Snow mentions the Count of Monte Cristo and Granny says, "Sorry. Not on the menu. Never a fan of the eggy bread." The Monte Cristo is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich made with French Toast instead of bread, often served with powdered sugar or maple syrup.
Count of Monte Cristo is introduced in this episode.
Craig Horner (Count of Monte Cristo) has worked with fellow Australian actor Jesse Spencer in Swimming Upstream (2003). They played brothers, Ronald Fingleton and Tony Fingleton. Jesse is the ex-fiance (and ex-cast member) of Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan). Jennifer and Jesse first met in March 2004 at Vancouver International Airport, when they were on their way to film the pilot episode of House (2004). They started dating in July 2004, engaged during Christmas 2006 before announcing they had called off their engagement in August 2007.