Kaiser Roll (1916); French Fries (1915)

[Dave Wilton]

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> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 8:00 PM
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> Subject: Kaiser Roll (1916); French Fries (1915)
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>
>    Someone from a certain un-named magazine ("just for kids")
> asked me, through David Wilton, about "kaiser roll." and
> "french fries." That's me--free antedates of any term within
> 24 hours.  Or your money back.

It was "Nickelodeon" magazine, affiliated with the TV network. She asked me
some food etymologies and I figured I should direct her to the real expert
on the subject. Plus, I thought that if Barry couldn't get respect from the
NY Times, maybe he could from this publication.