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)

[edit] Consumption....

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

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