On Wed, 05 Feb 2014 03:36:38 -0800, Julie Bove wrote:


> Appetizer here usually means something that you eat before the meal. Not
> usually soup or salad and usually some kind of finger food. But starter
> usually refers to the same thing.
>
> Oh now this is funny! Says the only difference is what country you're
> in. Since that menu is in the US, it makes even less sense!
>
> http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Difference..._and_appetizer


Indeed! Now I know why I thought the term appetizer had something to with
a main course. And yes, it is highly confusing... But to me, Hors d'oeuvre
mean finger foods - that one snacks on while sipping a pre-dinner
drink/cocktail. When I get to the table, I have a starter, then a main and
(if I have any room left) a dessert (or 'pudding' as it's known elsewhere)
<laugh>

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