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ry commented on the word Hangtown fry
A type of omelette popularized in California during the gold rush of the 1850s, containing bacon and oysters.
February 6, 2013
hernesheir commented on the word Hangtown fry
Placerville CA was called Hangtown in those days, as were others, I suppose.
I remember seeing a scarecrow-like effigy in miner's clothing hanging from an old downtown building in the 1980's.
February 6, 2013