Poetry and Potpourri ....November 17-18, 2003

11-17-2003 | JustAmy, St.Louie1 and Mama_Bear

[JustAmy]

"At least I am getting the number of syllables right, I think."

I'm not counting syllables right now; I'm trying to come up with just anything to post!!! LOL

[Mama_Bear]

Well, I love what you added.

Speaking of Calif-or-ny-a, did you hear Arnold's speech this morning? I sure like the things he is saying, hope he can come through for us. He is up against a mighty powerful liberal machine in this state.

[OESY]

Cooking really isn't my game, but here's my favorite recipe
--in anticipation of Republican convention here in New York:

Kate Capshaw's Elephant Stew Recipe

Ingredients

1 Elephant
10 Warthog
100 kilogram tomatoes
half ton potatoes
2 bags onions
100 kilogram salt
1 wheelbarrow onions (heaped)
10 liter vinegar
20 liter chutney
4 Guineafowl
1 Snow Rabbit

Method

Hunt the elephant, warthog, guineafowl and snow rabbit. Hang guineafowl to ripen.

Cut elephant into edible chunks (takes about a month).

Boil the warthog with other ingredients till nice and juicy.

Now boil elephant chunks over high flames till tender (takes 4 weeks), stirring constantly.

Flavor with guineafowl. Boil for another 5 to 7 days.

Garnish with snow rabbit -- but beware that some don't appreciate hare in their stew.

Produces 3,500 helpings, depending on portions and servers.

Important! No elephants were harmed (or eaten) during the testing of this recipe.

[Alamo-Girl]

Wow! What a beautiful poem by your great-aunt! Thank you so much!

[JustAmy]

I didn't get a chance to hear our new Governor this morning. I have heard some snippets ... what I have heard is great. What did it take? .... 4 minutes to repeal the car tax? LOL

I hope he is able to accomplish some of what needs to be done, tho I know it will be a horrific job considering who he will need to work with.

[OESY]

I'm not counting syllables right now; I'm trying to come up with just anything to post!!!

Braaaaaaaaaaap! Wrong answer!

[JustAmy]

Loved your recipe! LOL

[JustAmy]

Thank you for enjoying them. I've been posting more than I had originally intended but there are a few who seem to enjoy them as much as I do.

Guess that means I'll keep typing! LOL

I have a couple typed and ready to post. Some make me think of my mother, grandmother and other ancestors.

[JustAmy]

A mechanical engineer died & went to heaven. Upon arrival Saint Peter checked "THE BOOK" and didn't find his name, so he informed the engineer that he must get on the elevator and go DOWNSTAIRS.

Reluctantly the engineer boarded the elevator for the long trip DOWNSTAIRS and upon arrival in hell found that he was very uncomfortable due to the excessive heat. He asked to see the devil and was granted an interview, at which time he requested a large of materials with which to build an air conditioner. The devil replied that he could have anything he wished, and what he couldn't find, they would steal. So the engineer spent a month and a half building an air conditioner, which, when completed, cooled hell off only a few degrees.

Somewhat unsatisfied the engineer requested additional materials, with which he spent another month and a half building a sprinkler system to add to the cooling effect of his air conditioner. Hell was getting much cooler now and folks were beginning to almost enjoy it.

About a month later the red phone rang. The devil answered, and found that God was on the other end of the line.

"Remember that mechanical engineer we sent down about 4 months ago?" God queried.

"Hell yes, I remember!" Said the devil.

"Well, Saint Peter missed that man's name on the last page of our book because the page was stuck to the one in front of it. So I want you to send the engineer back UPSTAIRS, as is our agreement. If they're on THE BOOK, then they stay UPHERE and if not, they go DOWNSTAIRS." God exclaimed!

"I'll be damned if your going to get that engineer back. He's put in an air conditioner and a sprinkler system down here and folks are almost happy to be here. I expect that when some folks hear about this they may begin to request to be sent DOWNSTAIRS!" said the devil.
"Now look here! We have an agreement! In the book---UPSTAIRS and not in the book---DOWNSTAIRS!! If you don't send that engineer back right away I believe I'll have to sue you!!!" shouted God!!

"And just where do you think you'll get an attorney?" replied the devil!!!!!


Ta Da ----------

[Alamo-Girl]

I'm sorry to put you to so much work, but they are wonderful! Thank you for sharing them!

[OESY]

BTW, is this supposed to make sense?

Never bothered me. Hang in there Mama_Bear!

[JustAmy]

Don't apologize!!! If I get them all typed, I will be able to give copies to my brothers and my sister. I think that would be better than xerox copies, don't you?

[MeekOneGOP]

ha! ha! Classic ! ...

[JustAmy]

I will be leaving for a basketball game very soon. I will check back when I get home. It is an early game, 6:00, so I hope to see everyone when I get back.

Has anyone else added to the poem by OESY? If not, give it a try.

[carlo3b]

Kate Capshaw's Elephant Stew Recipe

Yummmmm, Elephant with Warthog, just the thing for a large gathering.. and the Snow Rabbit gives it a "HOMECOOKED" touch.. I would suggest a cut back on the half ton of potatoes, for the Low Carb devotees.. What a perfect party planner, always thinking ahead.. sigh

[Mama_Bear]

Hang in there Mama_Bear!

Okie dokie.

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, (((((((((((((((Carlo!)))))))))))))))), always as delight to run into you.

[Mama_Bear]

always as delight to run into you

I've been making typos all day......always A delight to run into you.

I think I am coming down with a cold. I think I need some chicken soup. :-(

[carlo3b]

It's always my pleasure dear girl to see you as well.. this will get that cold out of the way.. :)

KOSHER STYLE CHICKEN SOUP

I grew up on Chicago's near west side, in what was later referred to as a ghetto, with lots of old world Italians, and Jewish folks! The Butcher shops, were almost all Kosher, and the owners spoke Italian as much as we'd  kibitz in yiddish.

This is a recipe that I make almost every other week and use the rich broth for a mess of stuff.  I don't keep a Kosher kitchen, but I still frequent the Kosher bakery, and meat market and freeze the bagels and chicken until I need them.

This is Mrs Levy's recipe our upstairs neighbor, given to my great aunt at least 50 years ago and has been passed around ever since..

• 1 kosher chicken 3-4 lbs cut into eighths, you can find at a kosher butcher, or some major supermarkets have kosher packaged chickens, they are always plumper and fresher, but a lot more expensive.. :(
• 3 med. carrots cut into thirds
• 1 whole medium onion, cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 stalks celery (optional, l don't always use it)
• 1/2 bunch fresh dill (do NOT use dried dill weed)

1) Clean chicken, put into a dutch oven, cover with water up to 1/8th from the top of the pot. Add carrots, onion, and celery.  High heat until water begins to boil, then lower flame to simmer. Cook uncovered for 2 or more hours, add wine and fresh washed dill (including the stalks, I tie the stems together, or wrap them in cheese cloth), continue cooking for 20 minutes.
Take out dill and throw away.  Enjoy!
My youngest son, Matthew, makes the matzo balls following the easy directions on the box of matzo meal and serve them in the soup.
I also cook fine noodles and serve it with the soup as well.  Heaven on earth!!!

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, this sounds wonderful! Thank you, friend.

Now I will see if I can find someone to fix it for me. ;-)