Check out Elvis Presley’s favorite sandwich

In the wake of the movie “Elvis”, which has been screened in Brazilian cinemas since Thursday 14, find out what was the favorite food of the King of Rock

Elvis Presley, one of the most absolute and unanimous names in music in the world, has just won a film to call his own. Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Australia, The Great Gatsby) and starring an unrecognizable one Austin Butler (Zoey 101), Elvis delves into the rock star’s musical education and years of success on stage. Opens in theaters this Thursday, 14.

Over the span of over 160 minutes, the production presents several points of interest in the life of the King of the rock. The relationship with Priscilla, the influence from black culture, the prejudices she suffered and even the persecution of powerful US government officials who didn’t want to see him swing and sway on their television screens.

But he has a fun (and rather unusual) gastronomic curiosity that goes on the sidelines of the film: Elvis’ favorite food. He forgets traditional burgers, mac’n’cheese, hot dogs, pizza or fries, usually the foods most Americans cite when it comes to their favorite dish. Elvis loved an unusual snack.

Elvis Presley’s favorite food

The perfect combination for the King of Rock was a real (and scary) calorie bomb with two sandwiches, a generous portion of bacon to replace the hamburger, lots of peanut butter and a baked banana – which is sometimes also replaced by the traditional fruit jelly that goes perfectly with peanut butter.

And no, this idea of ​​putting it all together in one snack didn’t come from Elvis’ creative mind. Legend has it, recorded in the excellent The Book of the Dead of Rock, that the snack Fool’s Gold – as it is officially called – was born in the US state of Denver, in the kitchen of the Colorado Mine Company restaurant. Then he became a star when Elvis passed.

It was after a show in the area that the production closed the restaurant, just before Elvis got on a plane and went home. When the attendant came to take the order, the King of Rock asked what was good in the house and the waiter immediately suggested the Fool’s Gold. It was love at first sight. It has since become Elvis’ favorite food.

No wonder that on one of his daughter Lisa Marie’s birthdays, Elvis took his private jet and flew from Graceland to Denver just to buy some sandwiches to serve at the party.

Unfortunately, the Colorado Mine Company no longer exists, but the snack is served in many places around the world. In Brazil, just to commemorate the release of the film, the Milk & Mellow café serves a snack. It costs R $ 48.50 and is amazing: despite the unusual flavor of the peanut butter, it’s nice to taste the sliced ​​banana on the grill and the bacon, by the dozen, can double as a burger.

And the movie is also worth it …

While there’s no scene with the snack itself, here’s a tip: Elvis it’s a movie. Director Baz Luhrmann manages to contain a bit the vanity of always being present on the scene and creates a fun kaleidoscope on the musician. Expect not only good musical performances, but also powerful drama with amazing scenes.

Austin Butler, who caused some doubt when he was cast in the role due to his lack of experience, is the soul of the film. He embodies Elvis, in his voice and gestures, and makes it seem, at times, that we are watching a documentary: the first show at the International Hotel is amazing, such a resemblance between him and the King of Rock.

It is worth watching with a bucket of popcorn on the side or, if you prefer, the snack with peanut butter, sliced ​​banana and bacon, delving even further into Elvis Presley’s manias.

Source: Terra

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