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Subject: Re: ... crisp apple strudles, Door bells and sleigh bells and
 schnitzel with noodles,
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:48:15 +1200
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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.
> 
> ______________________
> 
> 
> 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.
> 
> _________________________________
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> _________________
> 
> Schnitzel:    Central Europe, particularly Austria and Germany.
> 
> Tonkatsu:     Japan (derived from the Portuguese word "costeleta" for 
> cutlet).  or French.
> 

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.