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Julie Bove[_2_]

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, says...
>
>> Yes! I remember finding it odd when I first began watching British shows
>> that they ate so much curry. And I would hear them say that they wanted
>> to
>> eat a curry. I was like... What is *a* curry? Curry to me is a
>> seasoning
>> but... I have seen British chefs demonstrate how to make it and
>> apparently
>> it is a specific dish.
>
> No; it covers a million unrelated, totally different recipes.
>
> You would perhaps be less surprised if you had more of a clue about
> world history or cuisine.

I have very little interest in world history but I have read about cuisine.
I just know on the show that the woman said that she wanted a curry like she
got back at home. This is apparently unlike anything you can readily buy
here. The chef made her something and she said it was just like home.