From: benlizro@ihug.co.nz   
      
   On 9/07/2024 11:39 a.m., HenHanna wrote:   
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   > There is a great story behind the publication (history) of this song.   
   >                  "My Favorite Things"    i forgot what the   
   story is.   
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   > Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens,   
   > Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,   
   > Brown paper packages tied up with strings...   
   > These are a few of my favorite things.   
   >   
   > Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudles,   
   > Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles,   
   > Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings...   
   > These are a few of my favorite things.   
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   >                   No, schnitzel in the USA is not generally   
   associated   
   > with Jews.      Schnitzel is a breaded and fried cutlet dish of Central   
   > European origin, particularly popular in Austria and Germany.   
   > While some specific variations might be found in Jewish cuisine,   
   > schnitzel itself is   not    inherently Jewish food in the United   
   States.   
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   >   
   > The song "My Favorite Things" was first performed in the 1959 Broadway   
   > musical "The Sound of Music."   
   >   
   > Here's a breakdown to see if schnitzel was associated with NYC in the   
   > USA around that time:   
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   > Schnitzel's Origin:     Schnitzel is a Central European dish,   
   > particularly popular in Austria and Germany. While there's no evidence   
   > it originated in New York City.   
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   > German Immigration:        New York City has a long history of German   
   > immigration, dating back to the 18th century.   
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   > By the 1950s, German-American communities were well established in NYC,   
   > particularly in areas like Yorkville on the Upper East Side.   
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   > These communities likely brought their food traditions with them,   
   > including schnitzel.   
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   > Restaurant Scene:      While not necessarily mainstream American cuisine   
   > in the 1950s, schnitzel might have been available in German restaurants   
   > or specific ethnic neighborhoods in NYC.     However, it wouldn't have   
   > been as widely recognized as it is today.   
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   > There isn't a single iconic restaurant in NYC as strongly associated   
   > with schnitzel as Katz's Deli is with the Reuben sandwich.   
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   > However, schnitzel has a presence in NYC, particularly in:   
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   > German and Central European Restaurants:         These restaurants   
   are   
   > likely to feature schnitzel on their menus, often with various   
   > preparations (veal, pork, chicken) and sauces.   
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   > Schnitzel:    Central Europe, particularly Austria and Germany.   
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   > Tonkatsu:     Japan (derived from the Portuguese word "costeleta" for   
   > cutlet).  or French.   
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   No, you won't get tonkatsu from costeleta!   
      
   Katsu is short for katsuretsu < Eng cutlet (which itself is related to   
   costeleta, via Old French costelet).   
      
   Ton is Sino-Japanese for "pig". Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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