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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  67. My favorite Dempsters bread is the Villaggio bread.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  112. 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)

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

  145. 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!