One more before bed
Okay, you know how some idiot Republican legislators are showing their anger at the French by passing legislation by changing the names of cafeteria foods, through legislation. Like French Fries would be Freedom Fries, and French Toast to Freedom Toast. Because one thing we know about the French, is that they totally care about this.
Well, John Conason points out they missed the boat on that one:
Apropos of the politicians who are expunging the word "French" from cafeteria menus, a gastronomic historian writes: "French toast was not invented in France. In fact, it was invented in Albany, NY. Tavern owner Joseph French is credited with inventing the famous breakfast in 1724. Supposedly, Mr. French didn't know the proper usage of the possessive apostrophe and, instead of 'French's toast' he put 'French toast' on his menu."
Being too tired to comment, I'll just say, Ha!
Okay, you know how some idiot Republican legislators are showing their anger at the French by passing legislation by changing the names of cafeteria foods, through legislation. Like French Fries would be Freedom Fries, and French Toast to Freedom Toast. Because one thing we know about the French, is that they totally care about this.
Well, John Conason points out they missed the boat on that one:
Apropos of the politicians who are expunging the word "French" from cafeteria menus, a gastronomic historian writes: "French toast was not invented in France. In fact, it was invented in Albany, NY. Tavern owner Joseph French is credited with inventing the famous breakfast in 1724. Supposedly, Mr. French didn't know the proper usage of the possessive apostrophe and, instead of 'French's toast' he put 'French toast' on his menu."
Being too tired to comment, I'll just say, Ha!
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