Karen O'Mara wrote:
>
> Cindy Fuller > wrote in message >...
> > We discussed the menu plans last night. Our host is making stuffing
> > (actually dressing, since another couple will roast the turkey) with
> > onions and garlic. The allergic one is responsible for bringing two
> > side dishes that she can eat. Apparently this is not a full-blown
> > allergy, since the allergic one wolfed down some of Whole Foods'
> > onion-full chopped liver last week.
>
> I always thought dressing was stuffed inside the turkey, and stuffing
> was prepared on the outside. When you 'dress a turkey,' -- isn't that
> how dressing got its name?

Actually, I think dressing a turkey has to do with pulling the feathers
and whatnot. But, even though I can't be bothered with the distinction,
stuffing is stuffed into the turkey, and dressing is cooked on the
side. Me, I call it all stuffing.

nancy