Did you know that the Sloppy Joe sandwich originated sometime in the late 1800s in the Midwest? Do you love Sloppy Joes? The frugal meat dish was very popular, especially during the Great Depression, as it helped stretch the meat with tomato sauce and other ingredients. But how did it come to be known as the Sloppy Joe? Some say it was after a cook named Joe in Iowa who decided to add tomato sauce to a loose meat sandwich. Others say it’s named after the Sloppy Joe Bar in Key West, also famous for being where Ernest Hemingway hung out. Of course, there’s the Manwich sauce, which made the meal a real hit in American homes. I remember eating many a Sloppy Joe growing up. Cubans have their own version, picadillo, which is one of my favorite meals. But picadillo is served over rice. Nom nom. Two favorite foods together! P.S. Nothing to do with Sloppy Joes, although there may be some picadillo in one of the stories that’s FREE for you on Kindle Unlimited. Grab your copies of one of my KU books at https://amzn.to/4ukO4Lv.
