The INDsider -> Dege Legg TUE, DEC 30 4:46AM by Dege Legg

Word of the day

Vinaigrette.

Definition: a cold sauce or dressing made of vinegar or lemon juice and oil, often flavored with finely chopped onions, herbs, and other seasonings.

Proper use: I like vinaigrette.

Improper use: I vinaigrette to inform you that you are under arrest.



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written by Kenneth Morrogh , December 30, 2008 - 06:05 pm
You should have carried the definition a bit further, especially for our non-French speaking residents here in Acadiana.

vin is French for wine and aigre is French for sour or harsh.

Vinaigrette = sour wine.
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written by Mary Tutwiler , December 31, 2008 - 12:11 am
Hey, give Dege a break. He's just in his salad days of food writing.
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written by Jill Norman LeBlanc , December 31, 2008 - 10:42 pm
yes, "vin aigre" is sour wine, but is more commonly used in English as "vinegar", not vinaigrette. (i watch way too much Food Network)

and i thought Dege's article was quite funny!
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Vinaigrette.

Definition: a cold sauce or dressing made of vinegar or lemon juice and oil, often flavored with finely chopped onions, herbs, and other seasonings.

Proper use: I like vinaigrette.

Improper use: I vinaigrette to inform you that you are under arrest.

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