"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> 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
>>>
>>> It's a US thing.
>>>
>>> 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)
>>
> Exactly that!
>
>> I am interested to see what responses you get
>>
> Let's see how many people mention meat loaf.
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