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#17 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:57 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| Tamara wrote: |
Amy :)
I looked for cornstarch (to have cooked a special sauce), but in both my cases (case studies :) ) I asked Tesco’s staff just 'starch'. |
Tamara, they usually call it cornflour in the UK. You're bound to find it now :) ! |
If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour? |
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Jamie (K) I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#18 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:02 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour? |
They call it 'cornmeal'.
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Conchita Language Coach

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#19 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:07 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour? |
They call it 'cornmeal'.
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Then what do they call corn meal? |
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Jamie (K) I'm a Communicator ;-)
Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 6552 Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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#20 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:19 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| Conchita wrote: |
| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| If they call corn starch cornflour, then what do they call corn flour? |
They call it 'cornmeal'.
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Then what do they call corn meal? |
:lol: I kind of expected this question :roll: !
First of all, what you call 'corn' is 'maize' in the UK. So, your 'corn flour' would be either 'maize flour' or 'cornmeal' (the rougher variety of flour). As far as I know, though, it's not half as popular as in America. |
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Conchita Language Coach

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#21 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:24 pm I sure do hate ALDI! |
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Here, corn flour is fine, and corn meal is coarse.
I feel equally mystified by people in the Eastern US. If they call a pop a soda, then what do they call a soda? |
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Jamie (K) I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#22 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:45 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| First of all, what you call 'corn' is 'maize' in the UK. So, your 'corn flour' would be either 'maize flour' or 'cornmeal' (the rougher variety of flour). As far as I know, though, it's not half as popular as in America. |
Just as a little addition for English learners (and hoping not to confuse them further):
The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'.
You can find more on this here: http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9273813 |
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#23 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 13:51 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'. |
Which, in the US, is sometimes referred to as maize. |
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Jamie (K) I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#24 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:00 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| Conchita wrote: |
| The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'. |
Which, in the US, is sometimes referred to as maize. |
Oh dear! :)
As Spencer would say, who's reponsible for this mess? |
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Conchita Language Coach

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#25 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 14:09 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| Jamie (K) wrote: |
| Conchita wrote: |
| The term 'corn' in the UK means 'cereal crops', such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, whereas in the US it refers to 'maize'. |
Which, in the US, is sometimes referred to as maize. |
Oh dear! :)
As Spencer would say, who's reponsible for this mess? |
It's all just one big maze! ;)
Amy _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
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#26 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 15:02 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| It's all just one big maze! ;) |
What a long way a little word can go! Isn't it just amazing?
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#27 (permalink) Sun Jul 02, 2006 17:49 pm Try to find starch in Tesco :) |
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| Conchita wrote: |
| Tamara, they usually call it cornflour in the UK. You're bound to find it now :) ! |
Conchita! Right you are!
I’ve found cornflour (exactly, not corn flour, nor corn starch) fairly easy – at Home Bakery. (Though today I’ve been in Sainsbury’s, not in Tesco, but now I’m sure to find the same in Tesco store).
"Sainsbury’s CORNFLOUR Perfect for thickening sauces, gravies and casseroles. Ingredients: CORNFLOUR. … Suitable for Vegetarians." :)
Great! (This language Forum is really life-coaching! :) )
Thanks a lot! Tamara _________________ It’s impossible to learn swimming without entering the water… |
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#28 (permalink) Tue Jul 11, 2006 13:55 pm We love ALDI (at leat sometimes) |
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| In general, the only people I know who like to shop at ALDI are people who like to spend time shopping. I personally think the store wastes my time. |
Hi Jamie, obviously some of us seem to love ALDI ;-). Seriously, they are offering a very refreshing drink. If you like you can stop by at our office and try it yourself:
a crazy ALDI fan:

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#29 (permalink) Tue Jul 11, 2006 15:43 pm I sure do hate ALDI! |
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Hi Torsten
An impressive picture! Can we assume that it was taken with your new toy (camera)? :lol:
Maybe the Aldi people will discover the photo and sign you to an exclusive and lucrative promotional contract. ;) :lol:
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#30 (permalink) Tue Jul 11, 2006 15:51 pm We love ALDI |
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You are right Amy, the photo was taken by Mr. Gromov with our new Olympus. As for the ALDI contract, that's an interesting idea. Maybe they can use the feedback you have provided, too. Let's wait until the first ALDI executive joins our forum ;-).
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