Wasn't it George Bernard Shaw who said that America and Britain are two countries divided by a common language?
This thread proves him right!
Apart from all of the differences in spelling and misconceptions about various foods; there is one thing that has always puzzled me. I like to cook and have often wanted to try recipes from America. However, I haven't yet managed to find out, exactly how much is a 'cup'?
Sophia, your Seed cake certainly sounds like the one my mother used to make.
For those looking to try Vegemite...don't bother, 'tis but a pale shadow of the delight that is Marmite