Olivers wrote:

> Kate Dicey extrapolated from data available...
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>>Names happen for social and political reasons as much as for their place
>>of origin.
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> I then conclude that the possibility of the dessert being named for the
> battle is a possibility worth investigation. Certainly, even in 1800, the
> culinary vocabulary of affluent English households had a "Frenchified"
> touch.
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> The petit four, almonds on almonds, seems of later origin, and as "Turkish"
> apricots, "Mocha" coffee, etc., may have "place or origin" foundation, or a
> "Berliner" is or is not a doughnut, or better is it Arbroath (sp?)
> smokies?....
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> TMO

The only Arbroath smokies come from Arbroath - the name is protected,
like Wensleydale cheese. Dunno about the others!


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