Save me a saveloy 

That is a grown woman. A professional, sophisticated person. She is here demonstrating a Kiwi tradition, the cheerio. These little sausages, which are technically called saveloys according to Wikipedia, are a great favorite, especially at kids parties, but not ignored by grown ups either. She served them at a party at her house the other night, a fun evening in a beautiful home. I admit to having a couple cheerios myself once I found out it was socially acceptable. Lee did not make it past the first bite. 

Sadly, the genericized term cheerio has recently been the subject of some trademark action. I don’t think either cocktail sausage or saveloy stands a chance, but who knows… we do tend to say facial tissue and cotton swab these days. 

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