Cmoneyspinner
A friend at one of my old jobs told me her story about a time when she wasn’t feeling well and sent her husband to do the grocery shopping. She made out the list. She thought her language was plain. On the list she had written “butter”. Her husband brought home butter!
She exclaimed: “You know we never eat butter! You know what kind of margarine I always buy!!”
He was confused and said: “The list said ‘butter’.”
She laughed when she was telling me the story. She remarked: “Men are so obedient.”
That’s my lead-in for another story. My husband sent my son to the store with a list. When my son got back he was sooooo frustrated! It seems he had gone everywhere looking for an item on my husband’s grocery list, only to discover that the item had a different name. He comes back home all flustered and says “Dad! Why didn’t you tell me garbanzo beans and chickpeas are the same??”
So later my husband asks me (as if I would know!) … “Who was it that changed the name from garbanzo beans to chickpeas anyway??!!”
So I Googled it and found an answer; and also learned that these legumes are called Bengal grams and Egyptian peas. But as to who changed the name? I’m clueless.
A grocery list can be a very educational tool. Agree?
Garbanzo beans or chickpeas. Whatever the name, I love them! In soups, in salads, in sandwiches, in hummus. YUM!
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There's a Reason They're Called 'Chick'peas ~ https://t.co/dIwfjkjHHT ~ “#Garbanzobeans (also known as #chickpeas, Bengal grams, and Egyptian peas) have a delicious nutlike taste and a texture that is buttery, yet somewhat starchy and pasty.” #chickpeasalad #saladrecipes pic.twitter.com/03kPeKWAew
— Everyday Exotic Spices Presents Food Ways (@EverydaySpices) September 8, 2019
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Tahini and chickpeas are the main flavor components in hummus. So, this salad is like a chunky hummus!! Great idea! #recipe #lunch #dinner #vegan #vegetarian #chickpeas #garbanzobeans #hummus https://t.co/A0e8oHap0f
— Professor Kitchen (@ProfessorKitch1) September 3, 2019
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NEW RECIPE! – Crispy Chickpea Cutlets with Lemon Caper Sauce – https://t.co/xkcIJffHHL #vegan #chickpea #garbanzobeans pic.twitter.com/fFQ98dkTc1
— AimeeStock (@veglifetweets) April 10, 2017
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https://twitter.com/TGA_BlueDragon/status/883040934988009472
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MASSIS CLASSIC ✨
Our classic Massis #falafel made with #chickpeas & #favabeans served with #tahinidressing! 🙌#honestfood #freshisbest 🌱#thursdayvibes #massislebanese #lebanesefood #foodie #honestfood #cleaneats #healthyliving #lebanesekitchen pic.twitter.com/lSlHhOQ9Io— Massis Lebanese (@Massislebanese) September 5, 2019
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Minestra: my grandmother’s rendition on a classic peasant dish. A healthy dish of sausage, broth, potato, chickpeas, cabbage, and broccoli rabe.
Does your family have a special healthy dish you like to cook, #WritingCommunity and #Foodies?#minestra #soup #cabbage #chickpeas pic.twitter.com/heFxKONAMg
— Daniel Paterna (@dpdesigncook) September 3, 2019
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Sometimes we get lost with the general meaning so when I instruct someone to buy in the market the list would always be detailed and specific.
I do not like chickpeas but most every other peas and beans are fine.
Great variety of food , Ummm , thanks
we have that discussion in our house often. We ended up designing a system where we talk about the list before the person shopping leaves!
What’s in a name. A rose by any name would smell the same – or some such quote by Shakespere (lol)