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PRAGUE (AP) — Open-faced sandwiches have been a popular Czech tradition since 1916.
The sandwiches have become part of everyday life here, a universal snack that looks good, tastes good and is relatively easy to make. They can be served for any occasion, from formal receptions to informal parties or simply as an affordable fast food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Toast is one of life's great comfort foods.
Any amateur can make it: Put bread in toasting device, push button, wait, remove and slather with something.
But it's also trendy: In recent years, toast has found a cozy spot among and under food trends like avocado, small-batch jam, artisanal cheese and free-range proteins of various types.