Post by Sir Alexandreu Davinescu on Jan 17, 2007 17:13:39 GMT -6
In accordance with the wishes of our beloved Martiimi-Maxhestic forefathers, which may or may not have included Arjuna and John Crichton, I hereby open nominations for the Official Sandwich of the Glorious Province of Martiimi-Maxhestic.
I will begin by placing my own nomination: the Monte Cristo.
According to Wikipedia, which provides a good populist summary, the Monte Cristo "consists of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread, soaked in an egg-based batter and grilled or deep-fried.
"The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with maple syrup on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce."
The sandwich's origins are in dispute, but it seems possible, nay probable, that the sandwich was created by Abd ar Rahman ibn Rustam, Berber ruler of central Maghrib. This is in obvious deference to our Berber forebears.
Additionally, the Monte Cristo references The Count of Monte Cristo, a wonderful book by Alexandre Dumas. As an English major, I was required to read this book, and to the best of my recollection it is about Ahab, his whale, and an island prison. These are all nautical, and thus fitting for our maritime province.
Nominations, however, will remain open for a week, at which point voting will begin. Input from other legislators or officials is welcome.
I will begin by placing my own nomination: the Monte Cristo.
According to Wikipedia, which provides a good populist summary, the Monte Cristo "consists of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese between two slices of bread, soaked in an egg-based batter and grilled or deep-fried.
"The sandwich is often served with fresh fruit or with maple syrup on the side. It is sometimes served with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or sweet mustard sauce."
The sandwich's origins are in dispute, but it seems possible, nay probable, that the sandwich was created by Abd ar Rahman ibn Rustam, Berber ruler of central Maghrib. This is in obvious deference to our Berber forebears.
Additionally, the Monte Cristo references The Count of Monte Cristo, a wonderful book by Alexandre Dumas. As an English major, I was required to read this book, and to the best of my recollection it is about Ahab, his whale, and an island prison. These are all nautical, and thus fitting for our maritime province.
Nominations, however, will remain open for a week, at which point voting will begin. Input from other legislators or officials is welcome.
