My point exactly, and what makes this thread interesting.
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Here in Canada, I use Anglo when I meant Anglophone, as opposed to Francophone and Allophone (people who speak other languages that are not French or English as a first language).
I’ve noticed the frequent use of “Anglo” in the Armand Gamache
novels!
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I thought those terms were only in use in Quebec (my aunt is Anglo on one side and Franco on the other, both Quebecois though)
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The terms Anglo, Anglophone, Francophone, and Allophone are used frequently in Quebec, are common in Ontario, and are fairly common throughout Canada.
Franco-Ontarians are what French Canadian Ontarians are called. Anglo Ontarian is less common but it is heard.
There are some parts of Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Labrador (probably BC , PEI, and Nfld as well) that are French speaking. The French speakers probably refer to the English speakers as Anglos, at least some of the time.
I sometimes use Anglo to describe English speakers in Ontario.
Allophone tends to be mostly used in Quebec, and is used by the QC govt to describe anyone who isn’t speaking French or English at home as a first language.
Allophone isn’t typically used to describe English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a Second Language people in Ontario.
One political issue in Quebec was that Anglophones were able to send their kids to English speaking public schools, whereas th QC govt at one point was forcing Allophones to send their kids to French language schools, rather than giving the parents and students a choice.
Usually Québécois is used to only describe French Canadian Quebecers in my experience.
The English-speaking Quebecers are still Quebecers but they aren’t considered Québécois in my experience. I think your aunt is likely identifying as Québécois because of the French side.
My Allophone Italian Canadian Godmother is a Montrealer. Italian as a first language, French as a second language, English as a third language.
I’ll tack on this wiki because I find the topic interesting!
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The convo about suits reminded me of this funny piece.
Pleated Dockers: Will loudly talk on cell phone about ROIs and vertical markets.
Pajama Bottoms: Will be flying either to or from a city with a Señor Frog’s.
Golf Pants: Will “accidentally” click on a porn link on his laptop.
Camouflage Cargos: Carry-on is a styrofoam cooler sealed with duct tape.
Blue Capris: European on business.
Red Capris: European on holiday.
Plaid Capris: European on way to rehab.
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If that isn’t a “red flag” for a TSA agent to strip search you, I don’t know what is.
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Is a pizza without cheese still a pizza?
You bet it is:
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Sounds wonderful. Like Rhode Island strips I would guess.
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Yup. Please see: Tomato Pie (apparently big in NJ, Philadelphia, and Rhode Island).
There a small chain of pizza joints in L.A. called ‘Tomato Pie’ that has one on their menu. It’s great.
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Tomato pie’s YUGE in Philly. Ok, not as huge as the cheesesteak, but close.
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Theres a Tampa variation by way of Sicily called scachatta…good cold or hot.
sweetbreads not brains,they are the thymus gland.
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Thank you…I stand corrected.
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I love sweetbread. Not a fan of brain except my own.
I really respect your opinions and statements and also your sensitivity to others.
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I love sweetbreads too, especially the creamy texture. I once had a sweetbread pâté in a restaurant, and tried to replicate it by blitzing braised sweetbreads with their cream-based sauce. Tasted okay, but lost the creamy texture. I discussed it with the chef at a French restaurant, and he suggested mixing in some cream cheese to get that texture. I haven’t tried it, but am doubtful.
I love both brains and sweetbreads, but brains have been harder to come by since the mad cow disease scandal in the early 90s.
Lightly dusted with seasoned flour & pan-fried in foamy butter, then served with a healthy squeeze of fresh lemon, calf’s brains are fantastic.
Thank you so much. One of the main reasons I like and stay with this board/site/group is that compared to the vast majority of other ones I peruse, the level of respect here is MUCH higher as is the sensitivity towards others.
In general, at least on the surface (←this is key!), Japanese people are much more respectful of others. I miss that and the desire for harmony with those around us that I found in Japan. People are almost weirdly friendly here in Las Vegas and I like that. But I really like the general friendliness that this group generally offers and appreciate it a lot.
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