Evening star., 1947-04-11

eater, I protest! The word "cole"
isn't meant to describe the tempera-
ture Of the dish since "cole" means
cabbage and "slaw" means sliced
cabbage served as salad. I believe
either cole or cold slaw Is correct
since various cook books use both
forms.
From D. S., WGshington.)
| Discussion of spelling and the
proper use Of words Is helpful to all
who will learn and particularly Is
this true in Washington where we
are gathered from all parts of the,
cuntry and even far corners OF the
world. You will find Webster's
Dictionary, Merriam series, does not
include cold slaw" but give LIS the
following derivation Of "cole slaW"::
ID. kool sla, cabbage salad" This
means the name comes from the
Dutch and "coIe" means cabbage
not cold as you thought. I do not
think you would be completely IN
error to say cold slaw If you prefer
it, but cole slaw is the correct term
for the dish YOU have in mind.
| (From Mrs. c. S. r, CIarendon.1
Since Mrs. j. N, Washington, is so
cocksure In answering F. K. F. that
the spelling Of COLESLAW is
COLD SLAW, feel that must now
take issue with her and settle the
question. This word, as given in
Webster's Dictionary (mine is 81
prewar variety Is defined as fol-
lows: "COLESLAW, cabbage salad"
Please note that it is one word. The
word COLE" (also in Webster's) is
defined as cabbage plants in gen.
eral," hence. coleslaw. The simple
word "sIaw'' is defined as Sliced
cabbage mixed with vinegar and
served as salad" Certainly, slaw
may be served either hot or cold,
but the word "coleslaw" has nothing
to do with the temperature at which
this salad Is served. Because dear
little old lady, 100 years Of age, held
her opinion, does not make it cor
rect. So F. X. F., hope this an
swers your question regarding the
correct spelling and use Of the word
i"Coleslaw." Most assuredly, chefs
and connoisseurs of food through
the ages would not have used the
name OF our delicious cabbage salad
| incorrectly.
(Fron. Mrs. J. C.. B., Jr., Arlington. J
Perhaps your mother lived in an
area where common usage OF the
spelling "cold slaw" made it correct,
but Webster defines cole as ANY
of various species Of a genus Of
brassicaceous plants, including cab
bage" Also cole slaw as "a salad
made Of sliced or chopped cabbage"
(Fron, v. S., Washington.J
In connection with j. N. and F. K.
F.'s spelling OF coleslaw or coldslaw,
according to Webster's both are cor
rect. The following definitions are
interesting:
Coldslaw. Same as coleslaw"
Coleslaw. Prom D kool cabbage
and slaaa for salad or salad) Cab
bage finely sliced and made into
salad"
To go further, "cole" means any of
a variety Of plants of the mustard
family, as cabbage: "Slaw" means
sliced cabbage, served usually raw as
a salad.
Why argue ladies, we can have
coldslaw, coleslaw, OF avoid the
complications and have slaw and
we would all have the same thing?
Hot slaw would naturally be slaw,
heated. We could also have hot
coleslaw Our language contains
many surprises. Every family should
have a full-size unabridged diction-
ary and a good set of encyclopedias.
It is a fascinating pastime and
source of education to track down
numerous controversies that arise
every day.
From Mrs. v. T. S., Washington.)
I was brought up with much the
same idea as your mother about
slaw. However, we were both wrong.
It is not cold slaw, but Kohl slaw.
corrupted in this country to cole
slaw.
Casselps German dictionary gives
the meaning Of sKohl as cabbage or
cole.
CLOTHES FOR CALIFORNIA.
(From Mrs. d. A. G., Hyattsuille.j
Mrs. M. P. c., Alexandria: You
should include warm coats and
sweaters for morning up to 9 o'clock
and after 4 in the afternoon. II
the sun shines you will be much
too warm between and 4, but
If there is high fog. the wraps
will be welcome all day and re-
member that one can get quite a
case Of sunburn through their high
fogs. I have been In Los Angeles
several times and have needed warm
clothing for every season of the
year. I hope you find lots of sun
shine during your visit.
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GLASS TEAPOT.
r TUUt MO- o. a. W, w ucfttftStSftb
At last I can add word of help
in thanks for all the nice things
I've gathered from the wonderful
RICH page. If Mrs. P. j. D. Of
Washington will boil half cut
lemon in her glass teapot it will take
of that scum. At least 1t has kept
mine clean for over S years. Boil
the lemon in pot twice week. Mine
is now as clean as the day I bought
it, and that is all do to it.
X
IRONING SHIRTS?
From Mrs. r. B. S., Garrett Park
Quite some time ago lady wrote
that she could iron shirts in a
minutes, and another lady chal-
lenged her. II the result appeared.
I missed 1t. I do not believe that
any one can iron q fairly new
"Sunday-go-to-neetin' shirt inl
a minutes. A fair job o. old
shirt. yes, but q perfe on a
new shirt. no. So, chal-
ieEger, could she do
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