The Fricassée of Words is a stew of musings on food-inspired expressions, words and word play. Sit a while and savor today's food-inspired expression. As Easy as Pie Mark Twain is the most cited source when the expression “As easy as pie” is considered. If you’ve read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), you’ve certainly… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – As Easy as Pie
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Fricassee of Words – The Proof is in The Pudding
The Fricassée of Words is a stew of musings on food-inspired expressions, words and word play. Here is today’s food-inspired expression for us to nibble at. The Proof is in The Pudding Proof here could be replaced by the words, test or evidence. This expression is an affirmation that something is expected to perform reliably… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – The Proof is in The Pudding
Fricassee of Words – I Bought a Lemon
The Fricassée of Words is a stew of musings on food-inspired expressions, words and word play. Here is today’s food-inspired expression for us to nibble at. “I bought a lemon!” Anyone hearing this expression for the first time would get it, instantly. You have most certainly heard of the “Lemon Law.” We know that tagging… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – I Bought a Lemon
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