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It may take a number of different forms, but it should be easy to handle, and can be eaten in a few bites. It may be a long, narrow sandwich, a triangle formed sandwich, or a small biscuit. It may also be cut into other decorative shapes with a cookie cutter.

The bread is traditionally white, thinly sliced, buttered and the breadcrust is cut away. Modern variations might include wheat bread or pumpernickel bread.

Fillings are light, and are "dainty" or "delicate" in proportion to the amount of bread. Spreads might include cream cheese or mayonnaise mixtures, and they often feature fresh vegetables such as radishes, cucumber and watercress. Other popular fillings include smoked salmon, curried chickenA chicken is a type of domesticated bird which is usually raised as a type of poultry. It is believed to be descended from the wild Asian Red Junglefowl, Gallus gallus''. Habits In the wild, junglefowl sleep in trees. Chickens are omnivores and will feed and egg saladEgg salad is a sandwich spread, usually made of chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, minced celery, salt, and pepper. It is very high- fat and high- cholesterol, but remains popular. In the U. it is called egg mayonnaise. Salads Food and drink..

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