Dating of "Angels on Horseback"

[Michael McKernan]

Laurence Horn wrote:

>Subject:      Re: Dating of "Angels on Horseback"
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>At 1:46 PM -0500 1/16/06, Michael McKernan wrote:
>>Not having access to OED or any other reasonable sources, I humbly request
>>assistance in dating "Angels on Horseback" (oysters wrapped in bacon and
>>grilled or broiled, usually served on toast or half-shell.  May also refer
>>to other ingredient than oysters--e.g., water chestnuts, hot dogs, etc.).
>>
>Not to be confused with prairie angels on horseback.

Aw, shucks!   I can't see a good reason for NOT confusing these, but
perhaps praire angels on horseback would be best unconfused with mountain
angels on horseback, or even the seeming precision of Rocky Mountain angels
on horseback.

Somehow, this reminds me of the recent Salisbury Steak thread.   Oh, I've
got it.  What about 'mystery meat' and 'buffalo balls' (food-service items
of supposed animal origin)?

Michael McKernan

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