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Some Sandwich Chips With Your Sandwich?

November 2, 2011 5:06 pm · Posted by nancyeinhart

Sandwiches and potato chips go hand in hand, but how about sandwich-flavored potato chips? My buddy Phil spotted these on a recent trip to Thailand: ham and cheese sandwich chips.

I kind of love this concept and I'd love to try them. Unfortunately, I think Phil just brought back a photo, but I won't hold that against him. Would you try the ham and cheese sammie chips?

Slice of History: The Monte Cristo, From Depression to Disney

March 10, 2010 7:31 am · Posted by nancyeinhart

The only vaguely French quality about a Monte Cristo is that it’s made with French toast, but for kids dining at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou restaurant, the sweet, salty, and decadent creation might as well be a croque monsieur.

Though the Monte Cristo's origins are gooey, the sandwich was likely influenced by the croque, as well as by a Depression-era dinner staple called a cheese dream and the deep-fried grilled cheeses called "Frenchees" native to Nebraska. Curious to know more about its strange history? Keep reading.