More English confusion

[bunyip]

Looking at a recipe, biscuits with gravy, I thought it sounded awful then discovered what you call biscuits we call scones, moving on, what we call biscuits you call cookies, your jelly is our jam, tater tots=potato gems, picking up a recipe book becomes quite a challenge.
Of course our own terms/words vary between states, a scallop can be either a shellfish or a slice of battered fried potato, there are others but being beckoned by SWMBO.
Often attributed to that fine barrister Horace Rumpole but actually from Haggers novel She.

 

[lman]

You've got to be wrong. See below.

biscuits - Google Search

www.google.com

 

[the old grind]

SWMBO: Still Working My Butt Off (different streaks for different freaks) We're thwarted at every rotary, AKA roundabout.

 

[/pine]

How about "Dumplings"...?

In the south they are flat pieces of dough...
In the north they are usually round and fluffy...
In most ethnic dishes they are thin wraps around meat/vegs...

They're all good with some kind of gravy...!!

 

[CalG]

Jam and jelly are two entirely different things!

 

[bcp]

au biscuits - Google Search

www.google.com

Bruce

 

[bunyip]

Jam and jelly are two entirely different things!

Jelly is a (usually) fruit flavoured water with gelatin that becomes a quivering blob when set, jam is a fruit based spread made by boiling fruit and sugar until it becomes thick.
I have seen what you call peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and that is what we call jam, however, I have seen crab apple jelly which breaks the rules and is more syrup than gel like.

 

[CalG]

Now you are making me have a craving for sour dough flap biscuits! ;-

 

[the old grind]

I catch myself staring at biscuits. (They're not on a plate.)

 

[MossRoad]

Jam and jelly are two entirely different things!

What about preserves?

 

[/pine]

Don't forget marmalade ..!

 

[Torvy]

Preserves have a good deal more whole fruit in them....when I ate carbs, that was one of my vices.

 

[MikeFarm]

Don't forget marmalade ..!

Yes, marmalade is quite different to jam. Marmalade can only be made with citrus fruits, and contain peel. Jam can be made from a larger range of fruit and does not contain peel. Jam is sweeter than marmalade.

 

[CalG]

What about preserves?

Preserves are Jams done RIGHT!

 

[CalG]

Yes, marmalade is quite different to jam. Marmalade can only be made with citrus fruits, and contains a peel. Jam can be made from a larger range of fruit and does not contain peel.

Dang! I always leave the peel on the strawberries. Guess I've been putting up second rate jam.

But in all seriousness. The apricot tree provided a small amount of fruit this year. Enough for two pints of what I like on toast, and plenty for eating out of hand.

What I like is
Remove blemished skins, leave on the clear peels.
halve and remove pit
Simmer on low heat in a sauce pan, stirring occasionally, until smooth consistency.
Cap in clean boiled jars.

That's it, no added sugar, and none needed.

Enjoy!

 

[CalG]

How does corn bread go over "Down Under"?

We love it! Stir some diced veggies and hot peppers into the batter, sprinkle the top with grated cheese

quick breads are fun, like bannocks and scones (Scones being a bit more fluffy and buttery in these parts)

 

[bunyip]

I don't like corn bread but the missus does, a bit like ItALIAN POLENTA.
Pikelets, another local favourite they may be what you call flapjacks.
We have chips unless you go to mcdonalds or kfc then we have to ask for fries, waaaaay too much salt and other flavourings for my liking.
Now I will raise you a damper, was popular with swaggies and cattlemen.

 

[JouneNer]

Looking at a recipe, biscuits with gravy, I thought it sounded awful then discovered what you call biscuits we call scones, moving on, what we call biscuits you call cookies, your jelly is our jam, tater tots=potato gems, picking up a recipe book becomes quite a challenge.
Of course our own terms/words vary between states, a scallop can be either a shellfish or a slice of battered fried potato, there are others but being beckoned by SWMBO.
Often attributed to that fine barrister Horace Rumpole but actually from Haggers novel She.

I agree with you, it sometimes depends on states and different countries as you said

 

[MikeFarm]

When I was in California some decades ago I went into a "takeaway" place to get some food. "Takeaway" is another English word that seems to have failed to thrive in the US.
Shop assistant: To go?
Me: sorry?
Shop assistant: To go?
Me: where?
Shop assistant: To Go?
Me: sorry? to go where?
Shop assistant: To Go?

This went on whilst the shop assistant didn't ask me a complete English sentence. I eventually guessed what she was wanting to know.

At least it was not a major problem unlike my colleague. When asked at the border control point at the airport what his occupation was he replied "Solicitor" This caused major problems and he was nearly sent packing home to Australia. The appropriate word to use in the US is "Attorney".

Mike

 

[Torvy]

In my family, the most popular spread on toast is rhubarb schmear. The word is just German for spread, but we never Anglicised it.