A Stick of Butter

[Brooksy]

Remember - it was an act of Congress that changed the status of the tomato in the US from it's botanical place in nature as a fruit to a vegetable.

Thank you everyone, I've enjoyed reading all the replies. I'm glad I'm not the only one 'slightly' confused.

Michael - you've got to be kidding. Tell me more....

I'm persuing the other thread "Cooking puzzle" (thank you) as I type, very interesting indeedy. I might reply to that one as well.

Oh, now knowing what all you guys knew, my cookies worked out very nicely, thank you all.

 

[Alix]

Oh, now knowing what all you guys knew, my cookies worked out very nicely, thank you all.

Which cookies did you try Brooksy?

 

[Brooksy]

The choc chip - failed due to too much butter, but worked 2nd time round

The Marmalady - a winner first time

and Orange cookies. added the remainder of the craisins.

After all, I am a male.

 

[Michael in FtW]

Michael - you've got to be kidding. Tell me more....

ARRGH! It wasn't Congress - it was the Supreme Court that made the decision on May 10, 1893 in the case of NIX (importers) v. HEDDEN (Tax Collector), Case 149 U.S. 304. It was a "taxing" decision - and the court ruled to change the tomato from a berry/fruit to a vegetable so it could be taxed. Humm .. funny decision since we overthrew "The Crown" in 1776 over taxing our tea ... humm.

 

[Andy M.]

...change the tomato from a berry/fruit to a vegetable so it could be taxed. Humm .. funny decision since we overthrew "The Crown" in 1776 over taxing our tea ... humm.

The difference is where the tax dollars go. Keeping them for yourself is a lot more palatable than sending them to England.

 

[Brooksy]

Wow, thanks for the info Michael, I'm reading it now.

What a strange decision.