An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.

“Uncrustables are dry ravioli”

Various foods have been described as "dry ravioli" (that is, pocket-like and without sauce). “Pop-Tarts are breakfast ravioli” is a frequent saying. "poptarts are just large…

“Pop-Tarts are just dry ravioli”

Various foods have been described as "dry ravioli" (that is, pocket-like and without sauce). “Pop-Tarts are breakfast ravioli” is a frequent saying. "poptarts are just large…