XPost: alt.usage.english   
   From: HenHanna@devnull.tb   
      
   On 7/9/2024 1:48 PM, Ross Clark wrote:   
   > On 9/07/2024 11:39 a.m., HenHanna wrote:   
   >>   
   >> There is a great story behind the publication (history) of this song.   
   >>                  "My Favorite Things"    i forgot what   
   the story is.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> 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.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >>   
   >>                   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:   
   >>   
   >> 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.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> German Immigration:        New York City has a long history of German   
   >> immigration, dating back to the 18th century.   
   >>   
   >> By the 1950s, German-American communities were well established in   
   >> NYC, particularly in areas like Yorkville on the Upper East Side.   
   >>   
   >> These communities likely brought their food traditions with them,   
   >> including schnitzel.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> 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.   
   >>   
   >> However, schnitzel has a presence in NYC, particularly in:   
   >>   
   >> 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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   >>   
   >> _________________   
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   >> Schnitzel:    Central Europe, particularly Austria and Germany.   
   >>   
   >> 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.   
      
      
      
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   Kung Pao Chicken: "Kung Pao" (宫保) is a spicy Szechuan stir-fry sauce   
   traditionally made with pork or shrimp. "Kung Pao Chicken" is a popular   
   adaptation in Western countries.   
      
      
   Philly Cheesesteak: This iconic American sandwich features thinly sliced   
   beef. However, variations with chicken or other proteins exist, even   
   though the core name references "steak."   
      
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