On 10/25/2013 12:56 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
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>>> I'll be interested to hear because I've never heard of it
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>> It's a US thing.
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>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-plate_special
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>> 'particularly (but not only) diners and cafes. It refers to a
>> specially low-priced meal, usually changing daily. It typically
>> consists of a "meat and three" (three vegetables), presented on a
>> single plate,'
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> Thanks) Probably what we would be called 'Today's Special' and a new
> one would be chalked up daily on a black board)
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Exactly that!

> I am interested to see what responses you get
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Let's see how many people mention meat loaf.

Jill