[CH] What Do We Mean by 'Chili'?

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What Do We Mean by 'Chili'?

© 2001 The Washington Post Company
Wednesday, July 18, 2001; Page F04

What is the difference between a chili and a chile? And a chili
(chile) pepper?

When writing about this spicy ingredient in the pages of The Post,
we follow Webster's dictionary and use the word "chili"
to describe both the fresh pepper and the dried one (and use
"chilies" as the plural). So we also use the terms "chili
powder" and "chili sauce." And that pot full of beans or beans and
meat that you might serve on Super Bowl Sunday?
That's also chili.

Robert Farr, Chile Man, uses the "e" version for his logo and his
Web site. The Post does too when we refer to some
dishes, such as chiles rellenos ("stuffed peppers") or chile con
queso (a spicy melted cheese dish), because those Spanish
words describe a country's native dish the same way that French
words represent "creme brulee" or Italian words
represent "pasta alla puttanesca."


Carl Camper
chateaustripmin@mcn.net

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