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How come Southerners say “Make me a plate?”?

The first time I heard that, I imagined someone at a pottery wheel making dishware….I never dreamed it meant “serve me some food.”
I wonder where that saying came from…..

As in so many colloquial phrases it contains an assumptive “understood” One understands that a plate of food is meant.
Our language, both in the north and the south is full of such phrases.

Just something to think about: Have you thought about why you say “How come”?

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Clay Art Tuscan Sunflower Serve Bowl $24.99 A serving bowl that is beautifully detailed with a sunflower design.This sunflower design serving bowl is microwave & dishwasher safe. Coordinates well with the Tuscan Sunflower dinnerware set that also features exquisite sunflower details….

Clay Art Tuscan Sunflower Chip and Dip Sets $24.99 A Chip & Dip tray that is beautifully detailed with a sunflower design. This sunflower design tray is microwave & dishwasher safe. Coordinates well with the Tuscan Sunflower dinnerware set that also featuresexquisite sunflower details….

Linea Kitchen Cart $84.19 Dimension: 21.65″L x 15.75″W x 35.04″H Finish: Espresso Material:  Solid Wood Contemporary Espresso Finish Kitchen Island Serving Cart This stylish accent serving cart is an ideal accent piece for any kitchen. Item features two storage shelves Single storage drawer with chrome handle. A towel rack and wheels for easy transport. Matching Coffee table set, TV Stand,…

Denby Imperial Blue Small Jug/ Creamer $0 Denby’s Imperial Blue stoneware is strong, durable and chip-resistant Each piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmenCasual dinnerware is dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe

Denby Linen Teapot $0 Denby’s Linen stoneware is strong, durable and chip-resistant Each piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmenTeapot is dishwasher- microwave- oven- and freezer-safe

Ceramic ‘Golden Harvest’ Rectangular Plate (Mexico) $38.99 Handcrafted ceramic plate is a traditional design by Jorge QuevedoServing piece takes the style of Majolica potteryGolden harvest motif adorns this original serveware

Denby Merlot Covered Sugar Pot $0 Denby’s Merlot stoneware is strong, durable and chip-resistant Each piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmenCovered sugar pot is dishwasher- microwave- oven- and freezer-safe

Denby Linen Small Jug/ Creamer $0 Denby’s Linen stoneware is strong, durable and chip-resistant Each piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmenJug and creamer are dishwasher- microwave- oven- and freezer-safe

Denby Imperial Blue Oblong Dish $0 Denby’s Imperial Blue stoneware is strong, durable and chip-resistant Each piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmenTableware is dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe

Denby Greenwich Coffee Beaker $0 Denby’s Greenwich stoneware is strong, durable and chip-resistant Each piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmenTableware is dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe

Denby ‘Greenwich’ Oval Platter $0 Update your serveware with a versatile and stylish pasta bowlEach piece of pottery is painstakingly glazed by skilled craftsmanStoneware has a green border finish to complement nearly any collection

Thomas O’Brien ‘Tiago’ Slate Blue Round Serving Bowl $45.88 The Tiago dinnerware design draws from mid-century California pottery, with a casual mix-and-match feel. Tiago is the most urban and modern of O’Brien’s dinnerware. This serving bowl has a rich slate blue and high-gloss glaze with platinum banding.

Miniature Olive Wood Spice Bowl (Kenya) $15.99 Olive wood salt pots are carved from very old tree stumps on the Kahero Farm in Kenya’s Rift ValleyKitchen and dining accessory is handmade and feature unique oblong shapesServeware measures approximately 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter

My Sweet Heart Hand-painted Tea Pot $22.99 Show your love with adorable ceramic tea potAll tea ware microwave and dishwasher safeEach ceramic piece individually handcrafted and hand-painted by expert craftsmen

Versace Medusa Coffee Pot $331.99 Traditional china coffee set from Versace offers inventive styleServeware designed by Gianni VersaceCoffee pot features red precious gold and black wide band

Corelle Coordinates Country Morning Whistling Teakettle $26.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleCountry Morning teakettle from Corelle Coordinates offers 2.2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Corelle Coastal Breeze Whistling Teakettle $28.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleCoastal Breeze teakettle from Corelle Coordinates offers 2.2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Corelle Thymeless Herbs Whistling Teakettle $27.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleThymeless Herbs teakettle from Corelle Coordinates offers 2.2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Corelle Simple Lines Whistling Teakettle $33.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleSimples Lines teakettle from Corelle Coordinates offers 2.2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Reston Lloyd Calypso Basics White 2-quart Teakettle $26.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleCalypso Basics teakettle from Reston Lloyd offers 2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Calypso Basics Black 2-quart Teakettle $27.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleCalypso Basics teakettle from Reston Lloyd offers 2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Corelle Coordinates Pretty Pink Whistling Teakettle $29.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettlePretty Pink teakettle from Corelle Coordinates offers 2.2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Corelle Shadow Iris Whistling Teakettle $34.99 Every kitchen needs a whistling teakettleShadow Iris teakettle from Corelle Coordinates offers 2.2 quarts of capacityTea pot made of heavy gauge porcelain enamel on steel

Snowman Delight Hand-painted Teapot $23.99 Bring holiday cheer to your table with the Snowman Delight CollectionTea pot is handcrafted and hand-painted by expert craftsmenThis adorable dish complements any household’s holiday decor

Hand-painted Plump Chef Serving Pieces $24.39 Plump Chef creamer and sugar pot are a fresh addition to any kitchenPlump Chef serveware provides highest quality ceramic constructionEach piece is individually handcrafted and hand-painted by expert craftsmen

Classic Coffee & Tea by Yedi Polka Dot Collection Tea Serving Set $32 Create a fun, spunky, and creative setting at your tea party with Polka Dot serveware5-piece serving set includes a tea pot with lid, creamer, and sugar bowl with lidTea set features a red background with colorful polka dots

Tuscan Handpainted Tea Set with Tray $31.69 Looking good enough to eat, the Tuscan Collection features individually handpainted ceramicsDishes designed to bring a touch of Old World charm to any settingSet includes tea pot, serving tray, and two tea cups

Rival 2.5-quart White Crockpot $21.72 Rival’s slow cooker allows you to easily feed your family home-cooked mealsCrock-Pot with white exterior provides high and low settings 2.5-quart slow cooker serves approximately 3-4 people