There was a time when restaurants and food places were not present in abundance, and travelers could not eat hot food. In those days, they made sandwiches and ate them on the go. These sandwiches were made with a device that was held over the fire to cook the food.

History of the Sandwich Maker:

A sandwich is usually made of two slices of bread with a meat, cheese, or vegetable filling in the middle. Until the mid-20th century, Australians and South Africans used a sandwich maker to make their sandwiches when traveling. This tool was not powered by electricity and was made of two square pieces of cast iron that were clamped together. This setup was then held over the fire with the help of flip-flops or handles. In this heat, food used to be cooked by letting the cheese melt and the meat soften. This tool was used extensively during camping when people were unable to cook a full meal.

Over time, when things evolved, it started to work with the help of electricity. It was the same setup but the heat provided was through the electrical wiring. This appliance was covered with a heat-resistant material so that heat could not escape and food could cook evenly without losing the flavors of the item being cooked.

Benefits of the Sandwich Maker:

There are many advantages of using it to prepare a sandwich, an easy to make and delicious dish. The advantages are the following.

• It is compact and can be easily stored in the kitchen. Most of these appliances are small and do not need much space.

• This is also portable. It can also be easily transported if you are traveling to a place where you might need it.

• You can easily clean it as the parts of this appliance are detachable. Some sandwich makers are also dishwasher safe and therefore removing stains and oil marks is not difficult.

• It is healthy to use a sandwich maker as this appliance helps you get rid of excess oil making food oil-free and healthy, yet delicious. They are made in such a way that not much oil is required to make the sandwiches and whatever oil you pour into the appliance, the optimal amount is used. The sandwich makers use fat eliminators, which results in healthy cooking.

• This appliance can be used to make waffles, omelettes, grilled food, or simply to heat ready-to-eat food. The various functions make the sandwich makers a multipurpose item. Some of the contraptions come with a grill frame that gives the sandwiches a grilled look.

• The sandwich maker can be used as a multi-purpose kitchen appliance, as it can be used for both heating and grilling.

Since sandwich makers are reasonably priced, people find them affordable. This appliance is one of the essentials in the kitchen. It’s also an affordable option for gift giving.