hmm, cheesecake

We had an early dinner with Xinh tonight at the Pasadena Cheesecake Factory. Good thing we got there early (even though we arrived ten minutes later than scheduled due to accident near our exit), when we were leaving, a crowd has formed in and outside of the door. Waiting time probably would be 30 minutes and more. Hmm, chocolate mousse cheesecake. So yummy. But of course we can never finish any food from Cheesecake, entrée or dessert.

Talking about the word "entrée", I have a question to ask all the people who has been and are still in Scottland or UK. Do you say entrée there? Or something else? Because when we were in Australia, American's appertizer is called entrée, and the actual dinner is called main course. I wonder if in England and Scottland it is called the same as in Australia? It's all part of a culture, and in no way should be judged or laughed at. Just like if someone from Australia comes here and they want to order an entrée, the waiter/waitress will certainly be confused and thinks they want to order an actual dinner plate.

Since I am on the topic of different saying at different country, I think my MIL, SILs and BILs will be very happy to hear that ever since we came back Australia, JE has been prouncing Z as zed and referring to swimming wear as bathers. But I think all this will change once he goes to kinder.

Words I have learned while in Australia that are different than America: (first one is Australian, second is American)
Nappie=Diaper
Boot=Trunk (as car's)
shopping Trolley=shopping Cart
Entrée=Appertizer
Cot=Crib
Bathers=Swimming suit
Capsicium=Bell Pepper
Sultana=Raisin

I am sure there are more, but those are what I can come up so far.