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The omelet — sometimes spelled omelette

So you think you know what an omelet is — sometimes spelled omelette! The dictionary defines it as “a dish consisting of eggs beaten up, ... Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:28 pm

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Real men don’t eat what?

I remember when it was considered macho to say “real men don’t eat quiche” — which is truly ridiculous statement. Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 9:29 pm

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‘Thufferin’ thuccotash!” Succotash is a tasty dish

“Thufferin’ thuccotash!” Whoever thought succotash (that mixture of corn and lima beans) could have inspired that memorable, alliterative expression. Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, April 4, 2012 6:09 pm

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Princess: a peculiar member of royalty

I always think of a princess as beautiful (or at least charmingly attractive), clothed in exquisite garments and fabulously wealthy. Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 7:46 pm

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An open letter from one columnist to another

Your column, “Rules of the road apply to all,” in the Washington Daily News on Jan. 8 was right on target. Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:11 am

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Misrepresentation or what? Think about it

While everyone else is welcoming, scrutinizing, cajoling, lambasting or whatever to the new year, I’m going in another direction. Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 12:07 am

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Christmas Cat

What makes me think there is such an animal as a Christmas Cat? Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:09 am

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The cranberry: red, round, robust, sour

Many years ago (make that many, many years ago), when my husband and I were first married, the bogs of Massachusetts must have been awash ... Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12:36 am

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Just who is a Christian?

I was taken aback when a dear Protestant woman questioned me as to whether those of the Catholic faith are Christians. Read more

by Polly Unterzuber, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 12:52 am

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English: She is a crazy language

I delight in the English language, admire those who use it correctly and concur that English: She is a crazy language. Read more