A century of sandwiches: what do children actually think?

Food & Drink · Published 1 November 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: What happens when kids taste the evolution of a sandwich over a hundred years? This video captures a panel of children preparing and reviewing iconic recipes from 1900 to today.

The experiment explores the culinary journey of sandwiches across the 20th century, featuring diverse styles ranging from classic peanut butter and jelly to po' boys and paninis. By having kids conduct the taste test, the video highlights how flavor profiles and sandwich structures have shifted over time while identifying which staples still resonate with younger palates.

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