The real proof BA is no longer 'British'...
#16
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Yes you dont get many in the uk saying Zucchini
Interestingly the English get many of our cookery terms from the french, whereas the US go for the Italian.
There are quite a few - not always based on this though:
Cilantro v Coriander
Eggplant v aubergine
Rutabaga v Swede
Arugula v Rocket
Mimosa v Bucks fizz
Fava v Broad Bean
Snow Peas v Mange Tout
Garbanzo v Chick peas
Interestingly the English get many of our cookery terms from the french, whereas the US go for the Italian.
There are quite a few - not always based on this though:
Cilantro v Coriander
Eggplant v aubergine
Rutabaga v Swede
Arugula v Rocket
Mimosa v Bucks fizz
Fava v Broad Bean
Snow Peas v Mange Tout
Garbanzo v Chick peas
#18
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The name zucchini sounds much more appetising than courgette. Courgettes are those things that seem like a good idea when I am doing the supermarket shop, but then lurk in the bottom of the fridge until they get all pockmarked and soggy and have to be thrown out.
#24
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Yes you dont get many in the uk saying Zucchini
Interestingly the English get many of our cookery terms from the french, whereas the US go for the Italian.
There are quite a few - not always based on this though:
Cilantro v Coriander
Eggplant v aubergine
Rutabaga v Swede
Arugula v Rocket
Mimosa v Bucks fizz
Fava v Broad Bean
Snow Peas v Mange Tout
Garbanzo v Chick peas
Interestingly the English get many of our cookery terms from the french, whereas the US go for the Italian.
There are quite a few - not always based on this though:
Cilantro v Coriander
Eggplant v aubergine
Rutabaga v Swede
Arugula v Rocket
Mimosa v Bucks fizz
Fava v Broad Bean
Snow Peas v Mange Tout
Garbanzo v Chick peas
#25
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#26
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Yes you dont get many in the uk saying Zucchini
Interestingly the English get many of our cookery terms from the french, whereas the US go for the Italian.
There are quite a few - not always based on this though:
Cilantro v Coriander
Eggplant v aubergine
Rutabaga v Swede
Arugula v Rocket
Mimosa v Bucks fizz
Fava v Broad Bean
Snow Peas v Mange Tout
Garbanzo v Chick peas
Interestingly the English get many of our cookery terms from the french, whereas the US go for the Italian.
There are quite a few - not always based on this though:
Cilantro v Coriander
Eggplant v aubergine
Rutabaga v Swede
Arugula v Rocket
Mimosa v Bucks fizz
Fava v Broad Bean
Snow Peas v Mange Tout
Garbanzo v Chick peas
#27
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Expand horizons....try battered deep fried sliced zucchini. Heavenly.
#28
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The problem with courgette is that many people overcook it making it a slimy mess.
My favourite way is to dice and lightly cook it in a Morrocan inspired spicy couscous - very British.
I hope that BA never serve courgette onboard
#29
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