Perspective | Sandwiches must be cut diagonally, and I’m not taking questions (2024)

When it comes to most things food-related, I subscribe to the “do you” philosophy. That is, like Sheryl Crow once said, “if it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad.” So I’m generally not about yucking anyone’s yum or issuing edicts. Pineapple on pizza? Sure, why not? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Eh, I don’t care!

Perspective | Sandwiches must be cut diagonally, and I’m not taking questions (2024)

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Why do people cut diagonally? ›

“We like to cut diagonally because it creates that corner piece that is a different texture compared to the rest,” Zaro said. “That's usually everyone's favorite.” The bite is usually juicier than the rest, offering a burst of flavors that's the likely result of the concentration of all ingredients.

Should you cut sandwiches diagonally or horizontally? ›

A diagonal cut provides a better visual for the ingredients inside the sandwich, and creates optimal eating angles which means you can start from each corner and work your way in.

What is the proper way to cut a sandwich? ›

Accessing the sandwich's core is key to optimal bites. The consensus view favours cutting sandwiches diagonally to form two triangles, although hard science to back this up is difficult to find. One hypothesis is that a triangle allows you to take your first two bites from the two 45° corners.

Why is the diagonal cut important? ›

A diagonal cut maximizes the number of bites with the least crust, as demonstrated in this breakdown from Popular Mechanics, with a mathematical formula that proved it.

How do you do a diagonal cut? ›

Draw a line across the square from one corner to the opposite. The other option is to just line up the ruler from one corner to the other ensuring that the ruler is lined up exactly. Once the ruler is in place then cut.

What does cutting hair diagonally do? ›

It shapes hair shorter through the back and sides, builds up weight through the occipital bone and will leave a contrast in length through the top. This is suitable for any client – fine, medium thick hair, and thick hair.

What does diagonally sliced mean? ›

Cutting Vegetables on the Diagonal

You may have noticed that many Chinese recipes call for vegetables to be cut "on the diagonal." Diagonal cutting is a simple Chinese cooking technique that can be used with many vegetables. Cutting vegetables on the diagonal exposes more of the vegetable's surface area to the heat.

What does diagonally split mean? ›

Diagonal Split. The diagonal split concept comes from the fact that the left rear and right front brakes are on one hydraulic line while the right front and left rear brakes are on another.

Does a diagonal cut an angle in half? ›

If you draw a diagonal from one corner to another, the 90 degree angle is not split in half.

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