8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #10

[luvmy3sons]

Wow! I go up to San Fran to do some press interviews about computer stuff, and return 6 hrs later to find countless pages of new posts and and #11 ready to go. Everyone's been really busy.

Speaking of hot........

Leaving Los Gatos, the truck said it was 107F, by the time I'd arrived home in Soquel, it was 71F, (math alert) that a 36F difference!!!!!

Oh well - time for some Wii Fit

Andy

71 sounds nice! I hope my boys are doing OK at camp in Scotts Valley.....

Penny

 

[darthrugby]

We managed to get the Monte Cristo for dinner one time...

I'm gathering the Monte Cristo is a type of entree?

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I'm gathering the Monte Cristo is a type of entree?

Its a sandwich that is dipped in batter and fried...

 

[darthrugby]

Guess it's time to move to # 11.

Thanks for setting it up Tom!

 

[darthrugby]

Its a sandwich that is dipped in batter and fried...

With au jus dipping sauce? Sounds really good!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

From Wiki:

A Monte Cristo is a sandwich of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between batter-dipped grilled or fried bread.

The sandwich can differ regionally. Traditionally it is dipped in its entirety in batter and deep fried. In some regions of the United States it is served grilled, and in some regions it is served as an open sandwich with just the bread battered.

The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with Clotted Cream on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce. The Cumberland Head Style Monte Cristo is served with Thousand Island Dressing or Russian Dressing.
Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various Los Angeles restaurants, including the Brown Noodle, have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1800s. Much of its popularity stems from being a featured item at Disneyland's Cafe Orleans Restaurant (located in New Orleans Square).[1] Its modern presence in diners and mid-priced restaurant chains holds the sandwich true to its bistro origins.

The etymological origin of the sandwich's name is contentious.

 

[justmestace]

I'm gathering the Monte Cristo is a type of entree?

It's a heart attack on a plate.

 

[rillsung]

If Chuck is your travel agent, check your e-mail.
He's buying t-shirts for everyone and wants sizes.

Pretty cool, huh?

Who's Chuck? I'm getting the impression that the only reason to use a travel agent is only for the shipboard credit.... We had a woman that was answering our questions until we actually booked with this agency... Then I sent her an email saying that I did the form to transfer the reservation to them and I haven't heard from her since... Needless to say, I'm not impressed with travel agents, but I'll take the credit

I'm gathering the Monte Cristo is a type of entree?

Yep it's really bad for you though! It's ham, turkey and swiss on bread then battered and deep fried... served with raspberry jelly... Yum!!

 

[rillsung]

From Wiki:

A Monte Cristo is a sandwich of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between batter-dipped grilled or fried bread.

The sandwich can differ regionally. Traditionally it is dipped in its entirety in batter and deep fried. In some regions of the United States it is served grilled, and in some regions it is served as an open sandwich with just the bread battered.

The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with Clotted Cream on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce. The Cumberland Head Style Monte Cristo is served with Thousand Island Dressing or Russian Dressing.
Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various Los Angeles restaurants, including the Brown Noodle, have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1800s. Much of its popularity stems from being a featured item at Disneyland's Cafe Orleans Restaurant (located in New Orleans Square).[1] Its modern presence in diners and mid-priced restaurant chains holds the sandwich true to its bistro origins.

The etymological origin of the sandwich's name is contentious.

That's what I looked at too to remember!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

With au jus dipping sauce? Sounds really good!

No au jus...although if anyone coming out here has a car and wants a really good french dip sandwich..there is a place in LA that has awsome french dip sandwiches! It's called Philippe's.

Yummy!

 

[mkygrl]

From Wiki:

A Monte Cristo is a sandwich of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between batter-dipped grilled or fried bread.

The sandwich can differ regionally. Traditionally it is dipped in its entirety in batter and deep fried. In some regions of the United States it is served grilled, and in some regions it is served as an open sandwich with just the bread battered.

The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with Clotted Cream on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce. The Cumberland Head Style Monte Cristo is served with Thousand Island Dressing or Russian Dressing.
Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various Los Angeles restaurants, including the Brown Noodle, have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1800s. Much of its popularity stems from being a featured item at Disneyland's Cafe Orleans Restaurant (located in New Orleans Square).[1] Its modern presence in diners and mid-priced restaurant chains holds the sandwich true to its bistro origins.

The etymological origin of the sandwich's name is contentious.

I thought it had sugar on it too?

Chrissie

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

It's a heart attack on a plate.

Served with a garnish!

 

[rillsung]

I thought it had sugar on it too?

Chrissie

I think you're right! I think they put powdered sugar on it.

 

[darthrugby]

From Wiki:

A Monte Cristo is a sandwich of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between batter-dipped grilled or fried bread.

The sandwich can differ regionally. Traditionally it is dipped in its entirety in batter and deep fried. In some regions of the United States it is served grilled, and in some regions it is served as an open sandwich with just the bread battered.

The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with Clotted Cream on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce. The Cumberland Head Style Monte Cristo is served with Thousand Island Dressing or Russian Dressing.
Its precise appearance in the United States remains in dispute - records from various Los Angeles restaurants, including the Brown Noodle, have included the sandwich in their menus and cookbooks as far back as the 1800s. Much of its popularity stems from being a featured item at Disneyland's Cafe Orleans Restaurant (located in New Orleans Square).[1] Its modern presence in diners and mid-priced restaurant chains holds the sandwich true to its bistro origins.

The etymological origin of the sandwich's name is contentious.

It's a heart attack on a plate.

Who's Chuck? I'm getting the impression that the only reason to use a travel agent is only for the shipboard credit.... We had a woman that was answering our questions until we actually booked with this agency... Then I sent her an email saying that I did the form to transfer the reservation to them and I haven't heard from her since... Needless to say, I'm not impressed with travel agents, but I'll take the credit



Yep it's really bad for you though! It's ham, turkey and swiss on bread then battered and deep fried... served with raspberry jelly... Yum!!

I think I will be ordering one when we're there.

Mmm clotted cream and rasberries.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Can you tell I am hungry...I was also thinking..a really good but pricey restaurant at DL resort is Steakhouse 55 ... yummy!

If you like creme brule - major yumsters!!! It comes with these special "cookies" I am really not sure how to describe them...they are a cross between a cookie and candy....



We go there just for the creme brule!

 

[got2travel]

No au jus...although if anyone coming out here has a car and wants a really good french dip sandwich..there is a place in LA that has awsome french dip sandwiches! It's called Philippe's.

Yummy!

The french dip is not bad at White Water Snacks either.

 

[mkygrl]

I think I will be ordering one when we're there.

Mmm clotted cream and rasberries.

With a side of clotted arteries....is there anything better?

The samwhich kind of grosses me out? is it a meal or dessert?

 

[darthrugby]

No au jus...although if anyone coming out here has a car and wants a really good french dip sandwich..there is a place in LA that has awsome french dip sandwiches! It's called Philippe's.

Yummy!

I heard about that place on one of the Travel Chan. specials.

That looked really good to .

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I think I will be ordering one when we're there.

Mmm clotted cream and rasberries.

DL doesn't serve their's with clotted cream but it does have powdered sugar and jam....


To me it looks like French Toast on steroids!

 

[darthrugby]

With a side of clotted arteries....is there anything better?

The samwhich kind of grosses me out? is it a meal or dessert?

Maybe it's both