Talk:Coleslaw

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I question the presented history, which is self-contradictory and inaccurate. "The term (coleslaw) arose in 1794..." but "...is a late 19th century term, which originated in the United States." I can find only secondary sources suggesting that the term in the English-speaking world was always "coleslaw", that "cold slaw" became (and still is) common in the US, while remaining (today at least) unheard of in other English-speaking countries. However, I can't speak for the fashion up to the 1860s. Anyone with a definitive history? 144.213.253.14 01:58, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

I agree - and I seriously doubt that "1794" is an accurate year. If anyone has a reference for this, post it. I am changing it to be a bit more all-encompassing. --Lockefire 18:56, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

Contents 1 Consumption.... 2 Intro Paragraph 3 Entymology? 4 With fish and chips

[edit] Consumption....

How much Coleslaw does the United States use each year? And is it more food than some third world countries consume?

Considering some third world countries don't eat period, and have a tiny population numbering in the thousands, I think it's safe to say -some- third world countries eat less in a year than the US eats in coleslaw.

Course that's nothing compared to how much gets thrown away XD I always get too full on barbecue to finish my coleslaw.

[edit] Intro Paragraph

How can a dish consist both "primarily" and "minimally" of the same ingredient? AustinDefense 15:18, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

I believe that, by "minimally", what they mean is "at the very least".. so it isn't just primarily cabbage, but it has to have at least cabbage in it even if it has nothing else in it, to be considered a coleslaw. This is in contrast to a meatloaf, which consists primarily of ground meat but cannot consist solely of said meat. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.72.21.221 (talk) 06:36, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Entymology?

Should the article mention that black people pronounce it "Co slaw"? Black people work at a KFC near me (black people at a fried chicken resteraunt no surprise there) and they always say it co slaw. maybe the article should mention this —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.201.151.133 (talk) 00:49, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] With fish and chips

In the article it says Coleslaw is eaten with fish and chips. Where??? The Mayor (talk) 12:54, 5 June 2008 (UTC)