Sure, we already discussed “dessert” on a previous podcast, but this week is the final course for our discussion of food-related terms.
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A vintage article about Japan’s tiramisu craze
15 Easy Hummus Variations
This week we continue our discussion of food-related terms, starting with a German lesson.
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Cole slaw need not be cold slaw
Is the Croissant Really French?
This week we go back to the beginnings of the Common Errors in English Usage site as we talk about menu and other food-related terms prone to getting misspelled, mispronounced, and other faux pas (yes—there’s a little French in there, too).
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The Argyle Sweater
Palin’s Rhetoric Is an Enchanted, Perplexing Fever Dream and We Love It,
by Katy Waldman (speaking about “word salad”)
Dan Quayle’s ‘Potatoe’ Incident – 1992
This week Paul Brians shows off more of his sci-fi film knowledge with his discussion of Star Wars movies, Buck Rogers, and Flash Gordon.
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How Did Han Solo Make the Kessel Run in 12 Parsecs?
“Light-year” entry on the Common Errors in English Usage Web site
The Common Errors in English Usage Podcast 