There are several interesting words in English that were once words for recipes and ended meaning “an assortment of random things.” Hodgepodge The word "hodgepodge" has been around since the 14th century. At the time, it was a word for "a kind of stew," especially "one made with goose, spices, wine, and other miscellaneous ingredients.” … Continue reading Edible Words of Random Assortment: Hodgepodge, Potpourri, Gallimaufry, and Salmagundi
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