Do you eat the crusts?

[LongsightM13]

The end crusts were always known as the ‘heel’ of the loaf when I was growing up, an Irish term which was fairly commonplace in south Manchester

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I've always eaten the crusts. I'm amazed at people who buy a loaf and then chop them off.

Even more amazed at people who buy crustless bread at more cost.

 

[yerwot?]

Not only do i leave crusts, i squeeze toothpaste from the middle, swallow chewing gum, walk under ladders, and dont eat fish on a Friday. #wild one

 

[idahoblues]

The end crusts were always known as the ‘heel’ of the loaf when I was growing up, an Irish term which was fairly commonplace in south Manchester

It’s called that here too

 

[idahoblues]

Not only do i leave crusts, i squeeze toothpaste from the middle, swallow chewing gum, walk under ladders, and dont eat fish on a Friday. #wild one

#livingontheedge

 

[bluemcr]

Not only do i leave crusts, i squeeze toothpaste from the middle, swallow chewing gum, walk under ladders, and dont eat fish on a Friday. #wild one

And pineapple on your pizza ;-)

 

[LongsightM13]

It’s called that here too

Lors of peculiar terms for it around the world. This could be the new muffin/barm wars

What people call the end slice of bread around the world

From "heel" to "butt" to "booty bread," here's what the end piece of bread is called around the world.

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Does British English use the term "heel" for the end slice of bread?

I'm Irish, and hence speak Hiberno-English. Here is a photograph of some sliced bread: The topmost slice of this (that's crust on the end), is called "the heel". Is this meaning for "heel" underst...

english.stackexchange.com

How To Soften Brown Sugar Quickly

If it's turned into a brick in your pantry, don't panic. Here are a chef's four tips on how to soften hard brown sugar.

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[Barcon]

It's called the heel here as well.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Not only do i leave crusts, i squeeze toothpaste from the middle, swallow chewing gum, walk under ladders, and dont eat fish on a Friday. #wild one

Papist

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Dave don't start on defiantly, I'm confused as it is.

Oh and what's a past participle ?


(giggle)

When I was in primary school we had a thin volume that included every English verb tense - I seem to recall there were a dozen or so in the list. It contained loads of other useful stuff, much of which has long disappeared. Wish I'd hung on to it! (I shall just go and get my Fowlers English Usage and just place it on the arm of the chair in case there's a further need during the evening!)