Condinment, dressing, seasoning

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Antonia

#86522 Mon, 04 Apr 05 09:25 AM

What is the differece between them?
Thanks

Antonia

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Antonia

#86523 Mon, 04 Apr 05 09:26 AM

Sorry, typo: CONDIMENT

Antonia

julielai

#86530 Mon, 04 Apr 05 09:39 AM

Hi Antonia,

I'm just a learner like you, but I'd like to give it a shot.

I usually associate the word condiment with the free packages in a restaurant that add flavor to your food. e.g. ketchup packages, salt, pepper, etc. But where I live, I have never heard of this word used in home cooking. But I can be wrong.

Seasoning is anything that you use to add flavor to your meal. (I guess that would include the condiments?)

Dressing -- it depends. It can be a stuffing to go with your Turkey or a special sauce for specific kinds of food, like a salad dressing.

Again, I'm sure others would be able to give an even better answer.

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pieanne

#86531 Mon, 04 Apr 05 09:46 AM

I agree with you, Julie; I'd say condiments and seasoning are about the same...

pieanne

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I'm glad to help, but I'm not a native! And please excuse my typos...

Antonia

#86535 Mon, 04 Apr 05 09:49 AM

Thank you both.

Antonia

khoff

#86655 Mon, 04 Apr 05 05:13 PM

I would tend to use the word condiment for something that is added at the table (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise,) while seasonings can be added either during cooking or at the table (paprika, nutmeg, rosemary, salt, pepper).