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Couple TV shows some may enjoy

Discussion in 'The Watercooler' started by steel machine, Nov 26, 2023.

  1. MojaveDesertPghFan

    MojaveDesertPghFan Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.

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    Yes. Haven't seen one on a menu for over 40 years. May be too fancy for a diner and too mundane for an upscale Euro restaurant. Forgot about finding it 20+ years ago at Disneyland's Blue Bayou Restaurant. That would have been my last one consumed. Should be plenty of them available at the Steelers game this Fall along with a glass of vintage Chateau Lafite or Pouilly Fuisse (or Fussy Pussy per Cheech Marin).

    Key Origins and History
    • French Roots: It is widely considered a decadent, Americanized adaptation of the French croque monsieur (ham and Gruyere).
    • First Appearance: While commonly linked to the 1960s, some references suggest it was served as early as the 1910s or 1920s in Paris cafes, or early 1940s in the US.
    • California Popularity: The sandwich gained fame in Southern California during the 1950s and 1960s, often appearing on menus as "French Sandwich" or "Toasted Ham Sandwich" before adopting the "Monte Cristo" title, likely referencing the novel The Count of Monte Cristo.
    • Disneyland Factor: The sandwich became an iconic dish after being featured at the Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland.
    • Key Differences: Unlike the croque monsieur, the Monte Cristo is typically dipped in egg batter and deep-fried, sometimes featuring turkey in addition to ham and Swiss cheese
     
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  2. Born2Steel

    Born2Steel Well-Known Member

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    It's animated. The fight scenes are spectacular.
     
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  3. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Thank you, and I will be watching when I can get to it
     
  4. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Seen it, and read it. It's pretty ok
     
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  5. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    They even have them here in Arkansas at certain restaurants. Hell a place I worked at back about 11 years ago had them in the vending machines. LoL
     
  6. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Dos Amigos

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  7. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    From topic: The latest show in series was called, "What a long strange trip it's been". I loved that title and magic mushrooms were involved.

    Season 4 is pretty good.
     
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  8. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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  9. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    It’s been very good
     
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  10. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    I'm waiting on my Mom to finish season 3, and I got 2 episodes of season 3 I still got to watch. I go visit my Mom a couple days a week. So I'm waiting.
     

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