During the filming of the award-winning papal thriller Conclave in Rome, the actor Stanley Tucci had an almost divine experience. Not the religious sort but a culinary one. While shooting in the city he ate what he described as the “most delicious sandwich of his life”. Between two thin, crisp slices of bread were slivers of smoked cow’s tongue, romaine lettuce and homemade mayo. “This creation has redefined my idea of what a sandwich is.”
Tucci was ahead of the curve. Last week it was reported that Italian snacks have gone viral as demand by customers seeking to recreate their favourite Italian sandwiches has soared. At Tesco sales of panini, ciabatta and piadini are up 40 per cent and sales of premium mozzarella by almost
