandwiches. I also love their oven fresh bread, so easy and delicious.

  8. Margaret Imecs

    May 12, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Dempster`s Whole Grains 12 grain

  9. Christina Murray

    May 12, 2012 at 8:36 am

    We usually get Dempsters smart bread.

  10. Tazim

    May 12, 2012 at 10:04 am

    The smart bread is also one of my favorites

  11. nicole

    May 12, 2012 at 10:44 am

    LOOOOOVVVVVVEEEE BEN”S BREAD!!! ALWAYS FRESH :)

  12. Jonnie (JB)

    May 12, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Dempster’s Stay Fresh is my favorite. It always tastes fresh and delicious

  13. Jennifer

    May 12, 2012 at 10:45 am

    My favourite is the Ancient Grains! It is so delicious and filling!

  14. Dawn

    May 12, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Happy anniversary :-)

  15. Adam

    May 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Dempster’s Bread is always a family favorite in our house :)

  16. Angie Wright

    May 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Dempsters Whole Grains By Far :)

  17. Stephanie

    May 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Yummy bread :):):)

  18. nikkioconnor @mybabyangelface

    May 12, 2012 at 10:47 am

    mmm 12grain!! I’d love to win! Well who doesnt! Money off grocery bill- everybody needs to eat!

  19. Jennifer

    May 12, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I love dempster’s whole wheat bread

  20. Dawn

    May 12, 2012 at 10:48 am

    My fave bread is the dempsters body wise… Or which I didn’t even realize was made by dempster is villagio

  21. melia

    May 12, 2012 at 10:48 am

    ancient grains is my fave

  22. LS

    May 12, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I like the original Dempster’s white bread.

  23. Donna Maroulis

    May 12, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I like Dempsters 100% Whole wheat bread the best !

  24. joanne kubu

    May 12, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Dempsters Stays fresh its the only bread the kids dont pull the crust off and eat the whole thing <3 Thank you

  25. catherine

    May 12, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Their sandwiches are even better with their sandwich press! Yummm

  26. Shawna Powell

    May 12, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I love Dempsters! All different kinds!

  27. paul

    May 12, 2012 at 10:53 am

    A BLT with Dempsters makes my Sunday.

  28. susan

    May 12, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Demsters Smart Bread is the best:)

  29. Jill

    May 12, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I love Dempster’s Pumpernickel and Rye/Caraway seed bread. Makes a fancy sandwich!

  30. Tamara

    May 12, 2012 at 10:54 am

    My fav is the whole grain!

  31. Victoria S

    May 12, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Dempsters Wholegrains are the only types of bread in my home! I love all the flavours!

  32. Deborah

    May 12, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I love Dempsters Ancient Grains, nice and filling!

  33. peachy

    May 12, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I love the whole wheat bread

  34. Duke

    May 12, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Ancient is the new cool !

  35. Sunshine

    May 12, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I would have to say Ancient Grains, I love when my bread has ‘stuff’ in it!

  36. Tasha McAmmond

    May 12, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I could go for a sandwich right now

  37. susan margaret

    May 12, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I like the Ancient Grains bread the most (though I’m a fan of a lot of their breads!)

  38. JL

    May 12, 2012 at 10:59 am

    smart bread =D

  39. Tasha McAmmond

    May 12, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I could go for a sandwich right now. I like dempsters whole grains with flax.

  40. Laura jones

    May 12, 2012 at 11:00 am

    My 1 year old loves toast and butter made with your Smart bread!!

  41. Angela Sears Cunningham

    May 12, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I love the new everything bagels for sammiches:)

  42. pepper

    May 12, 2012 at 11:04 am

    i love the multigrain bead!

  43. Kim Barrett

    May 12, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I like Dempster’s Wholegrains with flax…a delicious way to get Omega 3’s!

  44. Norma Hudson

    May 12, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Love your bread .Buy it every week.

  45. Hughena

    May 12, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I am still a fan of Dempster’s original white bread but I also love the smart bread.

  46. Amy

    May 12, 2012 at 11:08 am

    100% Whole Wheat :)

  47. Carol Sirvinskas

    May 12, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Love Dempsters wholegrain with flax. Makes a healthy, hearty sandwich.

  48. Lena

    May 12, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I absolutely love the Oat and Honey loaf

  49. Karina

    May 12, 2012 at 11:13 am

    :)

  50. Anne Taylor

    May 12, 2012 at 11:16 am

    We love Ancient Grains in our household!

  51. Laura Martin

    May 12, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I love whole grains ancient grains bread but my kids love the Smart bread

  52. chi

    May 12, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Dempster`s Whole Grains 12 grain because its tasty

  53. ginette4

    May 12, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I love eating the Dempster’s original white bread

  54. Josephine

    May 12, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Dempster’s Smart White bread.

  55. gladys

    May 12, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Love Dempsters Bread, a favorite in our household

  56. joanne darrell

    May 12, 2012 at 11:59 am

    We eat Dempsters on a daily basis.

  57. Sharon

    May 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Ancient Grains Bread is my favorite!

  58. Crystal Wonitoy

    May 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I love whole grains ancient grains!

  59. Sara

    May 12, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    We are in love with Smart bread at our house! :D

  60. Sabrina

    May 12, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    My favourite bread for sandwiches is Dempsters Smart Bread.

  61. wayne

    May 12, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Dempsters whole grains all the way

  62. sharon ongena

    May 12, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    We love Dempster’s breads and buns .Happy 250th Anniversary Dempsters

  63. Darcy

    May 12, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    We love Ancient Grains in our household

  64. Kelly

    May 12, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Dempsters is our favourite!!!

  65. Kathy

    May 12, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I like Dempsters whole grain bread with egg salad.

  66. Angela

    May 12, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I like Dempster’s WholeGrains Ancient Grain bread.

  67. Karla Sceviour

    May 12, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    My favorite Dempsters bread is the Villaggio bread.

    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  68. jodie

    May 12, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Dempsters smart bread for my guys!

  69. Dave

    May 12, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Any Dempsters bread is good bread.

  70. brenda

    May 12, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    i love your grains bread

  71. Gary

    May 12, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    All hail the glorius sandwich! Especially made with Dempster’s Whole Grains Canadian Century Grain Bread!

  72. Tina

    May 12, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Dempsters 100% whole wheat bread

  73. stephen

    May 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Love the smart bread :)

  74. PAMELA CAPP

    May 12, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    My favourite is the ancient grains while my husband likes Dempsters white bread.

  75. Lynne

    May 12, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Ancient Grains is the one for me – tastes great plain or toasted !!

  76. Sarah

    May 12, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Thank You for the contest! Love all kinds of dempsters bread!

  77. Peter

    May 12, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    I love Dempster’s 12 Grain whole grain bread.

  78. Belinda McNabb

    May 12, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Whole Grains 12 grain is my fave

  79. Eva U

    May 12, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Ancient Grains topped with a layer of Strawberry Philadelphia Cream Cheese spread.

  80. Rachel

    May 12, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    My favourite is the Whole Grains 12 Grain Bread.

  81. Francine

    May 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I like the Demptster’s Cinnamon Raisin bagels

  82. bill

    May 12, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    you just cant beat the rye Bread

  83. Colleen

    May 12, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    I LOVE, LOVE, REALLY LOVE DEMPSTER’S BREAD !!!

  84. Donna Ashdown

    May 12, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    dempsters is awesome

  85. Glogirl

    May 12, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    I like the Whole Grains 12 Grains bread.

  86. laurie

    May 12, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I LOVE Dempsters wholegrain!! Guilt free enjoyment!!

  87. Dot H.

    May 12, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    We love Dempsters bread.

  88. Laura

    May 12, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Definitely the Villagio white bread. It’s seriously soft and yummy.

  89. Amy C

    May 12, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    I like the Dempsters Stays Fresh White Bread.

  90. Eleanor (Ellie) Kokotich

    May 12, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Love that 12 grains with peameal bacon!

  91. SweetPanda

    May 12, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Our favourite is Ancient Grains

  92. Leanne M

    May 12, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    We use Dempsters whole grain!

  93. stacey dempsey

    May 12, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    we use the Dempsters 100% Whole wheat bread everyday so that woud be our favorite

  94. Doreen Lamoureux

    May 13, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Rye Harvest Pumpernickel. We get the ryes and the pumpernickels …. always. I am glad they came out with all these wonderful varieties.

  95. Cathy

    May 13, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I have a new favourite Dempsters Oven Fresh Mutigrain Baguettes tummy for the family.

  96. kathy downey

    May 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I love Dempster wholegrain!

  97. Jin Kazama

    May 13, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Has to be Ancient Grains for my sandwiches!

  98. Sea Shore

    May 13, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Wonderful

  99. Daryl Anderson

    May 13, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    SANDWICH with ancient grains is the best.

  100. Doris Calvert

    May 13, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I liketheir smart bread as a clubhouse on Saturdays for lunch

  101. FallenPixels

    May 13, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Loving the new smooth multigrain at the moment

  102. Cassandra S. (@chickytoo82)

    May 13, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I really like their Whole Grains Canadian Century Grains. It’s filling and stands up to wet ingredients well without getting squishy, it also makes hearty toast.

  103. Dreena

    May 13, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Smart Bread for me!
    Thanks.

  104. Paula Schuck

    May 13, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Love the ancient grains and the whole wheat and the rye bread.

  105. Amy Menzies

    May 13, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I like a different type of bread each time.. ancient grains, oat & honey.. they are all good!

  106. Athena

    May 13, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    ancient grains

  107. Tirza @ Canadian Mommy Giveaways

    May 13, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    We like the Dempster’s Smart White with 16 Whole Grains!

  108. ToCo

    May 14, 2012 at 2:08 am

    Smart Bread :D

  109. Jenny

    May 14, 2012 at 4:02 am

    I like the good ol’ whole wheat bread! x

  110. Lindsey

    May 14, 2012 at 7:19 am

    We love the ancient grains. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

  111. Jackie

    May 14, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I like sandwiches on their mild light rye loaf.

  112. Sue Fink

    May 14, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I love Dempster’s 12 Grain. I make the perfect dinner sandwich for my family. I broil the toast with butter and garlic, like I am making garlic toast, then we mayonnaise one side and put bbq sauce on the other, and add roast chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato…..mmm mmm good!!! (works great with their buns too)

  113. karen

    May 14, 2012 at 11:56 am

    there is nothing like fresh soft bread on a sandwich

  114. 409cope

    May 14, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I like the Dempster’s whole grains ancient grains the most.

  115. Fan R.

    May 14, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    12 grains is my fav.

    Fan R.
    teddyoutready2(at)gmail(dot)com

  116. Jamie

    May 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Love the Ancient Grains wraps!

  117. Meaghan S

    May 14, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Wholegrain all the way!

  118. Josie

    May 14, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    My favourite bread is the 12 grain bread.

  119. Amber Y

    May 14, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    We like the dempsters smart bread

  120. Rebby

    May 14, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I like Dempsters smart bread!!

  121. amy t

    May 14, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    We use whole grains, multigrains

  122. Dilara

    May 14, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Hubby and I really love the Ancient Grains.

  123. Soozle

    May 15, 2012 at 6:17 am

    I like the Dempsters Multigrain

  124. Deanna T.

    May 15, 2012 at 8:25 am

    My fav is the ancient grains bread. Hubby won’t eat it so I buy a separate loaf just for me.

  125. Wendylady

    May 15, 2012 at 9:25 am

    12 grains or flax are my favs!

  126. Steve @ Grocery Alerts

    May 15, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I actually like whole-wheat or rye with olives.

  127. angela m

    May 15, 2012 at 9:41 am

    We love Dempsters smart bread
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  128. Carley L.

    May 15, 2012 at 11:45 am

    My favourite sandwich bread is the Dempster’s WholeGrains 12 grain.

  129. Carla G

    May 15, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I’m a fan of the original Dempster White Bread. I just don’t like weeds & crunch in my bread. :)

  130. the brother

    May 15, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Dempsters 12 Grain FTW!!!!!!!!!!!

  131. Anu Chopra

    May 15, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Dempter’s Smooth Multigrain

  132. Londia

    May 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I like the Rye Canadian Style Loafs.

    silverneon2000 at yahoo dot com

  133. Troy Breiland

    May 15, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    The Whole Grain with Flax is very filling and healthy.

  134. Emma Walpole

    May 16, 2012 at 6:04 am

    love whole grains ancient grains bread

  135. lisa bolduc

    May 16, 2012 at 7:30 am

    i love villiaggo

  136. Happy Chinadoll

    May 16, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Just whole wheat bread

  137. nikki robak

    May 16, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    oat and honey

  138. Jason Smulders

    May 16, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Good luck all thanks for the giveaway. I like Oat and Honey loaf.

  139. Auqakuh

    May 16, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I like the WholeGrains Canadian Century Grains Bread.

  140. Tasha W

    May 16, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Dempsters Oven fresh Rosemary and Olive Oil is my fave.

  141. Bree

    May 16, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Dempsters Smart Bread!

  142. cheryl h

    May 17, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I like Dempsters smart bread

  143. Kari

    May 17, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I haven’t ever tried the bread but the sandwichs look absolutly amazing!!

  144. Cassandra

    May 18, 2012 at 4:25 am

    12 whole wheat

  145. Esther Egert

    May 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Dempsters, Dempsters bread
    White, whole grains, ancient grains, multigrains,
    Oat and Honey, and more
    We love them all!

    Crunchy, tasty bread
    Eat as sandwiches, plain or toasted–
    Enjoy them as French toast
    That’s Dempsters Bread!

  146. InezbyDesign

    May 18, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    My favourite bread is the seedy kind, I choose Ancient Grains everytime!

  147. Debbie C.

    May 18, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    I love Dempster’s Ancient Grains sliced bread. Great for sandwiches!!

  148. wendy hutton

    May 18, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    ancient grains are the best

  149. Lori L.

    May 18, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Ancient Grains is really tasty & filling!

  150. L. Tin

    May 18, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    It’s a tie between the ancient grains and the 12 grain

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