no she didn't, i won't speak for her, but if i asked someone to bring baked
beans i would trust them enough to bring something that tasted good, and was
made with care... probably a family member who had a common definition of
what baked beans meant to the both of us, if it were a newer friend or
family members, i would either accept what they brought and trust it would
taste good, oor i would talk it over with them, maybe, do you have a recipe
for baked beans? and can you bring those... in my family friends this would
bring about a discussion as to type and seasonings, and how it would relate
to the rest of the menu... and in my family we all know who to ask for baked
beans... and who makes the best pecan pie and who makes the most acceptable
corn bread, and who uses the most coconut on the german chocolate cake... by
being so specific, my family would just say you make it and i will pay for
it, half the fun of a big family gathering is trying old favorites and new
things,

Lee


"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 May 2011 01:11:52 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I dunno... I find it rather interesting to discover the different
>> cultural terms for stuff. :-) It broadens my horizons and since it's
>> unlikely that I'll ever take an overseas vacation, this is the only way
>> I can "see" other cultures.
>
> You missed the point. If I asked someone to bring baked beans to the
> bbq, I'd be expecting beans made with molasses. If I wanted cassoulet
> or fagioli al forno, I'd ask for them by name.
>>
>
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.