Do you know the elvis sandwich? It has become an icon of American popular culture. Today you will discover the eccentric favorite snack of the king of rock. What was he wearing that made him so fat at the end of his life? She Keep reading and discover his amazing story!
What's in the Elvis sandwich?
In this article we bring to one of the main culprits of the overweight of the king of rock during his last years. He comes from the restaurant The Colorado Gold Mine Company in Denver, Colo. The artist was so captivated by him that he talked to the cooks to get the recipe. Since then he has been in charge of preparing it personal chef of Elvis. Thus, both became inseparable.
El elvis sandwich, whose original name was Fool's Gold Loaf, it is a real fat bomb. Presley probably ate it every day, which is not recommended at all. However, for a whim it can be an excellent option. The ingredients are: cream of peanut, strawberry jam, butter, bacon y banana. If the ingredients have surprised you, the proportions will do it more. The original sandwich is made with a whole loaf of bread, plus a whole jar of jam and another jar of peanut butter.
Legend continues
His devotion to him elvis sandwich took the king of rock out on some getaway to Denver at their private plane. It was not to see any lover, but to taste the dish. Today the restaurant is also a pilgrimage site for fans of this pioneer's music, as well as for the curious. The place changed its name to nick's coffee. nick andurlakis, the owner, still remembers serving him the sandwich as a teenager. He keeps a pendant in the form of a crucifix that the interpreter of "Suspicious minds" gave him.
In the early 80, the original restaurant closed with the drop in oil prices. Nick bought the place with his wife and decided to keep the Elvis Sandwich legend alive. Whole coffee is a tribute to the king. Everywhere you find photos and albums of his. They even have a notice that there is a parking space reserved for him and that those who occupy it will be sanctioned. We hope you stop by if you visit Colorado. You can also prepare the dish in your own home!
