Ophelia wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
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> > > Why is OK for you to just spit out a Google link to answer a
> > > simple question. But when I did it to you, you had a hissy fit?
> > >
> > > Funny how that works.
> >
> > Well when I am asking about personal recommendations for food....
> > A pudding basin is a pudding basin ....
> >
> > Sorry if I have upset you I really don't mean to
>
> Just thinking about that. What would you prefer me to write about a
> ceramic bowl? I guess i am always going to **** you off no
> matter what I do yes?

I presume the shape is to provide a reduced air surface layer. It
might be traditional for that reason based on older cookery and have
survived now to take up less room in the fridge (grin).

Carol


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