• bitwaba@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    “most people” is likely geographically influenced. I’m guessing you’re in the US.

    In the UK and Ireland, where the dish originated, “most people” would tell you it’s a Shepherd’s pie because shepherds herd she(e)p, not cows.

    Source: American that moved to the UK

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      9 months ago

      I’m an American, and I too know the difference between cottage and Shepherd’s pie. Some people never leave their small towns and assume their experience and limited knowledge is universal.