Eat a Hoagie Day

National Eat a Hoagie Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to eating hoagies. This interesting name conceals a type of sandwich consisting of a long bun filled with vegetables, fried potatoes, ham, and sauce. The result is a huge and delicious dish. It is on September 14th.

History

Who exactly came up with the idea to celebrate this wonderful sandwich is unknown. The popularization of the ‘Hoagie’ is associated with the period of the First World War. There is a theory that this dish began at a Philadelphia diner, started by a native of Italy. The sandwich became a firm favorite of the Italian immigrants who dined there and worked at the Hog Island shipyard. Since then, the dish has been called ‘Hoagie’.

There is also a belief that ‘hoagie’ is a slang term for a pig. This theory is supported by the large size of the dish and its use of ham.

Interesting facts

• There are many interesting hoagie recipes, often complemented by Italian herbs and spices, and usually including slices of cheese.
• In 1992, the hoagie was proclaimed by the former mayor of Philadelphia as the ‘Official Sandwich of 1992’.
• The calorie content of this sandwich is about 600 kcal.

How to take part

During the celebration of National Eat a Hoagie Day, don’t forget to gather all your friends and loved ones around the table to enjoy this sandwich. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Add new ingredients and make your hoagie even more delicious.

Take a photo of the resulting sandwiches and share them on social networks. Tell people a little about the origin of this dish, so more people can learn about it.

When is National Eat a Hoagie Day in 2024?

National Eat a Hoagie Day is observed on September 14 each year.

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